Donald McCarthy is a writer from Long Island, New York. A complete list of his publications can be found at www.donaldmccarthy.com.
Get to know Donald...
Birthdate?
June 18th
When did you start writing?
I started writing in the 2nd grade, when I wrote about a knight lost in the forest.
When and what and where did you first get published?
The first story I published was a horror piece in the magazine Cover of Darkness.
Why do you write?
Usually out of frustration with the way things are.
Why do you write Science Fiction and/or Fantasy?
It is the best genre for imagery, and I was always captured by images as a child, especially those old sci-fi paperback covers.
Who is your favorite author? Your favorite story?
I have three favorite authors: George R. R. Martin, Stephen King, and Ken Bruen. My favorite novel is "Duma Key" by Stephen King.