August 22nd, 2009 | by Lydia Parks |
As I write this, DEVOUR ME is headed for the shelves! Yippee!! In case I haven’t told you, it’s the latest in my vampire stories. In the first novella, “Dark Obsession,” set on the east coast north of Boston, Benjamin Bartlett is a sea captain turned vampire. In fact, he was the captain chosed to lead the raid on Nova Scotia in 1690, but he lost his ship and all hands just before he was supposed to set sail. At least, he thinks he lost all hands, but I can’t tell you what really happened. 
So here’s the blurb:
For three centuries, Benjamin Bartlett’s desire for blood – and for the woman who granted him eternity – has consumed him. But when he discovers a group of four people taking refuge in his home after their van breaks down, he’s immediately drawn to Star Reid – and soon she drives him over the edge in a white-hot lust that won’t be denied…
This is my modern gothic vampire story. 
The second novella, “Blood Lust,” is set in the Yucatan and stars a somewhat reluctant vampire. Here’s the blurb:
Vampire Christopher Marsh has searched for years for the talisman that could make him mortal again and give him the chance to fall in love. On the archeological dig he’s supervising, beautiful professor Nicole Stephenson reminds him daily of what he wants but can’t have. But when he abandons all control and gives in to his explosive desires, his quest takes on more urgency – for he can’t lost the woman he’s been waiting so long for…
Too bad I can’t take credit for the blurbs! 
I hope you all enjoy the vampires. I just love writing them, and look forward to the next one. I’m now working on something more contemporary (without the vamps). It’s strange, but interesting. (More on that later.) I’m also anxious to work on more Siberian shamans, as started in SEXY BEAST VI. So many ideas … so little time!
So you who are reading this obviously enjoy the hot stuff. Do you prefer vamps, shapeshifters, contemporary (not paranormal), or something else? What would you write if you could write anything … and get paid for it?
I just wanted to stop and tell you how much I loved this book. It was awesome. I won it on a chat a few weeks ago and when I got it in the mail I did exactly as the title says I DEVOURED IT. All in one sitting too.
by sara hurt · August 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 amThank you! I really appreciate the wonderful feedback. Big vamp hug comin’ your way
by Lydia Parks · August 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 am~Lydia
Shapeshifters are my favorite, but I read them all.
by Estella · August 22nd, 2009 at 1:33 pmI would probably write contemporary if I could write.
This is a really eye-catching cover for me in that I swear I went to high school with a girl who looks just like the woman on the cover!
Even without that I think that cover is very provocative.
I love to read and that includes everything from non-fiction to everything in the realm of fiction.
I’m a book ho: I’ll take any book into my greedy little hands and read away!
by Anitra Lynn McLeod · August 22nd, 2009 at 7:10 pmThanks, Anitra. I love this cover, too.
I second the book ho’ — I live to read!
~Lydia
by Lydia Parks · August 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 pmThank you for the feedback, Estella. I’ve enjoyed my one shapeshifter and would really love to do more. Hmm. ~Lydia
by Lydia Parks · August 23rd, 2009 at 7:15 pmI would have to say shifters, and vampires second. Something about those shifters, animalistic and they just suck you into their world
by Book Junkie · August 26th, 2009 at 11:58 amCongratulations Lydia! And looking forward to reading more of your Siberian Shamans
by Anya Howard · August 26th, 2009 at 1:11 pmThank you, Book Junkie and Anya. I think I’ll focus a little more attention on those Siberian Shamans!
by Lydia Parks · August 26th, 2009 at 9:33 pm~Lydia