It’s that time of the year again where citizens of America take time to give thanks for having food on their plates. While our staff isn’t entirely made up of Americans we do have a lot here and I’m going to use that as an excuse to be thankful for being lazy today. I figure if major corporations get holidays off I’m going to say that our little dedication to all things undead can take a day off too.

I’d personally like to give my thanks for my wedding last month going better than expected. I’d like to give thanks to all of the writers on Buy Zombie for all being such amazing people. I’d like to give thanks for all of you readers who love the undead and keep checking back for all of the latest news, reviews, and products that we have to show you! Another shout out to all of the authors who constantly send us books and allow us interviews.

- Stuart Conover, Buy Zombie Editor

This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the following…

My Family- Amy, Gareod, Brandon and Ivy (for putting up with me)

My Friends- Jeremy, Shawn, Stuart, Jason, and everyone else out there in the Chip Nation (again, for putting up with me)

My Parents- Dan and Diane. Thanks for being good people

David Moody, Craig DiLouie, Jonathan Maberry, Joe McKinney, Timothy Long, and Bowie Ibarra for being the nicest bunch of idols and mentors a writer like me could ask for.

Matt Stone and Trey Parker- Two words. South Park

“Smurf Blue” Mountain Dew- Nectar of the Gods

- Chip Fehd, Buy Zombie Reviewer

Well it’s that time of the year again, the time where all of our families, dysfunctional or not, get together around a warm meal and have a good time. Unless you’re like may family who comes from all parts of the country to complain about the government and the politics surrounding floor cleaner. You have the crazy uncle that spouts out non-sequiturs that somehow are relevant to the conversation, the uncle that believes the government is out to get him, the obsessive compulsive grandma who thinks Thanksgiving is ruined if you don’t buy exactly the kind of Green Giant green beans, the father who quickly denies having an alcohol-soaked past whenever his brother brings it up and let’s not forget about the cousins. Who can forget the one cousin that likes to blast acid-reggae-rap in his yellow Volkswagen, the cousin who is too sweet and special for his or her own good, that one cousin who elaborates on red light districts in Amsterdam when the young ones are in the other room, and of course that one cousin who keeps to himself and never talks.

But, in every household lies that one cousin, son or nephew who everybody refers to as “the one who likes zombie movies” or “what-his-face, the one who watches cannibals.” Although, it may seem like I have bitter contempt for my family… I really don’t. In fact, if it wasn’t for my family and their quirks, I might not have as many wonderful memories as I do. From burning the turkey a minute before the guests arrive, to driving 40 miles to return the wrong ordered meal, to watching grandma drop cigarette ash into the stuffing, all of it has been some of the best days of my life and that’s what I am truly grateful to have. Here’s to a family that has always been there for all of us.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Oh, and I should also mention that I am thankful for Stu for letting me still be a part of the BuyZombie team even though I haven’t written anything in months. See, I have to write this so that he doesn’t viciously track me down and strangle me with piano wire for insubordination.

- Rick Romanowski, Buy Zombie Reviewer

(Top Image provided for Buy Zombie’s use by: Byron Rempel.)

Happy Turkey Day.. erm.. Thanksgiving!

(Image courtesy of Byron Rempel from The Daily Zombie and I Draw Zombies who I am completely indebted to for such a quick and great job!)

Today is a great day of thanks across the United States, for those of you outside the country I do apologize as you may not be interested but I shall indulge myself a bit. It’s not often I get to become a little sidetracked on the site and actually ramble on things that are not directly undead here.

First I would like to give thanks for each and every one of you- Buy Zombie’s readers. Without you the blog would not be getting the traffic and response that it has. From sending e-mails in thanks, hints and tips on articles, following us on Facebook, talking to us on Twitter, YOU are what has raised our love of the undead to an entirely new level! A year ago I would have never imagined the site growing as it has and I PROMISE the new, more eye pleasing and user friendly layout is in the works. (One you can actually comment on articles in again as well!) Thank you. You really have helped encourage me to keep Buy Zombie going and push forward as well.

Secondly I would like to thank every writer, director, actor, publisher, distributor, event organizer, artist, etc who have taken the time to speak with Buy Zombie. It’s your time, information review copies, offers for interviews that have all helped the site expand with news “fresh from the grave” and for giving a smaller site a chance to really shine. It’s also YOUR work that keeps us all coming back for more and everyone should be thanking you for the twisted worlds you have created for us to explore.

Special Thanks to CONTRIBUTORS of Buy Zombie:
(If I thank every FRIEND of Buy Zombie this would take hours to write and I need to leave in 30 minutes. So, only those who contribute get in here!)

Well I have to give my first set of thanks to Rick Rick Romanowski of Paradise of Horror who has become both Buy Zombie’s first full time reviewer as well as a good friend of mine. From talking online to meeting up at movie fests to always getting reviews ready- Rick is just a great guy to have on your team.

BJ-C of Day of the Woman has contributed to Buy Zombie indirectly with post ideas, pointing us towards a certain zombie short, and has just been an all around supporter of the site who is always open for having ideas bounced off of her when I need to brainstorm.

Bryan Schuessler has also been a supporter of Buy Zombie, unofficial contributor, and all around good guy to know who was the first person I think that really helped me fit into the Chicago Horror community.

Erin Rose Tollefsen for designing and letting me use the “3 Zombie Stories” logo that I just do not use enough but when I do looks fantastic. Also she has helped with designing quite a few things in the background zombie wise for the site and I appreciate every pixel of it all!

Eric Nyszczot, who has no website to call his own but works on many and who I have known since I was in high school. He is currently helping me fix the mess of code that is the upcoming Buy Zombie and is the one to thank for when the new site is in place.

Special Thanks to Horror Sites We Are Semi-Associated With:
Ok I’m going to do a three for one right off the bat- Zombie Command, Zombies & Toys, and Send More Cops. You three are my main ‘competition’ in the style of format we use for our zombie news blogs and I’ve been glad to talk to all three of you on and off. It’s been really great to get to know my fellow fanatics and am glad we all actually get along. Some horror niches will do nothing but fight but each of you go out of your way to be helpful and good sites with a great staff. I salute you!

I can’t mention thanks to websites and not bring up Horror Society as I do live in Chicago. Not only is it a great site on it’s own for horror news, reviews, and articles but Mitch- Thank you for always trying to get film festivals going in the city. As you know I try to make them all and really I don’t know if you get enough thanks from all of those who show up but everyone I talk to really is grateful for what you do.

Well that’s it. Thanks to everyone above, and I KNOW I’ve missed contributors (who I apologize greatly to, I was up late and in kind of a hurry) and more. You may feel free to yell at me and I’ll add you in!

Zombies Infect Another Christmas Tradition.

You have to admit- this is hilarious. Keep in mind that this was designed by someone who works for Shoebox (part of Hallmark) and it’s even better. Still though I wonder if someone did this how long it would take someone to actually notice?

[via: Shoebox Blog.]

Happy Mother’s Day

While some might argue that Frankenstein is in fact not a zombie (I am one of these people) it is the only- almost Zombie Mother’s Day picture I could find in 3 minutes while I am getting ready to go out into the world for visiting the family on Mother’s Day. As no one I’m related has been bitten by one of the infected it’s usually a pretty big party where I have to refrain from mentioning anything to do with my general interest of the undead less they stare blankly at me and wonder what I am rambling about.

So Happy Mother’s Day! Regular updates should resume tomorrow.

Happy Holidays

Regardless if you follow the teachings of Zombie Jesus, a giant bunny that gives people eggs, or just enjoy spending a day sitting around at eating. Happy holidays from Buy Zombie to all of you. Remember when it comes to zombies- just shoot them in the head.

Happy Turkey Day one and all! While your going to be sitting down tonight to enjoy that wonderful turkey, stuffing, etc dinner there’s one thing you should keep in mind. This is the breakdown on how Zombies plan on filling up this year. So be sure behind those homemade barricades, enjoying the marvelous feast that you have created to not let down your guard. The zombies are out there even now, banging at the doors, trying to fill their own Thanksgiving wants so they can give thanks for fresh brains.