Vampy's Ramblings: What's in a Vampire by Jessica MacIntyre

I have been honored with the appearance of a wonderful guest to talk about what's in a vampire- the difference between young adult and adult. These are her thoughts and feelings...

Recently I received the first one star review for my book, The Vampires of Soldiers Cove. I was very relieved when this happened. Why you ask? Because it happens to everyone and like the first break up, I believe the first one star review is the hardest. I have to say that like giving birth, thinking about it was actually worse than the reality (although giving birth was no freakin’ picnic, let me tell ya!).

No longer a one star virgin I felt like more of a legitimate writer. Hell, if the Diary of Anne Frank can’t escape one star reviews there’s no hope for me, or for you if you happen to be a writer as well. Have you read the one star reviews for that book by the way? People are stupid.

Aaaanyhoo…

This post however is not about that review. It’s about something that was said in it, and something that has been pointed out to me by others who have read my book. An unintentional misunderstanding on all our parts if you will. The reviewer said she didn’t like the foul language and the sex and wished she had known my book contained these things because she likes her vampire books less edgy. Fair enough, but if you’re looking for a vampire book that’s less edgy, you’re most likely looking for a YA book.

Over the last few years most of the popular vampire books have been of the YA genre and now for some reason when some people pick up a vampire book they automatically assume this is what they’re getting. I enjoyed Twilight as much as the next gal, but there seems to be a whole group of people out there who are unaware that adults are not the intended audience for that book. It’s great if a YA book, or any book for that matter, expands its reach beyond that of which it was intended, but this and other books that have increased in popularity have led people to assume vampires are safe for everyone. Unfortunately just because it’s about vampires doesn’t mean it’s for kids or intended for a wide audience. My book is certainly not intended for a general audience.

I have had to turn down a few sales to people who told me they were going to purchase it for Jr high libraries. Trust me I hate to turn down a sale, but thank god they told me otherwise there would have been some very angry parents descending on me.

I don’t ever write with the intent to offend, I really don’t. I write what’s in my heart and what’s on my mind, and even though The Vampires of Soldiers Cove is a fun vampire adventure it’s also a very personal book for me on many levels and deals with some situations that are unpleasant and uncomfortable.

I’ve had a few YA books that I’ve loved, especially over the last few years. There has been an abundance of great books in that genre and having a 14 year old daughter in the house means having them around more and so I quite often pick them up after my daughter is finished with them and end up really enjoying them, but I always know what they are. The genres of books are clearly listed on them and on Amazon as well. If it doesn’t say it’s a YA book you can’t assume you’re getting a G rated story.

So be warned folks, not all vampires are sweet and gallant and interested in preserving your honor. Gavin is sweet and gallant, but he’s also an animal who’d rip off your clothes and take you to bed in a jiffy while biting you like a chew toy…and you’d like it. He’d make sure of that! If you’re into that sort of thing make sure you check him out. ;)

Written by Jessica MacIntyre, romance and erotica author.

Thank you so much for stopping by, Jessica! It's funny that I find myself on the other end- I assume all vampire books are edgy and a little racy. This was very enlightening. :)