Waiting for Daybreak: A Hopeful Zombie Novel

Surviving zombies and saving her cat was just the beginning.
Now Frieda has to save herself from addiction too.
A fast-paced story for fans of quit lit, zombie apocalypses, and fierce women finding hope in the dark.
This story was rewritten after the author’s own recovery journey—and it shows.
If you’ve ever felt like the world was ending and you had to rebuild from nothing, Frieda gets it.

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Readers say:

“A great story with a twist I didn’t foresee.”
“It left me feeling good… empowered!”
“Intelligent and philosophical.”
“Not merely about zombies.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ on Amazon!

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What’s it about?

I just want to live like normal people. But my Borderline Personality Disorder fills each day with emotional pain. And drives other people away. Not that there’s anyone to drive away anymore…

Frieda’s a struggling twenty-something young professional when the apocalypse comes. Overnight, Boston falls apart as a rapidly spreading virus makes her neighbors crave brains. Enough to kill for them.

She survives alone for a whole year in her urban studio apartment. And she surprises herself by managing her mental illness better than she did before. When her beloved cat becomes ill, Frieda goes on a quest to save her. It sets off a chain of events that challenges everything.

“I felt like I was watching a zombie movie….It’s thrilling and captivating.” – Angela Pearson, Amazon

A gripping tale of survival, resilience, and unexpected hope, Waiting for Daybreak brings a refreshing perspective to the post-apocalyptic genre.

A Zombie Novel for Non-Zombie Readers

  • “Out of my usual genres but so enjoyable!” – Sara Vlasak, Amazon
  • “Not usually my thing, but I have to say I really, really liked this book!” – Arlene M, Amazon

A Unique Take on the Post-Apocalypse

  • “This book is not merely about zombies, and it is not merely about survival—it is about what it means to be different in the world, and how that changes when the world you knew no longer exists.” – Hira, GoodReads
  • “A great story with a twist I didn’t foresee.” – Michelle Belmont, Amazon
  • “It is both intelligent and philosophical and less focused on actual zombie action.” – meganmreads, Storygraph

Unexpectedly Hopeful

  • “I was surprised to find it left me feeling good … empowered!” – Arlene M, Amazon
  • “As a vessel for sharing understanding of mental illness, Frieda is better than many. Her journey toward daybreak is compelling and well told.” – Ellie Hall, GoodReads