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Bertena Varney: My Insights into Writing my Book, LURE OF THE VAMPIRE

7/9/2011

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It is my pleasure to have pop culture author Bertena Varney here to talk about her recent release, Lure of the Vampire.  As an added bonus, one lucky reader will win an electronic copy of her book, so make sure to leave a comment and share with your social networks. Thanks so much for coming here today, Bertena!  Tell us about Lure of the Vampire.

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When I began to write this book, it didn’t begin as a book. It  began as part of my master’s thesis. The long story of how Lure of the Vampire came to be is included in my book, but the short version is that I needed a final class to graduate and how my wonderful professor allowed me to create an independent study course looking at the sociological lure of the vampire.

Well, I finished my paper and several people said that it would be a great beginning to a book. So, I spoke to new authors that I met on  Facebook and researched how to publish a book. It
looked simple enough. So, I decided I would do it. Boy was I wrong but I will save that for a later post.

Once I  decided to write the book I began what would be almost two years of research. I looked up folklore stories, serial killers known as vampires, author websites, vampire games and much more.

While researching I found that people are very passionate about their vampires! Being a sociologist and criminologist by trade I decided to be as objective as possible ensuring that I didn’t take sides on the sparkly vampire versus traditional vampires. I even came up with a theory that showed why we need all types of vampires. But, still that was all the battles and arguments that I came across dealing with this creature of the night.

It wasn’t just the Twihards that were passionate about their Twilight vampires or the real life vampires that were protective of their lifestyle (and rightly so) but it was the everyday person who had a different idea of what a vampire is.

I received hate emails from people saying that I was bringing demons to life and into their world and I was going to hell. Other emails ranged from a battle of what television shows were better and who is the best television vampire. I have to say Henry Fitzroy and Mick St. John fans are  passionate and don’t let me begin discussing the True Blood fans.

But, the most passionate groups are the women who love the romantic vampires and the erotic stories. They have their favorite knight in a black cape and will defend them to the end. Their vampire heroes come into their bedroom at night off the pages of the books they read and bring romance and passion to their lives. These women may or may not be the traditional fan of the vampire but when it comes to their favorite character they are every loyal and passionate.
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My findings after researching vampires was that there are no two vampire fans that are alike, vampire fans are very passionate about their vampires and that there is a vampire for everyone- they just need to know where to look for
them.

As a result, I decided to categorize my reference book into sections dealing with the different types of vampires. I  thought that if one person wanted to know more about children’s vampires or learn more about recreational events that deal with vampires then the book should be easy to use.

Here are the ten sections that the book is divided into are: vampires in mythology, vampires in history, vampires in literature, vampires in movies, vampires on television,  vampires on the web, vampires in recreations, vampires for kids, vampires in education and vampires in real life.

Each section includes one or more of the following: fun lists of facts, websites, essays, and interviews. Readers can go to a section and find websites that they can use for more information as well as read fun lists such as the top 10 Romanian Tours or the Top 10 firsts in Literature.

As a result of the research and feedback that I received from the myriad of vampire fans that I met along the way I decided to make Lure of the Vampire a resource that can help you find the perfect vampire for you while providing resources for you to learn more about that vampire.

So, what is your favorite type of vampire? Who is your favorite vampire character?

I will be here answering your questions throughout the day. I look forward to hearing from
you.

Win a Free PDF of Lure of the Vampire

I will be giving away a free PDF of Lure of the Vampire. All you have to do to be registered for the contest is to do the following:

- Comment below 

- Friend me on Facebook here


- Follow me on twitter @tenavarney

- Join my website:
www.bertenavarney.com and http://searchforthelure.webs.com


- Share this link on Facebook and twitter.

Make sure you comment or send a message to let me know that you have done all of these.  Each one is worth one chance to win, and all five will get you double the points.

Lure of the vampire is available
here.

Good Luck!
~ Bertena Varney. M.A.


16 Comments
Richard Cotton
7/8/2011 07:18:07 pm

Great blog i like the look of your book very nicly writen. Will come back to read some more

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Bertena Varney link
7/9/2011 03:35:12 am

Hi Richard!
Thanks for stopping by.
If you are referring to the cover the picture is of Vlad Deich, the gothic Magician that I interviewed in the book. He is very intersting.

If you meant the content of the book then thank you. I had fun writing it.

If you would like please participate in the contest to win the pdf of my book.

either way for commenting you will receive Free tickets ot my con- Mystical Blood Lust - http://adayofmysticalbloodlust.com

Please email me at vampireprofessor@yahoo.com and I will send you whatever you won.

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Lisa Lane link
7/9/2011 05:19:44 am

I've always been fascinated with vampires, ever since I was a little girl. It is interesting to see how many different takes on the myth there are out there. I love that this first started as your Master's thesis. Great topic!

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Bertena Varney link
7/9/2011 06:54:39 am

Thank you Lisa. There are so many vampires out there that's why i don't understand why some people fight over which ones are real vampire and which ones are this and that..

Have you seen Jim Carrey's vampire in Once Bitten-- well his half vampire?

There is a vampire for everyone-- you just gotta find that one that works for you and that's what I hope my book will do.

Yeah I just emailed my advisor and professor- let's see what they think about this:)

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Lisa Lane link
7/9/2011 09:23:22 am

ONCE BITTEN was a hoot; I thought Jim Carey did an excellent job in that role.

THE LOST BOYS was my favorite vampire movie growing up, although I did also have a great fondness for the original DRACULA.

Did you know that one of the very first black and white vampire films was called VARNEY THE VAMPIRE?

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Bertena.com Varney link
7/9/2011 10:11:39 am

There was no film for Varney the Vampire.. that I know of but it was a book that was published BEFORE Dracula.. Nosferatu was loosely based on it...it was the first black and white film or one of the first

Varney the Vampire- Feast of Blood was a pennydreadful written by Sir Thomas Prest- or so rumored to be. It was so bad and was called a pennydreadful because authors got paid a penney a word so they made the story Loooooonnnnnggggg and boring.
In my book there is a website listed that shows you where you can get it, vampyre,Carmilla and Dracula for free.

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Bertena Varney link
7/9/2011 03:29:40 pm

Thank you fior having me today

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Lisa Lane link
7/10/2011 05:03:26 am

It was my pleasure, Bertena.

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