About Vampires

Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist primarily by feeding on the blood of living creatures, whether they are the undead or living persons. Although vampiric entities have been recorded in many cultures, and according to the British literary historian Brian Frost, who speculates that “vampires and demons are as old as humanity itself,” their origins may go as far back as “prehistoric times”. The term “vampire” became popular in the early 18th century, following a wave of vampire superstitions in Western Europe, originating from regions where vampire legends were common, such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Local variations were also known under different names, such as "vampir" in Serbia and Bulgaria (вампир), "vrykolakas" in Greece, and "strigoi" in Romania. 

This rise in superstition across Europe led to mass hysteria, and in some cases, people were even accused of vampirism. While the folkloric vampires of the Balkans and Eastern Europe had a wide range of appearances, from nearly human to rotting corpses, it was John Polidori’s success with the novel The Vampyre (1819) that introduced the fictional, charismatic, and sophisticated vampire. This archetype continued into the 19th century with works like Varney the Vampire and Dracula. Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula is remembered as the quintessential vampire novel, which laid the foundation for the modern fictional vampire. The image of the Victorian vampire has persisted into contemporary times in films, video games, and literature.

Vampirism

History and Genealogy

Sports is running America. Sometimes it's hard to find a hole to hide in when the TV comes on for a sporting event. It's not always safe to be in the room with avid sports fans as they can be dangerous. I leave all the books on sports for their reading pleasure. History can be very boring. I do better reading historical fiction. I need people in what I read. I've learned the hard way to stay away from politics and religion. Neither of those subjects do well in public conversation. Both were subjects I was passionate about in my younger years. I've laid them down now and no longer read on those subjects because I can't keep my mouth shut in public. Genealogy is a very interesting subject but I've found people's eyes glaze over quickly if that's not their interest. If it is their interest they likely don't want to listen to your family stories. They'd rather listen to their own family stories. Genealogy drops like a rock in public conversation. Cooking is another popular subject. My eyes glaze over very quickly on this topic. I don't cook. I don't want to cook and I don't want to read about cooking. Now I have a problem. I could go on and on about reading interests but this post is already to long. What do I enjoy reading? I'll be back tomorrow to tell you. What topics do you enjoy reading?

Portrait of Vampire Woman

Different Strokes for Different Folks

This morning I was reminded how different we are in what we read. My sister-in law called to tell me how much she was enjoying a book I'd sent her on the subject of mental health. She went on and on about how that subject fascinates her. Not me. You won't find me near those kinds of books. Art is a subject many people enjoy. They read about it and visit galleries and museums. I can't say that's a subject of great interest to me. When visiting such places I seem to enjoy the modern art most, and tend to like abstract paintings. That's all I know about art and have no interest in reading about it. Music is a good one. The world if full of people who travel great distances to listen to music. I must have a tin ear. Tone the noise level down to the level you would use when listening to easy listening music and I can listen to anything and never know the difference. From time to time I listen to easy listening / background music but that's about it. I have no interest in reading about musicians. I always feel dumb when working crossword puzzles because I never know the names of the actors that starred in any movies. When people refer to movies and tell me the actors in hopes some spark of intelligence will cross my face they're disappointed.

Twilight Saga

Wolves vs Vampires

Vampires Battle

The Consolation Prize Review

Chloe is not your typical girl. She hears voices in her head. The voices are like a "sixth sense" telling her what's right, and what's wrong. Chloe had always closely followed the protective advise of the voices. Well, one day when she wins a consolation prize from her boss to enjoy a nice weekend at a spa, the voices tell her not go. She decides that the spa weekend is just to hard to refuse, and ignores the voices. Oh, how Chloe should have listened to those darn voices! She has no idea of what awaits her at the spa. When Chloe checks into the spa she starts to notice that there is no other spa visitors around, and starts questioning what type of spa this is. This spa weekend is going to be a weekend that she will never forget. This is a novel full of sultry sex, along with a healthy fill of romance, love and sacrifice. Babara knows how to write a novel full of seduction with a dash of humor. “The Consolation Prize” will have thinking twice about your next visit to your local spa.

Edward and Bella

Twilight Series

Jacob Pack

Sentinel's Hunger Review

Xevera Nanay is sick with an illness that killed her mother and father. She has been sent back to the human world to rescue her mate and sister. She also just lost her job of protecting the higher priestess of Emsharra. She knows if she does not control her hunger and find her mate, who can heal her of this illness, that she will be executed for feeding on humans. Michael Constantine is part human, part alien, and he has been hiding his alien side since childhood. Michael has not come in contact with another of his kind until he is called to help a naked female named Xevera in an ally way, who has apparently blacked out. Michael recognizes the scent of alien, and immediately links the scent to Xevera who is lying unconscious.. He assumes that this female is in some way an alien species like his father, who raped his mother and got her pregnant. Michael wants vengeance and will stop at nothing to kill Xevera and make sure she, and her kind will never be allowed to live on. Little does Micheal know how uncontrollable his emotions and sexual desires around Xevera will be. Xevera knows that she has found her mate, but will she be able to save herself from being killed and convince Micheal that she is not like his father? Will she be able to show Micheal that the alien race she comes from does not desire to kill, or to do harm to humans? Sizzling, Erotic and Scorching describes Sentinel's Hunger. This is one hot love making book that will leave you hot with fire. Xevera and Micheal's relationship will leave you panting with desire. Gracie C McKeever knows how to write hot erotic romances, that will have the reader turning the pages anticipating what is going to happen next. A delightful quick read that will have you wanting to read the next book in this series.

The Volturi

The Cullen Family

Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn

Paranormal Romance author F.D. Davis

My first interview with Paranormal Romance Author F.D. Davis was only one question: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer, and What was it that inspired you to start writing? Answer: I’m really not sure what age I was when I realized I wanted to seriously write. I started reading when I was four and the love of the written word has only grown through the years. I’ve had many stops on starts on this journey and it all had to do with rejections and not being involved with other writers who knew what it was I was going through. As to what inspired me to actively pursue a writing career I’m very clear on that. Bill suggested that I take a two year break from working to try and concentrate on writing. If in that time I did not have a writing contract I would return to work and do as I had been doing, write in my spare time. Well, two years came and I didn’t have a contract. I told Bill I would stick to our agreement and return to work. He gave me this look that I can still see, shook his head no, and told me to continue trying. One year later I had my first contract.

Hush Hush Review

I heard about this book everywhere, it seemed. So naturally I wanted to try it out. Despite the hype books receive I am always a bit leery. I know that if the general population likes a book I probably won't like it much. I am the type of nerd that likes to learn stuff from my books. About history or language. Anything really. I dislike having an info overload, like the piles of stuff found in textbooks. Well, to put it bluntly: I did not like the book. I do not even know why I am holding onto my copy of it (a copy I found a the Salvation Army). I read some long winded reviews, and I probably agree with all of their content. The mystery and suspense was weak. The main character was dumb, foolhardy and cliche. The story itself was kinda ho-hum. Patch, Mr. Love Interest, was creepy. I don't know why or how someone could fall for or be attracted to someone who is out to kill them and even admits it to their face. "Oh baby, I wanted to murder you. But you is so hot and special that I just couldn't do it!" Sure. A little side tangent here: Why do this old old, centuries old men fall for these juvenile and completely un-special girls. "Wow, you are so young and immature. You embody all that is annoying and flaky about the modern teenager. After a million years your little self is what I want!" I am never convinced that one tiny brat could ever win over these guys who have seen everything over the years. A hot body can't be the thing, because most of the girlies are never mega-hot. I wish the chosen ones had some kind of emotional connection to the men they fall for, like similar tragedies or something. Or  if they possessed a trait like extreme compassion or crazy-weird and accurate intuition (I like intuition rather than brainy smarts, because intelligence doesn't mean a person is perceptive, and most of the time the author makes their booksmart heroine bitchy and arrogant).

With this book, for example, just because your momma ain't around does not mean you can understand being banished from your home for a very long time. Very. (I forget if Patch-y actually experienced major trauma, I guess if he was willing to kill to get what he wanted. Eh.) I just don't get how these types of blah heroines can be a comfort to these world weary men (who still act like boys, even though they aren't, even if they do look fresh out of diapers and off mother's milk). I found the heroine to be very forgettable. I think I recall curly hair and a desire to get herself killed. Patch-y should of just went for it. She was begging for it something fierce. The bad guy(s). It just makes me want to start wailing really loudly and tear my clothing. Why? Why? Why? It was a disaster. Really anyone and everyone really got a shot to be in the spotlight. But not really. I was surprised Nora didn't accuse her friend of being out to get her. I was even suspicious. But nope. The making out was hot. And really the only thing I liked about the book. Surprise surprise (it was a surprise, truly). Mostly when I find I don't love the characters I feel kinda of apathetic about their s3x life. When I love characters, I love to root for them and love scenes are gratifying (I suppose) and sweet. When I hate the characters, oftentimes I feel kind of grossed out (or angry...at the attempt to make us... uh I don't know, be distracted from lame character by the flashy s3x. Don't think so sistah!). I am reading the sequel. Mostly due to the fact that I have an ARC of Crescendo (In yo face! Kidding, kidding. I was surprised that they foisted a copy on to me. Well I am kinda psyched to be getting an early copy. Probably because everyone else is hyped about it). I am hoping the following book will be better. This was a debut book. So there were bound to be some issues. I would say skip it. But if you wanna read it go for it, just make sure your copy comes from the library.

Hush Hush

Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Genre: Yong Adult Paranormal Romance. Hardcover: 291 pages. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Description: Falling in love was never so easy... or so deadly. For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

How can you Buy a Second-Hand Car for a Reasonable Price

If you need a car, the ways to purchase it are varied, from buying it with the cash on the barrel to instalments, from a brand new one to a second hand one, all these aspects depending on the budget that you have available. If you have a few money and thought about a second-hand car, a good option if to buy it in operational leasing system, a procedure that is extremely practical as you will see. The method assumes that you call on a rent-a-car company that provides this option. You will choose from the company's car fleet a second-hand car but well maintained, that you'll rent for long term. In all this time you can use the leased car, and the supplier will handle all inspections, repairs, motor vehicle liability insurances and CASCO insurances, as well as a replacement car to the one you have if this is damaged against a car crash or for any other reason, against a monthly payment performed by you.

You can extend the car leasing term as much as you want but, at the end of the contract, you'll benefit from a very advantageous price to buy it (longer you had rented the car, lower the price will be). The acquisition price advantage is added to the fact that the car is very well maintained by the supplier in all this time and, until you buy it, you don't have to bear many of the expenses involved by maintaining a car. It is a better practice than purchasing a second hand car that you know nothing about. By resorting to operational leasing, while you use the car by paying a rent for it, you can realise any failure that occurs and you don't have to repair it, no matter the failure, the rent-a-car company handling from car repairs to the car replacement. for more informations you can visit Car rental Romania website by Touring Rent Auto.