A debut author exploring consciousness, suspense, and the mystery beyond life.

Greg DeMario is available for interviews, features, podcast conversations, guest articles, and media opportunities related to 3:17, speculative suspense, near-death experience fiction, consciousness, writing, and the mysteries of the unknown.

Greg DeMario is the author of 3:17: What Happens When Your Heart Stops?, a haunting speculative suspense novel that explores time, consciousness, guilt, memory, and the fragile boundary between life and death.

Inspired by a personal experience that defied explanation, DeMario writes fiction that asks profound questions about what it means to be alive. His debut novel blends psychological mystery, supernatural suspense, and emotional storytelling to create a reality-bending reading experience.

3:17 follows Matthew Harrow, a man whose heart has stopped while his consciousness awakens in Larkhaven, a mysterious town where the clocks are frozen and the dead begin to whisper. As Matthew searches for a way back, he must confront a devastating secret from his past.

Media Topics

Greg DeMario is available to discuss:

The inspiration behind 3:17
Writing fiction about consciousness and near-death experiences
The mystery of time, memory, and human awareness
How personal experiences can inspire fiction
Blending psychological suspense with supernatural elements
The emotional role of guilt, grief, and forgiveness in storytelling
Creating Larkhaven, the mysterious town at the heart of 3:17
Why readers are drawn to stories about life after death
The journey of writing and publishing a debut novel

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. What inspired you to write 3:17?
  2. The book explores what happens when the heart stops but consciousness continues. Why did that idea fascinate you?
  3. How did your personal experience influence the emotional and spiritual themes of the novel?
  4. What is the significance of the time 3:17?
  5. How did you create the town of Larkhaven?
  6. The novel deals with guilt and a secret from Matthew’s past. Why was that emotional thread important?
  7. How would you describe 3:17 to readers who enjoy suspense but also want a deeper message?
  8. What do you hope readers question after finishing the book?
  9. What authors or genres have influenced your storytelling style?
  10. What can readers expect from you next?