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For Readers: Flavors of Vampires

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Vampire Flavors

Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: What’s your favorite type of vampire? What attributes do you look for in their presentation that make you happy? What aspects turn you off? This is a particular interest, because someone says “vampire” I immediately wonder what kind. There are significant differences in creation and abilities in Dracula, old-school Vampire the Masquerade vampires, Blade the Vampire Hunter vampires, Twilight, Anita Blake, the Strain etc. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

Announcement: Becomes the Rose, by Pelaam

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Becomes the Rose

QSFer Pelaam has a new paranormal book out: Although Tarin’s long-term relationship ended recently, he still decides to go on the long-planned camping trip with his ex. Since the relationship had been comfortable but nothing earthshaking, they both enjoyed camping, and they’d moved back to just friends easily enough, there was no reason not to. But when he wakes up after an argument about sharing a bed, he finds his ex gone–with the car–leaving him miles from the nearest bus route back to Auckland and only his two feet to get him there. Despite detailed instructions from his hostess, Tarin … Read more

Announcement: Balance of Power, by Amelia Faulkner

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Balance of Power

QSFer Amelia Faulkner has a new paranormal book out: The vampire Ellis O’Neill has weathered more attempts on his life in a year than most people suffer in a lifetime. His continued survival is down to a collection of facts he prefers to keep closely-guarded secrets: his lover is a werewolf; he’ll break whatever laws he has to; and he’s willing to become a monster to protect those he loves. Werewolf Randall Carter is settling into his new role as Alpha. For a man used to a lifetime of bullying and abuse this is a terrifying change, and it’s taking … Read more

Announcement: Pact Arcanum, by Arshad Ahsanuddin

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Pact Arcanum

QSFer Arshad Ahsanuddin has a new paranormal graphic novel coming out on 8/31: For millennia, the Sentinels have hunted the vampires with steel and magic… Alexandria, Egypt, 2008. Antonio is the Wind of Fire, the strongest Sentinel of that element, the most powerful spellcaster of his generation. Edgar is a capable Fire Sentinel in his own right, and serves as Antonio’s lieutenant. Together, the two of them were chosen for a very special mission: to scout out the vampires’ greatest citadel in preparation for the Sentinels’ final assault. Their actions that night will set in motion a destructive chain of … Read more

Announcement: Art Theft 101, by Edward Kendrick

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Art Theft 101

QSFer Edward Kendrick has a new paranormal book out: Vampire Philip Archer and his team of successful art thieves — black panther shifter Duff, ghost Rob, and Duff’s human girlfriend Liddy — are asked by the handsome Ian Croft, a potential client, to break with tradition and rescue a kidnapped child. When the caper turns out rather differently than expected, Philip is bitterly reminded why he has remained single for so long. Yet, surrounded as he is by loving friends, he is not desperate. This is why, when he meets the newly-made vampire Ephram, he suppresses his attraction and focuses … Read more

Announcement: Garth’s Chronicle, by Edward Kendrick

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Garth's Chronicle

QSFer Edward Kendrick has a new paranormal book out – book three in the Immortal Angst series: When Garth is attacked by his ex lover, his life is saved by a stranger who then vanishes. When they meet again, Garth learns the name of his savior. François. What Garth doesn’t know is that François is a vampire. One who distrusts all but a few humans to the point of hatred. Despite that, they find they are attracted to each other—an attraction that François fights with all that is in him. When Garth finally learns what François is, the question becomes … Read more

Announcement: Bryce’s Cop, by Toni Griffin

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Bryce's Cop

QSFer Toni Griffin has a new paranormal MM romance out: New from Toni Griffin, author of the Amber Allure best-seller Frankie’s Vamp….. (Book 2 of the Hot Encounters series)… The last thing centuries-old vampire Bryce Denahli expects during a routine night at Hot Encounters is to get arrested. He’s even more surprised when the sexy, straight police detective turns out to be his mate. Bryce has been alone for a long time, and he doesn’t care what the law says about stalking…the man is his! In all his life, Lucas Ford has never had romantic feelings towards a man. But … Read more