Chris Marie Green AKA Crystal Green "Chris/Crystal"'s Amazon Blog

Hi, all!

It’s time to gear up for Vampire Babylon again since there are two releases waiting in the wings in August and September.  Next month FIRST BLOOD hits the shelves, and it includes my VB novella “Double the Bite.”   Then September will bring BREAK OF DAWN, VB, Book Three. 

But let’s talk about the anthology first. 

FIRST BLOOD features four novellas, from Susan Sizemore, Erin McCarthy, Meljean Brook, and little old me.  I’m in the middle of reading the advanced reader’s copy at the moment, and I’m telling you that there’s some vampire steam in store for you all.  All the novellas have a noir tone, but first and foremost, they’re romances that give the main couples happily ever afters.  Those of you who read a lot of urban fantasy, which is the main stomping ground for Vampire Babylon, know that the sub-genre features more “romantic elements” than happy endings, but Berkley (which is affiliated with Ace Books) invited me to write in this collection, and since Berkley Sensation provides paranormal romances, “Double the Bite” went in a bit of a different direction.  However, you can still expect that noir darkness from the story—and for the many eagle-eyed readers out there who have taken note of Sorin’s missing vampire daughters, the story will fill you in on where those naughty girls have been and, more importantly, why they stayed away from the Hollywood Underground.

As I mentioned, the sensuality level is on high for these tales, so be prepared for some heat!

There's a contest on my site, too, and this month I’m giving away a signed copy of NIGHT RISING, Vampire Babylon, Book One, the signed first chapter of “Double the Bite,” and a bookplate-signed copy of Cherie Feather’s ART OF DESIRE.  Just go to www.crystal-green.com to enter!

Until next time, have a safe, fun summer!

Best,

Chris/Crystal