We're thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our Journey to a BillIon Words Giveaway: author P.L. McMillan.
Learn a little about the author and what she plans to do with her brand new Hemingwrite.
ANNIE COSBY: What do you write?
I am a horror author through and through. My short fiction has appeared in a variety of anthologies and magazines such as Apex Magazine, Cosmic Horror Monthly, Strange Lands Short Stories, and AHH! That’s What I Call Horror, as well as adapted to audio forms for podcasts like NoSleep and Nocturnal Transmissions.
In addition to my short stories, I also have two short story collections: What Remains When the Stars Burn Outand Whims of the Night Winds, and a debut novella, Sisters of the Crimson Vine.
Currently I am writing my second novel on my Freewrite Traveler.
PL MCMILLAN: Who are your biggest influences or inspiration?
I have always drawn a lot of inspiration from Shirley Jackson, Ridley Scott, H.P. Lovecraft, and Tanith Lee. I love cosmic horror and sci-fi/space horror so I also draw inspiration from video games, like Dead Spaceand Prey and movies like Alien, Underwater, Event Horizon, and The Thing.
AC: Why do you like to use Freewrite devices?
PLM:I love the compactness of my Traveler. It's so easy to pack it into a bag and write anywhere, especially with its long-lasting battery. It's way more convenient than toting my laptop around. The smaller size is also convenient for home use considering I have some needy cats and they do not appreciate a full laptop resting on them, but have been unbothered by the Traveler!
In addition to its size, I love its distraction-free nature — to the point that I will use it at home too, rather than my laptop. I find it so easy to get into the flow while using my Traveler and I love seeing the word count display count up.
Finally, there's also a certain appeal to the soft touch feeling to the keys, which might be a weird thing to call out!
AC: Where can people find your work?
PLM:I have a website at plmcmillan.com and links to all my works can be found here: plmcmillan.com/publishedworks. My socials are @authorPLM on Instagram and P.L. McMillan on Facebook.
Besides writing, I also host PLM Talks on Youtube (interviewing professionals in the horror industry and book launch parties), and am the co-host of a horror writing craft podcast, Dead Languages Podcast.
Thanks for chatting, PL! We can't wait to see what spooky stories you and Hemingwrite cook up.
