Who Am I? | AngeloBain

-Who Is Angelo Bain?-

So, who is this mysterious Angelo Bain fellow? Good question. I am many things to many different people.

As a writer: I do not feel like I am genre locked. There is no subject off the table for me. If it can be thought about, it can be written into a story. I am an individual who isn't afraid to venture out into unfamiliar territory. I actually welcome the challenge. Point of view from another gender, age, nationality? Bring it on! This task actually feeds the monster. Offer me a grain of sand and I'll make a castle out of it. My writings are a place where the impossible can be possible. Just tap into your brain and make it happen. I do enjoy playing the devil's advocate with my stories, giving the reader a different perspective and surprising their emotions. I believe my greatest love is submerging myself into each character, becoming them. [method writing]

"To test the limits of the reader's imagination, first you have to test the limits of your own."(quote)

I believe this to be absolutely true. A lot of research goes into my stories, because I always want the content to be not only accurate, but flow, as it should. Oh, the curse of the writer. It seems like the end result is never good enough, always lacking in something. Could I have added better descriptors, unbelievable situations, extra characters, or possibly a twist that would sucker punch your mind? Possibly a 2nd twist? My stories have gone through many rewrites because of this curse. Each story is an absolute escape for me. When I'm in the zone, I want the world to simply vanish and allow me solitude. Therapy! I seem to have more ideas than time to write. Inspiration can come at any time of day. Sometimes, just a concept or two, but it could also be a full-blown page of dialog that requires pulling off to the side of the road to jot down before losing. I pour myself into each story I write, as well as some of the sayings, quirks, and characteristics of those around me. I truly enjoy getting lost within my creation and completely losing track of time.

As a person: What feeds my soul outside of writing? Music. My interest reaches from one side of the spectrum to the other. You name it, metal, country, classical, blues, hip hop, reggae, pop, it all inspires me when I write, as well as in life, in general. It feeds the soul and gives one's heart and mind life.

I enjoy being outdoors, traveling, paddling a lake, casting a pole, trekking a trail, camping, rolling on two/four wheels, meditating, exercising, wood working, whatever disconnects you from life's succubus. Find your path, find your peace, and feed your brain. Life is an adventure.

I am blessed with several little rug rats, who have all grown and spawned their own minions. Their personalities and life antics have given me lots of subject matter to insert into my stories.