What makes Z4Z different from Max Brooks’ A Zombie Survival Guide?
DM: I knew I was going to get this question eventually. Honestly, I never read any of it until the last month or so — consequently, my answer will be a bit sketchy because of that. Mr. Brooks is looking to kill the buggers, me – I’m into trying to keep ‘em as a part of society and the economy. His book is directed at humans who are trying to survive while my book is directed at humans who have just been bitten and who are looking to keep more of their humanity. More thriving than surviving! And mine is more social satire with horror mixed in (plus mine has better dancers)! JO: Who or what were your greatest influences in writing Z4Z? DM: First of all, the good folks at QualiCorps were a tremendous influence by telling me what to write. Besides them, I love me some Mystery Science Theater 3000, George Romero in a major way, cheap black and white sci-fi films, The National Lampoon (particularly the early years), Stewart, Colbert, and The Onion. JO: In addition to being an author, you als
