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Guest Post & Giveaway with Amanda Grange, Author of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

August 14, 2009 by Darlene

It’s my pleasure today to welcome Amanda Grange, author of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre to Peeking Between the Pages. I read and reviewed Mr. Darcy, Vampyre here if you’d like to pop over and read it and then zip back here because I also had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda. So, sit back, relax and read on…

1. Amanda, Mr. Darcy, Vampyre is a fantastic take on Pride & Prejudice continues… Being a fan of the paranormal, I really enjoyed it – I’ll even admit to being on the edge of my seat a few times. What was your inspiration for telling the story in this way?

I’ve wanted to write a sequel to Pride and Prejudice for a long time, but I wanted to write something that would really test Lizzy and Darcy’s love, as it was tested in Pride and Prejudice. I kept thinking about it, and then the idea of making Darcy a vampyre came to me and I thought it was perfect. It would allow Lizzy and Darcy to be deeply in love but it would provide some real difficulties as well.

2. I loved reading about all the places that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth visited on their out of the ordinary wedding tour. Did you do research on these locations or have you been there yourself?

Both. I’ve been to most of the locations, which was a great help in knowing what it felt like to be there, but I had to do a lot of research as well because I wanted to paint an accurate picture of what it was like to visit in the Regency period.

3. Are Mr. Darcy & Lizzy your favorite Austen characters to write about?

Yes, they are. I’ve loved writing about all of Austen’s characters, but I keep going back to Lizzy and Darcy. They are interesting and attractive characters separately, and there is something magical about them together.

4. The cover of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre is fantastic! Did you have any input on the design of it? Sourcebooks has done such an awesome job on it!

I wish I could claim the credit, but no! I didn’t have any input. It’s brilliant, isn’t it? I love it. Sourcebooks covers are always fabulous, but this is really special.

5. Obviously Jane Austen has had an influence on your writing – are there any other authors that have influenced your writing?

Yes, lots! I think all the classic authors have had an influence, certainly the Brontes and Daphne du Maurier as well as authors like JRR Tolkien.

6. Can you give us a bit of a glimpse into your next novel at all?

It’s a prequel to Mr. Darcy, Vampyre and it follows Darcy through his early life, then on through his first meeting with Elizabeth until it catches up with the events of Vampyre.

7. Finally, I always like to know what my favorite authors are reading. What is currently on your nightstand?

The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend. I read really widely. My last book was Mariana by Susanna Kearsley, and before that it was Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie.

Thanks so much for taking out the time to answer my questions Amanda! I really loved your book!

Thanks for having me here, it’s been a pleasure!
~~~~~~~

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Courtesy of Danielle at Sourcebooks I have a copy of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre to share with one lucky reader. What can you do to win…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you do, let me know. The extra entry is yours as well.
  • For 3 entries blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, September 5, 2009. Good luck everyone!

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  1. Miss Remmers says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    Oh! Pick me!
    +1 missremmeres@gmail.com
    +2 I follow
    +3 I 'tweeted' this via @MissRemmers

  2. Leslie says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    •+1 email: leslie-lv at hotmail dot com
    •+2 following blog!
    •+3 on the sidebar on my main blog: http://thatchickthatreads.blogspot.com

    this is flippen awesome! i've heard so many good things about this book!

  3. Book Junkie says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    +1 this looks so great! bjwaldron(at)gmail.com
    +2 I follow
    +3 I have this on my contest blog (http://bookminded.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaway-mr-darcy-vampyre-by-amanda.html)

  4. Margay says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    I am very eager to read this book. I've read such great buzz about it. (+1)
    Margay

    Margay1122 (at) aol (dot) com

    +2 I am a follower of this blog

    +3 I tweeted it here: http://twitter.com/Margay/status/3308181934

  5. Karen H in NC says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, I so want this book! Pick me please!!

    +1 kkhaas AT bellsouth DOT net
    +2 I am a follower

  6. gaby317 says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Great interview!

    No need to enter me. I'm just stopping by.

  7. Holly says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    I really want to read this. And, I follow!!

    je2kids(at)yahoo(dot)com

  8. My Blog 2.0 (Dottie) says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Hi Dar!

    Mr. Darcy, Vampyre sounds great! Please enter me!

    +1 gymmom_027@yahoo.com
    +2 I follow
    +3 on my sidebar @ http://myblog2point0.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

    Dottie 🙂

  9. RachieG says

    August 14, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    I would love to read this one!! 🙂

    rachie2004 @ yahoo (dot) com

    I am a follower!

  10. Pam says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Count me in please!

    I'm a follower already!

    melacan at hotmail dot com

  11. Susan Helene Gottfried says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    No need to enter me, although I'm curious about this now.

    I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.

  12. Julie says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    +1 I would love a chance to win!
    julie.sherritt[at]gmail.com
    +2 I follow

    Cheers,
    Julie

  13. holdenj says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    After reading your review and interview, I'm intrigued!

    +1 JHolden955 (at) gmail (dot) com

  14. Kristen says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    I'm a follower!
    Pick me! bittahsweetharmony@yahoo.com

  15. booklover1335 says

    August 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    I would love to win this book!

    +1 cldivineATyahooDOTcom
    +2 I am a follower
    +3 I posted a link to this contest in my sidebar. http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/

    Thanks!!!

  16. Julie P. says

    August 14, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    This would be perfect for the Everything Austen Challenge.

    1) bookingmama(at)gmail(dot)com
    2) I follow you!

  17. carolsnotebook says

    August 14, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    I have to admit being curious about how Darcy is as a vampire.

    I subscribe through Feed Demon.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  18. Laura's Reviews says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    I would LOVE to win this book. I really want to read it and my library does not have it 🙁 My email address is laarlt78 at hotmail dot com.

    I am also a follower.

    Thanks!

  19. wheresmyrain says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    lovin this austen take trend,looks like a good one
    wheresmyrain at yahoo dot com

    I am a follower

  20. Tiffany says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Ooh, this looks great!!!
    +1 tdraut18 [at] gmail [dot] com
    +2 I follow. 🙂

  21. Jemima says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Great interview.
    + 1 thereadingjourney[at]gmail.com
    +2 I follow
    + 3 I added the giveaway to my blog sidebar: http://thereadingjourney.blogspot.com

  22. Sue says

    August 14, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    This looks SO fun. I want it!! Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

  23. Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings says

    August 14, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Not entering comp but just wanted to say, I would never have read this book before reading this interview, now I might at least consider it. Thanks Dar, great interview!

  24. Serena says

    August 14, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    No need to enter me…just wanted to say I enjoyed the interview.

  25. drey says

    August 14, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Loved the interview, Dar!

    Please enter me… dreyshouse at gmail dot com. I'm definitely a follower. & I tweeted: http://twitter.com/dreys_tweets/status/3316757075

  26. Jake Lsewhere says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:34 am

    Looks like a good book, please enter me into this drawing.

    I'm also a follower via Blogger.

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
    jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com

  27. S. Krishna says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:38 am

    I definitely want to be entered for this giveaway!

    I'm a follower of your blog on Google Reader.

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/skrishna/status/3319168035

  28. Sweet Kitchen says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:53 am

    This book is definitely on my to read list!

    the DOT sweetkitchen AT yahoo DOT com

    I have recently discovered your blog and have subscribed through Google Reader.

    I tweeted this via SweetKitchen

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  29. Beth says

    August 15, 2009 at 1:36 am

    This looks interesting! Please enter me!

    BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com

  30. Beth says

    August 15, 2009 at 1:36 am

    I'm a follower.

    BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com

  31. Amy says

    August 15, 2009 at 1:38 am

    oh i definitely want to check this one out! add me to the contest 🙂

    amymelniczenko AT gmail DOT com

    and I'm a follower of your blog!!!

  32. wade says

    August 15, 2009 at 2:05 am

    this really sounds good thanks

    +2 I am a follower:)

    wadesherry@hotmail dot com

  33. Brenda says

    August 15, 2009 at 2:23 am

    What a great read!
    I'm a follower!

    dancealert(at)aol(dot)com

  34. Lezlie says

    August 15, 2009 at 2:34 am

    Dar!! You won The Devil's Queen!! You lucky . . . um . . . devil? 🙂 Seriously though, email me your address and I'll get it sent out to you ASAP. I hope you actually have time to read it someday. 😉

    Congratulations!! And give Buddy a hug for me!

    Lezlie
    BooksnBCs(a)gmail(dot)com

  35. Jenny N. says

    August 15, 2009 at 3:32 am

    +1 I would love to win this book

    +1 Just became a follwer of yours

    jen4777[at]hotmail.com

  36. carla says

    August 15, 2009 at 3:56 am

    I think this would be a really cool book!

    cjay2 (AT) iavalley (DOT) edu

    i always wished there was more after the austen book ended. i had so many questions as to what happened after. maybe this will quell my thirst for more info.

  37. Renee G says

    August 15, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Would love to read this.
    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

  38. donnas says

    August 15, 2009 at 4:29 am

    Great interview.

    I am already a follower.

    I added to the sidebar and a Sunday contest post here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

  39. nfmgirl says

    August 15, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Sounds like a fun one! Please count me in. Thank you!

    +2 I follow

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

  40. tetewa says

    August 15, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    I'd like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com

  41. Beverly says

    August 15, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book

    1. beachlover20855[AT]yahoo[DOT] com
    2. I am a follower

  42. Kira R. says

    August 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    I would like to enter.

    +1 kirar59(AT)yahoo(DOT)ca
    +2 I am a follower

  43. Linna says

    August 16, 2009 at 1:04 am

    I'd like to read this book
    +1 linna.hsu at gmail dot com
    +2 blog follower

    Thank you for this nice giveaway.

  44. Allie ~ Hist-Fic Chick says

    August 16, 2009 at 2:43 am

    I would LOVE to win this. Haven't read any Jane Austen spin offs yet and this sounds like a good one.

    histficchick at gmail dot com
    I'm a follower 🙂
    I posted this on my blog's sidebar: histficchick.blogspot.com

    Thanks for hosting!

  45. Laura says

    August 16, 2009 at 6:15 am

    Please enter me! It sounds great! Keyes97 AT aol DOT com

    I also follow the blog via bloglines.

    Thanks for the chances!

  46. Alice Teh says

    August 16, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    What a great interview! I agree with Amanda that there's something magical about Liz and Darcy. I loved P&P!

    No need to enter me but I just want to say HI to both of you. 😀

  47. Beth F says

    August 16, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Oh I'm such a P&P fan and this book would be perfect for the Austen Challenge and because I love vamp stories.

    I am already a follower
    BFish (dot) Reads (at) gmail
    And I'm off to tweet it now.

  48. Beth F says

    August 16, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Here's the tweet link: http://twitter.com/BethFishReads/statuses/3344761104

  49. BUSY BEE says

    August 16, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    I would love to win this book!! It sounds great!

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

  50. Pabast says

    August 16, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    Let's try this again.

    This book caught my eye at the bookstore. I would love to read it.
    1. LOehlberg at msn dot com
    2. I am a follower Pabast/readingmama
    3. I tweeted about this as well @pabast

  51. Andreea says

    August 16, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Great interview! No need to enter me though, as I will soon receive a copy of this wonderful book!

  52. Mari says

    August 16, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    I would love to be entered. I am a follower.

    marireadsATyahooDOTcom

  53. kim says

    August 16, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Oooh I've been itching to read this since I heard it was coming out.

    1. kim at phoenix-rising dot net

    2. Long time follower!

  54. throuthehaze says

    August 17, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Count me in please!

    +1 throuthehaze at gmail dot com

    +2 follower

  55. Lee P says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:04 am

    I would love to read this book. Thank you for the giveaway and please count me in.

    +1 chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com
    +2 I follow your blog.

  56. roswello says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:38 am

    love all things vampyre would love to check out this author so please count me in
    +1 roswello at hotmail dot com
    +2 i follow
    i dont tweet sadly so that is all

  57. carolsnotebook says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I included this one in a blog post, too.

    http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/giveaways-in-blogland-13/

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  58. teabird says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Please! Please!

    I follow on Bloglines…..

    teabird17 %% at %% yahoo dot com

  59. Becca says

    August 17, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Please enter me!!

    I follow.

    I blogged about it here:
    http://completepoppycock.blogspot.com/2009/08/mr-darcy-vampyre.html

    thanks
    rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net

  60. Emily says

    August 17, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Enter me to win please! I totally want to read this book!

    emily DOT wittenberg AT gmail DOT com

  61. Kate says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    Would love to win this!

    +2 follow your blog
    +3 tweeted
    http://twitter.com/neshelf/status/3371591475

    Kate
    neverendingshelf@gmail.com

  62. Lizzy says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Thanks for the great contest. My email is cornucopiaofreviews@gmail.com

    +2 I follow your blog

    +3 I tweeted about it here http://twitter.com/Cornucopiaofluv/status/3371935191

  63. Wanda says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:37 am

    Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks.
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

  64. Wanda says

    August 18, 2009 at 2:37 am

    I am a follower of your blog.
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

  65. Jake Lsewhere says

    August 18, 2009 at 6:32 am

    I've also blogged about this giveaway here.

    Thanks,
    jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com

  66. I Heart Book Gossip says

    August 18, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    +1 Please count me in.

    +2 Follower

    +3 Blogged on sidebar

    cindyc725 at gmail dot com

  67. zibilee says

    August 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    I'd love to win a copy of this book, it looks like great fun!

    +1 zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net
    +2 I am a follower of your blog.

  68. naida says

    August 20, 2009 at 12:26 am

    very cool interview!
    the prequel sounds great, I enjoyed this book as well.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

  69. Lisanne624 says

    August 20, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Interesting take on P&P! I'd love to read it!

    I'm a follwer!

    lahlstedt (at) gmail (dot) com

  70. budletsmom says

    August 20, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I would love to read this book please enter me in your giveaway.

    I am a follower

    budletsmom at yahoo dot com

  71. Belinda M says

    August 22, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    Please include me in your giveaway

    + I follow your blog

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at CoolCanucks.ca

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  72. Mary says

    August 22, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    After reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, I think this would be great fun.

    mamie316(at)sbcglobal.net

  73. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:12 am

    Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite reads of all time. I'm really curious about this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  74. virginiebarbeau says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:37 am

    Please enter me. I'm a follower. (martinack_75)

    martina_ck AT shaw DOT ca

    Posting this giveaway on my blog, too.

    http://virginiebarbeau.wordpress.com/giveaways/

  75. ishuddertothink says

    August 23, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Great interview!
    coveredinfeathers at ymail dot com

  76. Lexie says

    August 23, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    ::raises hand:: Pick me oh please?

    Lexie.Cenni@gmail.com

    +2 I follow

  77. Lori says

    August 23, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    I would love to win this!
    I am already a follower and I have put a link to this contest on my blog.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    – Lori (mrshedgy@yahoo.com)
    http://www.psychoticstate.blogspot.com

  78. Rue says

    August 24, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win!
    ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com

  79. Lucy says

    August 24, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Please include me in the giveaway. What an interesting take on the character of Mr. Darcy. I really want to win this one please! Thank you.
    +2 I'm a follower of your blog.
    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

  80. Marie says

    August 24, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    I would love to read this.

    I am a follower already.

    marielay@gmail.com

  81. Stephanie says

    August 24, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Stephanie
    gingersnap47@hotmail.com

  82. Beth says

    August 25, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Sounds so cool! Enter me, please!

    beth@aronoff.org

  83. Beth says

    August 26, 2009 at 1:46 am

    This looks like a great read! Please enter me.

    liziz0915 at aol dot com

  84. Em says

    August 28, 2009 at 3:06 am

    Wow, that looks awesome

    +1 email: poledra_3@hotmail.com

  85. Heather Ann says

    August 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I'm now a follower
    Prettygrl1083@aol.com

    Tweeted = @whoRu83

    posted on blog = http://heatheranncamp.blogspot.com/

  86. jmarksgirl says

    August 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    wow, this book looks awesome! please enter me. jmarksgirl@yahoo.com. ps love your blog

  87. fitz12383 says

    August 29, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Please enter me!
    I am also a follower.

    Thanks,
    Amanda

    fitz12383(at)hotmail(dot)com

  88. Book Sp(l)ot says

    August 29, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    her next book is a prequel? That's kind of amazing sounding!

    +1 for email book.splotATgmailDOTcom
    +2 for following

  89. marianslibrary says

    August 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Love Pride & Prejudice & have read great reviews of this book!
    +1 parker@copper.net

    +2 I follow

    +3 I tweeted this

  90. lag123 says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Please enter me.

    lag110@mchsi.com

  91. lag123 says

    August 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I am a follower.

    lag110@mchsi.com

  92. Kainani says

    August 31, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Contact: kenos at gmail dot com

    I'm following

    Posted: http://kainanisreadz.blogspot.com/

    Great contest. I would really like to get my hand on the book.

  93. Anonymous says

    September 1, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Please enter me.
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

  94. Jessica says

    September 3, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Pick me! Pick me!

    *waves hand excitedly*

    +1 sternapple at gmail dot com
    +2 i am now a follower

    Thank you!

  95. heatherzilla says

    September 4, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Mr. Darcy, a vampire — interesting, very interesting. Please include me in the giveaway.

    heatherzilla(at)care2(dot)com

    +2 follower

  96. Beth says

    September 5, 2009 at 1:23 am

    I keep checking on this one and just noticed my email is wrong! Please enter me

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

    This time its correct!

  97. Sarah Z says

    September 5, 2009 at 2:12 am

    Love paranormal books – sounds like a great read!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

  98. Alexa says

    September 6, 2009 at 1:32 am

    Enter me please!
    +2 I'm a follower.

    lovinfitch(at)aol(dot)com

  99. Nancye says

    September 6, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I would like to win this book.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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