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Rich Baker

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One of the things that has drawn Rich to the post-apocalyptic genre is how it resets everything.

"The rules of society get turned on their head. What's important immediately becomes very Maslowian. In the case of the zombie plague, safety even takes precedence over the physiological needs. How people would react to that situation is fascinating to me. I try to weave many different perspectives into my writing because no two people, or two groups of people, will have the same reaction. It makes for some interesting scenarios and unlimited causes of conflict."

The novella The Gathering Horde and the follow up novel Roads Less Traveled explore just such a universe of events. The third book in the Zed's World series is almost done, so now is a g
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Rich Baker Being able to crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Or not. It's all about creating a universe where y…moreBeing able to crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Or not. It's all about creating a universe where you make the rules, control the action and tell the story. When other people want to be a part of that journey, it's exciting, gratifying, humbling and terrifying all at once. You don't get that - at least I don't get that - from a day job pushing pixels around at the behest of someone else.(less)
Rich Baker It sure wouldn't be mine! Everyone thinks they'll survive ZPOC - I know I'll be one of the horde! Maybe solving puzzles with Robert Langdon, or being …moreIt sure wouldn't be mine! Everyone thinks they'll survive ZPOC - I know I'll be one of the horde! Maybe solving puzzles with Robert Langdon, or being a vampire detective with Felix Gomez in Mario Acevedo's universe.(less)
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Showdown at Chimney Rock is live for pre-order!

For those who have enjoyed the Five Roads to Texas saga, I have good news! The next installment is up for pre-order (link below). Sarah Washburn is back with Leonard and Charlie, on the run for her life and one step ahead of disaster. Get your order in today, and have it wireless delivered on January 29th!

Regards,
Rich

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