Board Thread:Writer's Workshop/@comment-27838637-20160707143147/@comment-27838637-20160709090521

Thanks a lot for the feedback Frank. I plan to write many more stories set in Australia! However, in all seriousness, I don't think this story could be set anywhere else, especially considering the vast array of venomous creatures that Australia homes.

I did try to make the kills realistic, and had to do some research in regards to the snake and spider venom. I think amking the kills cheesy or violent would have detracted from the realism I was hoping to achieve.

The whole animal abuse as a motive to kill was a late addition to the story. My first two versions involved the killer having no discernable MO, and killing at whim. However, I didn't like the way they turned out. I got the idea for this rewrite whilst watching the documentary 'Earthlings'. It disgusted me to see how much animal abuse occurs in the world, and it struck me that it might make for a unique MO. I know that I was taking a bit of a gamble with the killer perhaps being a little unsympathetic. His motive is that he kills those who have little respect for life, especially nature, and in his eyes, he helps nature 'bite back'.

If you don't mind me asking, how does this stack up to 'Please Be Careful'?

A_O.