Vampire Bites – musings & news

Tell me your vampire name at www.Facebook.com/TCZmak.  

Vampire Bites – musings & news

Halloween is just around the corner! What’s YOUR vampire name? Let me know at https://www.facebook.com/TCZmak.

Vampire Bites – musings & news

What’s your VAMPIRE NAME? Let me know at Facebook.com/TCZmak or Twitter @TCZmak!

Vampire Bites – musings

Another wintery, bone-chilling movie for a scorching summer night is Let the Right One In (Låt den Rätte Komma In). In the 2008 Swedish film, 12-year-old Oskar is tormented by bullies. He dreams of getting revenge. Things change for Oskar when he meets a 12-year-old girl named Eli one snowy night at … Read Entire Post

Vampire Bites – musings

When the temperature outside reaches triple digits and the golden summer sun seems like it will never set, I like to experience the spine-tingling chill of a good horror movie. Even better? One set in a subzero climate. I first saw 30 Days of Night shortly after its 2007 release … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

I love TV shows that are dark, clever & funny. Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and Rob Thomas’ Veronica Mars (2004-2007) are two such shows. While Buffy Summers slayed vampires, demons and other dark forces for 7 seasons, Veronica Mars was granted only 3 seasons of sassy sleuthing in the … Read Entire Post

Vampire Bites – musings & news

Vampires love blood drives. It’s the best place to find healthy humans, generously willing to give to those in need in their community. Today, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) kicks off its “pint-for-a-pint” blood drive. From now thru March 15th, everyone who donates blood receives a coupon for a … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

I’m gravely disappointed at the lack of nominations for vampires at this year’s Academy Awards. Take Argo, for example. The movie was suspenseful, gripping and hugely entertaining. Ben Affleck did a masterful job directing, and the writing and acting were top-notch. But now imagine if one of the Americans trapped … Read Entire Post

BeachStyle – fashion

Vampire-themed cosmetics can be fun for a night out on the town. OPI’s new Euro Centrale collection of nail lacquers features two shades inspired by vamps. Vant to Bite My Neck? is a deep eggplant color, perfect for a Saturday night. At the other end of the spectrum is My Vampire Is … Read Entire Post

Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

So what inspired this blog? I’ve written a novel called DARK SURF, which takes place on the North County coast of San Diego. The novel ventures into the dark side of coastal living. Territorial surf punks, great white sharks, killer vampires, paranormal romance—oh yeah, it’s in there. (See a sneak peek.) … Read Entire Post