Tell us a little bit about yourself and your latest story?
I’m a horror author, and I also work as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner where I get to deal with the everyday traumas of real life. My latest book is PLAGUE WAR 3 RETALIATION, published through Severed Press. This novel concludes my trilogy that was preceded by PLAGUE WAR: OUTBREAK, and PLAGUE WAR 2: PANDEMIC. For fans of apocalyptic and military horror, the Plague War series is an action packed journey following a group of survivors through the downfall of Australian society, to an eventual military fightback against the zombie masses.
What inspired you to write this story?
After reading ‘World War Z’ by Max Brooks and a number of different Grimdark titles, I decided I wanted to write an apocalyptic story with real life grit on the pages, and a book that would explore the events through eyes of the civilian, health, army and police workforce confronted by the situation.
What’s the most important lesson you have learned about writing?
Some days it comes more easily than others, but if I stubbornly keep my arse parked in the chair, I’ll manage to get words down that will progress the story (even if I need to heavily edit them later).
What does the horror genre mean to you?
A chance to explore the best and absolute worst of which humans are capable.
Who is your favourite author and why?
This changes frequently. I recently completed Joe Abercrombie’s The First Law series and hugely enjoyed it.
Where can people read/purchase your story/novel?
The Plague War series is available via the Severed Press website, or on Amazon as an ebook / KU / paperback.
Are you on social media? Please supply links
https://www.facebook.com/alister.hodge.3
Visit www.australasianhorror.wordpress.com
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