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Laurell K. Hamilton

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in Heber Springs, Arkansas, The United States

February 19

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Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the leading writers of paranormal fiction. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, Hamilton writes the popular Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels and the Meredith Gentry series. She is also the creator of a bestselling comic book series based on her Anita Blake novels and published by Marvel Comics. Hamilton is a full-time writer and lives in the suburbs of St. Louis with her family.

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I have been a fan of yours for more than ten years now. I love your writing. I recently joined goodreads. I am enjoying my stay here. I read a lot of the reviews from several of your books and I was horrified by what some people were saying. How does this kind of negativity impact your writing?

Laurell K. Hamilton I seldom, if ever, read reviews, so it doesn't impact me. I've found that even good reviews can mess with my muse and me, so I've learned that simply …moreI seldom, if ever, read reviews, so it doesn't impact me. I've found that even good reviews can mess with my muse and me, so I've learned that simply not reading is the only sane way to go. My publisher will occasionally send me reviews to read and I will look at those, but beyond that I see almost none of them. Haters are going to hate, trolls are going to be trolls, there is nothing you can do about them, except not feed them. (less)

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Felina Margetty I loved your Anita Blake Vampire series . I always thought Hollywood dumbed down your ideas for buffy. And angel would have never happened without Jea I loved your Anita Blake Vampire series . I always thought Hollywood dumbed down your ideas for buffy. And angel would have never happened without Jean-Claude. Sucker Punch saved me during covid. The theme of prejudice against supernaturals in a close-knit community with some real-world parallels to bias and fear. The pacing feels tighter and more focused. It was like early days when Anita was primarily a vampire executioner and animator. I don’t have a question as such, I just wanted to say thanks as I have read your books on and off over the years and they feel like something I can turn back to get the world off my mind. I must admit to being a speculative fiction fan. Cyber, sci fi but I got your book Night seer just before Snow Crash and Stepenson lead me down a different path. That said your book had a big impact on me. I thought you really understood the question of why we do things. My moms copy is where I started with you writing Keleios really appealed to me. Marked by prophecy and a demonic curse, pursuing vengeance against the witch who murdered her mother.
I love the concise, evocative descriptions that integrate magical elements directly into character experience. Tying sorcery to raw emotion through sharp metaphors, making abstract powers feel visceral and grounded. It’s kismet that you came up whilst I was reading the discussion board because just the other day I paged through an old copy of Night seer and remembered.
The novel's strength lies in its portrayal of moral ambiguity in my view. The flawed protagonist. Keleios wields immense power yet grapples with inner corruption and prejudice, explored via frank internal reflection and dialogue. This creates layered characters whose enhancements amplify vulnerabilities.
Additionally, treating magic as a rigorous, rule-bound system akin to scientific principles encourages clarity in world-building. Emerging cyber punk and sci-fi writers can draw from this to craft believable tech or alien logics that support narrative depth without overwhelming readers. Wow
I think Nightseer’s prose added emotional authenticity and efficient storytelling. An understated guide to blending innovative concepts with human-centered drama, proving that strong fiction thrives on relatable inner struggles amid extraordinary settings. Aspiring writers of any genre would benefit from studying its balanced approach.
Structured speculative systems and human frailty intersecting amid high-stakes worlds.
I think you really laid out a skeleton for story telling through this book that is apparent in your Anita Blake Series
I truly hoped you enjoyed my feed back and thanks for your influence and contribution. F. ...more
Dec 14, 2025 01:33AM

Why isn't Anita jealous of Envy? Does Jean Claude sleep with Envy occasionally/rarely or is it sort of like scheduled like Anita's feedings?

Laurell K. Hamilton Because she's happy that Jean-Claude has someone else in his life, since she has other men. Look up the word, compersion. Is Envy another love of his …moreBecause she's happy that Jean-Claude has someone else in his life, since she has other men. Look up the word, compersion. Is Envy another love of his life? No, but it would be totally unfair if Anita was upset with Jean-Claude for one extra woman when she has so many men. Also, I, my husband, our girlfriend, and her husband, are polyamorous, so personally don't have a problem with sharing. (less)

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Average rating: 4.02 · 1,903,289 ratings · 62,412 reviews · 424 distinct works • Similar authors

	Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 153,504 ratings — published 1993 — 118 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) 4.17 avg rating — 97,369 ratings — published 1995 — 73 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 88,641 ratings — published 1994 — 41 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4) 4.13 avg rating — 81,560 ratings — published 1996 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bloody Bones (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #5) 4.12 avg rating — 77,277 ratings — published 1996 — 67 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Killing Dance (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #6) 4.13 avg rating — 75,141 ratings — published 1997 — 55 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burnt Offerings (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #7) 4.09 avg rating — 72,099 ratings — published 1998 — 66 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blue Moon (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #8) 4.07 avg rating — 68,209 ratings — published 1998 — 46 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #9) 4.10 avg rating — 66,888 ratings — published 2000 — 50 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Kiss of Shadows (Merry Gentry, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 61,112 ratings — published 2000 — 71 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I wrote over 400,000 words in 2024. I published over 20,000 words in 2024. 10,639 words of that was a novelette that appeared in the 100th anniversary of “Weird Tales” magazine. Thanks to Jonathan Maberry who edited it and put my name on the cover right between H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, two of my early influences as a writer. Reading Howard’s short story collection, Pigeons from Hell,

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“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton, Mistral's Kiss

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“I will love you always. When this red hair is white, I will still love you. When the smooth softness of youth is replaced by the delicate softness of age, I will still want to touch your skin. When your face is full of the lines of every smile you have ever smiled, of every surprise I have seen flash through your eyes, when every tear you have ever cried has left its mark upon your face,I will treasure you all the more, because I was there to see it all. I will share your life with you, Meredith, and I will love you until the last breath leaves your body or mine.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton, A Lick of Frost

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“There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself.”
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“When her pain is fresh and new, let her have it. Don't try to take it away. Forgive yourself for not having that power. Grief and pain are like joy and peace; they are not things we should try to snatch from each other. They're sacred. they are part of each person's journey. All we can do is offer relief from this fear: I am all alone. That's the one fear you can alleviate.”
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