So. News.
It is not a movie deal, so let’s just all get that out of our heads for the moment (but keep your fingers crossed!). This news is hugely huge, though, and requires a bit of backstory.
For so long, my loyal Minions, you’ve asked that fateful question, “Will there be more Vlad books?” and for so long, Auntie Heather has answered you directly and honestly. No. There will be five books about Vlad. No more. His story will end with TWELFTH GRADE KILLS.
But there is another story, about another boy, that demands to be told. And my publisher, Dutton, is making that possible.
I’m proud/ecstatic/thrilled out of my ever-lovin’ mind to announce a new series that will debut in September 2011, a five-book spin-off series inspired by one of my fave characters from The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. Ladies and Gents, loyal Minions, fiendish fiends, I give you….The Slayer Journals, an entire series exploring the life and times of Joss McMillan!!! Here’s the link to the PW announcement (ignore the typos).
I’m just so, so happy that I’ll get to tell Joss’s story, Minions. And I hope that you’re happy that you’ll get to read it.
And in honor of this announcement, I’m going to give away a vampire slayer kit. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment. I’ll draw a winner Friday morning.
(Edited to Add)
AND THE WINNER IS…
Joshua!!! Who commented on August 13, 2009 at 4:24 pm. Please contact me with your info, Joshua, and I’ll get that out to you soon!
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Awesome! That should be a very cool series. So will it start after the events in Ninth Grade Slays? Or will it start prior so there is the potential for crossover?
THIS IS AMAZINGGG. omgomgomgomg.
being on this page without it having been replied to already makes me feel amazing.
but D00D!
I would def. read books about Joss.
Awesome, congrats! I can’t wait to read the series! I agree with Heather: potential for crossover?
The first Joss book will take place the summer before Vlad’s eighth grade year, and the books will continue during the summers between the Vlad books.
Awesome Heather!!
I bet it will be awesome, and we can understand Joss better than ever!! 
awesome! i will def. look forward to reading about joss!!!
it will be awesome!!!
Wahooo!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that will be a very interesting story to hear!
*fingers crossed for the Drudge Chronicles next…*
Congratulations! I’ll look forward to reading them!
OMG!!!!! I can’t wait to read what Joss has to say. This is awesome!!!
this is so awsome i cant wait to read about joss and get to know him and understand better all about the slayer society
Fantastic news!
Annnd you’ll have time to write these … when?
when are they coming out?
Oh my gosh Auntie Heather Way to go!! I’m SO EXCITED FOR THIS its gonna be amazing!! I always wanted to know what Joss felt like about all these vampires he was killing…like if he ever felt remorse or anything, know what I’m saying? Can’t wait!!
Tiffany – I knew you’d say that!
sbklinda – In my “free” time…? Bwahahahaha!!!! As if I have free time….I need a Time Turner.
BlackShadows – starting Sept. 2011, Minion!
Wow, that sounds awesome! I’m really excited that we’ll get to learn more about Joss!
If I might ask, what does this vampire slayer kit include? Or is it a surprise? Surprises are pretty fun!
It’s a gorgeous case, complete with two stakes, a hammer and a beautiful cross. You’re gonna love it!
This is sooo amazing! Cant wait to see it
Omg this is unbelievable! This is awesome. Congrats!
WICKED AWSOME IM SO ESTATIC/THRILLED/STOKED ABOUT IT IM LIKE SUPER JIDERY NOW LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOUR BOOKS. I MISSED JOSS FOR SOME ODD REASON!
Wow! That is so awesome!!! i cant wait to read it!
WICKED AWSOME IM SO ESTATIC/THRILLED/STOKED ABOUT IT IM LIKE SUPER JIDERY NOW LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOUR BOOKS. I MISSED JOSS FOR SOME ODD REASON!!!!!!!!
i lyked joss. i thought he was kinda cool until he tried to kill vlad. i cant wait to read all of them.
oh my gosh i cant wait till 2011 im your biggest fan im on your website 24/7 and also reading your books on the weekends im so stoked
WOOT!
Yay Heather and whoopie for slayer stories!!!
movie…movie…movie…movie…!
OOh!!!! This is a GREAT surprise!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!
Oh, what about Bloodbound? Is that still in its fruition as well? Oh, and great prize idea!!
No worries about BLOODBOUND! The first BLOODBOUND book will be out October 2011, one month after Joss.
omv!! I’m so going to buy that series as soon as it comes out!!!!!!!
My teens at the library will be *THRILLED!* I can’t wait to start sharing the news with them.
Oh my god! That’s so awesome! Even though I’m too late to win, I’m still so excited! I love Joss! He’s so cool! Thanks, Heather! You’re the awesomest author ever!!!!!!!!
You’re not too late to win, Minion – I won’t draw a winner until Friday.
I heart Joss. <3<3<3
wow thats awesome i can’t wait to read about joss’s story
auntie do you know if there will be a movie?
I can’t wait to read about joss!Thank you auntie heather for writing a new series! Yipee!
this is awesome I probably havent gotten to the part in the story yet with joss because I dont know who he is!!!!!!!!!!
No news on a movie yet, Michael – but we can dare to dream!
That is soooooooo awesome.But just in case i win i will hide it so if i meet a REAL vampire they don’t take it affencive.Or try to kill me.That will really be a good plan.So i’m gonna do that if i win
And you look awesome in your new pictures by your bio! Dude you look so pretty! And i love your hair and mark. And your outfit. And the place where you had them took. I love them all!
i hope i win im gonna share it with my friend minion#1 wait i think thats her username here ya it is
VIVA MCR!!
This is sooooooo awesome!!!!!! I love Joss!!! I can’t wait! And bonus: September is the month of my birthday!!! You rock!
congrats ms. Heather!! Yet another reason to see more of you around Borders!
awwwh nutts.
im sad Vlad Tod is endinggg,
but im really excited to dive into the joss’s story.
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this is awsome!!! i loved joss! *happy dance*
woot!!! this is gonna be awesome!!!! XD
Wow, that slayer kit sounds amazing! *_* I’m a total prop junkie xD
OMIGOSH REALLY?????
YAAAYYYY!!!!
*is excited*
Always excited for more Vlad books
awesome!! i liked joss…until he became a slayer…but now i want to hear his story!
My 9-1/2 year old homeschooled son and I recently discovered and bought this series so we are both quite happy to hear this news about Joss. We just started reading Ninth Grade, but we knew Joss was a slayer beforehand (we peaked at the last chapters). Hope you don’t mind Heather, but I have Vlad’s photo as my Facebook profile picture. We both just love him (and of course the Buffy and Angel series–anything vampire related)! Awesome job with Vlad’s character, and I’m sure we won’t be disappointed with Joss’ character. Lisa & Andy in Pennsylvania