tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post626349104826844777..comments2024-03-01T18:47:44.890-05:00Comments on Fangtastic Books: Guest Blog with the Vampire Professor Bertena VarneyRoxanne Rhoadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-12147550721662836292010-12-04T22:40:00.079-05:002010-12-04T22:40:00.079-05:00thank youthank youBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-33290075700877510622010-12-04T17:19:58.322-05:002010-12-04T17:19:58.322-05:00Great blog and very informative.Great blog and very informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-67329082388314650682010-11-29T00:29:17.626-05:002010-11-29T00:29:17.626-05:00Thank you Kat. And please check out WSA- it is ver...Thank you Kat. And please check out WSA- it is very informativeBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-68579038327036087492010-11-28T19:44:35.424-05:002010-11-28T19:44:35.424-05:00Bertena,what an informative article. Thank so much...Bertena,what an informative article. Thank so much! I wasn't aware of the Whedon Studies Association before. As a big fan of all his works, that reference alone was gold. It's so nice to hear about someone else who does serious analysis of what many consider fringe subjects. Vampire tales are such a part of our culture now, how can we ignore them? All the best in your ongoing endeavors!<br />Kat DuarteKat Duartehttp://cafelotti.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-53814747617079047312010-11-24T10:47:21.058-05:002010-11-24T10:47:21.058-05:00Patti-
I find that interest in vampire fiction is...Patti- <br />I find that interest in vampire fiction is going strong.<br />The mid 1800's showed LOTS of vampire stories that many of us had never heard of until recently. It was as popular then as it is now- in it's own way. There were numerous books at that time as well as poetry.<br /><br />The books waned in the 1920's but the movies hit big with Max Shrek as Nosferatu, Bela Lugosi in Dracula in the 1930-1950's then Christopher Lee's portrayal of the vampire from 1950's- 1960's then we had Ms Anne Rice bring everyone from the movie screen back to books and it has been hot ever since.<br />People want to credit Twilight for the vampires return but really that was just the teens being pulled into the vampire world.<br /><br />LK Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, and Chelse Quinn Yarbro has not quit writing since Rice opened the door to books again.<br /><br />But, no the mainstream may loose interest for a little while but vampires in literature and movies have been going strong since 1848- Varney the Vampire and will continue to be a study with this Varney.<br /><br />Hope you tackled that painting job and thank you for stopping byBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-16716703672402303692010-11-24T10:40:09.527-05:002010-11-24T10:40:09.527-05:00@fbforBill- why would I hate you because you are C...@fbforBill- why would I hate you because you are Christian and like vampires?<br />I am as well and really understand where you are coming from. I hear the same thing. I just let people have their opinion now and go on. I am tired of defending my self.<br /><br />Thank you for the compliment and I would love to read your fanfiction sometimeBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-55400194213735498152010-11-24T01:28:13.930-05:002010-11-24T01:28:13.930-05:00Bertena,
So interesting that you were able to focu...Bertena,<br />So interesting that you were able to focus so specifically in your studies! Both ingenius and creative!! Sorry I'm so late, but had a house painting crisis last night and today! Lost a little blood over that one, LOL! In any case I'm here now and will definitely keep you in mind if I go back to working on my own vamp fic. <br />One question, do you find that interest in vamp fiction at least is waning or still going strong?<br />P.P.I. Barringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225260434926598041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-52710030009293480492010-11-24T01:10:30.914-05:002010-11-24T01:10:30.914-05:00Thank you Bertena. I totally understand how you f...Thank you Bertena. I totally understand how you feel. I always get wierd looks from people at church and work. I hope you do not hate me but I am a christian and love vampires. I jhave been lectured on how they are demonic and evil but they have brought me nothing but joy since i started loving them when I was 4. I love them even more now since I found True Blood. My first fave was Bella lagousie, then Gary Oldman ( Brahm Stokers) and Interview with Brad Pitt. Bill is now my fave and always will be. I hope you continued success and check out my fanfiction and let me know what you think.. It isn't as good as your work is but i enjoy it and add a lot of humor in mine.fbforbillhttp://fbforbill.2467@twitpicsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-4946680650839491482010-11-23T23:16:51.729-05:002010-11-23T23:16:51.729-05:00thanks stanley- check out my links to read morethanks stanley- check out my links to read moreBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-87314195726494054652010-11-23T23:16:23.920-05:002010-11-23T23:16:23.920-05:00Thanks Denise for the compliment. Your books are f...Thanks Denise for the compliment. Your books are full of political and social issues and explorations- not just sexual. They are really good.Bertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-31644748915297479332010-11-23T22:08:20.757-05:002010-11-23T22:08:20.757-05:00Awesome article. Can't wait to see more.Awesome article. Can't wait to see more.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311592022636842865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-15635785454597032442010-11-23T20:38:43.278-05:002010-11-23T20:38:43.278-05:00Bertena,what a great article. How kind of you to ...Bertena,what a great article. How kind of you to mention my books! The discussion of erotic content is interesting to me, and I'd like to throw in my two cents on the subject. Sex can have many different fuctions in a story depending on the genre. In my books, I deal with sex quite a bit, but I tend to write more from the perspective of examining the the implications of sexual politics rather than to titillate. I'm also interested in questions of gender and sexuality. I enjoy reading your blogs, and I'm also a big Dark Shadows fan! Roxanne's site is always a great place to read up on what is new in the world of the paranormal.Denise Verricohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109783871993360843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-15778940443457986422010-11-23T19:18:32.553-05:002010-11-23T19:18:32.553-05:00@Petra- sorry and nice to meet you. Good luck and ...@Petra- sorry and nice to meet you. Good luck and keep us postedBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-53588633041438506822010-11-23T18:54:29.698-05:002010-11-23T18:54:29.698-05:00@LExx- thank you so much@LExx- thank you so muchBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-83989039953543654382010-11-23T18:54:25.473-05:002010-11-23T18:54:25.473-05:00It's Petra by the way, I am also in the proces...It's Petra by the way, I am also in the process (5years now) of trying to finish my own vampire lore. It's not easy.Lexxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770045595223585698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-14793179353186034202010-11-23T18:51:16.337-05:002010-11-23T18:51:16.337-05:00@Roxanne- about your books. Yours was the first of...@Roxanne- about your books. Yours was the first of what ever you want to label it that I read.<br />I LOVED it and even suggested it to several friends. <br />I am still the southern lady that blushes at things and peek through my eyes at certain movies but still know a good book when I read it and Eternal Desire and A Halloween to Remember was excellent.<br />So, I must thank you for "teaching" me the differences and am appreciative of you having me here today.<br /><br />Learning no matter whether it is in a classroom, on line or in life is great! No matter the subject - as long as you love what you learn and love learning it is the greatest gift in my opinion!Bertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-22040409454609190032010-11-23T18:49:42.233-05:002010-11-23T18:49:42.233-05:00Bertena, great blog, checked in to show my support...Bertena, great blog, checked in to show my support.Lexxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770045595223585698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-30684937154969880872010-11-23T18:47:07.069-05:002010-11-23T18:47:07.069-05:00Roxanne- I remember Eternal Desire. I loved that b...Roxanne- I remember Eternal Desire. I loved that book! And I can't believe that you have only been once based upon your description! It was so accurate. <br />New Orleans and Paris looks so similar in certain areas. You can see the influence of those that settled there. It wasn't my favorite like London. Oxford is beautiful especially if you like academics.<br />I usually go to Salem for Halloween they celebrate all month long and really hope to make it to both places next year.<br />We will seeBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-55190953134819457052010-11-23T16:57:46.553-05:002010-11-23T16:57:46.553-05:00Bertena- some of stories are classified as erotica...Bertena- some of stories are classified as erotica while others are erotic romance. The erotic romance have less sex and more story with more of a softer romantic touch. I think they also have more plot.<br /><br />My work is constantly evolving and I am working on writing more stories with complete plots and characters and less sex. So I guess more story less sex. The novel I am working on is more of an urban fantasy than strictly erotica though it does have erotic elements and several sizzling sex scenes.Roxanne Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-55446307216809444282010-11-23T16:51:19.312-05:002010-11-23T16:51:19.312-05:00I would love to visit London some day- actually I ...I would love to visit London some day- actually I would love to travel all over Europe.<br /><br />I would love to visit New Orleans for Halloween. It is on my big wish list. Seems funny that I ahven't actually been there for Halloween since I've written so much about it. I did go for Mardi Grad one year- hope to return again soon.Roxanne Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-32159049546001964342010-11-23T12:32:16.926-05:002010-11-23T12:32:16.926-05:00Karen- I will definitely do that. I just came from...Karen- I will definitely do that. I just came from London this summer and love it!!<br />I would so love to live there.Bertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-16411998266816620912010-11-23T12:29:01.327-05:002010-11-23T12:29:01.327-05:00P. S. My first vampire fixation began with Dark Sh...P. S. My first vampire fixation began with Dark Shadows. I used to race home on my bike after school to watch! Wanted to get bitten even then!Karen Essexhttp://www.karenessex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-33551468814117401202010-11-23T12:27:04.349-05:002010-11-23T12:27:04.349-05:00I'm not sure about next year in New Orleans. I...I'm not sure about next year in New Orleans. It's my hometown, so I'll do just about anything to get down there, but I've been living mostly in London, so it's quite a journey. I did enough vampire events in New Orleans this Halloween season to remain permanently undead! I highly recommend that you do it. Undead-con, Memnoch Resurrection Ball, and the Vampire Film Fest were all great. If you go, let me know and we can either team up for panels, or I'll put you in touch with some folks.Karen Essexhttp://www.karenessex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-17813270103501700032010-11-23T12:26:46.505-05:002010-11-23T12:26:46.505-05:00@Roxanne
I am showing my age...my first glimpse of...@Roxanne<br />I am showing my age...my first glimpse of vampires was Dark Shadows reruns in the early 70's and Cliffhanger- does anyone remember that show.<br /><br />@ Karen- academics should be tailored to what you love. so many people make fun of me or what I do or even say that I am annoying but I don't care. It's areal academic study and can be used in the work place by taking the same concepts of sociology and applying it to any work place or social institution that are in your life.<br /><br />Vampires can be fun and can be a symbol for so many social issues.Bertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-26796204426556356912010-11-23T12:20:38.280-05:002010-11-23T12:20:38.280-05:00@karen
I have been reading Dracula in Love and ha...@karen <br />I have been reading Dracula in Love and have been enjoying it.<br />Are you going to be in New Orleans on Halloween again this year. I may make it down there this yearBertena Varneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391101788192073076noreply@blogger.com