Wicked Ink Publishing is thrilled to announce the signing of Daniel R. Fierst for his debut YA dystopian novel, All I Want Is To Not Be Alone, slated for release in 2026. Set in a zombie-ravaged world, the story follows Timothy Baker, a young survivor who, after his isolated sanctuary is breached, embarks on a dangerous journey to a rumoured safe haven in Canada. Along the way, he grapples with the physical dangers of the apocalypse and the psychological toll of crippling loneliness. Blending Fierst’s artistic and psychological expertise, this haunting and emotionally intense novel explores fear, isolation, and the human condition in a broken world.