Tag Archives: the book people

Romantic Fiction: The Valentine’s Day Gift for 2012

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Guest Blogger
bookpeeps

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, possibly the best way to show someone exactly how much you love them is to write a love letter and carefully hand deliver it on the special day. However, if you aren’t much of a wordsmith the next best answer would be to use someone else’s words, those in a romantic fiction novel, for example.    Romantic fiction is one of the many genres that can truly sweep you off your feet. Whether you’re a bit of a grouch in the real world or romance is already a big part of your life, these … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogger, The Book People | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Let’s Talk Vampires!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Guest Blogger

NO NAILS IN THE COFFIN FOR THE VAMPIRE GENRE Vampire fiction is one of the main staples of the fantasy genre, but that wasn’t always the case. Nowadays, vampires aren’t really considered scary in the least, but when they first appeared in book form in the 18th century they were immediately seen as terrifying creatures. Vampire fiction has evolved from this dark Gothic era to a new, more modern usage, being used in some of the best-selling books of today – below are just a few of the most dramatic influencers of perceptions of vampires: Dracula Though not the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dracula, Guest Blogger, Sookie Stackhouse, The Book People, The Twilight Saga, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments