Surrendering to the Angels

“In truth I am but a wordsmith surrendering my words to you….Kristy Tallman”

Psychological Thriller/Horror Fiction Author, Kristy Tallman, is a Chester, Virginia based writer whose work is not your usual run of the mill horror. Tallman is determined to bring you the truest most horrific monsters who walk this earth born of your very own loins – humans both male and female. Psychologically you will not only be enthralled by the train crash you watch unfold, but worse you will be left scarred from the deepest wounds a human can endure – truths. Wicked, devious, haunting deeds will keep you turning the pages in spite of your desires to walk away. You can’t because the horror is that horrifying.

Her family origins are steeped in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. She has spent most of her life visiting the tales and learning the wisdom these great mountains and it’s inhabitants possess as she visited family and lived a portion of her life there within the shadow of their mystifying allure. It is from this she brings to you the art of storytelling – passed down through the generations of her family with each member adding to her talents to keep you captivated as she weaves her tales of terror.

Tallman has mesmerized awards and audiences throughout her life for her writing, poetry and storytelling, in conjunction with her photography and her artistry. She has received recognition as a songwriter by VH1′s sponsored Save the Music Foundation for two years running. Not only has she authored two published books of poetry under the pen name Rainey Moon, but she also has written professionally as a staff reporter for local newspapers. She has been the Associate Editor of a tri-city newspaper and has also been Editor in Chief of an online e-zine, which encompassed the arts, music, and literature. She has held national publication as an equine photographer and has carried this through professionally in the publishing industry as well.

Tallman’s debut novel, The All-Soul’s Faire, received international acclaim, been nominated for prestigious awards and the reviews prove her work is a storm brewing on the horizon of great authors. Her writing has been compared to some of the top players in her league including Clive Barker, Dean Koontz, Thomas Harris, Clive Cussler, H.P. Lovecraft and Alfred Hitchcock at his best. Praised by her peers, critics, and her readers. Tallman released her second novel Crows on the Cross in 2008 and soon hit the road for the “Highway to Hell” tour. Since then she has been on a hiatus of sorts but is planning to wow you yet again very soon with the release of the sequel to The All-Soul’s Faire this year titled Hell’s Hollow – “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned..”  and Widows Blood released by Black Bed Sheet Books – she also will be releasing all her titles in eBook format shortly and intends to release two more books by the end of 2011.

Tallman the mother of three has chosen to dedicate herself full time as an author intent on scaring the hell out of her readers. “You’ll either love me or hate me after reading my books, but I promise you – you will beg for more!”

Now My Real World….

It’s an awesome thing to live out ones dreams of becoming a successful writer but too there is a world that’s even more rewarding on many levels because they are your family.

Many who know me know I lost my oldest daughter Ashlie to a car accident in 2005 – she was a fine artist and on her way to VCU to study art and fashion design. She’s with us everyday despite the fact her presence is different than it used to be. Now, she’s an angel – a guardian of us all who is kept alive because we never stop mentioning her name – sharing our memories and talking about our lives with her. Of course, its every parent’s worse nightmare to lose their child but we choose not to think of her as lost but more like she’s traveling Europe or living out her dreams in New York City where once she went on a school trip and came home with literal stars in her eyes. She is always with us and always will be just differently than we wish she could be – she is though in many ways – the wind beneath my wings, my strength, my promise, my safety – my angel.

My son Wesley just graduated this year from high school and is taking some time off to see where he wants to begin his adventure. He has such strength and intelligence he could be anything he set his mind to being even the Hobo Pirate on the James he sometimes contemplates. All my children are blessed with creativity Wesley is one of the funniest comedians I know – so much so it made discipline hard when he was growing up because more times than one I was laughing too hard to fuss. He’s a magnificent chef and has the heart of a healer as though he jokes about his life as a pirate he talks strongly about becoming a Oncologist - only time will tell where his talents take him but I’m certain wherever that may be he will be a very successful man in this world and no matter which he chooses of course I’ll always be proud.

My youngest daughter Ryan is in junior high and if you are a parent you know this is the toughest years of our children’s lives – she made it through 6th grade which was a feat of its own not because she’s not as intelligent as her brother and sister but because she is much like every sixth grader who enters into the unknown strange world of junior high.  Finding her place – her style – her soul while trying to grow from a little girl into a little lady – it was tough but all of my children seem to be able to overcome the adversities of life – the changes – the good and the bad and still remain on top of the world – sometimes I envy their strength until an angel reminds me that I had a hand in teaching them these such things.

My critters – well they are a a vital part of our life and my best friend’s life as my girls Tinker and Peanut live with me and Max and George live with her. They each have their own personalities and ways of making your life filled with laughter and comfort. My boys are little stud muffin’s and are always up for a good romp with the ladies – they even have their own website – stop in and visit if you like.

As for me I’m sure those of you who have followed my work since 2003 know there’s only one thing that could keep me down when it comes to writing. My health is an issue that is still being investigated and prayfully we are close to an answer to the problems I have been suffering.  It’s been a long road with many a battle – many a wrong diagnosis and then of course no diagnosis that is concrete but the time has come for my words to return – for me to return and I know in my heart though I have been on a bit of a hiatus for a spell I have many fans who still support me and will be very happy to read the long awaited sequel to The All-Soul’s Faire along with several other books in the making. For my long standing fans I am grateful just as I am grateful for each new one that reads my work and finds enjoyment in my words. I’m not going anywhere this time unless of course its the flip side of the grass which I don’t foresee being my fate anytime soon so please stay tuned and get ready for my very zealous return – I can’t wait to get back on the road and see you all again!