If being shipwrecked on an island with Satan worshipers is your worst nightmare (or maybe it is now, after reading this), you’re in the right place – today’s featured author will let you know how that scenario plays out in his book, On Satan’s Island. He also stands with the majority of us: Ouija boards = bad ju ju. Welcome Douglas Knight!
You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final person, the first to die, the comic relief, the skeptic, the smart one, or the killer?
I am probably the comic relief. Not purposely, I just come by it naturally.
Vampires, ghosts, werewolves, or zombies – which would you least want to meet in a dark alley?
I think I could fend off a zombie. I might tolerate being a werewolf running free and breezy through dark alleys. “I’m not afraid of no ghosts.” Living forever as undead has definite draw backs, so I chose vampire as least want to meet.
Have you ever played with a Ouija board?
Yes, back in grade school, but it was so eerie and strange, I vowed never to do it, again.
How do you develop your plots and characters?
I begin with character development by determining their major goals in life and what interesting conflicts and obstacles may deter or alter those goals. I also try to develop the characters with physical characteristics, back stories, and beliefs. The original plot is constructed along the lines of a three act play. I like to create major episodes first and then complete the rest of the storyline. Many of my stories also include research into cultural idealogical, and geographical influences affecting characters and plot.
What tools do you feel are must-haves for writers?
I believe a writer needs to have a love for words. A writer benefits by reading other works. I think another good tool for a writer is to be a people watcher and a good listener. It helps to be an excellent critical thinker and open to others arguments and conclusions.
What are you working on now?
I have several things started, but have decided to focus on a novel about people in the music and movie business. I have several thousand words written about a police adventure. I spent several hours mapping out a follow up to On Satan’s Island.
Ivy Davis’ special Australian honeymoon becomes a horror when she, her husband, and a Tongan acquaintance survive shipwreck on an exotic uncharted island possessed by Satan worshipers. Among their many perilous ordeals is the decision of how much to trust Bobbi, a strange, mystical female who offers to help them escape the demonic forces of the island and return to civilization.
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Author Bio
Doug Knight has published three contemporary fiction novels, A River Bend, 
Through the Valley of the Shadow, and On Satan’s Island. His novels contain adventure, romance, suspense and a study of the challenges of this life’s journey.
Doug Knight tries not to think for the reader but wants his readers to form their own conclusions about meaning and purpose and character motives.
All three novels can be found on Amazon and Kindle. You can learn more about Doug Knight and his books on Amazon. He also has a blog page at kingservant.com, a Doug Knight Author page, and a Twitter site @dugnmis.
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Another great Bad Moon, Teri. Best to Douglas. Hugs!
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Thanks, Teagan – hugs back!
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On Satan’s Island sound like my worst nightmare . . . in other words, a great read.:-)
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Exactly, Priscilla!
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Just the thought of being stuck on that island has me breaking out in goosebumps. Doug’s book sounds like a perfect fit for Halloween.
I also like the way he creates his stories through character development first. I do much the same. Wishing Doug all the best!
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Your character development is always outstanding, Mae – you motivate me to do better with my own.
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Aww, you’re so sweet. Thank you!
But I think you do just fine with character development! 🙂
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I love a scare that can be real. Being shipwrecked somewhere with evil island inhabitants is a terrifying prospect. All the best, Doug.
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You can see how things could have been so much worse for Gilligan and friends.
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Nice meeting Doug. Thanks, Teri.
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Thanks for visiting, John!
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On Satan’s Island sounds very exciting. Great to meet Doug.
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That’s a situation that could be exciting in many different ways, Robbie, lol.
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Sounds perfect for Halloween! And though I’ve never tried it, I’d probably be too uncomfortable to use a Ouija board too. Bad ju ju indeed.
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Yep – there have been several discussions this month about experiences with Ouija boards, Rylee, and the general consensus is that nothing good comes from them.
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This sounds like one spooky story! Nice to meet Doug on Bad Moon Rising!
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Thanks, Jacquie!
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Love the writing tools tip about having to be a people watcher. Be careful who you watch too closely, though. It could one of those Devil worshippers wearing normal everyday attire.
Great to meet you, Doug.
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So true, Hugh – you never know where they’ll be lurking.
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Devil worshipers… Wow! Great to meet you Douglas. 😀
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Thanks for dropping by, Colleen!
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I’m behind. Still trying to catch up. ❤
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Believe me – I know the feeling.
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There’s so much good stuff to read. If I want to write I have to close my eyes. 🙄🎃🧡
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