In anticipation of my new novel, Dickinstein, due out from Rocking Horse Publishing in October, I recently sat down with the two people who inspired me to write this book: Emily Dickinson and Frankenstein. In case you didn’t already know, the book is a mash-up of Emily Dickinson’s life with that of the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. What follows is Part One of my interview with them. Enjoy! And check back often for more details about my novel!

Shannon: Hello, Miss Dickinson and Mr. Frankenstein. First, let me start by saying it’s such an honor to be sitting here interviewing you today. I really appreciate your time.

Emily: Thank you, dear Shannon. Please call me Emily and this shall be the introduction to a wonderful visit with new and honorable friends.

Shannon: Well, thank you for saying that, Emily. And what about you, Frankenstein? May I call…