New Author Interview

I was recently interviewed by BellaOnline.com and I added my usual douchery into it.  Below is an excerpt, follow the link to read the rest.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176891.asp

What made you decide to write about zombies in the old west?
I’m a geek. Zombies? Awesome. Cowboys? Awesome. Zombies eating cowboys? Yes, please! The story actually started as a full blown comedy, and it was to be called Zomboys. When I started writing it, the story changed dramatically, and it became a lot darker than I had originally intended. Of course, the humor is still prevalent as I’m not sure I could even write a book without putting some jokes in it, but the zombie action became a lot more sinister and, of course, gross.


How long have you associated the scriptures you quoted in Gehenna with zombies?
My knowledge of the Bible begins and ends with… OK, so it never actually begins. Beyond the obvious Jesus/zombie jokes that have been bouncing around the internet for years, I’d been told that there were other references to the dead rising in the Bible. When I looked them up, I couldn’t believe it. These scriptures are part of what directed the book to take on a more serious tone. I felt that using the Bible as a possible explanation for what was happening in the story brought a bit of weight to it that I hadn’t initially intended. So how long had I associated the scripture with zombies? A few weeks.


What were your thoughts when you first heard about the 'zombie attack' that took place in Miami, Florida?
Finally! My years of preparation would pay off! I really am one of those guys that has a plan for the zombie apocalypse. After hearing that news I told my wife it was time to start oiling up the ol’ shotgun. As crazy as the situation in Florida was, the one that happened in Maryland really caught our attention. The guy that ate his roommate’s heart lived about ten miles from our house. I should probably start stocking canned goods.


Read the rest at:  http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176891.asp

It's two parts so make sure you go onto the second page.