Just Another Girl at the End of the World w/Brian Wrestler

A girl outruns the zombie apocalypse by diving into a magical library and suddenly every book is a portal, a quest, or a test. That’s the core story behind debut author Brian Wrestler’s novel Just Another Girl At The End Of The World.

Brian and I get into how the story was born from a joke that snowballed into a full trope mash-up, then into a surprisingly cozy, satisfying ending. We talk zombie apocalypse logic that nods at real science like cordyceps behavior plus the darker twist that the zombies aren't the only thing feeding on people. There’s also Carla’s unforgettable survival angle, the “fade to purple” spice scenes, and the moment where the portal fantasy implications snap into focus and change how you read the book’s romances and encounters.

Along the way, Brian shares his creative origin story: childhood puppetry, award-winning one-act plays, Royal Shakespeare Company workshops, and even werewolf romantic comedy writing. We also dig into the indie author reality of conventions, a con-exclusive cameo that triggered a “please don’t sue me” handoff, audiobook plans, and what Brian wants to write next with an underworld labyrinth story and a very untraditional companion.

If you like LitRPG, portal fantasy, isekai, zombie fiction, magical libraries, and smart craft talk, you’ll have plenty to chew on. Subscribe, share this with a friend who hoards tropes, and leave a review so more readers can find the show.

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