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 |
7 Comments:
I always feel so privileged when you mention me, dear sister of mine!
Thank goodness I'm not the only newbie flooding you with questions.
How is the outline coming?
No words yesterday or today for me so far... but I might have time tonight at my writers group :)
Here's a question, oh Great One. I'm very near to the end of my manuscript and have distracting thoughts about the next book. How did you keep focused on finishing your current work-in-progress? Maybe it's the Gemini in me. I get so fired up about a project, keep focused for a long period of time, and then something captures my attention.
Look! Something shiny!
C.
Dawn--I'm privileged to know you, let alone call you sister. :)
Ewoh--the outline is coming along nicely, after an initial speedbump. I expect to have it completed and polished by next weekend. WOOT!
C--"O Great One"...I could get used to that. ;) Staying focused is quite a challenge, I think, for all writers. The key is to identify what distracts you and eliminate those distractions. Me? I've begun turning off my internet connection when I'm writing (too much of a shiny object draw there). I always wear headphones to block out distracting noises. And when other books start creeping it, I slam the mental door. I'm honestly not sure there is a key for focus...except for determination to succeed. :)
I knew I could count on O Great One for answers. Now that you're warmed up, here are my other questions:
* how do we get the U.S. out of this mess of a war?
* what is the cure for global warming?
* why do women still wear curlers in public, as I remember from the sixties?
* why does clutter take over one's home during the night?
You, O Great One, will have the answers, I am certain.
C.
The answers to all of your questions, dear minion, are one in the same. As the great Douglas Adams knew, the answer is 42.
* Slaps forehead *
Oh course!
Thank you!
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