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Tristan Zelden
Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Supernatural Suspense, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
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- Member Since
Dec 2023
- Gender
Male
- Country
United States
- Profession
Journalist
About
I am an entertainment journalist and aspiring novelist. I cover movies, TV, and video games for my day job. When I am not doing that, I am writing books. My debut novel, The Huntress and the Trickster, is best described as a crossover of fantasy and John Wick. I hope to have a career in writing novels, particularly in horror, as that genre is my true passion.
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When writing a manuscript, I do my best to write every day. That does not happen, but at least it is the ambition. You just have to find what works for you.
Tristan ZeldenI have a firm belief that if you tell a story, you should focus on entertaining yourself. Embrace your taste in things, and an audience with a similar interest will follow along.
Tristan ZeldenMy approach was to tell a grounded story that slowly evolved into something more fantastical. I want to believe in this world. If I believe in it, then the readers will, too.
Tristan ZeldenHorror is in my blood. I like to think that I don't have a heart, but I have a chainsaw revving up in my chest to keep me alive. I think I always carry it with me, even when I am working in another genre.
Tristan ZeldenAs I develop a roster of characters, I play with their relationships to find a natural, believable chemistry between everyone. It is important for me to make it all as realistic as possible despite any fantastical or supernatural elements coming into play.
Tristan ZeldenI always think about the central theme(s) of what I am trying to convey. It might be a message, but it is usually trying to give some food for thought to readers to let them decide on their own about the themes. I want my work to be exercises in critical thinking and empathy.
Tristan ZeldenIf I get more books out into the world, regardless of how different the themes become, they will be about society and how people are treated. Hopefully, it will spark some empathy from people or a new way to look at the world around them.
Tristan ZeldenWhy can’t the women be big and buff? I wanted to give that body representation because there are women who have those bodies and look great. I hope I nailed that because any woman reading the book who has muscles that are too big for society, I want them to see themselves and be proud of their lifestyle and body.
Tristan ZeldenPower, money, and violence are all corrosive things. Sure, power and money can be used for good, but this book shows the evil of it.
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https://ztthoughts.com/
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