Bookpleasures.com is excited to introduce Chris Weatherman, also known as Angery American, an accomplished author and seasoned expert in the world of survival and prepping. 

With a literary portfolio comprising twenty-three published works and a remarkable track record of USA Today Best Sellers like Forsaking Home and Resurrecting Home, Chris has earned his place as a prominent figure in the prepper community.

Best known for his phenomenal Survivalist Series™, which commenced with the riveting Going Home, Chris's books have collectively sold over one million copies worldwide, captivating readers with his gripping tales of survival and preparedness. 

His novel, Engineering Home, achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Amazon New Releases Charts in both Dystopian Fiction and Dystopian Science Fiction, settling only behind George Orwell's iconic 1984 in Amazon's Best Seller Chart.

Beyond his literary achievements, Chris brings real-world expertise to the table. 

With over 30 years of experience in prepping and a deep commitment to mastering both primitive and modern survival skills, he emphasizes the importance of being well-prepared with the right equipment. 

His extensive background includes nearly two decades as a tradesman in the power industry, where he played pivotal roles in constructing power plants and managing power distribution.

Although he currently resides in Florida on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with his family, Chris's passion for sharing his knowledge takes him all over the country. 

He frequently appears at expos and prepper-focused events, where he engages with readers, signs books, and even delivers talks on various aspects of preparedness and homestead design, from food production to security.

In 2023, Chris expanded his reach by launching the Angery American Nation Podcast. Through this platform, he tackles contemporary issues affecting America with a unique blend of humor, insight, and unfiltered honesty. 

Covering a wide array of topics encompassing politics, social issues, current events, survival, and self-reliance, Chris challenges conventional wisdom and encourages listeners to question the status quo.

The Angery American Nation Podcast seeks to foster a more informed and engaged citizenry by providing valuable insights and alternative perspectives.

Join us in our interview with, where we delve deeper into the mind of the Angery American, discussing his literary success, practical survival expertise, and his commitment to empowering individuals to become self-reliant in an ever-changing world.

Norm: Thanks, Chris, for taking part in our interview.

Can you share some insights into the inspiration behind the Survivalist Series™ and what led you to create such a gripping post-apocalyptic world?

Chris: It happened by accident, honestly. I wrote the first book on a forum about survival as entertainment for myself. However, the knowledge and thought processes came from years of work in the primitive survival community. I grew up in Florida and hurricanes were always a concern, so we were all preppers to one degree or another. I just sort of continued on path with a little more intention than most. 

Norm: The Survivalist Series has gained a massive following. What do you believe makes your series stand out in dystopian fiction?

Chris: A few reasons, I think. Firstly, I actually do the things I write about. I’ve spent plenty of nights in very unpleasant conditions utilizing the skills I write about. 

Naturally, I haven’t lived anything like what is in the books, but that reservoir of knowledge is what I draw from for the characters. I like to call it faction, fact-based fiction. I think the readers are drawn to that. 

Secondly, at least from what the readers say, they are drawn to the characters. I receive messages asking when the new book is coming out all the time. 

What is striking is that they use terms like, “I’m worried about my friends.” If the readers are thinking of your characters as friends, you must be doing something right. 

Norm: The reviews of your books are filled with praise for your storytelling and ability to keep readers engaged. How do you balance action, character development, and world-building to create such captivating narratives in the dystopian fiction genre?

Chris: I believe a compelling story, one that draws the reader in does this naturally. It cannot be contrived or forced. The characters themselves will lead the author there. People often ask if I have an outline or plan for the books. 

I always so, no, I just follow them around in my head and write down what they’re doing. I think many writers use one of two extremes, the hero or foibles to one extreme or the other. 

And while there is certainly an audience for both, I believe most people want to be able to see themselves in the characters. The good, the bad, the unfortunate, the forced ideas, I think they want to see it all. 

Norm: Could you discuss the journey of Morgan and his crew in Exploring Home? What challenges do they face in this latest installment?

Chris: The world is getting bigger in Exploring Home. In this installment we begin to see the restoration phase of the such a catastrophe. It is going to require a lot more from everyone, whether they want to or not.  

Norm: How do you balance the realism of post-apocalyptic scenarios with the narrative and character development in your novels?

Chris: For me the realism is everything. I try very hard to imagine the hardships and struggles people living in that world will encounter. I study civil conflict and natural disaster aftermath as a lens into how people react. 

It’s these tribulations that develop the character. As the writer, you have the ability to decide how they do. Will they rise to the moment? Or will they see it as an opportunity to try and subjugate those around them? 

Those are the hard questions for the writer. 

Norm: Engineering Home reached number one on Amazon New Releases Charts. What do you attribute to the series' continued success and popularity?

Chris: I think current events more than anything. People are scared and see this genre as a way to armchair quarterback such tumultuous times. It allows them to imagine scenarios they may never have thought of and ask themselves, “what would I do in that situation? Could I protect my family?” 

It is a bit of sad commentary for our current world when these are common thoughts among average people the world over. How would I survive XXXX? We no longer live in a world of plenty where everyone just has to work hard and they will succeed. Uncertainty, upheaval and, in many places today, chaos rules the day. 

Norm: You have a unique perspective with your background in the power industry. How does your real-life experience influence the authenticity of your post-apocalyptic world-building?

Chris: My years of industrial construction brought me into contact with many, many people. I didn’t realize it at the time, but those people would be the foundations of characters for years to come. 

The practical side of a deep understanding of the electrical grid, from the coal mines, to the generators at the plants, all the way to the light bulb in the lamp that magically comes on when you flip the switch affords me a level of appreciation for the entire process most people cannot have. 

Norm: Exploring Home is described as an edge-of-your-seat experience. What emotions and experiences do you hope readers will take away from this novel?

Chris: Hope. The hope that no matter what comes at them they can overcome it. Or die trying. Ain’t dead, can’t quit. This is the ultimate test, as long as you are still breathing, there is hope. 

The other primary idea I want to have firmly come to grasp with is, no one is coming to save you. I mean that as much as today, at this instant, as I do in any future cataclysm. 

When the bad thing happens to you, you will be there. It will totally up to you. Plan accordingly.

Norm: Besides your writing, you host the Angery American Nation Podcast. How does your podcast complement your work as an author, and what topics do you enjoy discussing the most?

Chris: It allows me the ability to expose the readers to experts on topics I am not. Knowledge is the powerful survival tool you can posses. You can’t break it or forget it at the house. 

Once you’ve learned it, you have it forever. Just remember, knowledge is like muscle. It will atrophy without exercise. So exercise your brain frequently. 

Norm: Are there any recurring themes or messages you try to convey through your writing, especially in a genre that often explores themes of survival and preparedness?

Chris: I mentioned it earlier, no one is coming to save you. You are your own first responder. When the bad thing happens, don’t start looking around for the person that’s going to help. BE the person that is going to. 

When I was in construction supervision, I would tell subordinates to make a decision. You cannot sit here go over the options all day. You must make a decision and act on it and the sooner you do so, the better your odds of coming out the other side.

Norm: Where can our readers learn more about you and Exploring Home?

Chris: It will be available on Amazon in print, ebook and audio soon. You can also check out my website and follow me on all the typical soul sucking social media lol. 

Norm: As we wrap up our interview, as a prolific author with numerous published works, including best sellers, what advice do you have for aspiring writers looking to break into the world of fiction, especially in the dystopian genre?

Chris:  I get asked this a lot. I think the best piece of advise for writers is pretty simple, sit down and write. Don’t worry what it looks like. Don’t worry about structure or grammar. Just sit down and get words on the page. 

Pull the cork from the damn and let it start to trickle out. If you’re onto something the flow will increase. But nothing can begin until sit down in front of the keyboard, take a deep breath and start typing. 

I think Hemmingway truly gave the best advice, it’s on the wall in my office, Write drunk, edit sober. But you know, your milage may vary.

Norm: Thanks once again and good luck with all of your endeavors