Today we’d like to introduce you to Oliver C. Seneca
Hi Oliver C. , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I wouldn’t have gotten started writing books if my older brother, Rich, hadn’t introduced me to Stephen King’s work. Growing up, I wasn’t much of a reader and never dreamed of becoming a writer. But that all changed in my early twenties when my brother suggested I check out a book called The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King’s pen name). I was so blown away by the story that not only did it open the floodgates for taking in all genres of literature, but it inspired me to craft stories of my own, hoping to replicate just a fraction of the compelling imagery found in The Long Walk.
Luckily for me, as time went on, I found publishers who believed in my spooky little stories and put them out into the world. Even though I feel late to the party when it comes to reading and writing, I’m so grateful to be able to put my ideas on the page for readers to (hopefully) connect with the stories and characters. And I owe it all to my brother.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There have definitely been rough patches during my writing journey and even times when I wanted to give up entirely. Other than the usual writer’s block, I’ve had struggles with regretting writing certain scenes in my books. To this day, there are words I’ve used and characters I’ve created that I look back and cringe at. But in the end, I love to write, and every project is a new opportunity to grow and learn something. I can only hope to make each new book better than the last.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a writer of books, short stories, and poetry. I mainly write in the horror genre, but some of my projects lean into straight literary fiction without any scary or supernatural elements.
I’d say I’m most proud of my most recent book, Shaded Grove. No disrespect to my first two novels, but I believe Shaded Grove has the tightest writing and the best imagery of any long-form story I’ve written so far.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
That’s a great question. I was blessed with a wonderful childhood, so it’s hard to just pick one, but I’d say anytime I got together with my cousins, whether it was at the beach or somewhere celebrating my grandmother’s birthday.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.olivercseneca.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivercseneca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olivercseneca
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OliverCSeneca
