Well, one can view the Zombies as the collectivists.  My 5 year old daughter was asked to draw a portrait of a U.S. President, and she chose President Obama.  The resulting portrait was Obama as Zombie.  I'll try and find it, and link it over here.

Wayne!

I had to put out the praise for ye, my man. As I mentioned to Wayne, everone, I actually bought his book at Borders without knowing hs listened to the pods or was a libertarian! I just thought the book looked cool and interesting!

You'll LOVE it, all! Fine, scary stuff with a descriptive angle that appeals to punk-rockers and iconoclasts, but also pulls in the heart of individuality. NIIICE!

Obama as a zombie? Haha! I'd love to see that picture!

They say children 'see things' with more precision than the rest of us, don't they?

Gard, thanks for the support and praise! High praise from a fellow writer such as you.

Hey, did I mention that I'm reading LIVE FREE OR DIE... It's like my bible of libertarian philosophy. Plus, it's cool to read all the nerdy stuff - like your experience of writing for VOYAGER. Cool stuff :)

London-based popular culture magazine, LIBERATION FREQUENCY, have posted an interview with Dave Moody (author of HATER).

They posted a short but very sweet review of DDG at the end of Dave's interview, alongside a review of Max Brooks' WORLD WAR Z:

[b]Drop Dead Gorgeous
Wayne Simmons

Reads more like a gritty drama than a zombie book until that is the author reveals his masterful hand and tears your still beating heart from your chest. Do not miss! 4/5[/b]

Check out both Dave's interview, and the DDG review at:

http://www.liberationfrequency.co.uk/New%20Site/2007Site/2009%20Articles...

Check it out - DROP DEAD GORGEOUS on the Japanese Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/Drop-Dead-Gorgeous-Wayne-Simmons/dp/1934861057/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=english-books&qid=1240660203&sr=8-1

I hope you guys get a chance to listen to my first AUDIO interview with LIBERTY CONSPIRACY. As you will hear from the podcast, both Gard and I had a blast doing the interview!

Thanks to Gard for taking the time to do the interview, and such an enjoyable chat!

Hey Gard:

I'm not much of a horror fan [more of a Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein screwy humor type]

But I found the interview very interesting and entertaining. Mr Simmons was really cool.

Keep the interesting interviews coming.

As a footnote, I like the fact that your working on a short story based at Carnarvon Gorge. I've been there! It's an awesome place. Could have filmed a star trek episode there for sure.

Keep conspiring hehe.

cheers,

mothyspace

Really cool to hear your thoughts, Mothyspace! Cheers! :)

Drop Dead Gorgeous has been named a finalist for Book of the Month on http://freedombookclub.com .  So, if you are so inclined, go check the newly redesigned site, and vote for Drop Dead Gorgeous (if you are so inclined).

And (hint) I'd particularly love you all to be 'inclined' ;)

FURB - the DDG page looks really cool. I always loved that 'we read' review!

It's a real pleasure to be part of the Freedom Book Club. Thanks for having me! :)

Just back from a very successful signing at the LIVERPOOL TATTOO CONVENTION.

I'd love to post some pics here - anyone know how I can do that? :)

If the picture is up on the web, then you just click on the icon with the little bush on it, where all the text formatting stuff is on here, and insert a the url that points to where the image is hosted.

GASP! Who's that handsome devil?! lol

Thanks for the help, FURB!

Win one of two SIGNED copies of DROP DEAD GORGEOUS or some runner-up TATTOO AFTERCARE goodies in a special Zombtastic competition to be launched on 4th July 2009!

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To those of you that voiced your preference in our poll, thank you so much for your participation! We have received a record number of responses, and here is the result:

2009's Summer Reading Program Selection and July's Book of the Month is...

"Drop Dead Gorgeous," by Wayne Simmons!

Purchase the book now! http://tr.im/mfoW

Congratulations, and thank you Wanye for your tremendous support of our club! We have Mr. Simmons slated to record a conversation for podcast, and *YOU* can participate in it by calling our conference call line (details will be posted on the website).

It's an honour, Furb, thank you so much.

And thanks to any conspirators who supported me by voting. Very much appreciated.

If any of you get a chance to read the book, please post your thoughts into this thread - I'd love to hear them.

For those of you that want to join in, Wayne and Myself will be hosting a conference call on 15 August 2009, at 11:00pm Greenwich Mean Time, where we will be discussing "Drop Dead Gorgeous."

There are two places to rsvp on the web, but I'd prefer it if you did it at the event listed at the fr33agents.ning site http://tr.im/r2TN

If you aren't over there, you can rsvp through freedombookclub.com's facebook fan page event here:  http://tr.im/r2Vm

"Here is the blurb I wrote for the event:

Discuss themes of individualism, liberty, and of course zombies as we talk about "Drop Dead Gorgeous," Wayne's zombie thriller set in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Wayne is reaching out to horror fans and tattoo afficiandos with the message of freedom, and many of them will be in on the call.

This is an international event, so the time listed is Greenwich Mean Time.

For international callers, make sure to dial the country code for the United States then 605.475.7875. The access code for the conference call is 994869#

The conference call will be recorded, and distributed as a podcast through our itunes subscription list which you can sign up for here: http://tinyurl.com/ow9b2g . The podcast will also be syndicated through the Liberty Conspiracy website and audio feed, and possibly broadcast over the Liberty Radio Network.

Space is limited to 94 people plus Wayne and myself."

Really looking forward to it, Furb! :)

I'd love it if some of the conspirators could join us!

Alternative clothing company, LIP SERVICE, have posted a wonderfully bright 'fashion freak' feature on DDG at:

http://www.lip-service.com/webzine/?p=1522

Here's a snippet:

'If your thing is politely worded tomes about fragile heroines, Drop Dead Gorgeous is probably a bit harsh for your delicate sensibilities. BUT, if you're into action-laced horror filled with choice vulgarity, vivid gore, and full-tilt, ass-kicking chicks out to, not just survive, but live with a vengeance sporting a cranked up attitude, Drop Dead Gorgeous is your kind of read.'

By the way, guys, just a reminder of my FREEDOM BOOK CLUB conference call interview with our very own FURB on Saturday - I'd love it if some of you had the chance to phone in!

Get all the necessary details at:

www.freedombookclub.com

One hour, or so, until the interview begins! WHOOT!

I hope to hear from some of you guys - grab that beer, phone me up and ask me anything you like! :)

All the details you need are on:

www.freedombookclub.com

Big thanks to FURB for a really kick-ass interview!

Check it out:

http://libertyconspiracy.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-17T18_20_58-07_00

Thanks to Gard for another enjoyable LC interview.

Nice work man! Listening to the reading really sucked me into the mindset of what you were trying to achieve! Fully rocking!

Makes me want to go to acting school and get into funky costume and do some vampire/monster/bloodthirsty schtick :)

Thanks, Mothy!

It's interesting that you mention getting monstered up. In my childhood, I watched a lot of Hammer films and I think a bit of that old-school horror bleeds (excuse the pun) into my writing today.

Glad you enjoyed the reading :)

Page 78 of this month's SCI-FI NOW Magazine has a pretty enjoyable (well, for me at least) interview with yours truly. Find it throughout supermarkets and newsagents across the UK and Ireland:

http://www.scifinow.co.uk/

Another interview with my rather sickly self (I have FLU, believe it or not) has appeared in cyberspace - this one courtesy of Gerard Brennan over at CSNI.

Read about my WORST writing experience! GASP!

http://crimesceneni.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-wayne-simmons.html

Whoah! Heads up, fellow conspirators...

My apocalyptic horror novel, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, gets a re-release!

THE BLURB!

As tattoo artist Star begins to ink her first client on a spring Sunday morning, something goes horribly wrong with the world...Belfast's hungover lapse into a deeper sleep than normal, their sudden deaths causing an unholy mess of crashing cars, smoldering televisions and falling aircraft.
In the chaotic aftermath a group of post-apocalyptic survivors search for purpose in a devastated city. Ageing DJ Sean Magee and shifty-eyed Barry Rogan find drunken solace in a hotel bar. Ex-IRA operative Mairead Burns and RIR soldier Roy Beggs form an uneasy alliance to rebuild community life. Elsewhere, a mysterious Preacher Man lures shivering survivors out of the shadows with a promise of redemption.

Choked by the smell of death, Ireland's remaining few begin the journey toward a new life, fear and desperation giving rise to new tensions and dark old habits.

But a new threat creeps slowly out of life's wreckage...

'Drop Dead Gorgeous is a stand out book.' --Horrorbound.com

'A heck of a good novel...' --Fatally-Yours.com

'A gritty drama... Do not miss!' --Liberation Frequency

'If you're into action-laced horror, vivid gore and a cranked up attitude, Drop Dead Gorgeous is your kind of read.' --Lip Service

'Worthy of George Romero's finest moments...'
--Total Tattoo Magazine

DDG will be available throughout all good book stores (in the UK and Ireland) or you can pick it up right now from:

[b]AMAZON UK:[/b] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Drop-Dead-Gorgeous-Wayne-Simmons/dp/1906727988/r...

[b]THE BOOK DEPOSITORY:[/b] (with free worldwide shipping): http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781906727987/Drop-Dead-Gorgeous

Hope some of you guys get a chance to read it! Thanks for your time...

This is very cool... DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is in the top 5 of this chap's list of Libertarian novels:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2893946/the_top_5_libertarian_n...

wow!  I'll have to mention this on tonight's broadcast freedombookclub.com's announcement of Book of the Month.  Very cool W@yne!

So, when is FLU due out in the US mkt?