tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post1966634457237840906..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Vampires - Better Off (Un)Dead?DIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-89951460137858750172010-07-28T10:29:21.793-07:002010-07-28T10:29:21.793-07:00Jenre - I think there are trends but I don't t...Jenre - I think there are trends but I don't think vampires will ever be out of fashion for long.<br /><br />I can't believe I forgot about Vayl, he's definitely a vamp worth reading.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-78301984639436492612010-07-27T11:25:02.002-07:002010-07-27T11:25:02.002-07:00Yes, I still love vamps, very much so. Although I...Yes, I still love vamps, very much so. Although I have to say I haven't read one for a while - are they really going out of fashion? Certainly there haven't been many newly released vamp books recently.<br /><br />I think a mix of different types of vamps is good, so one day I'll be in the mood for emo Wild Bill from the Channelling Morpheus/Sweet Oblivion series, and the next I'll want some cold hearted killer who sends a shiver down my spine.<br /><br />My favourite vamp is Vayl from the Jennifer Rardin Jaz Parks books. He's just delicious, a mix of old fashioned manners and morals in the body of a vamp who can kill once provoked. Marvellous.Jenrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492693697232134724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-38471932533183295162010-07-27T00:48:55.171-07:002010-07-27T00:48:55.171-07:00Chris - love the picture too. lol. And Immortality...Chris - love the picture too. lol. And Immortality is the Suck is one of those stories I have GOT to get round to reading.<br /><br />B - how could I have forgotten Spike? And Tuesday will be werewolf day.<br /><br />Romance Reviewer - Hope you pick a great first vampire novel to try.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-84030396002668279642010-07-27T00:46:54.180-07:002010-07-27T00:46:54.180-07:00Lisa R - I think that's the way to go - for ea...Lisa R - I think that's the way to go - for each author to make vampires and worlds that are somehow unique. Not just following a trend. And Bones seems to be very popular. :)<br /><br />Tracy - thank you. Yeah, the first three BDB books remain three of my favourite vampire books ever.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-6500156104352435802010-07-27T00:44:58.299-07:002010-07-27T00:44:58.299-07:00Chris - I'm with you on the glittery vamps.
L...Chris - I'm with you on the glittery vamps.<br /><br />Lea - The later books - not. Totally agree. But every so often I break out my copy of Guilty Pleasures and remember why I got hooked on the series. And I'm reading The Vampire Shrink this week as my DIK book. :)LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-81401586265358434002010-07-26T18:11:42.423-07:002010-07-26T18:11:42.423-07:00Thanks for this :) I've been on the ledge abou...Thanks for this :) I've been on the ledge about vampire novels ever since they exploded onto the romance shelves -- your article convinced me I should at least give them a shot!Romance Reviewerhttp://www.bestromancereviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-76035106472625729722010-07-26T17:14:34.060-07:002010-07-26T17:14:34.060-07:00I've always liked vamps, but just watchin'...I've always liked vamps, but just watchin' em...Spike was hilarious, True Blood's Franklin Mott and Eric Northman, Pam and etc are wonderful, and Stefan from the Mercy Thompson series has this careless manner and gallantry with an undercurrent of danger that's very appealing.<br /><br />But upon reading the Mercy Thompson and Sookie Stackhouse books, I'm liking weres a lot more. I think I'd have a blast with a roomate like Samuel or cursing with Ben.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823632165889699324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-73832274121566636682010-07-26T15:29:19.701-07:002010-07-26T15:29:19.701-07:00Eric in True Blood (yummy picture!).
The early Bl...Eric in <i>True Blood</i> (yummy picture!).<br /><br />The early Black Dagger Brotherhood, before the wimp out books (ghost?!).<br /><br />Adam from AM Riley's <i>Immortality Is the Suck</i>.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-82834811973643863262010-07-26T14:54:20.711-07:002010-07-26T14:54:20.711-07:00Oh I love your description of your perfect vamp. ...Oh I love your description of your perfect vamp. Very nice.<br /><br />I loved the first few BDB books - those were my fav. <br />I love Bones from the Jeaniene Frost series as he loves Cat but he can be a right bastard. :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-84863715661497792992010-07-26T14:29:45.124-07:002010-07-26T14:29:45.124-07:00Well, I for one are not ready to give up on the Va...Well, I for one are not ready to give up on the Vamp genre. Christine Feehan and Lynsay Sands weaned me on their books and are still putting out a new one or two a year that are on my must buy list. Lynn Viehl are also a favorite of mine. These authors have developed worlds and cultures that are totally fascinating. Oh, and did I mention J Frosts' Bones. Nope, don't think it's going out of style just yet.Lisa Richards/alterlisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347858402988565314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-63205302882665544892010-07-26T13:27:34.590-07:002010-07-26T13:27:34.590-07:00Ooooh great post!
I still do like vampires, and I...Ooooh great post!<br /><br />I still do like vampires, and I agree, in the paranormal and UF genres I think they are here to stay. <br /><br />I'll second the early Ward books and LKH's early Anita stories. The later books - um - not. <br /><br />I loved all the Darkyn stories by Lynn Viehl. <br /><br />One of my favs is half vamp/demon Wraith from Larissa Ione's "Passion Unleashed". <br /><br />Devereaux from Lynda Hilburn's "The Vampire Shrink" is one of my all time favorite vamps.. <br /><br />And, yes I'm with Jessica - icksnay on the glitter. lolLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-18359036066503446222010-07-26T10:29:21.633-07:002010-07-26T10:29:21.633-07:00OK, I still love vamps. All of them, with a few e...OK, I still love vamps. All of them, with a few exceptions of course. Glittery vamps need not apply, yuk! <br /><br />Bones & friends, in the Night Huntress series Jeaniene Frost.<br /><br />BBD guys,Jean Claude and crew are over the top. Lynn Viehl is worth the time to read. Lynsday Sands took a cool twist on the vampires, I like her stuff. Christine Feehan also had a neat twist to vamps. <br /><br />I don't think the genre is out of style. It might have peaked with Dracula, and waivered a bit, and built again. Peaked with Twilight? Naw, it's still going strong.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611630330433014861noreply@blogger.com