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Dear Ms. Salvatore,
I don’t think it’s unfair to say there are a lot of vampire books out there. Sometimes I feel like they should get their own category separate from paranormal books in general. But even so, I think your debut injected some light humor into a subgenre dominated by brooding, testosterone-laden men and butt-kicking, leather-clad women.
Gia Felice is a top publicist for a science fiction and fantasy publishing house. What sets this house apart, however, is that their authors embody the old saying, “Write what you know.” Aliens write alien books. Werewolves write werewolf books. And, of course, vampires write vampire books.
It’s the last group that’s the source of her troubles. Gia’s top client is a bestselling vampire author named Belladonna Nightshade whose long-running series about a vampire family has collected a legion of loyal, devoted fans. Gee, I wonder which real life author served as the inspiration for this character? Against Gia’s better judgment and the advice of her best friend (and werewolf client) Lola, she’s fallen in love with Bella’s manager, Johnny.
Gia’s life is further complicated by Bella. Bella wants …
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