Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Vampires
By Kym Grosso
As early as I
can remember, vampires were my favorite type of supernatural. I guess it all started when I was a kid
watching Dr. Shock. For those of you who
don’t recognize the name, Dr. Shock was the host of a 1970s TV show that played
old horror movies. Dr. Shock was actually a magician in real life, but as a
kid, he looked scary and the movies he played were even scarier. Every week his
show promised favorites like Dracula,
Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Mummy and The
Creature from the Black Lagoon. Many
a Saturday afternoon, I watched the monsters in black and white TV and loved
being scared.
And up until
recently, there was no denying who won the “sexiest monster contest”; after
all, vampires rule. Let’s face it;
Frankenstein isn’t exactly dream guy material.
And the Creature from the Black Lagoon?
Unless you like algae- filled lakes on a dark night, he’s not the man
for most girls. And while werewolves
like Alcide from True Blood and Jacob
from Twilight could give any vamp a
run for his money, the Wolf Man was so
not a sexy beast.
So for many
years in horror history, and what still holds true for many of us today is that
Dracula was and is the one monster many women would actually agree to date. If
we had to pick a monster dream guy, he is lookin’ pretty good. He’s aristocratic, well-dressed, lives in a
castle and absolutely focused on pleasuring women. Okay, maybe he’s more focused on their blood
than their emotional needs, but still, he’s hot.
In modern times,
vampires continue to hold their appeal from movies to TV to books. While some people ask “When will the vampire
craze end?” I often see the craze as an ongoing wave that ebbs and flows but
never goes away. Throughout history, vampires have been studied, portrayed on
stage, TV and movies, written about, emulated and imitated. So what makes us so attracted to these sharp
dressed and sharp toothed males?
Here
are my Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Vampires:
10. Low
Maintenance.
They don’t usually require a woman to cook or clean very much. Okay, I know that some women like to prepare
meals. And the saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his
stomach,” still applies with vampires.
But the average vampire male is usually looking for meals that are a
little simpler to prepare and require no cleanup. Also, very little
housekeeping is required with your vamp; no need to make the bed if your
vampire sleeps in a coffin!
9.
Telekinesis. Lighting candles with a flick of the
wrist. This is a little known trick a
lot of movie vampires have. How
convenient is that? Lights on. Lights
off. No need for “the clapper” if you
have your vampire with you.
8. Look deep
into my eyes….Vampires
can mesmerize people with a gaze and a few simple words. I could really use Dracula to help me lose
weight. “You will not eat those potato chips!”
7. Fly Me to the
Moon. Vampires can fly through the air and
sometimes even take you for a ride with them. Rush hour traffic, no problem, baby.
I’ll fly you there.
6. Bring on the
Bling.
Vampires, both male and female, are usually well off financially. The “wealthy
vampire” is not a hard and fast rule but more of guideline. It usually is
because they have been accumulating wealth over the centuries. Even Bram Stoker’s Dracula lived in a castle,
albeit a crumbling one; still, he had a castle and a second home in
London. Who wouldn’t want to visit a hot vamp in his castle?
5. Fashionistas…As
Tim Gunn would say, “Make it work!” Vampires know how to dress well. There
aren’t too many sloppy vamps in movies, TV or books. And because vampires are often fond of
dancing and operas, many times they don a tux and look sexier than James Bond
at a casino. Even when on TV, they know
how to make casual look cool. Damon from Vampire
Diaries always looks mighty fine. Need I say more? “Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout A Sharp Dressed Man”~ ZZ Top
4. Super
strength, agility and speed.
In movies, books and TV, our lovable vampires use these skills to rescue
the girl and/or win a battle. But in
reality, I could think of many reasons why this is great. Need help rearranging furniture or
moving? As long as it’s done at night, a
vamp is a good bet.
3. Immortality. Ah yes, immortality is the one thing mere
mortals will never have. Yet, our
vampires are blessed or cursed, depending on how you look at it, with living
forever. And the most appealing factor
involved is that they never age. Sure
they stay out of the sun, but they never wrinkle a bit. I, for one, would love to drink from that
fountain of youth.
2.
Sex Appeal Combined with Alpha Persona. Most vamps ooze the kind sexuality that makes
you want to drop to your knees. And on
top of that, they exude confidence that lets you know that if you ever got
lucky with them, you would be begging for more.
Ever since Bela Lugosi’s portrayal of Dracula, women across the world
have been swooning over vampires. Yes, I am talking about hot, sexy vamps like
Eric Northman and Bill Compton from True
Blood. They are the kind of vampires
that make you need a cold shower after watching them on TV. “I am
sexy and I know it” ~LMFAO
1. The big O! The orgasmic bite is the number one reason
why I love vampires. In romance novels, the heroines are often the lucky
recipients of multiple Os simply by being bitten once by a vampire. Not only do vampires have an increased sexual
appetite and stamina, they are highly skilled in knowing exactly how to please
a woman. So while so much research over
the years has focused on finding the elusive g-spot, perhaps Kinsey should have
as asked a vampire what his secret is...fangs! Who knew?
And that, my
friends, is my Top 10 List for Why We Love Vampires! I hope you enjoyed my take on it and feel
free to add the reasons why you love vampires.
BY Kym Grosso
Blurb:
After a series of girls are ritualistically murdered on the cold streets of Philadelphia, seasoned detective, Sydney Willows, is forced to work with sexy, alpha vampire, Kade Issacson. While working the case, Sydney finds herself inexplicably drawn to Kade, fighting the passion she feels towards him. Kade, determined to solve the case and mete out justice, is captivated by the independent, fiery detective. As he attempts to protect her from a very real murderer, Kade grows concerned that the beautiful, but very human detective, could easily end up dead should she tangle with supernatural forces that are beyond her control.
The investigation leads them into a dark and dangerous world, deep in the heart of New Orleans, where together, they search for the perpetrators of the Voodoo killings. Sydney soon becomes the target of the killer and ends up fighting for her life and love in the Big Easy. If she makes it out alive, will she give into the intoxicating desire she feels for Kade?
74,000 Words, Novel Length, Spicy Romance
The investigation leads them into a dark and dangerous world, deep in the heart of New Orleans, where together, they search for the perpetrators of the Voodoo killings. Sydney soon becomes the target of the killer and ends up fighting for her life and love in the Big Easy. If she makes it out alive, will she give into the intoxicating desire she feels for Kade?
74,000 Words, Novel Length, Spicy Romance
About the Author
Kade's Dark Embrace is my debut paranormal romance novel. I have also written and published several articles about autism. I developed a late interest in writing after my son was diagnosed with autism and started advocating on his behalf. Three years ago, I started my own website, www.AutismInRealLife.com and now blog and write articles for PsychologyToday.com.
I live in Pennsylvania with my husband, two children and our dog, Ace. My hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba and traveling. New Orleans is one of our favorite places to visit with its rich culture and unique cuisine. But we also love traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains.
I love reading mysteries, romances and about all things vampires, werewolves and other supernaturals. I hope readers enjoy Kade's Dark Embrace. I have already started writing the next book in the series, about Luca, due out Fall 2012.
I live in Pennsylvania with my husband, two children and our dog, Ace. My hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba and traveling. New Orleans is one of our favorite places to visit with its rich culture and unique cuisine. But we also love traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains.
I love reading mysteries, romances and about all things vampires, werewolves and other supernaturals. I hope readers enjoy Kade's Dark Embrace. I have already started writing the next book in the series, about Luca, due out Fall 2012.
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Twitter: @KymGrosso
Website: www.AutismInRealLife.com
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1 comment:
A really good book. I *clears throat* will likely read it again... and again... and again... for all those reasons : )
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