I had the awesome privilege of interviewing none other than CM WRIGHT the Zombie queen. She's such a talented author and a great friend of mine. So without further Adieu here is her amazing interview:
Lee: So why zombies?
CM :
I've been in love with zombies (not THAT kind of
love!) since I was a little girl and my mom took me to the movies to see Night
Of The Living Dead by George Romero. As far as I know, that was the first time
I had been exposed to zombies. I love them because they truly scared me, unlike
vampires and werewolves and all other paranormal creatures...but one, and
because I can honestly see a zombie outbreak happening. Not sure if it would be
a total takeover like it's portrayed everywhere, but I do believe it can
happen...if it hasn't already (bathsalts)
Lee: So who is the main character of the Zombie Overload series?
CM: Canada
Lee: What's her story?
CM: Canada is a 36 year-old slightly overweight
housewife and mom, who is a zombie-freak before the apocalypse actually
happens. In her mind, she was the ultimate bad-ass when fantasizing about a zombie
outbreak. Then when it really happens, she realizes that things aren't going to
go as she had planned, and maybe she's not so tough.
Lee: Which character do you identify with the most?
CM: Canada
Lee: Which character do you love to hate?
CM: Sara
Lee: Which character / scene was the most fun to write?
CM: Most
fun character was, of course, Canada. But I can't pick just one
scene! There were so many. But I will control myself and just pick one The
scene when Canada first meets Jake and they go in to clear out an armory and
get weapons. Canada tells him off and then lifts the gun to his head. I had a
great time with that one!
Lee: Your
cover is stunning, who is the zombie girl on there?
CM: Trisha Wilko, my very good friend. She is also
very beautiful, which people will see on future covers that are not
zombie-related.
Go like her facebook page and look at all her crazy, beautiful, and amazing
photos
Lee: Is there a story behind each cover?
CM: If there is, it's her story; not mine.
Lee: Tell
me a little about the compilation project you just did and the charity it's
going to?
CM: The short story collection, Zombie Addiction, is
a compilation of zombie shorts from many different authors. Some are just that,
beginning and ending stories. Some are teasers from a much larger book or
series. The authors are: Me (of course!), Timothy Benoit, Dovey Mayali Cralk,
Kelly J. Erickson, John Stagman,
Janiera Eldridge, GB Banks, Mark Mackey, S. Cu'Anam Policar,
Lizbeth Fallon, and hmmm, YOU, maybe? LOL Yes, definitely Ms. Lee Ryder! Noel
Crask may soon be included in the lineup as well.
The proceeds from this collection are going to
help those who have an Orphan Disease, a disease considered rare. Because it is
a rare disease, not enough profit can be made to justify producing the
medications and supplies that can save their lives.
Lee: What
paranormal creature would you be if you could be any one?
CM: None, Really!
Lee: What weapon would you love to have in a Zombie apocalypse?
CM: Gun. I'm a shooter, doubt I'm
strong enough to kill with a weapon that depends on strength because of 18pt
Fibromyalgia
Lee: Who would you want fighting with you?
CM: My family
Lee: What's
the most important thing you need in a zombie apocalypse?
CM: Well, brains...to use, not to
feed the zombies with.
Lee: Your
cover picture is amazing is there a story behind the location you picked?
CM: The cover pictures were made long
before I wrote the series. You will have to ask Trisha about that.
Lee: Who inspires you?
CM: My family and my fans?
Lee: What's your favorite TV show?
CM: The Walking Dead. (As if you didn't know!!)
Lee: Do you have to have certain conditions to write?
CM: Not really.
Lee: What's your favorite song?
CM: I
have a ton, but my most favorite...the one I will stop what I'm
doing
and bust a move for....is Thriller, of course!
Lee: Would you like to say anything to your fans?
CM: I absolutely LOVE you all! You are more than
anonymous fans to me, you are friends who have been there for me during my
worst times, and during my best. Thank you so much for being so supportive and
loving. I couldn't do this without you–Hell! Why would I want to? LOL
Seriously, I truly do have the best fans ever!
And we sure do love you!! CM is one of my favorite authors and an amazing and wonderful friend of mine! Check out her books!
Here is some more info on the fabulous CM Wright:
Wife and mother who recently moved from Decatur, IL to outside
Skidmore, MO. She loves all things zombie and is a huge fan of The
Walking Dead. She likes to laugh and make others laugh, so she does
her best to bring that to her readers...for the Zombie Overload series
anyway. Eventually, she is planning to write about other creatures that go bump in the night.
Note from Author:
Thanks
for taking the time to read my bio and extra thanks if you have read,
or plan to read, my book(s). Lastly, please leave a review for ALL books
that you read. Reviews are important to continuing book series, and
other work, from writers you love.
I always answer emails, messages, and questions from fans. Don't believe me? Email me here writercmwright@live.com
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Links:
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Amazon:
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Barnes and Noble:
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Website:
http://www.zombieoverload.com/
Twitter:
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