My American Nightmare

INTERVIEW
Where do you find inspiration for your writing?
I find inspiration in a plethora of venues, especially in films and music. But a lot of my scarier moments in books have been taken directly from my nightmares. For “Whatever Happened to Peyton Rose?” I was inspired by a nightmare where every time I came in and out of a bedroom all the furniture was rearranged in the room and the only thing in the room was a life-size doll.
What's one of your favorite books and/or short stories?
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. I first read it when I was nine and just found the notion of an aging painting very terrifying and the lengths one would go to to preserve their youth. As far as short stories go, I love Joyce Carol Oates' Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque collection. She has a way of creating a sensation of dread and uneasiness in the reader that's unlike any other author I've ever read.
What food/beverage would be a good pairing with your short story?
Something decadent and yet (somewhat) innocent, so I'd go with a Shirley Temple combined with a Sundae, garnished perhaps with a bloody, severed tongue.
If your short story could have a theme song what song would you choose?
Lost In Hollywood by System of a Down.
One of your favorite literary quotes?
“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” - Oscar Wilde

My American Nightmare:Women in Horror AnthologyStories Selected by Azzurra NoxGenre: YA Horror
For Fans of American Horror Story, Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Danielle VegaAmerica, land of the free, land of the brave, land of nightmares? A group of female authors come together in this collection of creepy tales and psychological horror stories to bring you chills and disturbing images that won't leave you long after you're done reading. From zombies to rural small towns, to the foggy New England to the glamour of Hollywood, each story focuses on a diverse aspect of living in America and the horror found in bullying, being the “new girl,” starting your first job, and navigating the murky waters of adolescence and all the terrifying changes that come with it. Bold and haunting, My American Nightmare encompasses daring stories from new voices in the horror genre. This collection will unsettle your nerves and linger in your mind, demonstrating that women can show you a nuance of horror that isn't always evident from the male perspective.
Dare to take a walk on the dark side.

Stories In AnthologyAngela Sylvaine – The Ballad of Sorrow and Lila
Amelia Kibbie – We Kill The SkullmanR. A. Goli – Mr. Buttons' Tea Party
Jamie Kahn – The Poison & The IvyRachel Bolton- The Girl & The Yellow Wallpaper
Hillary Lyon - Boys' Night OutNicky Peacock – She Looked Like Krystal Sparkle
Spinster Eskie - Angie's ChangeSheri Kreitner - The Pickman Sisters of Salem
Sierra Ryan – VolunteerKara Nelson - The Eye
E.F. Schraeder – Night MovesAndrea Teare – 39 Days
Heather Miller - The StarsMarnie Azzarelli – When Evacuating Pennsylvania
Erica Ruhe - PerlePhoebe Jane Johnson - Ruby
Azzurra Nox - Whatever Happened to Peyton Rose?Kara Dennison - Billson

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Excerpt from “Perle”
A muscle flickered in that clean-shaven jaw. “Step out of the vehicle.”I hesitated. Another bang.“I said step out of the vehicle.” Singer popped the snap on his holster. “I’m not gonna ask you again.” Dog whimpers urged me to comply.My shoulders slumped. I released the latch and fought open the stiff door. It protested with a loud, long squeal.“Now what is in the back of this truck?”Still I hesitated, puckering my lips in a coy attempt at innocence.“My stepdad.”

Born in Catania, Sicily, Azzurra Nox has led a nomadic life since birth. She has lived in various European cities and Cuba, and currently resides in the Los Angeles area. Always an avid reader and writer from a young age, she loved entertaining her friends with ghost stories. She loves horror movies, cats, and a good rock show. She dislikes Mondays and chick-flicks. CUT HERE, her debut paranormal urban fantasy was inspired by a nightmare the writer had a few years ago. Some of her favorite authors include Anne Rice, Oscar Wilde, Chuck Palahniuk, and Isabella Santacroce.
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