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Which zombie princess was the funniest to you?

Billy Phillips Funniest is Zombie Cinderella. Do you agree?

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Thanks for writing! I really enjoy your books! How do you develop a good plot? I have serious writers block!

Billy Phillips I find that reading other novels stimulates my imagination. Read, read, read. :)

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Any closer to a date for book 2? ll previous answers suggest soon.

Billy Phillips The plan is to release early 2018. My mother passed on back in May and I lost about two months of time, which now pushed the book to 2018 instead of 2017. But thank you for asking and I hope you love Book Two.

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When is book two coming out?

Billy Phillips Hi Megan, We are shooting for 2017 late or early 2018.

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when is the second book from the once upon a zombie going to be released? just wondering I was super sad to finish the first book cause it was amazing

Billy Phillips Thank you for writing! We are hoping to get Book Two ready for late 2017 or early 2018! Lots of new characters!

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I was wondering if there was a release date for Once Upon A Zombie book 2? P.S. I loved the first one.

Billy Phillips Thank you. We are shooting for late 2017 or early 2018! :)

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Oh How Oh How can I get a ebook of BOOK TWO eeeeeeeeee I already read One for you and left a review when it first came out and now I NEED THE SECOND? =)

Billy Phillips the book will be ready for reading in summer. :) btw, its edgier and aged up from book one. more YA and not middle grade.

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Would you be able to video chat with a school for free? My school is looking for an author to chat with and ask questions.

Billy Phillips Thanks for writing Megan. I would be happy to do a chat session. If you'd like, let me know how many students are in your class. Maybe I can send a few books in advance for people to read. What school are you in? What city? What grade?

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Isn't there going to be a second part for "Once upon a Zombie" ?

Billy Phillips Thank you for your question. Yes, there is book two. And book three as well! Book Two should be out in 2017!

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Why does it seem book one may be the only book? Caitlin has only 4 blog posts on the website which ended in August 2015. There is nothing about status of the second book and I can't quite figure out if there is a motion picture, an animated film or webisodes being made if any at all? Just finished the book and a little dissapointed that there is no other information; but the dolls are cute.

Billy Phillips Thank you for writing. I appreciate you reading the book. We are upgrading the website and I am writing book two as we speak. :) There are three books in the series (a trilogy) and the goal is to also option the series for a movie. When the website and facebook page are updated, there will be more news and regular updates coming. Did you register at the site? www.onceuponazombie.com?

Now, how did you like the book? would love to hear your comments, thoughts, etc. Thanks again for reading it and any other questions, please email me directly at billyco@roadrunner.com

Best,
Billy Phillips

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When will book 2 of Once Upon A Zombie be out?

Billy Phillips Thanks for asking. 2017. Will update when we have more firm date!

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any idea when the next once upon a zombie book may be coming out???? i loved the first one and can't wait for the next.

Billy Phillips Thanks for writing Diana. So glad you enjoyed the first book. Target date for book two is Fall 2016! If you register your email at www.onceuponazombie.com you will be kept up to date on "zombie" developments. Have a great one!

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Are there going to be more books to this, or is it a stand alone?

Billy Phillips Yes. This is a trilogy.

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Thanks for offering Once Upon a Zombie on Goodreads. I still haven't won a copy, so how do I buy a copy WITH the doll? Thanks! rvoneil @ gmail.com

Billy Phillips Thanks for writing Vincent. The dolls should be available by December along with our book on our site, if you want to buy together. www.onceuponazombie.com. The book is available now at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. The dolls will only be available on our online store. If you register your email on the site, you will be notified when there is stock. Thanks!

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Hi :) I'm reading your book now. I read on kindle and I noticed two versions: 249 pages, $ 12,49 275 pages, $ 8,69 I coudn't find a difference, went with the 8,69 one, it had most pages and $ 12 is rather hard on my budget when the Norwegian Krone is doing so badly :P But what is the difference? Or is it a mistake? I'm enjoying the book :)

Billy Phillips Hi,

Thanks for writing. I am not sure why there are two versions. I had no idea. Where did you see this? I am glad you are enjoying the book.

Billy

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I see you own the intellectual property rights to a number of vintage fairy tales. Do you make zombie costumes for the fairy tale characters? It's October and I'm thinking about Halloween costumes.

Billy Phillips Thanks for the question. We developed a line of dolls and costumes based on the major characters from the novel including Zombie Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel etc. Check out www.onceuponazombie.com and visit the online store. Hope you liked the novel!

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Billy Phillips Sometimes, I take time off and work on something completely unrelated. Other times I read books -- either books about writing or works of fiction.
Sometimes I work through it and go through the hell of being dry and empty and painfully uncreative while remembering that all writers go through this and knowing it will pass....eventually.

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Billy Phillips The thrill of learning about new worlds or situations, and the feeling of channeling a "story" --it's like living the book as it flows.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Billy Phillips Research on even the smallest details helps to inspire creativity. Don't allow negative thoughts about failure or other insecurities, to control you.

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