You know, I haven't read many vampire romances, but I hear people talk about it all the time, so they must not be "dead". It makes me wonder, though...why vampires? Why aren't witches as popular? Surely witches need romance? LOL - yes, I wonder strange things!

I have loved vampires since I first started reading. Back then it was kids scary stories and now its as romance. I won't ever grow tired of them. I love vampire books, movies, and tv shows. It editors think that it's dead, they are dead wrong. Sure it seems to have become a fad, but there will always be the die hard (no pun intended lol) fans who will want more. I would be horrified if there were no more written.

Ashley

Oh, my very favorite Anne Rice book is "The Witching Hour".

It's interesting what grabs people, when, and for how long. "Interview with a Vampire" came out maybe 25 years ago? Maybe more? I think there's always going to be an interest in books with a paranormal element, but maybe the fervor waxes and wanes.

I am one of the people who feel there has been a glut of vampire books on the market BUT if it's well written and the backstory makes sense to me, I will read it.

What I don't like is it seems as if so many authors have jumped on the bandwagon and decided to "write about vampires" and the vampire is no different than any other character.

Or their backstory (by which I mean, can they see themselves in mirrors, are they sensitive to crosses and garlic, can they roam around in the sunlight) makes no sense. I don't care if they can do all of the above as long as they stay true to their own backstory and not just, Oh look what I can do today!

Nora Roberts is one of my favourite authors but I was very disappointed in her Circle Trilogy wherein she wrote about vampires. Only one line rang true with me: If my heart could beat, it would beat for you. *sigh*

So, no, I don't think vampires are dead. And, yes, I'm anxiously awaiting the new show Moonlight.

And I like the Nocturne vamp stories because I like the length. They're just right for getting my vampire fix!

So I'll look for your book when I'm in town this weekend!

ani

Welcome, Cynthia, and congratulations on Rising Darkness! I love the cover, BTW.

I have a good friend who writes about those sexy bloodsuckers, and I know she also came away from Nationals feeling discouraged about the message the editors and agents were sending. I absolutely do not buy into the theory that vampires have been overdone. Didn't Christina Dodd just come out with a vampire romance? And Kathryn Smith's series, The Brotherhood of Blood, is fabulous! Not to mention the legions of younger readers (my 13-year old daughter, included) who are hooked on the Twilight saga by Stephanie Myer, and who will no doubt be scrambling for more as they mature. My daughter is already salivating over the promise of a fourth book in the series and is always on the prowl for more vampire books.

I say, bring 'em on!!

Karen

I love vampire novels. I sure hope that they don't wear thin.

I love to read the paranormal genre especially the vampires and shapeshifters. It does seem like there are an awful lot of vampire books out right now but if there weren't I would have nothing to read in between J.R Ward's and Sherrilyn Kenyon releases:) Not to mention every author has a slightly different take on vampirism and it is always fun to read those differences...what can I say....there is just something about a sexy vampire!!!

Kendra

so from my perspective, there does seem to be a TON of paranormal books lately (that I'm too chicken to read), but I would be surprised if that market were to suddenly disappear. And I agree with whoever already said that if the book's well written and has interesting characters, the vamps (and witches and demon slayers and whoever else is along for the ride) will live on!

Er, undead, I mean. :-) You just can't keep a good vampire down. So whether the genre continues to put out more vampires, or if it takes a bit of a break, we will always have vampires. They're just too interesting to read about. The immortality, the morality issue of to drink or not to drink.. And aren't they always handsome?

I happen to have a keen interest in Cynthia's book, since it's #2 in the Dark Enchantments series that I'm a part of! It was so cool to be able to work in the same 'world' with fellow writing friends. I suggest everyone go out and pick up Rising Darkness right now. It's so good.

Michele

For me vampire stories, like shifter ones, can never get old and tired. They are so fun and exciting to read. I would feel lost without them.

I love vampire books. Just look in the bookstores if you think vampires are dead. There a lot of vampire books there------Long live(pun intended) the vampire!

I'm new to reading paranormal/vampire romances. I was always the strictly human/male & female purist in my reading. But I started making friends at some online book sites and they were reading about vampires in love and witches in love and I got to thinking that there has to be something there if everyone but me seems to be reading it.

I like them, I really do. The only concern I have is that with the increase in books written with vampires as the central character, the market is getting confused as to what a vampire is and what he can/cannot do. I don't understand why there are so many different vampires... some authors seem to have their own set of rules or legends that they use to create their vampire. Some fly, some shape shift, some have mates and share blood, some can mate with werewolves, some can mate with humans, some were born, some were made, some have donors, some use animal blood, some can disappear into thin air... yet others can't or don't even address these issues. I don't mind fiction but I get caught up in wondering which authors are using the traditionally accepted vampire laws and which ones are making up their own.

My favorite genre to read is paranormal with vampires being among my first choice. I don't think there is a decline in this genre I think it is growing bigger everyday. Glad to have you here today and I'm looking forward to your read as I'm always looking for new authors to read.

"tired of vampire stories" ?!?!?!

That's like saying your tired of chocolate, new shoes and sex.

I love vampire stories and I think the cover for Rising Darkness is gorgeous.

I'm still a fan of vampires, whether they're the booding type or a new just learning dorky kind.
Hugs,Danette
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Waving! So nice to meet you at RWA! I love that cover! You know, I often find Vampires are overdone for me but I never count out what a great author can do for a book or old premise. So if the author is amazing, then I think Vampires can still feel new and fresh. Paranormal on the other hand hasn't gotten old to me at all. LOVE IT! Can't get enough of it! I'm excited about the new paranormal television shows out this fall!

Lisa

I love reading about vampires!

WTG Cathy!!

ani

Congratulations Cathy!