About Me

Welcome!

My name is Brystan (just like Kristin but with a 'B') Strong, sometimes I write under B.G.Strong. I write short stories, and am working on my first YA novel.

While I don't like to box myself into a genre, I would guess the closest genre to how I write is Horror. I like to make readers feel uneasy, and thrilled.

If you want to see what I have published, you can check out my website: here.

However, I haven't written ALL dark things. I did self-publish a children's book. You can buy it on Amazon. If you do, please leave a review.

I got my BA in Creative Writing from Southern Oregon University, and am currently finishing my Masters in Library Information Science from San Jose State University.

I live in Southern Oregon.

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Even a "Writer with a Day Job" is still a Writer

One of the things I have an issue with is introducing myself as a writer. When I have small talk, people tend to ask "What do you do?" And I would say "I'm a student" or "I work at the library" or "I work in a copy & print shop." But I would rarely say (and still rarely say) "I'm a writer." Why is that? I've published 2 sets of poems. I've published an essay. I've had 4 soon to be 5 short stories published. Won 2 writing contests. And I've even self-published a book! Not to mention my BA in writing. I've done WAY more in the writing world than I have the library world and yet I am never shy about saying "I just finished library school." or "I'm working on becoming a librarian." Again I ask: Why is that? I think it has to do with worth and respect. In introductions I jump to what gives me a paycheck, what pays the bills. That's what I "do...

Book Review: The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

Okay there are so many places I want to take this post, and I'm not sure where I want to start, so I'll just start with cover art and a quick summary of the book: This story focuses on the adventures of 5 Americans on an uncharted island. It starts during the American Civil War, where 5 northern prisoners of war decide to escape by hijacking an air balloon. After flying through a storm for several days, they finally land on some unknown island. They name it "Lincoln Island" as tribute to their president, Abraham Lincoln. The five are able to sustain themselves on the island, producing fire, pottery, bricks, nitroglycerin (!), iron, an electric telegraph (!) a cliff side home, and even a seaworthy ship. Throughout their time on the island, there seems to be a deus ex machina at work, delivering chests of goods and rescuing them when in danger. Eventually, they find out the secret of the island and the gifts. Captain Nemo. Yes, that Captain Nemo from 20,000...

Freaky Flash Fiction Friday: "Form B"

Form B "So, is this treatment going to be painful?" Moira asked. "There is a very mild discomfort." Dr. Webb said, leaning back in his office chair. It creaked under his weight. "Some say it is like slight burning sensation." He smiled. "It's nothing you have to concern yourself with." Moira had been seeing Dr. Webb for the last 6 months for treatment for her eczema. She had spent thousands of dollars on other doctors, creams, and homeopathic remedies all to no avail. Dr. Webb had contact her on a web forum. She was part of a message board community for people with skin conditions. He told her that he could cure her. And he had. His method was a combination of medicated baths, pills, ointments and even meditation. Her skin was glowing. She couldn't remember the last time her skin was this clear. Today was her final session. A heat treatment. She wasn't sure exactly how it was supposed to help, but Dr. Webb had ...

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