Rusty Fischer


Biography

Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.

Where to find Rusty Fischer online


Where to buy in print


Books

Extra Credit: 10 Deleted Scenes from Detention of the Living Dead    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 11830 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

Detention of the Living Dead (Bono Books, 2012) is about five kids trapped in a detention room when a zombie outbreak starts. Who turns and who doesn’t? Who lives and who dies, then lives again only to die again? Well, you’ll just have to read the book to find out. But before you do, or even after you do, here are ten “deleted scenes” that never quite made it to the book
Zombies Don't Pucker: A Living Dead Valentine Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1890 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
When two hapless bloggers make the scoop of the year -- that zombies can actually talk!!! -- they get the surprise of their lives: being fed to the zombie to cover up the "evidence"! But Zed is one zombie who'd rather let the bloggers go to tell their tale, even if it means paying the ultimate price!
The Zombie’s Night Before Halloween    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1030 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
‘Twas the night before Halloween, And all through the tomb; The zombies they suffered In doom and in gloom... So begins this festive Halloween poem of the living dead, in which we discover why zombies just LOVE the night BEFORE Halloween!!
The Silent Type: A Living Dead Love Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 290 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
So what if Polly's new boyfriend doesn't have much to say? Or a heartbeat? Or a pulse?!? It's why he wants to date her in the first place that REALLY counts...
What Rhymes With BRAIN?!? 13 YA Poems of the Living Dead    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2780 words. Published on March 9, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Do zombies get crushes? What happens when your teacher becomes a zombie? Ever wondered what a zombie prom is like? Wanna know why zombies shouldn't drive? Find out the answers to all these probing questions and more in 'What Rhymes with BRAIN? 13 YA Poems of the Living Dead'. FREE, festive and filled with fun poems to enjoy all year round!!!
My Big, Fat, Undead Zombie Crush: A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 390 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
What if you had a crush... on a zombie?!? Find out in this FREE living dead poem!
My Teacher Was a Zombie! A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 300 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
I haven’t cracked a single book; Since she came back with that faraway look…
If You Take a Zombie to the Prom: A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 470 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
The Zombie Prom did not last long; In fact, it ended early. The chaperones saw too many bones; And started getting... hurly.
Night of the Living FRED! A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 310 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
I have a zombie; I named him Fred. Yes, he is one of the living dead...
Zombies Don't Write Valentines: A Living Dead Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 4320 words. Published on January 22, 2013. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Once upon a time, Sarah and Brody dated. Now he's one of the living dead, and can't remember her name. Or... can he? When Brody asks Sarah to help him make a Valentine's Day card, she'll find out whether or not zombies can still remember what to do on February 14th!
Zombie Versus Cupid: A Living Dead Valentine's Day Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 850 words. Published on January 22, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
It's a battle for the ages: Zombie Versus Cupid? Who will triumph: the cupid with the magic bow and arrow or the lovelorn zombie with the heart of steel?!?
How to Date a Zombie: A Living Dead Valentine's Day Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 570 words. Published on January 22, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here is a simple guide for dating one of the living dead.
Zombies Versus Pilgrims: A Thanksgiving Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 480 words. Published on November 5, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Forget what your teachers taught you, here's the REAL story of what happened at Plymouth Rock!!!
Zombies Versus Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 590 words. Published on November 5, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
It's a holiday monster mashup extravaganza as one brave zombie takes on a warehouse full of quarantined turkeys!
Zombies Don't Eat Cranberry Sauce: A Thanksgiving Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 610 words. Published on November 5, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
All our little hero wanted was a festive Thanksgiving feast with the whole family. But did he have to bring... a zombie?
The Zombie's Night AFTER Halloween: A Holiday Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1020 words. Published on October 3, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
You know what happens the on Halloween, but what do zombies do on the night AFTER Halloween? You might want to lock up your trick or treat bags when you read this fun, festive FREE poem for the fall season.
Have No Fear, Sister Dear: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 270 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
One very lucky sister will be thrilled to find out that she’s zombie repellant, but maybe not so happy when she finds out why! Enjoy this fun, festive Halloween with the entire family all year round.
When Zombies Sleep Over: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 490 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Did you know that a zombie sleepover is a good thing? Find out why in this festive Halloween poem that will make you rethink zombie gatherings in the graveyard.
If You Take a Zombie to the Movies: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 370 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
A handy guide for those thinking of taking their little zombies to the movie this Halloween season!
The Zombie Who Ate Too Much Candy Corn: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 560 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Find out why zombies shouldn’t eat candy corn in this FREE Halloween poem, suitable for all ages and anytime you’re reaching for the candy bowl!
Happy Halloween, Little Zombie: A Holiday Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1270 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
“Happy Halloween, Little Zombie,” tells the story of one little zombie and how his zombie pals help him remember the fun of Halloween. Zombie style, of course! A great, fun and festive short story, suitable for all ages and anytime of the holiday season.
Trick or EAT: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 330 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
If you don’t see any zombies on the street this Halloween, don’t think the danger has passed; it’s only just begun! A fun and festive FREE poem to enjoy all October long.
Trick or Treat on Zombie Street: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 900 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
You’ve never trick or treated until you’ve wandered down Zombie Street! Find out why you should never dress like a zombie for Halloween in this poem that will give you chills to last all year!
Zombies Versus Witches: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1150 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
The town of Mercy thought they were being slick when they invited the living dead to rid them of a local witch. But when they find out Zed’s fee for doing the job, they might prefer the witch instead!
The Zombie's Halloween Costume: A Holiday Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 5250 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Why would a zombie wear a costume on Halloween when he’s got one built-in? Find out in this poignant story about one zombie who finds freedom on the scariest day of the year!
Zombies Don't Wear Costumes: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 640 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Why don’t zombies wear Halloween costumes? Find out in this charming, safe-for-all ages Halloween poem that’s perfect for any season.
Zombies Versus Pumpkins: A Halloween Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 700 words. Published on October 2, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Zed and Susan are two hungry zombies who’ve hit the jackpot when they find a field covered with human heads. But this is Halloween, after all, and the two zombies might just be in for the trick of their life in Zombies Versus Pumpkins!
Zombies Hate Zombie Movies: A YA Living Dead Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 6420 words. Published on September 18, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
All Zed ever wanted was to be in a zombie movie. Turns out he finally got the chance; once he became an actual zombie! Find out what happens next in Zombies Hate Zombie Movies…
Zombies Don't Eat Popcorn: A Living Dead Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 3350 words. Published on September 18, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
All Jerry wanted was a little popcorn to go with his zombie movie. Instead he got a zombie cashier! Find out what happens next in Zombies Don’t Eat Popcorn…
Zombies Don't Skateboard: A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 760 words. Published on September 4, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
What do skateboarders and zombies have in common? Find out when you learn why Zombies Don't Skateboard...
Too Cool for Zombie School: A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 640 words. Published on August 14, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Zed's WAY too cool for zombie school, but could that be because he's in the wrong class?!?
Zombies Don't Date: A Living Dead Valentine    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 610 words. Published on August 11, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me... aaaarrrrgggghhhh!!!! A FREE Living Dead Valentine's Day Poem...
Zombies Don't Surf: A Living Dead Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 840 words. Published on August 4, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
It's hard to hang ten when you're a zombie and your lovely undead scent is like catnip to a certain species of savage sea beast!!!
F is for... FUR: The Werewolf's Alphabet    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 650 words. Published on July 30, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
"B is for… Boring, Which most werewolves are; When they’re trapped in human form, And driving a car..." This is just one lively sample from my latest zombie-themed book for kids of all ages, F is for... Fur: The Werewolf's Alphabet.
G is for... Garlic: The Vampire's Alphabet    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 670 words. Published on July 23, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
"G is for… Garlic, Which vampires can’t stand; So in case of attack, Keep plenty on hand..." This is just one lively sample from my latest vampire-themed book for kids of all ages, G is for... Garlic: The Vampire's Alphabet.
A is for... Afterlife: The ABCs of Zombie    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 700 words. Published on July 10, 2012. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
"T is for… Tripping, Which B-list actresses always do; When the zombie horde is after them, And they forgot to tie their shoe." This is just one lively sample from my latest zombie-themed book for kids of all ages, A is for… Afterlife: The ABCs of Zombie.
My Vampire, My Valentine: A Holiday Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 710 words. Published on February 19, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
He brought it at night Yes, straight to my door; A Valentine so pretty I couldn’t ignore. His hands as he passed it Were pale and so cold; The look in his eyes Was centuries old...
The Count's Halloween: A Trick or Treat Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 820 words. Published on October 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Trick or treat; smell my... fangs?!?! Count Dracula gets a big surprise when trick or treaters knock on his door, but an even bigger "treat" when they fend off lethal vampire hunters!
The Werewolf on Thanksgiving: A Holiday Poem    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 610 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Forget who's coming to Thanksgiving dinner; be afraid of who -- or what -- is already there!
The Werewolf's Halloween Costume: A Holiday Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 4880 words. Published on August 31, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Question: What does the werewolf wear to the Halloween Costume Party? Answer: Anything he wants!
A Long Winter's Fright: 13 Holiday Poems & Stories    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 21850 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
A Long Winter’s Fright contains thirteen of my most popular, most FREE poems and stories about zombies, vampires and, now, with a little extra werewolf thrown in for good measure. (Okay, a LOT of extra werewolf thrown in for good measure!)
A Vampire's "Bite" Before Christmas    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1220 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the coven...
A Very Vampire Holiday: A Christmas Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 1770 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
It's Christmas Eve and Santa's in a fix; all his elves have food poisoning, so who will help him load his sleigh? Sure, there's a vampire coven just over the ridge, but... is he really *that* desperate?
The Vampire's Valentine: A Holiday Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2490 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
It's Chester's first valentine! But what should he give back to the girl who has... nothing?
Who Vampires Eat for Thanksgiving: A Holiday Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2480 words. Published on July 22, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Why do vampires love Thanksgiving? Why, it's the one day of the year they can eat humans, guilt free! Well, certain humans anyway...
151 Hash Tags for YA Authors    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 840 words. Published on June 11, 2011. Nonfiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
For YA authors using Twitter, here are 151 grouped, sortable, read-now and use today Hash Tags to help promote your young adult novel...
Zombies Don't Read: 5 Living Dead Stories    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 20870 words. Published on June 1, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
5 FREE Living Dead Stories by Rusty Fischer: Zombies Don't Swim Zombies Don't Carve Zombies Don't Kiss & Tell Zombies Don't Study Zombies Don't Sleep
Zombies Don't Swim: A Living Dead Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 5340 words. Published on June 1, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Viv wasn't sure about the new zombie pool boy. That is, until he walked out of the shallow end... and straight into her heart!
Zombies Don't Sleep: A Living Dead Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 2850 words. Published on May 8, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four... aaarrrggghhh!!!
Zombies Don't Study: A Living Dead Short Story    by Rusty Fischer
Price: Free! 3330 words. Published on April 30, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Homework?!? Zombies don't need no stinkin' homework... find out why Zombies Don't Study in this FREE YA short story of the living dead.
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Smashwords book reviews by Rusty Fischer

  • Confessions and Secrets of the Avid Book Reviews Blogger: Kick Up Your Social Media Networking For Book Sales on April 25, 2011
    star star star star star
    A GREAT resource! There were enough tips on the first page alone to make it worth the VERY reasonable price!
  • Smashwords Book Marketing Guide on May 23, 2011
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    What a GREAT resource! I thought I knew it all, but found half-a-dozen tips to do TODAY that it would have taken me weeks, even months, to stumble across on my own...
  • The Followers - A Short Tale of the Civil War Undead on Feb. 18, 2012
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    If you're looking for something new and unique in a sea of generic zombie stories, try William Van Winkle's short but powerful Civil War zombie novella, The Followers. It's rich in history and lore, full of twists and turns that give new meaning to the term "poetic justice" and with just enough gore to satisfy the true zombie lover without alienating the rest of us!
  • Ghosts Don't Trick or Treat on Sep. 17, 2012
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    I really enjoyed this spooky/funny story about a boy who can talk to ghosts, and what happens when his "best" friend "tricks" him on Halloween night! Great middle grade/YA story for Halloween or anytime of year...
  • The Ghost Of Christmas Past on Dec. 04, 2012
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    Clever and cute, a great kick-off for the holiday season. If you and your kids love a good ghost story with a happy ending, this one's for you!