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Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Today I'm the Anti-Goth

Well, that's not exactly true, but it's close enough. I'm in a remarkably pleasant, upbeat, where-are-my-friggin-pompons mood this morning, for no particular reason.

It could be because a cute boy with raven black hair and fangs has been whispering in my ear, beckoning me to return to him, to return to the small town of Bathory. I keep telling Vlad that he's going to have to behave himself and wait for November 6th to hang out with me, but...well, he's stubborn. Fortunately, I'm more stubborn, so EGB revisions will be waiting.

Today, after indulging in reading the blogs on my list (see below...and right), I'm going to fiddle with the query letter for Vlad and maybe his synopsis. (or, as I refer to them both: necessary evils) I'm feeling antsy and vampy today ~never good for writing non-vampy fiction~ so I'll have to ignore that urge and get back to work on Shades of Gray. (I'd describe what it's about, but...well, it's complicated if you haven't read the big, surprise ending of what was Black and White and is now A Whisper of Need) Then later I'll be getting some more query letters ready for Roses--hopefully it will garner some interest. If not, Vlad will.

I mean, who can resist a cute boy with fangs?

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What People Are Saying About 'Eighth Grade Bites'

"A spooky mystery that's funny, gruesome, heartwarming, spellbinding, sad, joyous, surprising and topped off with a tasty blend of blood and chocolate. Yum. What more could you ask for?" ~D.J. MacHale, New York Times-bestselling author of PENDRAGON: JOURNAL OF AN ADVENTURE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE

"'Eighth grade Bites' had me on the edge of my seat. It's a great piece of fiction. It drops you right into the action, grabs you by the throat (pun intended), and won't let go. Vladimir Tod is a truly sympathetic character cursed with an existence not of his own doing, but doing his best to do the right thing. It's part 'Goosebumps' mixed with 'Harry Potter' and a dash – no, a heaping tablespoon – of Stephen King. If you're in eighth grade, or a vampire, or an eighth grade vampire, 'Eighth Grade Bites' is a definite must read!"~Butch Hartman, creator of Nickelodeon's THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS and DANNY PHANTOM

"Eighth Grade Bites is a terrific vampire tale told with a sharp, middle-school grin. It definitely does not bite!" ~Christopher Moore, author of BLOODSUCKING FIENDS and A DIRTY JOB

"Eighth Grade Bites is a delightful novel filled with dark, biting humor that will appeal to everyone who ever felt they were different. A deft hand at depicting the angst of teen years, Heather Brewer does a wonderful job blending vampire legend with the modern day horror that strikes fear in the heart of so many: the eighth grade."~Katie MacAlister, New York Times-bestselling author of EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES

"Heather Brewer has invented the most endearing of vampires in Vlad, an eighth grader juggling the woes of adolescence with the decidedly unique difficulties of being a vampire. She perfectly captures the humor and angst of eighth grade, mixed with a nail-biting adventure. Utterly charming and irresistible!" ~Liza Conrad, author of HIGH SCHOOL BITES: THE LUCY CHRONICLES

"This book will fool you. Just when you think you've identified it as a story lit by the cheery glow of a slightly scary jack-o-lantern, it becomes something else -- a tale told by the flickering light of a dying campfire late at night. And the shadows are very dark indeed. A surprising mix of humor and horror." ~Douglas Rees, author of VAMPIRE HIGH

"Fresh and fast-paced, with just the right brew of chills and laughs. I’m looking forward to finding out what happens when Vlad hits Grade Nine." ~Nancy Baker, author of KISS OF THE VAMPIRE

"A fabulous book from a gifted storyteller! I never wanted it to end." ~Gena Showalter, author of OH MY GOTH