As some of you may know, I am got married on September 27! It's the best thing that's ever happened to me!
But of course, many of you also know that in the past I've had several bad bouts with Lyme Disease. Naturally, right before the biggest event of my life, I've had another serious LD recurrence with more tests showing I may also have MS. It began at the beginning of June and things have progressed to the point that had to leave my day job. I'm still not 100%, but the precious time that I've had to write has been a blessing in disguise.
I've been editing with Leigh Wood recently, but I'm still trying to get some updating done at I Think Therefore I Review. I've posted some new Sharpe reviews and updated the fanlistings posts. I'm also taking on some guest reviews by Leigh, and I've added my new gmail address as a contributor, so don't be confused if you see Kristin Battestella and Kristin Snouffer. They both be me.
Also, my Sharpe and other random Sean Bean reviews are being simulcast at The Mighty Bean website. Take a browse. I have to make use of all my Bean viewings somehow!
We just had a great Valentine contest in support of The Vampire Family, and we've got a lot of virtual dates in March and April. So check back here for event dates and don't forget to sign up at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group for the latest!
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<![CDATA[THE VAMPIRE FAMILY]]>
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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3528692.THE_VAMPIRE_FAMILY
4.388
Heat rating: 3 flames
Sadistic? Check. Domination? Check. Happiness? Not for all. Antonio Welshire accepts the mysterious Mestiphles' offer for vampiric power, but fails to consider that not all in his family desires evil. Daughter Victoria revels in the debauchery, but eldest daughter Samantha loathes the darkness. Enemies are in no short supply when the family turns to darkness. Charismatic rebel Gaston turns up to rival for Antonio's power; the vampire lover Jean can destroy them once and for all, and henchwoman Lilith seeks to supplant Antonio as Mestiphles' favorite. Who will be declared the victor? And in the end, though they've survived coven wars and persecutions since the 12th century, can The Vampire Family survive each other? Killing his abusive parents isn't enough for Antonio Welshire. Rape and death follow him through his youth in the 12th Century-until a stranger named Mestiphles give Antonio unimaginable vampire powers. Fearful yet captivated by his allure, Antonio's adopted sisters Ann and Elizabeth share this gift with him and their children-Victoria, James, Samantha, and Stephen. Antonio is a cruel ruler , and aafter his defeat of the young rebel Gaston, Antonio struggles with Lilith-another magical pet also created by Mestiphles. Antonio's vampire family grows over the centuries, each vampire loving and losing vampire fledglings over time. Wars, persecutions come adn go, but the family's troubles always stem from within. Elizabeth may be his wife, but Ann suplants her as Antonio's mistress. By the 20th century, Elizabeth has found love again-unfortunately her fledgling Jean share's Samantha's disdain for the vampire life. Will The Vampire Family self destruct before the 21st Century?.