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About the Author
T. FISHER
T. Fisher has called Richmond, California, home for more than 50 years. Raised by his mother alongside his two brothers, Fisher grew up with a love for storytelling, especially the old-school thrillers and horror movies that filled his imagination as a kid.
One of his earliest influences was Creature Features, the classic late-night television showcase that introduced generations of Bay Area viewers to horror and suspense. His creative influences would eventually include Stephen King and, in an interesting twist of fate, legendary British horror film director Terence Fisher a filmmaker with whom he happens to share a name.
For Fisher, writing has never followed a schedule. Ideas can arrive relentlessly for days at a time, only to be followed by stretches of complete silence. He learned early that when inspiration comes, you have to be ready for it. A pad and pencil are never far away.
But his greatest and most enduring inspiration came from his mother. Her words have stayed with him throughout his life:
“You don’t try. You make attempts, and then you do it. So don’t tell me you tried. Tell me, ‘Yo, Mama, I did it!’”
Those words became more than advice. They became a philosophy.
And with the completion of Limelight, Fisher can finally answer:
“Yes, Mama. I did it.”
