MERRY VLADMAS, MINIONS!
Well, not yet, but it’s so close I can almost taste it. (Incidentally, it tastes a bit like Cheetos.)
I’ve been getting a ton of emails, comments and messages lately that all seem to be asking the same three questions, so I decided to answer those questions here on the blog (yes, I do read the comments here – even if I don’t often get a chance to respond – so please keep commenting!).
1. “Will your Vlad books be made into a movie or television series? AND CAN I BE IN IT???”
First off, the likelihood that ANY book gets made into a movie or television series is incredibly low. There is so much business and money involved that it can be quite difficult for all of the stars to align. That being said, my answer is maybe – mostly because I am the eternal optimist. There is currently nothing at all official to announce as far as film/tv stuff associated with CoVT, and though I’d love for Minions to play the roles, I doubt Auntie Heather would have any say in it at all. So…no movie, no tv…yet. Maybe if we all keep our fingers crossed, it’ll happen, but as for now, NO. Trust me – as soon as there is something interesting to announce concerning a possible movie or tv series, Auntie Heather will tell you! And if I’m told where tryouts would be held for those parts, I’ll put it on my blog. But there’s nothing to talk about YET.
2. “Will you PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE write another book about Vlad?”
I adore you, Minions. I really, really do. And you have no idea how much your deep love of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod means to me. Seriously – it makes me tear up just thinking about how loyal you all are to those characters. However…as I’ve stated many times, Vlad’s story was five books long, and with TWELFTH GRADE KILLS, it is complete. Finito. El-finished-o. But don’t despair! I am writing a spin-off series that I’m sure you’ll love, and hints of Vlad will be all through that series (including a few secrets that you didn’t learn in Vlad’s series). This series (a bit more on this in the next question) is called THE SLAYER CHRONICLES, and will be from Joss’s point of view.
The fact is that an author cannot continue to write about the same characters for the duration of their career – at least, I can’t. I love Vlad as much as you do, but as of right now, I can’t see myself continuing his story past his seior year. But that’s okay! Because…
3. “Are you writing any more books?”
YES! I’m actually working on two books (both the beginnings to two new series). The first book, tentatively titled BEGINNING (which may change) is the first book in my spin-off series, THE SLAYER CHRONICLES.
Y’know how the Vlad books take place during the school years? Well, THE SLAYER CHRONICLES will take place during the summers between those school years, and will be from Joss’s point of view. We’ll experience what it’s like to become a Slayer, and all of the horrible things that we didn’t realize were happening to Joss as we were following Vlad’s life. And the cool thing (for those of you who’ve asked “WHAT ABOUT SNOW’S EYES??? WHAT DID THAT MEAN???”) is that THE SLAYER CHRONICLES will end with one book beyond TWELFTH GRADE KILLS. So…you will get to see Vlad again, as that book will pick up right where TWELFTH GRADE KILLS left off. BEGINNING hits stores Fall 2011.
The other series/book I’m working on is called BLOODBOUND. Now, right away, the title screams “VAMPIRES!!!”, but it’s actually not about vampires at all. BLOODBOUND is this romantic fantasy epic about a girl named Kaya in a world called Tril. In Tril, there are three kinds of people: Barrons (a naturally-skilled warrior race), Healers (people born with the natural ability to heal), and the Unskilled (just normal folks, who are totally unaware that Barrons and Healers even exist). Now, whenever a Barron is born, at the exact same moment, their Healer is born. Together, they are Bloodbound. This basically means that the Healer can heal them from any wound (even if their head was hanging on by a thread, they could touch them and PRESTO! All better). Kaya is a Healer, but she was raised amongst the Unskilled. So imagine her surprise when she gets a letter from the headmaster of Shadow Academy (a school for the training of Barrons and Healers) that basically says that the boy that she was Bloodbound to has died, but that she can be Bound to another Barron (which isn’t as strong as being Bloodbound, but close enough). He also tells her that if she doesn’t come to the school, her parents’ lives are forfeit.
Sucks, huh? “Do our bidding or your parents get it!” Not exactly a happy situation to be in. PLUS, once at the school, Kaya is told that, as a Healer, she’s not allowed to learn how to fight or defend herself on the battlefield. She’s expected to wait for her Barron to rescue her.
“Rescue her from what?” you say…? Ahh, this is where it gets really fun. See, the Barrons and Healers are at war with King Darrek, who happens to have horrible beasts called Graplars at his command. Graplars are dog-like, but stand seven feet tall. They have blue scaly skin, and rows and rows of razor sharp teeth like sharks. Oh, and their drool is POISON! Not to mention that Graplars are hunting and killing Healers. And…what’s that? Oh yeah – Kaya is a Healer!
So basically, Kaya decides that there is NO WAY she’s going to stand around and wait to be eaten by a Graplar. So she decides to train in the art of fighting. SECRETLY. The weapon of choice in Tril is, of course, a katana. So…think of Tril like this: a fantasy world with a Japanese medieval feel…overrun by horrible monsters and people who think that just because you’re a Healer, you can’t take care of yourself.
And don’t even get me started on the cute boy/tangled hearts theme.
So there’s something for everyone – guys and girls! BLOODBOUND will begin Spring 2012.
And…that’s about it, for now. So, what do you think, Minions? Can I be trusted to write something that’s NOT about vampires, but is full of awesome?
Tags: beginning, BLOODBOUND, Questions
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If u stop reading for a bit and let ur feelings die for the book
The nightmares will go away…….but who am I kidding that
Will never happen so…good luck with the night mares hahahalol
I can’t wait to read your next books. Although, I do want more Vlad.
i just finished the vlad series.it was really good,but i didnt like the fact that his aunt was killed,other than that i loved the books.i do hope you continue the vlad series,it doesnt have 2 be about his college years,maybe a few years down the rode….i do want 2 say thank you for wrighting them i enjoyed reading them.
please make movies of vlad! please answer
Heather brewer i love the vald tod chronicles i have them all their is just one thing that mad me really depressed and harder for me to read….u see i am a big fan of a happy endind and that started to go down hill by book 3…..Y COULDN’T VLAD STAY WITH MERIDITH, THEY WERE SO GREAT FOR EACH OTHER, IF VLADS DAD COULD DO IT WHY COULD’T HE, JUST PLEASE ANSWER I NEED TO KNOW……its getting so hard to read the books now bcuz that fact just makes me so depressed to even think about too
I really wish for the book series to be made into a movie, would it be possible to do with help from a famous person
I really wish for the book series to be made into a movie, would it be possible to do with help from a famous person
ahhh i love vald and now im addicted to him i cant get enough ill keep reading the books over and over again untill the slayer chrons. come out [evean tho im not a fan of joss well frankly i hate him but ill get usted to him hopefully] and i love love love otis never doubted him from the start i knew he was right hehe not gonna spoil it for other who havent got the last book but is otis gonna be in slayer chrons it doesnt look like he will fit much but still :]
Just finished The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod!!! Best series ever!!!
Wish you would continue the series. 
Or you should write something like The Chronicles of Snow. I’m so sad you don’t think you’re going to continue the series. 
I am so thrilled that you are going to write The Slayer Chronicles!!! Can’t wait!!! 
You should totally make Vlad Tod movies.
hi
hey i wanted to know if meredith would be in your next series as well!
pleaaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeeee make another book on vlad tod it was a great series and i hope to finish the 4th and 5th book soon and hey darkness will find you u ruined the series for me i didn’t want to know the ending and i read your post and it said nelly dies thanks alot and hi heather
you SOOOOO should write a book called the chronicals of snow!!!!!! im soo ixited for “bneginning!!! i just finished the 5th vlad tod book! it was amazing!!!! cant stop thinking about it! stay awsome!
why dont you make a movie series on vladimir tod series and continue the series when hes in college? i personally think that people would like it if you were to make more on vladimir tod i would love it and think its the best series ive read in a long time
i so agree. there should be a movie series on vlad. i mean im a freak for vlad. when i red the first book i was hooked.
Will there be movies 2 actually follow the series (like Harry Potter)Cuz if there is i have ALOT of ideas 4 the characters,outfits,ect that might be some help 2 u (only if there is gunna be a movie/tv show)
i cant wait to read slayer chronicles
people say that ur books are EXTREMELY EMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(:
you could and should keep writing vlad books, if not you could write books based on snows point of view after she becomes a vampire because of how her eyes flashed iridescent green
I totally agree I NEED MORE VLAD!! The snow book sounds like a great idea!!!
can’t wait for The slayer books.
I can’t wait i’m sooooooooooo hyper that i think my Gma is about to pound on my door and tell me to calm down AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Is snow’s hair white or black my ex says its white i say its black (turd)
ME too! HE’s hotter than my ex He he
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