Win a copy of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance

Drop by Wendy's Minding Spot to enter a contest to win a copy of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance.

It looks like a great collection of hot vampire stories, some from the biggest names in vampire fiction. There's even a story by Colleen Gleason. I have got to get my hands on a copy of this book.

Twilight the Movie was Great

Twilight rocked. It didn't really live up to the hype (what could?) but it was a fabulous movie (and I wasn't the oldest person in the theater, woo hoo).

I can see why the teenagers are so drawn to it. Who doesn't love a sappy love story more than teenage girls, add the bad boy, forbidden love angle and they are done for. So are most older women who still crave that rush of excitement and the need for just a bite of that forbidden fruit. That's why the retelling of Romeo and Juliet and the countless romance novels based on the bad boy do so well.

You take it to a whole new level when the dangerous bad boy is a vampire.

I've read several scathing reviews by bitchy people. I think when something becomes so popular others just want to shred it out of spite. One reviewer from The Flint Journal is a self proclaimed literary snob and she wasn't thrilled with the book and thought the movie was only slightly better.

For one, these are Young Adult books, written for teens and tweens and I'm sure no one expects them to be literary masterpieces. Not every book should be a deep, thoughtful literary work of art. Books are another form of entertainment and the finest form of escapism available. So literary snobs can go stick their noses back inside those big, boring stuffy books of literary genius while the rest of are entertained.

I look forward to reading the series now. I'm adding it to my Christmas list and my Amazon wish list.

Anyway back to the movie - Possible Spoilers Ahead!

I love that the special effects were minimal, there was no cheese factor. It was a well made vampire movie without all the hissing and cheesy crap you normally find in the movies. And Edward, sexy as hell. A little awkward and possibly weird but still sexy as hell. I like Bella, poor klutzy Bella. I like it when the outcast girl gets the hot guy.

What I really love is Meyer's new twist on why vampires avoid the sun. Ah what shimmering beauty they are to behold. I really like new twists. I wonder where that goes in the books...anyway. I also love that in future works there will be werewolves. My husband wondered how I came to that conclusion...hello...Native Americans, descended from wolves, hate the vampires...1+1+1=Werewolves.

This movie will be added to my DVD collection and all the books will end up in my personal library. They are going to be classic vampire works if for nothing else than the outstanding popularity of them.

The movie theaters around the country were sold out days in advance for this movie. I hadn't even heard of Harry Potter doing that. I wonder if the movie broke any records for sales yet. I wouldn't be surprised.

Tickets for Twilight Already Sold Out

On my way home last night I heard on the radio that the local movie theaters were already selling out of tickets for Twilight. Not just for opening night either but for the whole weekend.

I came home and told my husband because we were planning to go see it this weekend. He went up to the theater and they were sold out but... he still came home with tickets. My Hero!

So how'd he get tickets? I don't know know. Something about talking to the manager, he did come home with his direct phone number. Hmmm.... Did I mention my husband is Italian? Sometimes I worry about that.

Anyway, I have tickets to see Twilight on Saturday. I've been hearing about this movie for months. I have to see it.

I have to admit I haven't read the books yet. It's on my vampire to-do list. They sound intriguing.

Maybe I'll get the books for Christmas.

The movie may make me want the books before Christmas.

I am not a teenager and my teenager doesn't read much so I was out of the loop on the Twilight saga until I started hearing the buzz about the movie. I've been catching up on all my vampire reading from adult authors like LKH, Kim Harrison, Kresley Cole, Kathryn Smith, Lynda Hilburn, and Colleen Gleason.

Since the Twilight series is YA Stephanie Meyer's books weren't mentioned on the romance book sites I frequent, at least not until now. Now she's everywhere, the next JK Rowling is what people are saying.

Vampire Book Reviews

I am going to start posting reviews directly on this site as I get it up and running completely and get organized, but for now I'm going to post links to some of the reviews I've had published around the web.

Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward

Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward

A Look at the First Three Books of The Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason

And make sure you check out my interview with Colleen Gleason

Dark Harvest by Lynda Hilburn

Here's an article I wrote: The Erotic Vampire: How Literature Has Changed the Image of Vampires

River Front Times Piece About Laurell K Hamilton

St Louis' River Front Times posted an amazing piece about New York Times Bestselling author, Laurell K Hamilton today, read it here.

This was the best, most detailed piece about LKH that I've seen. Of course it being her home area publishing the piece they really had the chance to focus on her.

If I wasn't totally enamored with her and her work already this article would have made me fall for her (literally speaking of course, as in literature, hers). I really admire LKH's work, her drive, and her determination. She is a brave soul, a true survivor.

I also love that she is very open about being a Wiccan. I think it is so cool she married her husband in a Wiccan ceremony.

I also like the detail they give to Anita Blake though they only mention the Merry series briefly, of course the Anita series is the most popular.

Anyway, you must go read the article, it is long, detailed and a wonderful profile of LKH.

Welcome to Fang-tastic Books and Paranormal News

With this new blog I plan to showcase vampire and other paranormal authors and their books.

I also hope to include interesting tidbits about vampire movies, television shows, DVDs and the like, maybe even include reviews of other vampire related products.

If you have any books or products that you would like to have reviewed please contact me at eroticroxanne at yahoo dot com to arrange a review.