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  <name><![CDATA[Kristin Battestella]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[Kristin Battestella writes for her hometown newspaper in New Jersey and has been writing science fiction and horror for fifteen years.  She enjoys being at home with her family, collecting records, and creating web pages in her spare time.  Along with various sports articles, online reviews, and fiction work, Kristin's first e-book was published in 2005.  Currently, Kristin has two vampire works out. Blood Type: V is available free at The Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group, now that its serial run with Gothic Revue is complete.  The Vampire Family was re released by Eternal Press in February 2008.  Recently, Kristin has been interviewed and reviewed by Fallen Angel Reviews, Night Owl Romance, and Red Rose Reviews among others.  Visit Kristin's official website (http://jsnouff.com/kristin) or Yahoo Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella
for the latest news and appearances.  For quick news on The Vampire Family, visit  http://vampfam.blogspot.com  If Kristin's nonfiction is what your after, check out the I Think Therefore I Review  blog at http://ithinkthereforeireview.blogspot.com for Kristin's commentaries on books, film, music, and television. 


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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  <title><![CDATA[THE VAMPIRE FAMILY]]></title>
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  <average_rating>4.38</average_rating>
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  <published>2008</published>  
  
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