Deadbreak was the winner in the Action/Adventure category of the 2021 IndieReader Discovery Awards, where undiscovered talent meets people with the power to make a difference.
Following find an interview with author Jorge Sanchez.
What is the name of the book and when was it published?
The Book is called Deadbreak, it was published in December 2018
What’s the book’s first line?
The zombies pounded on the door.
What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.
After a rare fungus turns people into zombies, a man travels the post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of his daughter.
What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?
I have always been a fan of post-apocalyptic fiction, and George Romero movies. Writing a zombie story was always on my bucket list.
What’s the most distinctive thing about the main character? Who-real or fictional-would you say the character reminds you of?
He’s just a regular guy, with no military training or anything special other than a strong desire to survive. He has a loose moral compass that still manages to point in the right direction when it matters. The protagonist is a mix of Ash Williams from the evil dead movies, Captain Malcom Reynolds of Firefly, with a sprinkling of Duke Nukem.
What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?
This book is for someone who wants a fun, edge of your seat adventure book with exciting action set pieces that wraps up in one book.
If they made your book into a movie, who would you like to see play the main character(s)?
A lot of reviewers have mentioned Ryan Reynolds, and he would be great. Nathan Fillion and Bruce Campbell would absolutely own the character.
When did you first decide to become an author?
When I was in high school. I always enjoyed the creative writing classes and was drawn to science fiction classics from an early age.
What do you do for work when you’re not writing?
I’m an engineer working in a manufacturing company in Southern California.
How much time do you generally spend on your writing?
Depends. When I’m making a big push I spent at least three to four hours per evening. The rest of the time I let ideas percolate so I end up writing in bursts.
What’s the best and the hardest part of being an indie?
The best part is the freedom that comes with writing the stories I want, and engaging with other indie authors. The hardest part is after the first draft when it comes to proofreading, editing, and getting the manuscript ready to publish.
Would you go traditional if a publisher came calling? If so, why?
Absolutely, I’d like to take a chance at writing a novel with broad commercial appeal and an editorial staff.
Is there something in particular that motivates you (fame? fortune?)
I really enjoy it when the readers comment how much they laughed, or cried, or that they had a fun ride. If I never become famous this is payment enough