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Vampires are back in a big way, and the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer has sparked the imaginations of many aspiring authors. I’m assuming you’ve read the book and seen the movie, and now you’re all excited to learn how to write a novel like Twilight. Well, I’m going to burst your bubble right here and now – ping!

As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I’m sure that Stephenie Meyer thinks it’s kind of cool that so many people love her work, but, as an aspiring writer, you should not want to write a book exactly like hers.

Why? You say.

Because, anybody who reads it will just think you’re a big copycat, that’s why. Of course, this won’t stop the slew of imitators coming out with their own badly written versions of the popular Twilight books. But, your novel doesn’t have to be one of them.

The truth is, Ms. Meyer has done her share of fiction reading, and still managed to come up with a unique story in the crowded vampire genre. Sure, people are ragging on her for not being a great writer, but whether they liker her writing style or not, her characters and story have some unique qualities.

If Ms. Meyer’s story didn’t have some special uniqueness, then it wouldn’t stand out from all the other vampire romance novels – and there are lots of them. As an aspiring author, what you really want to do is capture the same kind of magic that her story has. Creating this originality means you need a good imagination and willingness to expand on the vampire legend a bit.

I know this because I’ve written my own black vampire novel. I’m from a different generation, so I was inspired by the Ann Rice vampire series, which taught me that you can make vampire characters behave and say things that go beyond old stereotypes. I mean, having a vampire wear a cape and go around saying “I want to suck your blood” is quaint now days. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m writing an essay for school on vampires and stuff and was wondering if anyone had an idea for why vampires are really popular right now. I know that they’ve been popular for a while now, starting with Dracula, but why is it now all of a sudden popular again, any one have any answers besides twilight?

“A human woman marries a vampire in this well-crafted, traditional supernatural romance… fans of vampire fiction will find plenty to savor here.” –Kirkus Discoveries

A human woman marries a vampire in this well-crafted, traditional supernatural romance. Carmen is a painter who has never had much interest in love until she meets mysterious, bewitchingly handsome and boundlessly wealthy Adrian Tallinn. He owns the office building where her art has been commissioned, and after they meet sparks fly. Their romance progresses quickly. When Carmen wrecks her car after a seemingly demonic woman rushes into her path, Adrian buys her a new one. When someone burns down Carmen’s house, Adrian takes her into his guest quarters. (more…)