My target audience would be lovers of horror, dark fiction, and suspense, but I always hope everyone will enjoy it. Anyone who is a fan of the human spirit and of overcoming challenges will love my book.
Seth Voorhees – 3 September 2026
The Back Flap
This is not your parents’ apocalypse story.
Immune explores more than just a virus that threatens to wipe out the global population. It asks the question: What would happen to society if those who were discriminated against because they got sick, then died, and later returned from the dead with all their memories intact?
This virus divides the world into two classes: the Immune and the inflicted.
Darkness falls over our world, and readers will hope and pray for the light. This is a true tale of good versus evil.
About the book
What is the book about?
My novel Immune, Rise Of The Inflicted, is a pandemic narrative that delves into how the pandemic reshapes society. As sides form, a new class structure emerges, and conflict arises between the Immune, those immune to the virus, and the Inflicted, who survive the virus’s harsh trials. Both sides try to rebuild society, and their conflict shapes a new world.
When did you start writing the book?
I started writing it in 2016. The first edition was published in December 2019, and the second in 2025.
How long did it take you to write it?
It took about a year to write it, and another year to get it edited. I reviewed it four times before sending it to a professional editor and getting it ready to publish.
Where did you get the idea from?
Immune was a combination of several ideas I had over the years. I started writing it when The Walking Dead was popular. I wanted to write my own zombie narrative, but I adjusted it so it wasn’t the standard story. I added more ideas as I went. One nugget of inspiration came years earlier during the swine flu pandemic. I wondered what it would be like to find out you were completely immune to a virus and had to watch the world burn around you. How would that affect you? More ideas came to me as I wrote. I never had a fixed idea. The process was free-flowing, and each scene and idea built on the last, leading to the next. For most of the time, I never knew what the finished product would look like.
Were there any parts of the book where you struggled?
The biggest challenge was creating a zombie narrative that could stand apart from the rest, which I believe I achieved. But I don’t want to give any spoilers; you’ll have to read it and find out.
What came easily?
The easy part was incorporating spiritual elements into the main character, Wyatt. I’m a spiritual person, and I enjoyed writing about his struggle to maintain hope, positivity, and care in an increasingly dangerous world.
Are your characters entirely fictitious or have you borrowed from real world people you know?
None of the characters are based on anyone I know. They are all fictional. I did toss in some mannerisms, values, and tics of mine and of people I know, but nothing that’s easily identifiable.
We all know how important it is for writers to read. Are there any particular authors that have influenced how you write and, if so, how have they influenced you?
Yes, reading is very important, and I read every day. Growing up, some of my influences were R.L. Stine and Stephen King. Today, my influences include Darcy Coates, Catrina Ward, and Jennifer McMahon. There are many more I could add to the list. There is no shortage of great authors. I’ve always compared an author’s imagination to the body. A person’s body needs nourishment and exercise to grow. For your imagination, writing is exercise, and reading is nutrition.
Do you have a target reader?
My target audience would be lovers of horror, dark fiction, and suspense, but I always hope everyone will enjoy it. Anyone who is a fan of the human spirit and of overcoming challenges will love my book.
About Writing
Do you have a writing process? If so can you please describe it?
I’m a morning writer. I write first thing with a cup of coffee, when my mind and imagination are fresh and at their peak. I have a daily word count that I do my best to meet. I’m not a plotter; I write by the seat of my pants and let the process flow freely.
Do you outline? If so, do you do so extensively or just chapter headings and a couple of sentences?
I’m neither an outliner nor a plotter. I typically get an idea from a movie, show, news article, book, or something I’ve observed in life. It all starts with a scene, and I drop the character into it. If the story is good, the idea of what happens next comes later that day. I remember it until the next day. I take notes here and there, but my story is always free-flowing.
Do you edit as you go or wait until you’ve finished?
It’s a little bit of both. As I write, I’ll edit and try to make it look good, but I don’t go overboard. Once the first draft is complete, I’ll make three to four revisions, taking a week-long break between each revision. Then I send it to my editor.
Did you hire a professional editor?
Yes, I have used a professional editor, but I believe in the importance of learning to self-edit and clean it up as much as possible. I do three to four revisions.
Do you listen to music while you write? If yes, what gets the fingers tapping?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on my mood and the scene. When I do listen to music, it is usually classical or instrumental jazz, something I can easily get lost in and let fade into the background.
About Publishing
Did you submit your work to Agents?
Currently, I have no agent because I have gone the self-publishing route. However, working with an agent and taking the traditional route is a goal for my future projects.
What made you decide to go Indie, whether self-publishing or with an indie publisher? Was it a particular event or a gradual process?
It was the most financially convenient option at the time. I also had more freedom with my book. It has been a gradual process for me, and it continues to build.
Did you get your book cover professionally done or did you do it yourself?
Yes, the first cover was professionally done. The second edition was done by my friend and me, with my friend having more experience with design.
Do you have a marketing plan for the book or are you just winging it?
I do have a publicist and work with Creative Edge Publicity for marketing. I also do some myself on social media.
Any advice that you would like to give to other newbies considering becoming Indie authors?
Though writing is a solo activity, build a serious author support group of other writers. Attend book fairs and festivals. As with anything in life, who you know matters, and they can help you navigate. There are many scammers and solicitors who prey on authors, so be careful about whom you trust.
About You
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota—a lot of lakes for fishing, trails to hike, and places to explore.
Where do you live now?
I still live in the Black Hills. For a nature lover like me, it is a perfect place to be.
What would you like readers to know about you?
I love to fish. It is one of my favorite hobbies. It is a great activity, and I’ve found more inspiration when I’ve been on the lake with a pole and a book on my lap.
What are you working on now?
I currently have several projects in the works, all horror-related, but I cannot get into detail yet.
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