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Vamped’s Top 10 Tumblr Posts
I have come across come crazy vampire shit [on Tumblr] that appeals to my twisted love of this genre; porn, explicit GIFs, classic movie clips, quotes, blogs, posters, books, clothing, and copious amounts of blood.
Building Monsters: Lego’s Vampire Line
Now you may ask why a giant ass Lego vampire caught my eye? . . . [I’m] always watching for cool promotions that attract attention [and] assembling a 10-foot tall vampire . . . in New Orleans . . . is genius!
Stoker and the Bat
It is now common knowledge that vampires can turn into bats but prior to Bram Stoker’s seminal 1897 novel “Dracula” the connection was not so obvious. “Dracula” . . . solidified popular knowledge regarding vampire lore.
Why Has True Blood Been So Successful?
So now the question is, what has contributed to the success of this iconic vampire series? I think at this point the producers are playing it smart, and cashing out their chips while they are on a winning streak.
Bring Back Bad-Ass Vampires!
. . . my preference is for the traditional, bad-ass vampires. You know the ones . . . Nosferatu, with his rat-like visage and taloned fingers, rising perpendicular out of his coffin or rigidly stalking his victims.
To Touch the Sun: Inspirations
On February 25 my vampire novel, “To Touch the Sun”, was released . . . When asked why I wrote a vampire novel, “Well, everyone should write at least one in their lifetime.” Let’s be honest, there isn’t . . . a drought
Why I Hate Fangst
“Fangst” is a term I read on the Internet, . . . [so] let’s say “fangst” is an ironic term one may apply to the depiction of vampires as tragic heroes: beautiful, dark creatures doomed to a life they wouldn’t choose
Why I’m Back to Self-Publishing
I can’t tell you how excited I was when I heard from the publisher to whom I had submitted my “Highland Home” Series . . . the euphoria didn’t last long . . . I [took] my books back and return[ed] to self-publishing.
Ancient Blood: Cinematic Inspirations
I have a shameful confession to make: my novel started off life as a screenplay and . . . many of the works that inspired its creation were movies! I know, I feel terrible, but I’m glad to finally get it off my chest.