Here at S.A.V.A. Press, not only do we like and
respect writers, but we find them profoundly interesting. As such, whenever we
publish and promote authors, we also try to get to know them a little bit. Hopefully,
you’ll find the following questions and answers both engaging and enticing
enough to delve into more of the author’s available content…
And now, without further ado, S.A.V.A. Press is proud
to present: John Patrick Robbins!
S.A.V.A. Press:
“Author bios, by their very nature, are meant to be short and sweet. Is there
anything outside of your author bio that you’d like your readers to know about
you, or that you think your readers might find interesting and/or surprising
about you? If not, feel free to use this space to speak directly to your
readers about anything related to your published work…”
John: “That I actually
sleep in a coffin and am a true Satanist. I also transform into a werewolf on a
full moon, and am disappointed I have never been on the show, ‘Intervention.’
But then, I realize friends have to stage those, and imaginary friends or
voices in your head don’t count. And also, I like to party.”
S.A.V.A. Press: “Here
at S.A.V.A. Press, we feel that all writers can contribute something to the
conversation about the art of writing. Can you share your thoughts on what, in
your opinion, are the elements of great writing?”
John: “Accessibility is
the key to connecting in any art form in my opinion, but especially story
telling. If you cannot tell your story in a basic way that others easily get,
who cares what you have to say?”
S.A.V.A. Press: “Writing
is an art, and all artists derive inspiration from their mentors and idols
along the way. Can you elaborate on the people who’ve inspired and influenced
you, and helped mold your writing thus far? And please don’t feel as if your
answer has to be limited to writers. Inspiration can come from all kinds of
sources…”
John: “First would be
the pulp writer, Robert E. Howard. He could do anything with that page, and
did. And to me, art has no limits. Second would be Lemmy Kilmister. Not the
normal influence, I know, but he was real. Few people are; that definitely
includes most writers. He was himself a hundred percent, which I greatly
admired. There are honestly too many people to list, but anyone who does things
their own way gets my respect and admiration. It’s far too fucking easy and
boring to go with the flow.”
S.A.V.A. Press: “Please
share your thoughts, both positive and/or negative, on the literary landscape
of today…”
John: “It’s largely
mundane shit! People all trying not to offend, so they are being untrue to
themselves. Cancel culture is total horse crap! If you do not like something,
do not read it. Art is never safe, and if it is safe, it fucking sucks. And if
that offends, good. I hate what this scene has become, and it’s why I do not
play by the rules and am largely blacklisted. Because if you’re honest, you’re
dangerous. Or they relegate you to the term: ‘outlaw,’ which is total crap as
well. It’s just a way of dismissing what a person has to say because we largely
fear anyone with a different opinion.
“It’s why I run the mags I do; so people don’t have to
play the bullshit ass-kissing games. I’m hated for it but at least I’m myself.
“Pen your truths no matter whom it offends, unless you
just want to be an idiot who collects Facebook friends. Then pucker those lips.
Seems too much like a full-time job to me.”
S.A.V.A. Press: “If
you could suggest one fiction book that everyone should read, what would it be,
and why?”
John: “All my books.
Joking. Well, kinda…
“Most I will suggest are typical and honestly get
quoted all the time. But a book that changed me as a writer was An
Unfortunate Woman: A Journey, by Richard Brautigan. I can never say enough
good things about him. But it’s books like that, upon reading you have to go
back to, that all great books have in common.
“On The Road was another, as well as Factotum,
which I always go back to.
“Old Man and the Sea,” because, well, it’s
fucking Hemingway. I was influenced by classic writers; people who bled their
pages and lived hard. Modern day pussies don’t stand up to those writers. When
you care more about posting fucking selfies at Starbucks, you lost me.
“And, of course, Twilight, which upon reading,
please purchase two. That way, you have one to shit on and one to cover it up
with. People who think that crap is writing should take a shower with a clock
radio.
“I’m a true humanitarian and one classy bitch.
“Now, let’s drink, shall we?”
John Patrick Robbins is the editor in chief of The Rye Whiskey Review and Black Shamrock Magazine. His work has been published in Schlock Magazine, San Pedro River Review, Punk Noir Magazine, Fixator Press, Fearless Poetry Zine, Piker Press, and The Dope Fiend Daily.
His work is always unfiltered.
The Abyss @ https://theabyssmag.blogspot.com/
The Rye Whiskey Review @ https://ryethewhiskeyreview.blogspot.com/
UTB @ https://underthebleachersmag.blogspot.com/
Midnight Magazine @ https://midnightmagazinepoetry.blogspot.com/
Crossroads @ https://thecrossroadlitmagazine.blogspot.com/
Drinkers only @ https://drinkersonly.blogspot.com/
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