Interview with Horror Writer Ruby Dominguez, author of The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse

The author, Ruby Dominguez is challenged by the conflicting complexities of the past and future. Undeterred, she strokes with pen the somber and bright hues of her visions. She currently resides in San Francisco and works in the field of property management/leasing. She has been a recipient of the "Editor's Choice Award," by the National Library of Poetry in 1999 and 2007 for her published poems in the SHELTER OF SHADE. Visit her website at: www.outskirtspress.com/theperukemaker, and blog at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

Thank you for this interview, Ruby. Can you tell us briefly what your latest book, THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse, is all about?

Ruby: Salem 17th Century – A bizarre and deadly detour in American dark history!

SYNOPSIS:

The witch hunt hits feverish peak! Fear of the devil is as real as God. Witchcraft is a heinous crime a person could commit and is punishable by death at the Gallows Hill for the victims accused of sorcery.

River reflections of Bridget Cane's scantily clad youthful beauty with long, flowing, wild, red hair, is frozen in fear amidst the overture of the Banshee's foreboding and bloodcurdling wails of imminent death, that of her own.

The Peruke Maker's vengeful curse hastens chase for the innocent and is carried off by a whirl of ill-omened wind that transgresses all natural laws of time and space.

The Salem Witch Hunt Curse unearthed from necromancy, violates the course of natural events in a modern day world, relentlessly in quest for the avenger of innocent blood.

Sarah Cane, a product of the 21st century is inextricably caught in a fateful journey that comes full circle. But Michael's abiding love for her triumphs over evil, transcending the grave in a magical and symbolic act of rebirth at the stroke of midnight of the Autumnal Equinox. ~

SCRIPT COVERAGE ANALYSIS:

THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse, inspired by true events, is a meticulously researched screenplay that is laced with relevance and substance.

We follow the unforgettable spiritual and emotional journey of BRIDGET CANE, a stunning 17th Century woman and SARAH, a product of the 2lst Century who are inextricably bound together in a tenuous journey that comes full circle.

The banality of evil which pervades 17th Century Salem, Massachusetts is captured by the screenwriter with penetrating insight as we follow one young woman's deadly encounter with the forces of Good and Evil.

This compelling journey is deftly played against a storyline that has meaningful things to say about the inherent vulnerability of the human condition.

A screenplay "The Peruke Maker" was professionally reviewed by Lejen Literary Consultants and attained a good script coverage analysis.

"Visually compelling, provocative, suspenseful, memorable characters, smooth pace with excellent twists and turns!" -by Lee Levinson

Can you tell us who or what was the inspiration behind your book?

Ruby: Driven by a mystical dream I had after trying on a 100% hand-tied human hair wig that I purchased online in 2004, described to be harvested from a reliable and youthful donor.

I woke-up from the dream in shivers, seemingly reliving a dark history of a young woman´s horrifying fate named Bridget and her father´s (The Peruke Maker) vindictive quest for justice beyond the grave.

Eerily, I believed that in Salem, Massachusettes from three centuries ago, the Peruke Maker´s Shop lay hidden behind a forgotten and abandoned room of an old crematorium built-up with dust and cobwebs with a finished white wig still sits by the boarded up window to this day.

Wefts of yak, goat, horse and human hair, fishhook-like needles, pomade, powder and a wooden head are laid down on a work table wherein a pair of rusty scissors, entwined with strands of Bridget´s red hair eerily rests by the wall mirror.

So, I have decided to travel to Salem, Massachusettes on a book tour this October 2009 and investigate the existence of the Peruke Maker´s Shop, and to retrace the agonizing ordeal of his daughter, Bridget in Gallows Hill.

Is this your first published book and if so, can you tell us your experiences in finding a publisher for it?

Ruby: Yes, THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse, is my first published book written as a screenplay.

It was my initial intention and still is, that it becomes a Halloween blockbuster movie.

In the meantime to generate a buzz, I opted for self-publishing for immediate distribution to the e-world.

It didn´t take me long to discover Outskirts Press via internet and then submitted my manuscript for their consideration and acceptance.

And now my book is available in 25,000 internet stores around the world.

How has OUTSKIRTS PRESS been to work with?

Ruby: A highly professional publisher, who holds your hand every step of the way down the road to success!

Do you have an agent?

Ruby: Outskirts Press services offers me a variety of marketing options inclusive of a PR Marketing Assistant/Leah Zions and a PR Publicist.

Can you tell us how long it took you to write your book and also how long it took from the time OUTSKIRTS PRESS sent the contract and the time it was released?

Ruby: It took me 1 year of dreaming about it, 1 year of research work, 4 weeks to put down into written words, and another 2 years to crystallized the story.

Submitted it to Lejen Literary Consultant – Lee Levinson for script coverage analysis and after 2 months received it back with a good review.

Thereafter, it took Outskirts Press approximately 2 weeks to review and accept.

Do you have any words of inspiration from other writers who would like to be wearing your shoes?

Ruby: When all things fail, let your passion be your retirement plan.

What´s next for you?

Ruby: I shall be promoting my second and third publshed books titled, ROMANCING THE CLADDAGH – The Curse of Macha(horror/romance) and IT´S OVER MICHAEL, But….(romance/comedy) and in between writing my fourth book, THE RED DRAGON´S TRIANGLE – Boudicca´s Curse (mystery/horror).

Thank you for this interview, Ruby, and may you have much success!