An Update

Well as most of you know already, I have changed my writing name to my real name, "Sara Vance-Hogan." I was tired of being known for a name that's not mine. If you want to know more, why I started writing with a pseudonym to begin with, please see the FAQ section of my website: rvances.com

I'm having to keep an eye on the weather today because now we have flooding in my area. Nothing extreme in my exact location, but it's all around me. People are having to be rescued with boats and whatnot. Crazy stuff.

As for my writing, I am still working on the sequel to "Dies Irae" and 2 other books. One is a vampire book that's adventurous with dry humor, and the other is a paranormal/supernatural type (I'm going to try my hand at a haunted house setting that was inspired by a dream). I'm about 2/3 of the way finished with the first rough draft of the "Dies Irae" sequel, which still needs to be named D:

I'm applying for jobs again (yay, back to retail -.-) thanks to some old debts from my husband that have come back to bite us in the ass. I'll be working again at least until those debts are paid off, which will be about a year or so. So, wish me luck and pray that the job I get will not be too stressful and that I'll like it :-)

Welp, that's about it. Not much of a blog, I know. Hopefully I'll have a better, more exciting update soon!

My Newest Vampire Book

I've been working on a book that's a little different from the other two vampire books I've written (Dead Seed and Dementia). It's called "Table Rock's Vampire," and that's the third title it's been given since I started it. It's different from the others because it has very little horror, torture and violence in it. There is sex, but it's nowhere near as graphic or frequent as it is in "Dead Seed."

TRV is mostly dry humor and drama (not the Soap Opera kind of drama), with a little bit of action--well, maybe a lot, it's not finished yet and who knows what I might do. I'm very proud of it so far at 16,000 + words. I hope it continues to impress me. I'm in love with my main character, Ian MacKay; he's awesome (hope that doesn't make me conceited). I think this book will be good for those who are tired of the same old violence and gore, and sexy and romantic vampire books out there.

My vampire also has an interesting background, but you'll have to read the book to find out what it is ;-)

I may post a sample chapter soon, so bookmark this page and check back. Hell, bookmark it anyway because I intend on posting short stories and weird/crazy dreams on here.

Love to everyone except those I hate,

R. Vance

p.s. I'm thinking of ditching the pseudonym and sticking with my real name from now on. What do you all think?