To All My Vampire Friends...

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Okay...

As some of you know, that darn vampire kit has lodged into my mind and will not let go. The big problem with this thing, is that I am not a vampire fan, and so know very little about the creatures.

I like them well enough...I am absolutely in love with Bill (TRUE BLOOD) for instance, but I never watched Angel (I might though--but then again, maybe I won't so I won't be influenced by him lol), I wallbanged Twilight (is Edward REALLY a vampire? I wonder), I've not read anything but Interview with a Vampire and not sure that counts...okay so I did read Dracula years ago, but I assume times have changed, and, well, vampirism is something I've never really sunk my teeth into.

It will NOT be a romance, TYVM. My POV is not going to fall into the arms of her dark love...uh...no thanks.

So...

What do YOU guys like in your vampires? And dislike, too--like sparkles. Sparkly vampires do not do a thing for me.

Comments

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Oh hey, I think I have the GRRM book on my shelf. I bought it for GRRM not for the vampirage. I do envision my vampire scary, but he needs my main character's help (though when she finds out why, I am sure there will be major problems). "One can reach accommodation with them' perks my ears up.

Thank you for the Hambly suggestion.

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Fevre Dream is great at subverting vampire stereotypes. It's depressing, but with a plucky, hideous hero--exactly what you'd expect from "GRRM does vampires."

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I better have that on my shelf...I am sure I do. Plucky and hideous! I love how he does that...which of course is why I love Tyrion and have joined the millions who snarl at GRRM because the next book isn't out yet...

Growl.