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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first page!!!
It’s kind of weird to laugh at the face of death by a siblings death but I can’t help but laugh.
yea!!! i got it rite!
I meant by a siblings hand not by a siblings death.
yea. its hard not to laugh.
I don’t want to go back to school on Monday. I like sleeping in.
i wuz abput to say…
You were about to say what?
i dont wnt to go back either. i had the blues d=bad ealier and my friend cheered me up by sayin lollipop poop.
i wuz about to say sometin about u puttin death bit meanin to put hand
Ohhhhhh, I don’t know about other people’s vacations but my winter break went by too fast.
Lollipop poop? What about gingerbread men puke?
Awwwwwwwwwwww! My dad’s yelling at me to get off the laptop and off to bed. It was fun talking to you vampire converse. Night!Bye!
You sure can Aunty Heather!! Can’t wait to read it!! It sounds just like my kind of story! Hopeless situation and lots of blood!!! WOO!!! And now I’m uber excited for the Slayer series! At first I was like meh slayers, but now I’m OHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
im bored and wanna go home
to sprat:
where are u?
im so alone andninhav the blues a little. stop singing dad!!! the slow song is not helping wth the whole cheer myself up process.
@vampire converse: Thinking about the children prison called school which Wisconsin children go back to tomorrow?
Anyone here?
are u still here bookwormish natasha? yes i was thinking about tht place..*shudders with fear and being disgusted*
I am soooo psyched for the Slayer Chronicles to come out later this year!
georgia i leave tomorrow
Hey! Got to admit, the first part of bloodhound sounds A LOT like Harry Potter. It still seems good though! And I have a question. You left the Vladimir tod series off with a few loose ends.
Spoiler alert!!!!!!!!!
1. What hapend to Eddie? Will he be Back?
2. What will Otis, Vlad, And Snow do without Nelly there to bring home bloodbags? Will they have to kill someone?!!
3. This might not matter, but I don’t remember. Does Vlad’s dad die? If not, where does he go and will he be back?!!! Lol.
Snow wannabe… youre right about some of those questions! I’m very curious about number 2.
holy sh** i just finished the bood and why the cliff hanger grr…
but it was an awesome book you should continue it in slayer
i am a writer too but none of my work will be puplished i cant stand the idea of people judging me how do you do it?!?
yes i8 made a new vampire poam that makes 44 now if u like poems talk 2 me hehe
yes i8 made a new vampire poam that makes 44 now if u like poems talk 2 me hehe hmmm bored
yes i made a new vampire poam that makes 44 now if u like poems talk 2 me hehe hmmm bored
I can’t wait for both books to come out but what about vikas >.<
MY BOYFRIEND BROKE UP WITH ME!And I never let him take advantige of me!Waaaaaaaa!Now I only have my Vlad books and….Wait!I have Vlad books!I’m sure I can use them agienst HIM.
MY BOYFRIEND BROKE UP WITH ME!And I never let him take advantige of me!Waaaaaaaa!Now I only have my Vlad books and….Wait!I have Vlad books!I’m sure I can use them agienst HIM.
Woa! Hey y’all! I was reading what….. Idr. But someone posted a poem and I had a great idea! Take the chorus of HIM’s Vampire Heart and make it a poem! Or, vlad theme song!!!!! Hahahahahahahaha! An don’t worry….. Whoever u were, my bf and I broke up and I use tcovt to get payback all the time!!! Lol! Read my questions auntie heather!!!!
can you at least write a book about Vlad and Snow’s life after college or something?
@Luna Spellman:
There’s nothing you can really do. I’ve had nightmares for almost half a year now and they don’t stop. All you can really hope for is that it’ll stop or lighten up. Hope is all you got.
wow! i really wana kno wat happens 2 vlad and snow i mean he eyes glew green!! and i do wish ther wer more books about vlad(cuz i luv him!) but i guess the slayer books will be goog too.
good i mean
Hi, ive been a fan for about three years not, i bought the vlad books and fell inlove with his story the moment i read page one. so it really pained me when i finished this last book, i took as long as i could but before i knew it snow’s eyes were glowing and vlad’s senior year was over. i got my best friend addicted as well and we are both waiting eager to read anything you write be cause you like tied our favorite author! i have loved vampires of all kinds since i was five watching buffy the vampire slayer with my mom because i always voted for the vamps. im glad your writing another serise from the vlad books but they just wont be the same with out vlad! i love you books and cant wait to read more!
Well I love the book
Anutie heather I’m so excited for the new series. Your books inspired me in writing. If it every gets published you will be getting a big thank you from you loyal minion G.G
hey wassup people i’m new here.
Im so excited about the new book, i made my mom swear that she will buy them for me, and even if it’s not about vampires, i bet it still going to be totally and epically awesome! And I did wonder about Snow’s eyes, I was soooo shocked that my brain like died for a moment, but it came back thankfully. Haha, cant wait till they come out and i get my hands on them!! Long Live Auntie Heather!!…. oh and if they do make a movie, Vladimir, Henry, Joss, Otis, Vikas have to be hot and awesome actors, there is like no denying it
YES YES YES YES YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
OMJELLY!! your new books sound totally AMAZING Auntie!!!
I soooooooo can’t wait to read them!!!
i jus finished twelth grade kills and at the end i should have fricken known i mean when Snow “diee” i knew the waznt rlly dead. dnt ask me how i knew but i jus did. one and i finished it in one day!!!but yea i lover ur books and i cant wait for the the Slayer chronicles and Bloodbound!!
You guys are funny too bad i cant get my own blog thing on here (anywhere), my parents won’t let me gaet anything except a phone to talk on. But i’ll keep putting up some comments. I am a huge fan of Vladimir Tod!! I don’t want the series to ever end. I love your books Autie Heather!!!
You guys are funny too bad i cant get my own blog thing on here (anywhere), my parents won’t let me gaet anything except a phone to talk on. But i’ll keep putting up some comments. I am a huge fan of Vladimir Tod!! I don’t want the series to ever end. I love your books Auntie Heather!!!
I’m going to be honest with you- Bloodbound sounds interesting, but there’s a few things that don’t make sense to me.
How is Kaya going to learn how to fight with a katana, and for that matter, where’s she going to get it from? A katana is about two feet long, incredibly sharp, and about five pounds, which is very heavy for a sword. This isn’t something you can easily teach yourself without slicing off a limb.
Also, for a society based off of feudal Japan, there seem to be very few Japanese influences. Kaya is a traditionally Hopi Native American name, and “Tril” has etymology in English. And based off of traditional Japanese values, most women were bred to be meek and submissive to the men in their lives. Where is Kaya getting the motivation to fight on a battlefield?
Be very careful with this Healer/Barron thing as well. People are usually dead by the time their heads are hanging by a thread. Can a Healer bring the dead back to life?
Please don’t take this the wrong way- I think that you’re a great writer, and that Bloodbound has an intriguing start. There’s just a few plotholes that could be ironed out. Maybe you already have things planned out I just don’t know about.
lol i was reading your bloodbound short summary and i was like ‘YAY SPRING 2012!!! JUST A YEAR I CAN MAKE IT!!’ Then i’m like, OH HEATHER I MIGHT DIE IN 2012!!! If the world ends i want the first copy in the afterlife!
AWWWWWWWWWWWMG IMMA DIE. I’m gonna be waiting for that last Slayer book forever. D:
I still think you should make a second Vlad series!!! I really just wanna read about Vlad and Snow and whats gonna happen now that Snow is a vampire. :3
Also, Question; Will Vlad stop aging at some point? Because Snow stopped aging since shes a vampire now, so…..
Thank you, and I love you and your books!! PLEASE write more!!!!!!!!!!!