Winning Short Story: Post Mortem Rebellion by Jax Lemon

Performed by Geoff Mays

Get to know the writer:

What is your story about?

A serial killer wakes up 30 years after a cryogenic life sentence just to find that a surviving victim has cloned his victims for revenge.

Why should this story be read by people?

It’s a hell of a ride with a great payoff.

How would you describe this story in two words?

Sci-fi thriller

What movie have you seen the most in your life?

I like Pulp Fiction – can never seem to get enough of it. Cures hangovers, the blues, lazy Sunday afternoon boredom, etc.

How long have you been working on this story?

I had the idea for the story probably 20 years ago but I think the this version is the best. Took me a morning to write.

Do you have an all-time favorite novel?

Lord of the Rings

What motivated you to write this story?

I write thriller film scripts and it was a challenge to write a mini-thriller in 400 words.

What artist would you love to have dinner with?

Oh – it must be Banksy – that’d be fun! And he could paint the walls on the way home.

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

I mostly write film scripts so watching movies is a must! 🙂

What influenced you to enter the Novel Festival?

I received a promo email from FilmFreeWay.

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Follow your passion – and don’t expect to get rich.

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Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Editor: John Johnson

Casting: Sean Ballantyne

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