Self-published three novels before his breakout book was picked up by publishers
Started writing when he was a high school student
Quote: "People are starting to understand that morality and motives are complex and we want to know more about what goes on in the darker half that's been hidden away from us for most of the history of fiction․"
Quote: "[on "Warm Bodies"] "I wasn't trying to create a new 'version' of zombies to add to the cannon, I was trying to use all the tropes of that cannon for satirical and metaphorical purposes․""
Quote: "[on "Warm Bodies"] "The story just kind of exploded out of me in a short period․ I think it was a therapeutic experience for me as a person․ Writing it helped me figure out some of my own struggles․""
Known for writing the zombie love story turned film "Warm Bodies" and other books in the same series
Enjoys playing obscure instruments in obscure bands during his free time
In addition to writing, he was done photography and painting
Named his 1977 GMC motorhome, which he obtained to explore the country, Baleen
Released a digital album of music called "Dead Children․"