tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post4883962763403435830..comments2023-10-26T04:34:26.726-04:00Comments on Writing is a Blessing: Book Review and Giveaway: Dracula in Love: Two Winners for this one!June Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570382577796763370noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-48007572862278797842010-10-04T20:08:08.867-04:002010-10-04T20:08:08.867-04:00Well that one time must have been what Essex is wr...Well that one time must have been what Essex is writing about in Dracula in Love. It is such a completely different take on the story. <br /><br />I was surprised at how differently it made me feel about the Dracula character. It doesn't have that creepy, monster feeling of the original. It's more sad. It is also very interesting how the author portrayed him becoming a vampire. I haven't heard that perspective before.<br /><br />You've got to read it and tell me what you think in comparison to the original. Thanks for dropping in October!June Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570382577796763370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-2805921529886378912010-10-04T10:59:36.586-04:002010-10-04T10:59:36.586-04:00I read the original Dracula last year and wrote a ...I read the original Dracula last year and wrote a paper on it. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although it left me saddened by how confused people are about Dracula himself, particularly concerning how he was killed and his supposed inability to walk in daylight. <br /><br />What interests me about this story is how the author handles Dracula taunting Harker and his cohorts that their women are the equivalent of his slaves, for the purpose of defilement. Can this ever be equated to love? One of Dracula's three vampire companions implied he had loved once...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-26071120385555603932010-09-26T22:24:15.920-04:002010-09-26T22:24:15.920-04:00I have never read the original (hanging head in sh...I have never read the original (hanging head in shame) and my favorite vampire books we Tanya Huff's Blood Ties. I always loved the books and in the tv version, Henry was just dreamy.<br /><br />I would love to win a copy of these books.<br /><br />http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-43264243881182881742010-09-26T07:24:42.304-04:002010-09-26T07:24:42.304-04:00I have read Dracula and loved it. Van Helsing was...I have read Dracula and loved it. Van Helsing was my favorite character. But my favorite vampire novel is SUNSHINE by Robin McKinley. <br /><br />chopinleaf@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-90169954641497959432010-09-26T00:38:40.087-04:002010-09-26T00:38:40.087-04:00I have not read the original but I have read alot ...I have not read the original but I have read alot of the anne rice books. I love the ORIGINAL interview with a vampire. I think Queen of the Damned the book (not the movie cause the movie was crap) was incredible. <br /><br />I like the Van Helsing one, he was pretty amazing. <br /><br />moneycleo @ aol dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864045928016070079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-2192663831517512592010-09-25T16:28:49.185-04:002010-09-25T16:28:49.185-04:00Ahh oops I forgot to add my email address, aprilxu...Ahh oops I forgot to add my email address, aprilxu2222@gmail.comApril Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856680745483238756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-54350690816051150472010-09-25T16:28:21.126-04:002010-09-25T16:28:21.126-04:00Sigh, unfortunately I haven't read the origina...Sigh, unfortunately I haven't read the original Dracula. I saw like 30 min of the movie with Keneau Reeves ( is that how you spell his name) and Gary Oldman. I feel like I haven't read that many vampire books... which is really weird haha. Maybe Morganville vamps?April Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856680745483238756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-71360666481395031642010-09-25T11:27:17.531-04:002010-09-25T11:27:17.531-04:00I haven't read the original Dracula, though I ...I haven't read the original Dracula, though I kind of want to. As for my favorite vampire book, I'd have to say...any one of the Morganville Vampires books.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />I'm a follower.<br />theresa9854@gmail.comTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413086545394361867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-48604138464928274282010-09-25T02:33:04.076-04:002010-09-25T02:33:04.076-04:00I'm a follower.
I've read Dracula and I h...I'm a follower.<br /><br />I've read Dracula and I have to say that it's also my favourite vampire book.<br /><br />spettolij AT gmail DOT comwhitewolfreadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890639270913586659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-22293253832751714882010-09-24T17:42:40.934-04:002010-09-24T17:42:40.934-04:00This book sounds really intriguing, and I've h...This book sounds really intriguing, and I've heard nothing but good things about it :) Thanks for hosting this giveaway. I've read the original Dracula in parts, I need to one day sit down and make myself read it in its entirety. Hmmm, I think my fave vampire book is 'The Vampire Armand' by Anne Rice.<br /><br />raoreviews(at)gmail(dot)com<br />Follower as Teresa CTeresa (Read All Over Reviews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01258772609287689856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-35391938705654882792010-09-24T15:01:03.897-04:002010-09-24T15:01:03.897-04:00I'm a follower!
Unfortunately, I haven't ...I'm a follower!<br /><br />Unfortunately, I haven't read the original Dracula. I got put off on Frankenstein somewhere and never bothered to try the original vampire again...<br /><br />My favorite contemporary vampire novels are the Vampire Academy books.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting the giveaway!<br /><br />whatinabox at gmail dot comBookish in a Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959198758826103615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-88921886032239031192010-09-24T14:08:36.010-04:002010-09-24T14:08:36.010-04:00I have read the original Dracula and loved it. I h...I have read the original Dracula and loved it. I have also read Abraham Lincoln, the Vampire Slayer and like Lincoln much more than the vampire parts but it was still good.<br /><br />CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-57914677488147780512010-09-24T11:46:32.788-04:002010-09-24T11:46:32.788-04:00I am an old follower.
I have not read the original...I am an old follower.<br />I have not read the original Dracula.<br />I have only read the Twilight series though I have Vampire Academy on audio but have yet to listen to it.<br />Love & Hugs,<br />Pam<br />pk4290(at)comcast(dot)netPamela Keenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408322453014180737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-55555883514163286472010-09-24T08:11:13.460-04:002010-09-24T08:11:13.460-04:00I haven't read the original Dracula. I didn...I haven't read the original Dracula. I didn't even read my first vampire book until last year. I think my favorite vamp book might would be Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey. Of course I haven't read a whole lot of vampire books. Thanks for the giveaway. :D<br /><br />Old follower.<br /><br />~Briana<br />thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com~The Book Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626728583139972447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-48262423122840276262010-09-24T04:03:14.957-04:002010-09-24T04:03:14.957-04:00i loved Dracula the original that is have to say L...i loved Dracula the original that is have to say Lestat by Anne Rice is the bets book ever great post<br /><br /><br />mortalsinn@yahoo.comSiNnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975065072902528623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-17201395489530571172010-09-24T00:50:05.672-04:002010-09-24T00:50:05.672-04:00Already publicly following via GFC :) I have not r...Already publicly following via GFC :) I have not read the original Dracula *blushes* but my fave vampire novel at the moment is Anne Rice's "Lestat".<br /><br />silverhealer21 at msn dot comMary EH!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09036181380264135699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-73805403255130616522010-09-24T00:11:09.599-04:002010-09-24T00:11:09.599-04:00Already publicly following Writing is a Blessing w...Already publicly following Writing is a Blessing with Google Friend Connect [Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}] -- I have read the original Dracula. It's my favorite and I have two hardcover copies on my bookshelves :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!<br /><a href="http://kontactr.com/user/TheLuckyLadybug" rel="nofollow">theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-24385791933177579752010-09-23T23:17:58.587-04:002010-09-23T23:17:58.587-04:00I have read the original Dracula - I thought it wa...I have read the original Dracula - I thought it was a struggle - perhaps it was the language...<br />My favorite vampire is Kisten from Kim Harrison's books, but he is dead now. <br />bevsharp@desch.orgBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058136830956475739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-52281830163655594192010-09-23T23:00:00.768-04:002010-09-23T23:00:00.768-04:00I actually have read Dracula a few years back. I s...I actually have read Dracula a few years back. I still remain convinced its the best vampire book ever written. ^^ Plus i love Mina. <br /><br />jedisakora@msn.comSissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510427989803193826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-82550501549045742912010-09-23T21:18:13.533-04:002010-09-23T21:18:13.533-04:00I haven't read the original Dracula yet. My fa...I haven't read the original Dracula yet. My favorite vampire novel is Infinite Days.<br /><br />stephaniet117 at yahoo dot comStephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-78967296818925814302010-09-23T20:54:25.154-04:002010-09-23T20:54:25.154-04:00I have read the original Dracula book back when I ...I have read the original Dracula book back when I was in high school. Though I might say it made me sleepy most of the time. lol. but I did appreciate it now. I love the movie though. Intense. :) My favorite vampire book would be Twilight because I haven't read any vampire novels yet after it. :)<br /><br />-Len-<br />maidenveil(at)gmail(dot)comMaidenveilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074331606841474580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-26007031189671088092010-09-23T19:25:29.750-04:002010-09-23T19:25:29.750-04:00I have not read the orginal Dracula. My favorite o...I have not read the orginal Dracula. My favorite one(s)are the Kerrelyn Sparks vampire ones and the Stephanie Meyer Twilight books. I have heard many great things about this book over the net. I really love the cover and the story sound good.<br />katsrus(at)gmail(dot)comkatsrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071353967222221634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-49961740977005987262010-09-23T18:33:05.345-04:002010-09-23T18:33:05.345-04:00No, I have not read Dracula but it's on my Kin...No, I have not read Dracula but it's on my Kindle to read soon! My favorite vampire book is The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.<br /><br />manningjessicar(at)yahoo(dot)netBook Loving Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986924394732862793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-50964266577610029302010-09-23T18:18:11.249-04:002010-09-23T18:18:11.249-04:00Yes, I have read Dracula. This book sounds very in...Yes, I have read Dracula. This book sounds very interesting. My favorite vampire novel of all time would be "Lestat" by Anne Rice. <br /><br />DreamyCowgirl@hotmail.comMiranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.com