Alex Van Helsing Article: That's my skull on the bookshelf

That's my bookshelf with the skull there. The Star Telegram has an article up today that does the kind favor of giving my neighbors in the Metroplex the heads up about Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising, which comes out, what, Tuesday? That's actually just a few days.

The article is by the supremely cool Dave Martindale, who writes a lot about things I love, like classic TV and movies and books. It was nice to have him in my little red study; we chatted about vampires, Hardy Boys and the Man from UNCLE.

The funny thing about this aspect of writing is that it's totally fun and seemingly frivolous, and yet totally necessary if you want readers to find your book. So if you're a writer and kind of an introvert, you suddenly have to become at home with getting up in front of the crowd: Hey look! Book! Vampires! Skull! Luckily I am totally at home with that. :)

By the way: have you taken the Alex Van Helsing Vampire Quiz yet? No? Let me know how you do!

Examiner article on Alex Van Helsing

The Examiner has a fun article/interview from writer Caitlin Stanford on Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising . Check it out!

It’s fresh and fun; and I was completely hooked from the start. A non-stop action and adventure fantasy for young adults, this new series doesn’t disappoint. And the secret vampire hunting organization that gives the feeling of a young James Bond novel… with killer vampires. It’s a fantastic vampire-slayer series debut for readers of all ages.
Van Helsing now has a new place in today's pop culture thanks to local author Jason Henderson of Grapevine.  Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising is the first novel in a young adult series by Henderson that is sure to arouse new interest in classic monster literature and bring the Van Helsing name back to life.  To take a look inside the new book, set to be released May 4, 2010, click here.

Thanks SF Chick!