My life and the events surrounding my life have shaped the voice of the multitude of my statements. In a similar   sense that the Civil War helped produce Mark Twain and Walt Whitman - and World War II generated J.D. Salinger -   and the Vietnam War generated Richard Brautigan, Stephen King, Norman Mailer and Kurt Vonnegut. I have The   Beatles, the assassination  of John F. Kennedy, Watergate, the 9 years I spent in active duty military service, the   Iran/Contra Affair, guns at my head, Chernobyl, 9/11, the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina and Wilma and the Tsunami   in Thailand and my 4 divorces. And then there is the beauty: the birth of all of my children, surviving free-fall   mishaps from 12,000 feet, the joys of helping someone less fortunate, and the bliss and the wonder of love. Through   all of this, I have found a very special joy in writing fiction for it is in fiction that I have found the greatest truth to   share with myself and others. And the definition of my work, in addition to what I have to tell you, is an   amalgamation of the interpretation of my work from my passionate detractors along with those who choose to be   dedicated loyalists. 

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 I find that horror is the original form of storytelling. That's what I remember from history and that's what I   remember as a child. My parents told us ghost stories, stories about monsters and also used these dark, horrific tales   to assist in modifying some of our mischievous behavior. My grandmother, especially on my paternal side of the   family, told numerous stories of evil, disaster, and horror, filled with portents of death and fear. We loved every   minute of it. Therefore, over the years, I must admit, I have been drawn into some pretty dark themes and have   certainly been immersed in horrific elements, but there is so much more to writing fiction - in my world and from   my point of view. You'll find a lot of things here - not only in written content but also in appearance and imagery. It   may seem at first glance that incongruity rules the domain you have entered. You may believe you are hallucinating   or experiencing an illusion. And sometimes... you will be right. On my pages where I give the themes of horror full   rein, there will be a distinct feeling that something is in the room with you. You might also find elegance and culture.   You may even discern that you've stumbled upon the virtues of refinement and quality. Your discoveries may lead   you to acquire pearls of wisdom and succulent good taste and then you may find yourself in your beautiful house   and in your beautiful car exposed to moments of what may appear to be vulgarity and momentarily shocking   crudity.  It may seem demented - at times. Remember: things are not always as they appear. I refuse to be defined by   any specific genre. I march to the beat of my own conundrum. You will undoubtedly find instances that you feel   inclined to unfold an umbrella and sip Champagne. Go ahead. Satiate yourself. Feed your desires. Moderation in all   things - including moderation. Sometimes, we must abstain. Then in order to respect the true balance of the   Universe, we must indulge. There are times we must ride the center-line - the place most people feel the safest. In   reality, it can be the most dangerous place to force yourself to remain - especially if you're driving. Enjoy what you   find here and be prepared to confront many skeletons in your closet as well as mine. It's all for you.

 

 E. R. Robin Dover