Keep Calm and Aim for the head.



Just a reminder for all you zombie lovers.
Don't hide your heads under your covers.
Don't Fear The Walking Dead.
Take a deep breath and aim for the head.

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The Enraged - a Zombie Apocalypse novel by Ty Wilde

When, Why, & How I write my Zombie Novel, THE ENRAGED

The Walking Dead - Zombie Novel written by Ty Wilde

I often get asked questions like when do I find the time to write, why do I write and how I do it? This post will answer those questions.
The truth is, sometimes I feel like a zombie. It's been more than six years in the making of this novel. When the idea came to me to write this story, I made the decision that I would wake up every day at 5:00 am and work on my zombie novel, The Enraged. Why? Because I am a husband and a father of four precious daughters, first. I didn't want my children to wonder why I couldn't go out an play with them because I was typing away at my computer. So, once they wake up, the writing stops and I turn my focus to them. I knew this would slow down my project, but the release date isn't bigger than my responsibility as a daddy. When the kids are off at school or for some other reason the house falls quiet again, I'll jump back in to my office and re-enter the world of The Walking Dead. Funny, even though it doesn't compare to the beauty of my home life, it's still fun to slide back into my world of the apocalypse.
Why? Because I have to. If you've never had a magnificent story inside you, then you probably can't understand the unrelenting burning in your chest that won't stop until you get the story out. Then over time you grow to know and love the characters you've created, as if they were real... because they are. They are living, people with hopes and dreams that have just been dashed against the rocks. Even though I pretty much wrote the story beginning to end, the day it came to me so long ago, I sometime fear one of my beloved characters, friends will be slaughtered by a zombie. Just like in real life, it can happen at any time and to any one.
How? Persistence. I've worked hard to set the habit of waking up early each morning at 5:00 and hyper focusing on  my novel. I've read more than a dozen books and  relentlessly researched, The Walking Dead, Zombies, Survival, and human reaction to dire situations.
I'd say that I'm more that qualified to call myself a Zombiologist.

Writers Confrences

I've spent the last month attending 2 different writers conferences. One in Las Vegas, NV. and the other in Denver, CO. I've learned a lot about writing, publishing, book cover design & MARKETING! My target date to release my novel is September 1, 2015 and I'm realizing there is a crazy amount of marketing that goes into this process. The good news is that my novel has received high praise at both writers conferences and with the beta readers.  It's hard to bring attention to your novel even with a large budget, but I believe that the cream rises to the top. If my novel is as good as everyone is saying it is, it will only be a matter of time before it starts getting the recognition it deserves. My website in 97% done at this point. Check it out @ theenraged.com and click on the link to become a VIP.

"The Enraged" is going to FINAL EDIT. Book #2 commences today!

I'm preparing to send "The Enraged to the editor for FINAL EDIT.  This means that today I'll be starting on Book #2 of The Enraged series most likely to be called, "THE FLOOD" but I kind of like "EXTERMINATION".  I guess we'll have to worry about the name later. Book #2 starts off with a huge surprise which I of course won't tell you now.  What I will tell you is that Shay will find herself alone at some point and she will be pushed to her limits. Thanks for your support everyone.  Now the fun begins!

Changes to Chapter 1 (Shout out to test readers)

The last few days I've been Re-working Chapter 1 of my novel thanks to one of my test readers, Gabe Kelley (an old college roommate).  He gave me huge props for what he's read thus far, but found a few holes in the story that he thought I should fix/add more detail.  I also wanted to thank my other test reader for the influence they've had on my story.  I have the ability to come up with great stories, but many times leave out some details.  Thanks first of all, my wife Chelsie, Shalease Boarden, Amy Wilde, Courtney Lennberg, Clint Larsen, Jeff Morgan and all the rest of you. There has been many and I can't possibly name you all but I appreciate you more than you know.  Anyway, the new and improved Chapter 1 is written below.  I'd love to hear what you think and I'd love it even more if you'd follow my novel on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheEnraged2013

1.  NEARLY DEAD

            Rushing water filled her mouth, and splashed into her eyes as she pushed away - slithering out from beneath a monstrous, water-logged corpse.  As she stood up, her white tank top suctioned to her ribs exposing her cheetah-like features.  Normally her lithe, athletic physique earned her a second glance from men and jealous stares from women.  It was hard for many to believe that she was the mother of three. 

            Shay coughed water from her lungs and blinked the water from her eyes as she glanced at the throbbing wound on her shoulder.  The blood was flowing freely from the distinctly human bite mark which added a thick crimson streak to her already stained white tank top. 
The venom from the bite burned her skin like acid and the flesh immediately around the wound blackened.  She could feel the venoms assault as it began coursing through her blood stream like starved piranhas.

As bad as the wound was, she couldn’t allow herself to worry about it until she was out of immediate danger. She saw motion from the corner of her eye and turned to see a second beast shuffling through the ankle deep water toward her.  He looked putrid as blackened skin peeled from his once human face exposing raw, bloodied muscle and ghost white bone beneath.  Shay was exhausted and the temptation to dispatch this new threat with her pistol was nearly overwhelming.  But she knew that if she pulled the trigger, she’d be surrounded by hundreds of enraged, flesh-eating monsters again. 

Goosebumps rose on her exposed skin and her heart pounded as the vile man rushed toward her.  The saliva dripped from his rotting teeth as he opened his mouth open wide in anticipation.  Fueled by unimaginable rage and hunger, the creature wanted to eat her alive.  Shay flipped the pistol around so the barrel rested in her palm.  As the monster approached, she could only see darkness and death in his eyes––it was clear his soul had long since left his body.  Shay raised the pistol over her shoulder and swung across her body, meeting the beast’s final desperate lunge head on.  The impact shattered the teeth from his jaw and they flew through the air in a bloody eruption.  The creature went down hard, but managed to grab her shirt as he fell, pulling her into the stream on top of him.  Shay straddled his torso and without hesitation, placed her right hand on his throat, digging her nails in to keep her hand from slipping off of his slimy flesh and constraining him against the pebbled creek bed.  The decaying man grabbed at her as she repeatedly hit him in the head with the gun’s handle.  Blood spattered her face and arms as his skull caved in.  The decaying man stopped moving and she knew he would never bite again.

Covered in gore, Shay squared her shoulders and steeled herself for the next threat.  She raked the shimmering strands of half brown, half bleach blond hair from her face with chipped and grime crusted fingernails noting how long overdue she was for a trip to the salon.  She wanted to laugh and cry at the same time at the ridiculousness of the stray thought, but her emotions gave way to white hot anger as she contemplated the injustice of all she had lost in just a few short months.

Don't Open Zombies inside!

Hunt the dead!

No fear of The Walking Dead - Don't run from Zombies, Hunt them down!

Author Tyler Wilde of "The Enraged"

Author Tyler Wilde of "The Enraged on a Zombie hunt in Utah. We don't run from the Walking Dead, we hunt them down!