tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post8780487028376036672..comments2023-06-27T05:56:25.880-04:00Comments on Darque Reviews: Guest Blog and Giveaway with Marta AcostaKimberly Swanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128123542611005280noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-54632155913477919302009-03-22T00:03:00.000-04:002009-03-22T00:03:00.000-04:00I will give any and all vamp/paranormal books a re...I will give any and all vamp/paranormal books a read and there have been only 2 that I can think of that I had trouble reading through.....but I did anyway. I am definately going to be checking your series out they sound wonderful. <BR/>Shell the HockeyvampiressHockeyVampiresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705179039382930742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-57567357625565342862009-03-20T22:10:00.000-04:002009-03-20T22:10:00.000-04:00I would love to see more stories with witches in t...I would love to see more stories with witches in them. Although, it is pretty hard to beat the vampires in my mind.Lori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537616019074136004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-14630383575815791992009-03-20T19:16:00.000-04:002009-03-20T19:16:00.000-04:00Rosie, so glad you enjoyed Happy Hour! You may fi...Rosie, so glad you enjoyed Happy Hour! You may find what you're looking for in the second book in my series, Midnight Brunch.<BR/><BR/>Suzanne, I heart Dracula in video tributes of "Dracula 2000," the best worst vampire movie ever! What I've realized on responding to comments here is that, gasp, I've somehow become really knowledgeable about vampire and paranormal fiction. I hope you'll come visit me on my Vampire Wire blog and tell us more about your book, The Sweet Scent of Blood! (Or tell Kimberly, since I read her every day.)Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-50167800983714384732009-03-20T12:21:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:21:00.000-04:00Great post, Marta, and there was me thinking you d...Great post, Marta, and there was me thinking you did *heart* Dracula :-)<BR/><BR/>I'd like to see more gargoyles in supernatural fiction!<BR/>Suzanne xxSuzanne McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239006528474008402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-81658378714488635362009-03-19T23:03:00.000-04:002009-03-19T23:03:00.000-04:00I loved Happy Hour at Casa Dracula.I can't wait to...I loved Happy Hour at Casa Dracula.<BR/>I can't wait to see where you take these characters.<BR/>Have you ever thought about throwing in maybe a witch or werewolfe?<BR/>Just a thought....LOL<BR/>Keep up the funny stuff<BR/>RosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944091728026063713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-43349622798283635842009-03-19T12:05:00.000-04:002009-03-19T12:05:00.000-04:00Hi, Vampire Mama, I'm working on that fourth one! ...Hi, Vampire Mama, I'm working on that fourth one! I like Carrie Vaughn's were stories.<BR/><BR/>Margay, it's good to have a few clean jokes.<BR/><BR/>Roxanne, you'll be happy to know that the live action "Blood: the Last Vampire" just got picked up for U.S. release.<BR/><BR/>Hi, Natasha, thanks so much! Funny and creepy are a nice combo, because the humor is a release from the tension.<BR/><BR/>Anita, I think ghosts are scarier than vampires, weres, anything else. <BR/><BR/>Meribeth, Milagro has adopted a dog she calls Rosemary, after the plant which symbolizes remembrance.<BR/><BR/>RachelG, thanks! Now all you have to do is convince romance readers of that.<BR/><BR/>80s Lady, a young Ian? Hmm, that's an idea. I have thought about a young Edna, running wild in the city and breaking hearts.<BR/><BR/>Scott, Christopher Moore's BLOODSUCKING FIENDS is a very funny, but not campy, vampire tale. <BR/><BR/>Hi, Alisha, so glad you liked Milagro! Most people tell me that they want her for their best friend.<BR/><BR/>Hi, Moilara, if you don't win today, you can always check your local library. You can also sign up to my Vampire Wire blog, www.vampirewire.blogspot.com, because I announce contests there and have lots of news about paranormal entertainment.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-36899444550288429212009-03-19T10:49:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:49:00.000-04:00Hello Marta,I have just gotten to your name on my ...Hello Marta,<BR/><BR/>I have just gotten to your name on my MUST read authors, so I can't say I have readany of your books, so a free one would be great. I have read your excerpts and they sound fantastic. Love that you write about Vampires, they take the phrase "Bite Me" to a whole other level. I love any book that has to do with wolves, large cats (tiger, lion, panther and cougars), coyote's too. Your writing is very intriguing and I will definitely hit the book store to get your books. Keep writing your fans will always be there for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-25666309541929883402009-03-19T07:13:00.000-04:002009-03-19T07:13:00.000-04:00Marta, I just discovered your books a couple of mo...Marta, I just discovered your books a couple of months ago and adore them. I love the traditional vamp books too, but Milagros is a great change of pace. She's just so fun. I really love the Latin flare as well. It's so refreshing to have a heroine that isn't the normal stereotype.<BR/><BR/>I'd like to see more stories featuring the Fae. There are a few out there, but there's so many ways to take them.AlishaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327080338167437832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-29671981956879566592009-03-18T21:00:00.000-04:002009-03-18T21:00:00.000-04:00I like the idea of a comedic Vampire story. I don'...I like the idea of a comedic Vampire story. I don't like the "campy" style of vamp...like "Dracula:Dead and Loving It". I will be checking out this book asap. Thanks for sharing your thoughts MartaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-82689239787472406092009-03-18T20:53:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:53:00.000-04:00Since you are writing about Nancy, any others gett...Since you are writing about Nancy, any others getting their own story? Maybe a young Ian? I have to admit he is my favorite :)80sladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229883230925798799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-76834792401239275002009-03-18T20:01:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:01:00.000-04:00Marta, you're becoming such a great, strong voice ...Marta, you're becoming such a great, strong voice in romance! I have really enjoyed your books, they make me giggle and at the end I'm always smiling. Love it! :)The Brunette Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274190099219658110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-63884404063679211832009-03-18T19:55:00.000-04:002009-03-18T19:55:00.000-04:00But if you're looking for a Daisy replacement, Mil...But if you're looking for a Daisy replacement, Mil could really use a kitten - a gryphon kitten. ::grin:: part lion, part eagle. Just imagine the trouble THAT kitten could get into! Litterbox training would be the least of your worries.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430759066122938620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-38740177992334496472009-03-18T19:45:00.000-04:002009-03-18T19:45:00.000-04:00I would like to see more of ghosts in books. You j...I would like to see more of ghosts in books. You just can't beat a good romance ghost story. Thanks for having the giveaway.<BR/><BR/>ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)netAnita Yanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351832793019965161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-51885584056763165472009-03-18T19:00:00.000-04:002009-03-18T19:00:00.000-04:00Marta I just have to say that I LUVVVVV your serie...Marta I just have to say that I LUVVVVV your series! I happened upon it totally by accident because of the cover on Happy Hour and it just looked not like your run of the mill Vampire fiction. As soon as I passed the first page, I was cracking up and don't think I put it down for hours! <BR/><BR/>I love Vampire series and especially those that are funny like yours, can hardly wait for number 4! <BR/><BR/>natashiajimenezATyahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-38429858541122721752009-03-18T18:45:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:45:00.000-04:00I can't get enough of vampires. Ever since I Inter...I can't get enough of vampires. Ever since I Interview with a Vampire I've been hooked.<BR/><BR/>Of course I love all things creepy, dark, mysterious and otherworldly. You name it I love to see them in books, movies, whatever...especially in books. Even with CG and special effects movies can't hold a candle to the imagination.Roxanne Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-28769734669883701262009-03-18T18:24:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:24:00.000-04:00That's a funny story at the beginning. I love the ...That's a funny story at the beginning. I love the line, "Now we're just negotiating price." Great line. I think vamps are cool and shapeshifters are interesting, so I'd like to see more of them.<BR/>MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-68076826582625989512009-03-18T17:33:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:33:00.000-04:00I love all the books and can't wait for the new on...I love all the books and can't wait for the new one to come out!!!<BR/>I would love to see more vampires and maybe werewolves!!!vampiremama2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09276285167722252300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-45891752045189963172009-03-18T17:11:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:11:00.000-04:00Hi, Kat, I've heard about a few dragon books, but ...Hi, Kat, I've heard about a few dragon books, but you're right, they're mostly romances. Shana Abe, Meljean Brook, Sherrill Quinn and Deborah Cooke have all included dragons in their novels. <BR/><BR/>Hi, 80s Lady, hmm, ways Milagro and I are different. She doesn't really have a family and I can't get away from mine. She's always cheerful and I'm frequently cranky. And a crank.<BR/><BR/>Hi, Mel, I prescribe a nice Irish coffee for the toe. (Not to soak, but to drink.) Yes, the parallels between sex and a vampire's bite go back centuries. There's a German poem from the 1700s that compares the two.<BR/><BR/>Meribeth, I like the idea of the Basilesk and I've never heard of one before.<BR/><BR/>Jackie, evil gnomes make me think of the cult classic "Don't Look Now," which was as evilly gnomey as they get.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-26737600038308163792009-03-18T16:29:00.000-04:002009-03-18T16:29:00.000-04:00Evil gnomes with strange British accents!Evil gnomes with strange British accents!Jackie Uhrmacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159292111210906463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-35086873412982422492009-03-18T14:54:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:54:00.000-04:00It's kinda hard to limit to ONE fantasy critter I'...It's kinda hard to limit to ONE fantasy critter I'd like to see more of, in writing. So I won't. Vamps and Werewolves have been done ad nauseum. Fairies, well, that's SO politically incorrect these days. I like a good, old fashioned Harpy - something to remind me of my mother in law, where you'd happily chew off your own leg to escape riding in the car with her. <BR/><BR/>Then there's the Basilisk - cuter than Medusa, with the same "turn to stone" abilities. That's sure to be a party stopper - or at least, freeze the hors d'euvre trays long enough to eat your fill. <BR/><BR/>I really like what Yarbro has done with Ghouls. Loyal pals, who do the stuff during the daytime that vamps can't do. Awesome personal servants. Never ask for a raise. Messy eating habits, though, which does a number on your clothes. I hate drycleaning bills.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, and most impossibly - there's always the Loch Ness Monster. Of course, that kinda limits the location to, well, Scotland . . . which doesn't have much to brag about, besides old drafty castles, lots of sheep painted in bright colors (I'm not joking), and Nessie. Unless you're there for the few weeks of the Edinburgh festival (where, last time I went, there was a four hour one man rendition of "Dracula". He was great, but I was tired, and fell asleep halfway through.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430759066122938620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-29388520445017814692009-03-18T14:52:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:52:00.000-04:00Just got your newsletter, Marta. I could definitel...Just got your newsletter, Marta. I could definitely use some cheering up. I have an infected toe which has given me flu like symptoms. I'm taking Keflex. *groan*<BR/><BR/>I'm very attracted to the vampire.<BR/>There's something erotic about biting the neck. The romantically tragic figure of the vampire, cursed to haunt the night, hunts or seduces his quarry seeking to quench the eternal thirst. Then at last, that moment of surrender when the tender neck is submissively revealed and the victim's willingness to be possessed, body and soul, ends in a climax with penetration and blood. This sensuality is what attracts me to the vampire.<BR/><BR/>Mel K.<BR/>Meljprincess AT aol DOT comMeljprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923768085680554717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-62672179113714192832009-03-18T14:45:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:45:00.000-04:00Putting the "Vampire" aside how are you and Milagr...Putting the "Vampire" aside how are you and Milagro alike?<BR/>Different?<BR/>I would still read about her even without the vampire theme. You bought her to life and what a life she lives :)<BR/>Looking forward to the new book.80sladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229883230925798799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-55870655141098808702009-03-18T14:21:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:21:00.000-04:00Oh! Contest! And for a book I really want to read!...Oh! Contest! And for a book I really want to read! Super.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I would like to see more dragons in books. I have seen a few recently, but they are in paranormal romance books, which kind of ruin it for me. Dragons who have a human shape and use it to pick up chicks: no. Dragons who have a human form and use it for other stuff: yes!<BR/><BR/>I would also like to see more selkies. Would be so cool to be able to swim underwater all day and then get out and be human again...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582195433715609711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-17319378018212603802009-03-18T11:05:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:05:00.000-04:00Hi, Patricia, for all those who don't know, Patric...Hi, Patricia, for all those who don't know, Patricia has a great newsletter called Patricia's Vampire Notes. It and Darque Reviews are among my top fave resources.<BR/><BR/>Michele, I have a running joke in all of my books about La Llorena, and chupacapras come up in my second novel. But, uhm, no one I know actually believes in them.<BR/><BR/>Soul Trekking, Mark Henry has a comedy, Happy Hour of the Damned (his editors got the title from my book) with a zombie heroine. If you like fashion and brain-eating, this is the book for you.<BR/><BR/>Fantasy Dreamer, hope you enjoy my books!<BR/><BR/>Valorie, I'm guessing your a fan of Leila in "Futurama," a chick who can kick ass and rock the one eye.<BR/><BR/>Silent Raven, the vampire myth is worldwide, so there is definitely something that intrigues us on a universal level about vamps.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407613033071378638.post-77642623946520205632009-03-18T11:00:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:00:00.000-04:00Marta! I love to read your ramblings! :)Your snar...Marta! I love to read your ramblings! :)<BR/>Your snarky humor is one of the best parts of your books...having read quite a few parnormals...it is utterly refreshing to have some humor infused! :)<BR/>I'm not obsessed with the paranormal either...does that make you and me just 'normal'? :o<BR/>You've got your other obsessions...you know like GB & RA to focus on! ;)<BR/>Geesh Marta...I sure hope you don't have to go out and get a real job, but EVERYONE SHOULD READ YOUR BOOKS...they're FANTABULOUS!!! :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281032695908606353noreply@blogger.com