I have a story in an anthology called Live and Let Undead from Library of the Living Dead Press, available now from Amazon. The print edition is out now, the e-book edition will be out in a few weeks. The publisher is also doing a podcast of the anthology – all our stories will be read by voice actors. I’m pretty jazzed about that.
The anthology takes a new look at zombies – what if humanity found a way to use them or co-exist with them, rather than exterminate them? My story, Reborn, is set in a world where a powerful church controls the rebirth of the dead, allowing some to come back as mindless slaves put to work to serve society. A young widow clashes with the Church when she searches for answers to her husband’s suspicious death.
Are you a fan of zombies? What’s your favorite zombie book, movie or TV show? Or do they leave you feeling all dead inside?
Congrats and I like the premise of the story. I don’t usually read zombie stories but I like when they are used well like Duncan in Dune or in the novella I Am Legend (or even Shaun of the Dead
. Can’t wait to read yours, it sounds like the kind of zombie story I like.
Janet,
I love the premise and title of your story. Very cool. I can’t wait to read it!
Melissa
Ooooo,my fav is an indie movie called Fido! Lots to think about after watching it. Delves into some morality isues. Sounds like your story may delve into similar concepts. Can’t wait for the book! Zombies used to freak me out (after watching Night of the Living Dead as a kid) but the creatures have evolved in literature and cinema.
Janet, your story sounds wonderful! I remember having dinner with you at RWA 2010 when you told me about one of your zombie shorts. I was totally captivated! I can’t wait to read it!
Hi Georgie! Love the examples you mentioned…esp. Shaun of the Dead (one of my favorites!) Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Melissa! *waves* Nice to see you here! And Angela, I think the whole anthology was inspired by Fido, a great movie. My story def. involves some morality issues…I like getting a bit beyond the obvious when I deal with classic creatures like zombies.
Thanks for dropping by, Cori, and thanks also for your appreciation of my zombie stories!
You’re amazing, Janet ;P Most people I know haven’t even heard of Fido. Let us know when the ebook comes out. It’ll go to the top of my TBR!
Love it! I can hardly wait for the e-book to come out. My favorite zombie movie is Shaun of the Dead because it was so different from the usual hum drum zombie flick (plus I’m a sucker for a happy ending).
I’ll let you know when the e-book comes out, Sue and Angela. Thanks for visiting, Sue – I’m a huge fan of Simon Pegg’s and Edgar Wright’s movies, although I am not sure if Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz tops my list.