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My Happy Place
As Maiku (Minion extraordinaire - friend him immediately) pointed out, I haven't blogged in FOREVER. Why? Because, my Minions, Auntie Heather has been dealing with a lot of crap...and when she hasn't been dealing with all the crap, she's been in her Happy Place. My Happy Place is that moment when I'm so involved in the story that I'm writing that I am completely, blissfully unaware that I am Heather Brewer, Author Person. I am only the character that I'm writing about. I'm living their life, facing their challenges, not my own. And no matter how much their life sucks, it's always much more fun to face than my own challenges. Sometimes I'm Vlad, facing down bullies and slurping down blood bags. But not always. And lately, I've been someone completely different. And I really dig this character, this situation. So I get lost leading other (imaginary) people's lives, and forget for a moment that I have one of my own. But no worries, Minions...I always come back. :)= And soon...there will be new website changes and an all new message board on heatherbrewer.com, where my Minions can hang. How's the Minion Horde anyway?
A Vlad Tod Message Board!!!
Okay, a fabulous minion has created a place where you can all bond and chat, talk about the books, and all sorts of stuff. And I am totally joining. Who's with me?? It's HERE.
Perplexing...
I found this quiz, obviously created by a Minion. But I only scored a 90. Dude. I don't even know my own books! (To be fair, a couple of the questions could go either way on a few answers) Anyhoo, I thought you might enjoy it, my Minion Horde. EDITED TO ADD: Oh hey, I forgot! Congrats to Feresha and Zyn!!!
BREAKING DAWN Discussion (Spoilers!)
Okay, Minions, so I'm almost finished with BREAKING DAWN...and I will be amazed if I can choke down these last 100 pages. So many things have irritated me about this book that I don't even know where to begin. Such as: 1. Why is Jacob the only character who seems to be acting the way he did in previous books? The rest feel like strangers to me. I MISS them! 2. So Bella gets her wedding, A LOT of sex (both pre-vampire and post-vampire), Jacob as her friend (how helpful that those pesky romantic feelings just up and died when she did), Charlie, immortality, and a baby?? 3. I am so SICK of everyone gazing in wonder at how perfect Bella is now. Everything comes way to easy to her, she's the most beautiful, etc. Ugh. Pass the bucket. I'm gonna be ill. 4. Where's the conflict?? It seems that every time an interesting problem arises, it's corrected quickly and painlessly. 5. I don't feel like I'm reading a book. I feel like I'm reading a diary. Those are a few of my reactions. I keep waiting for the Volturi to swoop in and mangle someone important, just to shake things up. *sigh* What did you guys think?
What's TENTH GRADE BLEEDS About, Anyway...?
CAUTION: If you have not read EIGHTH GRADE BITES and NINTH GRADE SLAYS, be forewarned that the following copy may reveal spoilers.High school can be so draining when you're half-human, half-vampireIt's another sucky year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend Henry doesn't want to be his drudge anymore. And as if all that weren't enough, it's getting harder for Vlad to resist feeding on the people around him. When months go by with no word from Uncle Otis and D'Ablo shows up demanding Vlad's father's journal, Vlad realizes that having a normal high school year is the least of his concerns. Vlad needs to act fast, and even his status as the Pravus won't save him this time...
TENTH GRADE BLEEDS Cover!!!
The Coolest Thing EVER!
EIGHTH GRADE BITES is a word search!!! It just doesn't get any better than that. And, as if that wasn't cool enough, I'm happy to share that both EIGHTH GRADE BITES and NINTH GRADE SLAYS are going to be audiobooks!! They'll soon be available through Audible.com. I spoke to the voice actor who will be reading the books, and wow...he has a great voice. I think he'll do a fangtastic job. Okay, Minions, Auntie Heather is off to New York for a few days (I'll be back on the 10th) for the Backspace Conference. Technically, I don't leave until the 6th, but I have all sorts of stuff to do first, so I likely won't be blogging much before then. But after that (and well, Dragon*Con) I promise things will get back to normal around here...what passes for "normal" here, anyway. :)=
WOW!
To all of you who came out and partied with me at the BREAKING DAWN event in Fairview Heights, IL, FANGS A LOT! I had an amazing time, and I hope that you did too. :)=
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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 |
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