Anna Smirnova asked Gena Showalter:

Hi Gena! My name is Anna and I want to say how much I love your "White Rabbit Chronicles" from the very first page of "Alice in Zombieland" to the very last page of "A Mad Zombie Party". The characters in the book series are incredibly funny and sassy, specifically Cole, Frostie, Ali, and of course Kat. What was your inspiration for each character? Specifically Cole and Frostie? Thank you :)

Gena Showalter Thank you so much!

Cole and Frosty are an amalgamation of everything I love about romance novel heroes. Alpha, protective, loyal, courageous, irreverent, fascinated by one woman, witty, strong, capable and (at heart) kind.

I wrote Ali to be Cole's equal. She is as protective, courageous, strong and capable as Cole, and her sense of humor delighted me. She's just as kind, but she's no pushover. Her loyalty must be earned, but once it is, she will die for you if necessary.

Kat is the eternal optimist. She reminds me so much of my sisters. In fact, my sisters, and our incredible relationship of love and support, inspired her character.

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