Header PromotionInterview with a Vampire...visit with the hero of Lori Devoti's The Vampire who Stole Christmas
by Anonymous on October 27th, 2008, 5:00am
On a mission for revenge against his adoptive family, vampire Drystan Hurst needs daemon Aimee Polk to help him put his plan into action. But Drystan doesn’t expect to fall in love with Aimme–especially when it means choosing between her affection and the ultimate family payback he has always dreamed of…
Meet Drystan and discover how he plans to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of him fulfilling his dreams in this month's Interview with a Vampire and about his mission.
About the author: Lori Devoti
"It’s my first published vampire story and it has a holiday feel. I call it my heartwarming tale of the undead.":) 
Lori Devoti grew up in southern Missouri and attended college at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she earned a Bachelor of Journalism. She, however, made it clear to anyone who asked, she was not a writer; she worked for the dark side—advertising. Now twenty years later, she’s proud to declare herself a writer and visit her dark side occasionally by writing dark, sensual paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels with a lot of adventure and a little sass
Sweet revenge
Welcome Dryston,
Can you tell us a little about this mission of revenge?
Jayne
Community Manager
eHarlequin.com
Or..
Hi Dryston!
love the name! can you tell us, for you at least, what seperates vampires from demons? I mean folklore tells us their pretty much the same.
Lou Gagliardi
you can find me at lgagliardi25@hotmail.com or loug1016@gmail.com
My mission of revenge...
Drystan here, checking in under Lori's account. My mission of revenge is simple, I was the deserted child of a drug-addicted mother. My luckiest day, I thought at the time, was when a rich family decided to adopt me. Finally, I would have a home and love, but I was mistaken. I was nothing but a tool to these people--adopted to show how good they were, not to provide me with a home and love. Even knowing that, and having survived their rejection, when their biological son got caught up in the wrong crowd and found himself in a drug deal gone wrong, I went to help him. And got turned to a vampire as thanks.
As my revenge, I plan to take what they value most...their political aspirations...and their latest puppet, Aimee Polk--my adopted brother's fiancee.
Drystan Hurst
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Vampires and Demons
Lou, thanks for asking my opinion. I have to confess I'm rather new to the vampire thing. I've only been turned 10 years and I haven't spent a great deal of that catching up on my lore. However, the few vampires I know were "made". I think of demons as just being...of course, maybe I am fooling myself...there is certainly a demon inside me that would like to get out...
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Kicking back...
I've often wondered, what does a Vamp do in his down time? I mean is there some sort of place to kick back and have a few brewskies with the guys? Do you enjoy or can you enjoy human food and beverages?
Jayne
Community Manager
eHarlequin.com
Kicking back
Sorry to report, vampires do not chew. I do, however, enjoy mixing a little wine in with my favorite red--served body temperature, of course.
So far as hanging with other vampires, some do. There are such places, but I tend to keep to myself, brooding near the bar, maybe keeping an eye out for a late night...date.
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Humanity
Drystan,
Do you find it difficult to maintain your humanity at times? Revenge being at the forefront of your mind, do you worry about losing that part of you? I would imagine it would be a daily struggle, but would love to hear your take.
Moira
http://www.moirakeith.com
Drystan What do you find
Drystan
What do you find most appealing about women?
wj
Humanity
My monster half is definitely becoming an issue, or at least a more frequent visitor. Is that a problem? I don't know. Not at the moment, but perhaps if I had something or someone to live for that would change...perhaps then I would care.
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Women
What do I find most appealing about women?.... their blood? the chance to brush up against humanity again, to feel their warmth both inside my body as their blood courses through me and against my body as they press against me?
The blood thing is hard to explain to a non-vampire. It goes beyond nutrition; it's addictive. Maybe there is a woman out there who would offer more than that, but right now I'm not looking. It's hard to look for love when you are cursed and hated.
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Dhampires
Dryston,
Are you aware, at least in your community, if vampires can produce offspring--or as their commonlly called, Dhampires? I know that's an intimate topic, but you said if you could find a woman, or someone to care about, maybe the monster within wouldn't be a problem--but what if that woman also carried your child? If that's possible, of course.
Thanks
Lou
Lou Gagliardi
you can find me at lgagliardi25@hotmail.com or loug1016@gmail.com
Dhamphirs
Can't say I've given a lot of thought to reproducing. It isn't high up on my list of priorities.
I have heard of dhamphirs though. I think they have a tendency to to hunt down and kill their fathers...not something most vampires are looking to create. Now that you mention them though I can certainly understand their desire...it isn't all that different from my own.
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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Dreaming?
Drystan, you sound...cynical? Somehow I think there's something to the tougher they are the harder they fall. What kind of woman do you think you'd fall for...or do you just not think there's a woman out there for you? My mother told me there's a lid for every pot. Surely you dream of someone?
Jayne
Community Manager
eHarlequin.com
Dreamin'
I gave up dreaming a long time ago...
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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30 Days of Vampires
Just stopping by one last time to thank you for the invitation to chat. It was nice to get out among the living a bit.
Also, Lori wanted me to mention a promotion she has going on at her blog November 12th through December 11th. 30 Days of Vampires. There will be at least one new post each day with something to do with vampires: author interviews, essays, recipes, excerpts, lots of interesting vampire info. And there will be prizes. One grand prize and a few daily prizes. Stop by on the 12th and check it out. Tell her I sent you.
http://www.loridevoti.com/blog
Happy Halloween.
Drystan
http://www.loridevoti.com
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