Not Now...Mommy's Screaming has had the pleasure of reading and reviewing several books by author, Wrath James White. Wanting to find out a bit more about "the man behind the monsters" - I asked Wrath if he'd be willing to do an interview and he was more than happy to oblige. I couldn't think of anyone better suited to conduct the interview than his wife, T. I believe fans of Wrath will agree. Enjoy! 



T: Wrath, you used to be a Muay Thai kick boxer. What took you from that profession to writing?

WJW: I always wanted to be a writer. The ability to craft fascinating stories was one of the first talents I was ever acknowledged for as a child. My mother always praised my creativity and tried her best to encourage it. I attended Creative and Performing Arts high School as a Creative Writing major, but then, when I began fighting, I let that dream slip a bit.

I started writing again when I found out I was going to be a father. I wanted to give my son something he could be proud of. I also made a run for a world kickboxing title for the same reason. Then, when I got too old to fight, it made sense to focus all my energy on my writing.


T: Have you always been focused on writing purely horror? Or do you have interests in other genres as well?

WJW: I love horror, but I originally wanted to write Erotica. My first published horror stories were originally erotic tales that I rewrote, amping up the horror elements. I'm still interested in writing erotica, as you can tell from books like 400 Days of Oppression. I'm also a big fan of thrillers. Pure Hate was my foray into the Thriller genre. I will definitely go to that well again in the future. I'm very happy with how that turned out. 

T: From personal experience, I know you're quite the poet as well. What got you interested in poetry?

WJW: I've always been a fan of poetry. I used to do spoken word performances all around Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. I wanted to be the one to make poets rockstars again. I still love laboring over every word, every turn of phrase, every image in a way you can only do in poetry that would feel heavy handed in prose.

T:  Who are your favorite poets? What is it about them that you like?

WJW: I like the dark, angst-ridden, European poets like Baudelaire and Comte de Lautremonte. The way they combine elements of horror, existential philosphy, and almost melodramatic emotion. It's raw and passionate. Sounds a bit like me, doesn't it?

T: I would definitely agree. The movie, 'Come Back to Me' (2014) was based on your book, 'The Resurrectionist'. Would you say that event has changed your perspective on the direction of your career at all?

WJW: Yes. I realized that authors get the worst end of movie adaptations. Screenwriting makes more sense monetarily and in order to retain some modicum of creative control.

T:  What would you say are your 5-year goals for your career?

WJW: I want to be a full-time writer. That's always been my goal since writing my very first novel. 

T: I think your fans and I will be thrilled when that time comes! Have you started working on the type of projects that will get you closer to those goals?

WJW:  Yes. I have begun working on adapting two of my novellas, Voracious and Population Zero, into screenplays. I've also been tossing ideas around with Shane McKenzie for a screenplay with huge marketing potential.


T:  What are some of the other projects you're currently working on?

WJW: One of these days I'm going to finish my novel, Miles of Hell. I've been working on that one for six or seven years. I think my readers will be happy when that one is finally available.

Maurice Broaddus and I are also collaborating on sort of an Urban Fantasy/Thriller called Wrath of God, about a supreme being coming to earth and taking over. I'm hoping we can finish that one by early next year. That's another one that's been half a decade or more in the making.
T: And finally, something a bit more personal. What, about yourself, might fans be surprised to know about you? I know I personally find you to be an enigma on so many levels. At the very least, considering you are from the streets of Philly and a retired fighter, those seem scary, but you are actually such a sweet and caring husband and father. What's another part of yourself you think is something that might be surprising for them to find out about you?

WJW: How romantic and silly I can be would probably be a surprise to many. I think that surprised you when we first started dating. That I used to want to be a stand-up comedian when I was young, and even tried my hand at it a few years back, would probably come as a shock to many of my readers. My writing can be pretty heavy and serious.

T: It did surprise me in the beginning; now though, I just think it's awesome. I think that's about it for now. I appreciate your time today.