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I GOT IT OH MY GOODNESS I GOT IT IM SO HAPPY IM CRYING RN IM LITERALLY SO HAPPY THIS IS SO AMAZING

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Otis + Nelly Sitting in a Tree (Part One) - a COVT story

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Reposting for the evening crowd! If you've ever wanted more CoVT, this is the way...

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THE CHRONICLES OF VIKTOR VALENTINE hits stores September 3rd! Have you pre-ordered yet?? It's gonna be FANGtastic! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-chronicles-of-viktor-valentine-z-brewer?variant=41295574958114

FULL REVIEW: Viktor is just starting seventh grade in his small town, Nowhere, and he’s a little worried about being left behind when his best and only friend, Damon, starts hanging out with other kids from school. But Viktor’s in luck when a new girl, Alys, moves in across the street, and what begins as a crush on her soon turns into a friendship. That pleasant development, however, is marred by some really weird things happening at home: Viktor’s dad comes home with blood on his mouth and clothes, and Viktor later sees him having a secret meeting in a cemetery. Victor suspects his dad might be a vampire, but he’s unsure if reading Dracula for a class assignment or his continuous playing of vampire video games might be clouding his judgment. He makes it his mission to figure out what his dad’s up to, and unfortunately, it turns out his father isn’t the only person with secrets. From scheming with friends new and old, finding trustworthy adults, and working through friendship hiccups, Viktor learns that quality over quantity applies to relationships and that cultivating and maintaining connections involves all parties putting in effort. Classic horror elements abound, and the stakes feel high even with a fairly idyllic setting and most of the spookiness saved until the end. While the story tends toward being overly descriptive, and the lessons are a tad didactic, burgeoning horror fans and those looking for a scare with just a little bite will find this the perfect read for the Halloween season.  

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Happy Birthday, Vlad!

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I Sold a Book! Let's Talk About It.

So if you’ve been paying attention at all (and it’s 100% fine if you don’t – trust me; there are plenty of days when I don’t feel like paying attention to myself one bit), you may have heard that I have a new series debuting next fall (2024). It’s called THE CHRONICLES OF VIKTOR VALENTINE and yes, it takes place in the same world as THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD and THE SLAYER CHRONICLES. But, like, apart from the announcement that we’re going back to Elysia, I haven’t really spoken much about the book/series and what it’s going to feature. So why don’t I do that now?

First off, I sold the first two books of this series back in September of 2021, and I’ve been DYING to talk about it ever since. But there are certain things in publishing that we don’t do – and a big one in my case is that I never discuss a book until my publisher has announced our deal. So I kept quiet. Kinda. For the most part, anyway. Then, just a few weeks ago, I got the news that my happy news was public, and I word-vomited all over TikTok and then I disappeared for a while. Why?

Oh. No biggie. Just a much-needed family vacay to celebrate my 50th birthday, my son Jacob’s 30th birthday, and Jacob’s engagement to his beautiful fiancée, Jordan (!!!). (She had NO idea and it was just the perfect moment. Love them so much.)

But now I’m back and I feel a bit like Crowley in Good Omens 2 when he walks into the bookshop after he and Azirophale had argued and Crowley says, “I’m back.” In other words, I’m back. I’m here. I don’t really have a plan for what I’m going to say, but I know one thing is for certain. I’m not doing the apology dance, dammit.

So what’s the series going to cover? Will you see Vlad again? Will you find out what the deal was with Snow’s eyes?

The short answer is YES! The longer answer is: YES…eventually. 

See, I plan to include as many of the characters you know and love from CoVT in this series, but there are a few of them, so that’s gonna take time. Am I going to give you all the answers to all the questions you still have about CoVT? Oh yes. Just give me time.

This series is about a boy named Viktor who learns that not only are vampires real…but his parents are the most famous vampires of all—Dracula and Elizabeth Bathory. Viktor is a nervous kid as it is. His chest often feels tight with anxiety. He’s pretty insecure about his friendship with his bestie, Damon (who has amazing hair, btw). And don’t get me started on his mean next-door neighbor. The new neighbor across the street, however…

Her name is Alys. Keep an eye on that one, Minions.

Viktor lives in a town called Nowhere. It’s a small, Midwestern town. Quaint, normal, boring. But that’s only because Viktor has yet to unearth the town’s secrets. But I digress…

I could ramble on about Viktor and how his life is tied to Elysia, but I’d rather you find out for yourself…staring in Fall 2024.

Any questions?

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The Chronicles of Viktor Valentine

A perfectly average boy uncovers a supernatural secret about his family that could put his whole town in grave danger—if it doesn’t make him

In less than two months, this bad boy hits shelves. Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?

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Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you in THE CHRONICLES OF VIKTOR VALENTINE! Have you pre-ordered yet? https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-chronicles-of-viktor-valentine-z-brewer/20941690?ean=9780063245723&fbclid=IwAR3Ji_uJxdE-o7wNOVmwHnt7JA0D-tbIZsb_9rcmiYD2CRHSsVqEL1QlPHM_aem_AeY4r8c4duU6q5D0CJakkiXQxk7jRiiWfo3uClmjrYyNdFU-ZUYpQSMCZPeDaE4kF8iilQs3CrCrWUW8u2_b0TIq

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I think I should start using Tumblr as my blog. As The Place™ to keep up with my Minions.