The Core of the Vampyr Series

While writing The New Vampire and developing The Vampire's Favorite , I had an epiphany: These stories were not solely (and sometimes even mostly) about Gianna and Jason. One of the underlying plots was, and will be, Eric's transformation from a geeky, awkward academic into something else entirely.

What, exactly, I can't say as I haven't written the final installment in the series, The Master Vampire . But I know where he's headed and I know it's going to be a difficult journey for our young threesome.

​While we put the finishing touches on The Vampire's Favorite, Eric's transformation (and, by extension, Gianna's and Jason's) has weighed heavily on my mind. How can I, as the author of his story and the first reader to fall in love with him as a character, stand to drag him through the turmoil and sheer agony he endures over the four book series chronicling his journey? 

The truth is that I hate doing it, but without those experiences, Eric will never fully develop as a character. 

And he is definitely a character who deserves to reach his fullest potential.

I believe I've mentioned this before, but I've already written the first few scenes of the final installment in the Vampyr Series. There are, as yet, no firm plans for a release date. That will come later, after The Vampire's Favorite is published and readers have a chance to absorb the implications of the events that take place within those pages.

Speaking of, I'll have news on the release date for The Vampire's Favorite by next Monday. Yes, it's finally ready for release, or close enough that I can announce a firm release date. My editor is now making his final read-through and absolutely loves it. (And this from a guy who was shocked the first time he read what we laughingly call "goth vampire porn.") Thank you all for your patience over the past few months. I really appreciate your support and continued good will, and hope to reward you with many more reads down the road.

And to that end, I need your help once more. When The Master Vampire is complete, it will be time for me to turn my writer's imagination to new stories. What would you like to read? Do you have a favorite character or couple from the Vampyr Series that, in your opinion, deserve their own story? Or would you rather I create a completely different story world all together?

Now's your chance to tell me. Simply comment on this post or, if you'd rather share your opinion in private, feel free to e-mail me. I always love hearing from readers and am sincerely interested in knowing what you'd enjoy reading.

Until then, peace!