We all have our niche. Our thing we really like to write about.
It may be broad and encompass an entire genre. Some people like to explore the
depths of high fantasy and create whole new worlds. Others may take a different
approach and focus on a specific type of creature. I fall into the latter
group. I find vampires fascinating. In fact every story I’ve written has
included those creatures of the night in one way or another.
Vampires are the most chameleonic of all the supernatural
creatures. They can be anything from the dangerous predator stalking you in the
night to the sexy bad boy you wish would take a nibble at your neck, and
everything in between.
So, what kind of vampire did I choose to write? The human
kind.
In the Immortalis series, I took the vampire and gave them
back some of their humanity. In fact you might find them to be the most human
of all the supernatural creatures, often having the capability of being more
caring and compassionate than the humans you’ll meet in this series.
Rather than make them simple bloodthirsty monsters, I wanted
them to rise above it. I wanted them to deal with their very real need for
blood (yes they do have to kill to survive), but not let it make them a slave
to their cravings. Alyssa, the main character for example chooses to hunt
criminals (rapists being her favorite midnight snack). While she feeds as often
as she needs, she still manages to maintain a real friendship with her human friend
Fallon. Beyond the blood lust, my vampires are capable of very strong emotions.
Love being quite intense. It’s that intense love and connection that Alyssa
(the main character) feels for her mate that is central to the plot of my
recently released, Soulstone.
In Soulstone, Alyssa must fight her clan, and the Acta
Sanctorum to save her mate’s immortal soul. It’s a battle that begins at page
one and doesn’t end until the last page. All the while, you’ll be taken on an
adventure with the wolves and witches of Boston, break into an old church to
steal an ancient magical tome, and fight alongside the Olde Town Pack to take
back their territory from the Acta Sanctorum.
As you can see, writing about vampires and making them my
own is both fun and fulfilling. I can live the fantasy as well as shape it.
It’s the best of both worlds. The biggest payoff though, is seeing others fall
in love with my vampires as much as I have.
If you care to read more, why not check out the Immortalis books HERE