about me

Greetings fellow raconteurs,

The name is J. C. VanHorn, but feel free to call me The Pants if it tickles your fancy. I have uploaded my premier novel on this convenient website know as Authonomy (from HarperCollins!) and am hoping to get some honest opinions of it that can help with the story's final draft. If you happen to peruse my effort, don't hesitate to proclaim the degree at which you feel it blows. You could even complement my work if you so desire. The latter is definitely preferable.

My writing is...honest. I do not veer from violence or expletives, and likewise am offended when a writer chooses to navigate around such elements when a scene or character calls for something a bit more "obscene." That said, I'm also unhappy with language and scenes that seem implemented simply for shock value over its importance to the story.

Well...you know a little about me now. You've reviewed (or will soon) my list of favorite books. If you've a story of your own on this site you think I may take interest in, suggest it to me and I'll read and comment on it when I can.

Your buddy-guy,
The Pants


P.S. I'm a Metalhead and a Gamer. If you receive the urge to send me a random message exclaiming that Opeth is the most talented band in the multiverse, I will reply with "Yes! And I also love Skeletonwitch and Kvelertak!"

If you want to message me saying that Demon's Souls should have been 2009 Game of the Year, do this, and it will make me splendidly (gah!--an awfully [another!] used adverb!) joyous.

If you didn't understand a bit of that postscript, ignore it. It wasn't meant for you.
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Currently reading:
War of the Worlds
Naked Lunch

Currently playing:
DC Universe Online
Stacking
Marvel Vs. Capcom 3

Currently listening to:
Kvelertak - self titled

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-F8yZsL2vc&feature=related

Fiona Apple - The Extraordinary Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjfTDDAstig

Septic Flesh - Communion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNjE41Voz1k&feature=related

favourite books

American Psycho
The Gargoyle
The Dark Tower series
Lord of the Flies
Parable of the Talents
High Fidelity

my websites