odd question: why do people thrive upon reading the darkness within others? Do they feel excited, because the words are only on the page, and they feel safe? Emboldened to explore their own darker thoughts?
Do they not realize that those dark thoughts, no matter who they come from, still linger quietly under the bed, waiting for the opportunity to make it count? That releasing those deamons in the slightest gives them hold in the real world, outside of one’s mind, to wreck havoc in both dreams and waking consciousness?
Do you really know the door you open, when you invite in the mind of another?
About Derek
Derek Dykes was born on his Grandmothers' birthday in January 1973. The son of a local businessman and an artist, Derek and his brother Charles both grew up in an environment where creativity was encouraged. While earning healthy grades and participating in activities was important to Derek, they always took second place to what really mattered to him - his friends and family.
Derek found himself thrust into adulthood when his father died. Taking care of his responsibilities meant that his college education was put on hold. While he was unable to afford classes, he privately continued his studies in art, literature, archeology, Celtic history, and a cornucopia of other subjects that interested him.
Derek moved home to Mobile, Alabama in early 2008 after living away for almost a decade. His journey home was a catalyst for the foundation of his first novel, MADNESS. In addition to writing, Derek enjoys photography, parenting and using any medium available to bring the creations of his mind to life. More of Derek's work can be found by visiting www.derekdykes.com