Nathan Tackett is one of the founding members of WPaD, way back when we still called ourselves the Wolf Pack. He is the reason we decided to give half of our royalties to MS research.
While writing his debut novel, a horror satire entitled THE, Nathan began to experience strange and frightening symptoms. At first he thought the content of the novel he was writing was making his mind do unexplained things, so he stopped writing it, much to the group's disappointment.
He sought medical advice and underwent a series of tests, and then the diagnosis came back: Multiple Sclerosis. A terrifying diagnosis because of all of the unknown factors that come with it. A person with MS can be functional, semi-functional or fully debilitated, depending on what the disease decides to do to that particular person. Symptoms come and go, and the person often has good days and bad days.
As frightening as the diagnosis was, there was one positive factor - Nathan now knew that he was not losing his mind and that the novel he was writing was not to blame for his symptoms. He resumed work on the novel and published THE several months later.
While writing his debut novel, a horror satire entitled THE, Nathan began to experience strange and frightening symptoms. At first he thought the content of the novel he was writing was making his mind do unexplained things, so he stopped writing it, much to the group's disappointment.
He sought medical advice and underwent a series of tests, and then the diagnosis came back: Multiple Sclerosis. A terrifying diagnosis because of all of the unknown factors that come with it. A person with MS can be functional, semi-functional or fully debilitated, depending on what the disease decides to do to that particular person. Symptoms come and go, and the person often has good days and bad days.
As frightening as the diagnosis was, there was one positive factor - Nathan now knew that he was not losing his mind and that the novel he was writing was not to blame for his symptoms. He resumed work on the novel and published THE several months later.
Nathan Tackett's 'THE'
This novel is truly one of a kind.
It's a horror satire written in Nathan Tackett's trademark darkly comedic style. It is well-written horror and yet hilarious at the same time. One reviewer described it as, "Every dick joke you've ever heard turned into something terrifying."
It's about an average-Joe mall security guard who learns that his deceased friend is somehow singing karaoke at a local Goth club. He investigates, and things just get weirder and weirder from there.
Imagine giant penis scorpions... drawings of dicks that have a hidden meaning, and an evil so terrifying that it has no name - it is only referred to as 'THE'.
It's a must-read for fans of the macabre who enjoy twisted humor.
This novel is truly one of a kind.
It's a horror satire written in Nathan Tackett's trademark darkly comedic style. It is well-written horror and yet hilarious at the same time. One reviewer described it as, "Every dick joke you've ever heard turned into something terrifying."
It's about an average-Joe mall security guard who learns that his deceased friend is somehow singing karaoke at a local Goth club. He investigates, and things just get weirder and weirder from there.
Imagine giant penis scorpions... drawings of dicks that have a hidden meaning, and an evil so terrifying that it has no name - it is only referred to as 'THE'.
It's a must-read for fans of the macabre who enjoy twisted humor.
And now, a few words from the author himself:
First of all, I’d like to say what an honor it is to be featured in the WPAD spotlight. Never have I met such a talented, supportive, and all around awesome group of artists. I’m proud to be a member of the Wolf Pack. If you haven’t read any of their anthologies stop reading about me and go pick up a copy right now!
Second, I suck at writing bios about myself. They make me feel dirty. I could tell you all about how I’ve been writing my whole life, or how I finally published a full-length novel last year, or how much I despise the Bridges of Madison County.
But, I won’t…
Instead, I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about you – yes, you. I want to encourage you to pursue your creative dream. It doesn’t matter what it is – writing a poem about your cat, painting portraits of sitcom families, or even writing out a sci-fi/fantasy epic. There has never been a better time than today to start. The technology and opportunities are available to all of us. There are no excuses.
Write during your down time. Sketch out ideas during study hall. Sing your lyrics while you’re driving on your way to work. Some of my favorite artists today are just regular everyday people that still have day jobs, are raising families, and struggling just like the rest of us. You want to make a living from your art? You can! You want to see your words in print? It can be a reality! C’mon, if I can push out a novel, there’s no reason you can’t.
I don’t want to read the next J.K. Rowling or Stephen King. I want to read the stories from the guy who runs the taco truck down the street. I want to see YOUR art. In the end, we’re nothing more than storytellers sharing our ideas with one another. That’s what makes it so cool.
Okay, so I lied. There is a little bit of personal information I’d like to share before I go. In September of 2011, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Let me tell you, it sucks. For every Montel Williams, Clay Walker, or Richard Pryor there are a million people stuck with this disease. Of course, statistics mean nothing when your eyesight fails and your legs give out.
First of all, I’d like to say what an honor it is to be featured in the WPAD spotlight. Never have I met such a talented, supportive, and all around awesome group of artists. I’m proud to be a member of the Wolf Pack. If you haven’t read any of their anthologies stop reading about me and go pick up a copy right now!
Second, I suck at writing bios about myself. They make me feel dirty. I could tell you all about how I’ve been writing my whole life, or how I finally published a full-length novel last year, or how much I despise the Bridges of Madison County.
But, I won’t…
Instead, I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about you – yes, you. I want to encourage you to pursue your creative dream. It doesn’t matter what it is – writing a poem about your cat, painting portraits of sitcom families, or even writing out a sci-fi/fantasy epic. There has never been a better time than today to start. The technology and opportunities are available to all of us. There are no excuses.
Write during your down time. Sketch out ideas during study hall. Sing your lyrics while you’re driving on your way to work. Some of my favorite artists today are just regular everyday people that still have day jobs, are raising families, and struggling just like the rest of us. You want to make a living from your art? You can! You want to see your words in print? It can be a reality! C’mon, if I can push out a novel, there’s no reason you can’t.
I don’t want to read the next J.K. Rowling or Stephen King. I want to read the stories from the guy who runs the taco truck down the street. I want to see YOUR art. In the end, we’re nothing more than storytellers sharing our ideas with one another. That’s what makes it so cool.
Okay, so I lied. There is a little bit of personal information I’d like to share before I go. In September of 2011, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Let me tell you, it sucks. For every Montel Williams, Clay Walker, or Richard Pryor there are a million people stuck with this disease. Of course, statistics mean nothing when your eyesight fails and your legs give out.
You can find Nathan Tackett's work in some of our anthologies, as well as on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
For more info on Nathan's latest shenanigans, pay a visit to his website: http://www.ijokepublishing.com
Follow Nathan Tackett on Twitter: @ijokepub
For more info on Nathan's latest shenanigans, pay a visit to his website: http://www.ijokepublishing.com
Follow Nathan Tackett on Twitter: @ijokepub