Friday Night Bites Release Celebration with Chloe Neill

To celebrate the release of Friday Night Bites, the second book in the Chicagoland Vampires series, author Chloe Neill is back at Fang-tastic Books and we are so thrilled she's here! Today she discusses creating an office fit for a vampire.

Thanks for joining us again, Chloe!

AN OFFICE FIT FOR A VAMPIRE

Every vampire writer and vampire reader deserves a fabulous place to do a little writing, or reading. I've had fun putting together my first office, and I thought I'd share some tips and tricks to make your reading/writing space a little more fang-friendly. :)

1. GIVE YOURSELF SPACE

Check out your house, room or apartment. Is there a space you could take over and make your own reading/writing niche? A closet you could convert? An awkward corner that you can turn into an rainy-day reading nook?

If you're looking for inspiration, check out design blogs or craft sites (or my own visual inspiration site, the sadly out of date Write What You See to where other creative types work their magic.

2. OFFICE BASICS

Once you've figured out how much space you have, think about what you need to fill it. Comfy chair? Desk for your laptop? Side Table? If you're looking for something fabulous to sit on, you can't beat Pottery Barn or Crate + Barrel for fabulous housewares.

But putting together a great reading/writing space doesn't require big spending. You can check out stores like TJ Maxx or Marshall's for discounts.

You can also go green, and recycle a piece that needs love. Check out your local thrift store, flea market or weekend garage sale for pieces that you can fix up.

When you're ready to make the redesigning plunge, checked out Design*Sponge for great Before & After ideas. Specifically, if you've got a grungy chair that you think is completely hopeless, check out this gorgeous transformation.

3. UP THE SPOOK FACTOR

October is a fabulous time to buy fun spooky- and Halloween-themed supplies, especially since Halloween decor has become increasingly glittered and sequined over the last few years. You can start with a vase of black roses from Target's glam-horror line or Z Gallerie which loves the black glitter.

You can goth-glam up your office, or start a collection of bats and fanged toys to fill out your office/reading nook.

4. PERSONALIZE YOUR SUPPLIES

Now that you have a fun place to work, find some fun things to work with.

PENCILS: Order a set of personalized pencils with your name, web site, or motto to create a your own Pencil Posy

NOTE PADS: You can order personalized Post-Its or personalized 3 x 5 cards to take notes or sketch out ideas.

LABELS: Use labels or favor boxes to create an organizational system for your office supplies or buy personalized bookplates to organize your library.

I hope you find these ideas inspiring, so that you can create your own special reading or writing space.

OK before I go here's a contest for you.

Up for grabs is a Cadogan House Gift Pack, a signed copy of Friday Night Bites and an enamel bangle bracelet that says "I Kissed a Vampire and I liked it!"

Just leave a comment on this post, be sure to include your email address. US shipping only.

So, thanks for dropping by Fang-Tastic Books today, and thanks to Fang-Tastic Books for hosting me!

That's all for me today.

Chloe