Fantasy and Vampire Book Club discussion

Hi,
My name is Anna Runes, and I’m a horror addict. (Group response: “Hi, Anna.”)
My introduction to reading novels was my dad’s collection of Tom Swift novels from when he was a kid. Although the series was written for boys, it had kids as heroes, as villains and as every flavor between.
I've loved horror ever since reading my first collection of stories by H. P. Lovecraft. His stories were creepy, but I found an emotional connection that I didn’t find in books written (back then) for young girls.
My next breakthrough in horror was when I discovered Stephen King, although I’m still waiting for him to write The Definitive Ghost Story. Next, one of my teachers in middle school introduced me to Shirley Jackson, and I discovered that scary stories could also be deeply meaningful. For the first time, I wanted to write books, especially ghost stories inhabited by real people with real problems. I’ve just published my first book, but, sadly, there was a period of DECADES between my awakened desire to write horror stories and actually writing one! (I’m a proud member of PA: Procrastinators Anonymous.)
Along with ghosts, I like zombies, vampires, apocalyptic tableaus—pretty much all of it—but only when the stories are well written and focus on people. Yes, the protagonist is in a graveyard, but focus on how she feels, not how the gravestones look.
I’m mostly a lurker, not a commenter, but I look forward to learning from writers and readers here and in my other Goodreads groups.

Hi I'm kalia. I joined last month ( to scared to say hi then)

i love reading just about anything that catches me on the first page. My favourite book series is the blood of Eden series. I am currently reading 16 books.

Wow! Look at all the new people! WElcome everyone! Thanks for sharing your information it is great to see fellow Horrow and Christmas freaks!

On the name thing... That irritates me so bad! I have always wanted to name my child Anastasia and when I got pregnant, I wanted to name her Anastasia. I was six months pregnant and the singer Anastacia comes out... When my child was born everyone thought I named my child after her. Screw you, I named her after a Romanov.

THIS is proof of why the world is going to hell! People think we name out children after pop stars and movie characters! Mroe history, less testing people! It drives me nuts. No one knows about the Russian Revolution, but they all know about the movie Anastasia and think that Rasputan tried to kill her.. NO!!

Ok, I am venting... I need to calm down.

lol Norma it's ok. I Was named after Adele in Jane Eyre.... yes book nerd from the word go! lol

Welcome to our ever growing group Anna and Kalia.

Kalia, we try not to be scary. but i'm so glad you were able to make a comment. you have jumped the biggest hurdle it should be a breeze from now on.
If you or anyone has any questions or just needs a bit of help with the group. Please don't hesitate to contact one of the moderators. believe me we are all friendly!
Anna, Lurking is good, Commenting is much more fun! but it all depends on what you are like really. I know a lot of people don't comment due to comfort levels or feel that they just don't have much to say. what do you think makes you lurk?
sorry this is a subject i have great interest in as i try to get people to participate as much as possible.... even if it is once a month! i feel i wouldn't be doing my moderator duties if i didn't care and ask you the ever so hard questions!

Adele wrote: "Welcome Bella, Let me guess.... before the movie/series came out everybody just loved your name .... now they make a twilight wisecrack? something similar happened with me you see... Adele the sing..."
Yes,i totally understand. My name was the best until SHE came along. Anyway,i love the fact that we can obsess over other books! Thank you for having me.

Yes Norma,yes. You go girl. I hate when people do that. It's the worst thing possible.

Adele,
"I know a lot of people don't comment due to comfort levels or feel that they just don't have much to say. what do you think makes you lurk?
this is a subject i have great interest in..."

Mostly, it's a question of time. Family, friends, work, reading... It's easier to read comments than to compose my own. Also, as a new novelist, I haven't had time to write in months, so whatever time I can glean from my barren chrono-fields will cultivate a crop of new paragraphs, possibly fertilized with an occasional metaphor... (What's the emoticon for a wink?)

Mr. E wrote: "Hello everyone my name is Erick Wofford and I am a writer/filmmaker from Atlanta GA. So glad to be a part of this group and discover some new authors! I just finished up BOOKS OF BLOOD 1&2 and I am..."

Sounds like fun, interesting, I just don't do any serious horror myself.

@Adele ;-)

I'm R. Kain, an author and a reader. I mostly enjoy Urban Fantasy, but I branch out every now and again. Some of my favorite stories are Dresden Files and The Necromancer Chronicles (The second one is my favorite and not simply because of the vampire-driven mystery).

Hello R! Welcome to the group, jump right in, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ring!

Thank you Anna for answering my curiosity. i know what it is like to have little time. this year i am undertaking the biggest challenge of my life so far.... two diplomas at the same time. it leave very little time to read but i am quite enjoying whatever audiobooks i can get my mitts on!

R, i abandoned the Dresden files for some reason. i must see if i can get back into them as they were always an entertaining read.
the necromancer chronicle i have heard lots about. but i have never had the chance to read them.
welcome to the group anyway.
and don't worry Mr. E we haven't forgotten about you. please drop into the members work area if you haven't already.

Aloha all. I'm J. Lee Roberts I write erotic fantasy all about a sexy seductress who takes who and what she wants. I also put a small spin on the whole monster thing. To get back to it I love Charlaine Harris. I picked up the 1st volume when I broke my leg. It took a few chapters to get invested but before I new it I had a huge stack next to me. I've only read the Sookie Stackhouse books. I would love a recommendation of your fav books of hers.

deleted user wrote: "Hello Ameena"
They may be old but Interview with a vampire and the whole series is amazing. Not as easy to read as twilight but worth it.

Hello and welcome J!

Welcome Sebastian! Jump right in, get comfy, and enjoy the ride!

wow, a smorgasbord of people have joined.... how delightfully tasty! ok so maybe that was a little too creepy. well welcome to the group anyway!

Tamara wrote: "Hello !
There I did it. I came in and said hello!
I quite enjoy Fantasy, books involving magic the undead, epic adventure etc.
I also like slightly weird stories......."

Welcome Tamara, my kind of reader, right with you with the slightly weird. :-)

I'm Chris from Lancashire in England. I've been interested in the supernatural from a young age and live about thirty minutes away from Pendle Hill (of the Pendle Witch Trials.)

For me, vampires are the top of the paranormal tree and I'm doing everything I can to reclaim the genre from the horrors of sparklyness!

yay tamara! glad you said hello welcome to the group.
and welcome to the group to you too chris, we try to be a sparkle free zone but occasionally the topic comes up. but we usually get things back on track!

Sparkles... *cringe* NO SPARKLES! Kiefer Sutherland never sparkled! Welcome to the group Chris & Tamara!

Hi. My name is Liz. I am addicted to reading... I really love all Fantasy type books. Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, Wizards, Fairies, etc.... I read sporadically though and go through spurts so there may be a time where I read only one book a month and then boom I have read 45 the next.. this is my first group and I am looking forward to meeting people that might just have the same interests as me. My husband told me to find someone else to talk to about my books so I am doing just that.. Nice to meet everyone I look forward to our discussions.

Ooo... that sounds like my husband. He likes to have my ear on books but I guess I have too many for him to keep track of. I think he stole my White Trash Zombie Gone Wild on his way to work.

Welcome to the club.

@all- I'm so glad I have never endured vampire sparklyness. I try to avoid the YA

Well he didn't take it so I've put it on some shelf. Gotta go a looking.

Hahaha i think we are all in the same boat. Nobody in my family reads. My boyfriend definitely doesn't. so when i talk about the latest book it falls on deaf ears!
it is why i originally joined this group.
welcome to the group liz.

Just wanted to say hi! I read anything that takes my fancy, but I do prefer a book with some romance in it, and have a thing for bad boys too!

Been a member of this group for ages, but I have so little time to catch up... am I the only one struggling?

Have a great week :)

Jessica wrote: "Hi Im Jessica. I love to read. I have all my life. A few years back I got into Twilight really bad. Now I guess you could say Im addicted. If its Twilight I buy it . LOL. My husband says im addicte..."

Yep, I was a Twilight junkie too, but my daughter beats me hands down. She's read Eclipse so many times it looks a like a dog mangled it! :)

Hi Vanessa, I'm struggling too and i'm a mod! lol
take your time if you can. you have at least done the big hurdle of commenting. most people don't take that step... we have even promised nobody will bite! lol
seriously though welcome and thanks for saying hi.

Ok everyone I need help
Does anyone know of a book that has on the cover or in the book (character in book) chewing gum?
I'm in this other challenge and I'm stuck
Please help!!!!!

Jennifer wrote: "Ok everyone I need help
Does anyone know of a book that has on the cover or in the book (character in book) chewing gum?
I'm in this other challenge and I'm stuck
Please help!!!!!"

does it have to be an adult book or can it be teen/childrens book?

Jennifer wrote: "Ok everyone I need help
Does anyone know of a book that has on the cover or in the book (character in book) chewing gum?
I'm in this other challenge and I'm stuck
Please help!!!!!"
how on earth are you able to tell in they are chewing gum or not.... blowing bubbles i guess????
hmm that is a tough one. what type/genre of book does it have to be?. i'm sure there are a few urban fantasies or young adult books that would have it.i'll check my collection of urban fantasies and get back to you.

Thank you