An interview of author Lee Emerick

Today I have a fellow author, Lee Emerick, talking about writing and the things that he likes. Lee is the author of several zombie books for all of you zombie lovers out there, plus several other works. 

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[image error]  My name is Lee Emerick.
I'm 29, married with two kids. The wife is pregnant with thethird.
I have a pet dog called Holly, a cat named Molly, a beardeddragon named Freddy and a snake called Dave.
In the day, I sell mortgage and insurance products and livea normal life, at night I write about how it will all come to a horrible endwhen the zombies arrive.
How long have you been writing?

Its three years since I finished my first book Super Nova. Therefore,I would say that long. I have attempted several books before this but theynever came to anything.
Do you have any rituals when you write; is there any one thing that inspiresyou? 

No rituals, no specific inspiration. When I write I requireminimal interruption, good lighting and quiet so that I can let my imaginationrun wild.
What are your future plans for writing, do you have any works in progress? 

I tend to work on two books at a time. I have just releasedMind of a Killer, which I was working on at the same time as Solar Apocalypsethat I am still writing. I have also started Before the Zombie Apocalypse,which is a prequel to my Zombie Apocalypse series. I have at least ten otherbooks in my work queue that I am planning to write, some are listed on mywebsite.
Now I'm going to ask you some horror related questions, just so the reader canget to dig into your brain a little.
Who or what was your boogey man when youwere growing up?

As a child, I had a very active imagination and to a certainextent, I still do. In terms of boogey men there were two that stick out in mymind, one of which I will share with you.
He was a Victorian or Edwardian era middle-aged man. He worea white pinstriped shirt with the sleeves rolled up, brown trousers and blackboots. His skin was green in colour and he was sweaty and dirty. His hair wasshaven or short and he sported a mustache.
The figure of this man used to torment me in my sleep.
At the time, I shared a bedroom with my younger brotherByron. The bedroom was quiet large in size, yet our beds were in one corner ofthe room by adjacent walls. The beds were double-deckers, below was a play areaand draws, above was the bed its self.
As I lay shaking beneath the bed covers, the figure wouldemerge from the windows at the other end of the room. In his has he carried awooden club not to dissimilar to a wide baseball bat or a club you would expecta caveman to have carried.
He would walk into the room with his right side facing me ashe moved towards the opposite wall. As soon as he would make it half way hewould stop and turn to face me somewhat surprised. In his eyes, there wasmenace and anger. He was displeased that I was in the same room as him.
As he took steps towards me, I would hide under the bedsheets where I would remain for what seemed like hours before I would emerge.Byron never seemed to be awake when he visited; only I ever saw him.
Who do you think is scarier; afictitious monster, such as a werewolf, or one that could be real, like apsychopath? 

You would have thought it would have been something real,like a psychopath, clown or a second hand car dealer, something like that.Alas, no. What scares me the most, what sends shivers down my spine and Iregularly dream about are zombies!
If you're being chased by a monster, would you look over your shoulder behindyou to see how close it was? 

To be honest I would probably stand and fight rather thanrun, as I would likely die anyway. Unless of course it was huge, such asGodzilla or a T-Rex, then I would stare in amazement as I am crushed or chewedto death. If it were a slow zombie then I would probably run to avoid infectionand stop for a break now and again to taunt it a little.
In the way of tradition monsters, do you prefer the old tradition? Example:Vampires and sunlight, werewolves and the cycles of the moon, and stumblingzombies. Or you do you like the break out of new and improved monsters?Example: Indestructible vampires, werewolves shifting at will, and runnerzombies? 

Deep down I prefer the classic monsters although the newones can be entertaining.Still, I much prefer to see a hoard of shuffling zombiesthat overwhelm you in number rather than a zombie sprinting at you. Both wouldbe scary I suppose but the classics are, well, classic!
Here is the mother loaded question. The zombie apocalypse has fallen upon us.Society and government has collapsed. All of technology and conveniences ofmodern day have crumbled. Groups of survivors are gathering the remnants ofwhat is left and trying to rebuild a new world. You have to start over fromscratch. You have nothing. You have to build your own house, grow your ownfood, and make your own fuel, medicine, and clothing. The question is this:What is the one thing (thing, not person) you would miss the most in the worldthat you live now? 

Most likely my Android smart phone as I use it foreverything! I really would be lost without it… Can I take it with me? Also, doyou know when this might happen, as I would need to get a solar charger for myphone?
I'm hoping no time soon, I am completely unprepared, but I'm sure if it comes down to the wire, there will be some mass looting around that time. You might find one then. 
Is there anything you would like to tell the readers? 

Please read my books. If you do read my books then pleasereview them. I have regular discounts and free giveaways, which I adviseof on my blog, which can be found at www.blog.leeemerick.co.uk.
If you would like to know more about me then please visit mywebsite at www.leeemerick.co.uk or findme on goodreads at http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4611984.Lee_Emerick.info@leeemerick.co.uk
Tell us something that most people don't know about you. 
Most people don't know that I have broken several worldrecords. Largely because it is not true…
Chocolate: milk, white, or dark?

I have a confession to make, I do not really like chocolateso none of the above! 
Are you a night or day person?

A day person. Well, a crack of dawn person. Not through choice but due to the kids and a wife.
Favorite song? 

All time favorite is quiet tricky. Most likely Knights ofCydonia by Muse.
Favorite book?

More a favorite series of books being Dune.
Favorite movie?

The Thing or Aliens.
Thanks for stopping by Lee, and if you are looking for some zombie books, check out Lee's writing.