True Blood Season 1 dvd giveaway

fearnet.com has a great giveaway!

TO ENTER: Between 12 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on May 6th and 12 a.m. ET on May 16th, 2009 (the “Entry Period”), visit www.fearnet.com to enter, send an email with the subject line 'True Blood Season 1 DVD Giveaway' to fearnetfeedback@gmail.com. Eligible individuals will be entered into the sweepstakes upon Sponsor’s receipt of such email. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. ET on May 16th, 2009 to be eligible. Limit one (1) entry per person and per email address for the duration of the Entry Period Multiple entries received from any person or email address after the first entry received from that person or email address will be void.

http://www.fearnet.com/b15498_OFFICIAL_RULES_____True_Blood__Season_1_DVD_Giveaway.html

Dallas Dead and Gone party a huge success and fun, fun, fun !

We had a great turnout for our 'Dallas Dead and Gone' release party last night ! We took over half of the coffee shop area of the huge store.

Thanks to all the great fans of this blog that came and you know who you are!

We had a great time ate almost an entire chocolate cake, drank iced coffee, played a great game of trivia ( by the wonderful DallasMC) and we talked and talked and talked.

Every single person walked away with great prizes - Thanks to Charlaine!

We had autographed ducks, ( ask me if you don't know why) Sookie books, True Blood Poster , Vampire energy drink from the New Orleans Vampire store and autographed book plates from CH for our brand new copies of DAG!

Thanks to DallasMC, Barnes and Noble and Dallas Morning News !

Write a review for 'Dead and Gone' and you might win a Charlaine Harris autographed book plate!

Thanks to Charlaine Harris and the wonderful DallasMC ( yes, we are confusing when we are together ;-)) we have two autographed book plates from Charlaine for your new copy of ' Dead and Gone '

To enter just send me a few lines of your review for the book and you will be entered to win the prize.

I also will but putting as many folks as possible on the radio show Monday night May 11th.

Email: True Blood in Dallas

True Blood Season 2 Promo helps Bob Dylan debut at #1

Bob Dylan's 'Together Through Life', Debuts at #1 on U.S. & UK Album Charts

"Beyond Here Lies Nothin'"- First Single & Lead-Off Track From Together Through Life

Featured In HBO True Blood Promotional Campaign

NEW YORK, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Dylan's new album, Together Through Life, has entered both the U.S. and UK album charts at #1, marking the artist's second consecutive U.S. #1 debut and his first chart-topping release in the UK since New Morning in 1970. Together Through Life is a true international hit, as well, achieving #1 debuts in Austria and Denmark, Top 5 entries in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Holland, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden and New Zealand, and Top 10 rankings in Italy, France and Belgium.

"Beyond Here Lies Nothin'," the first track on Together Through Life, is serving as the soundtrack for a series of on-air and online promotional spots for the highly anticipated second season of True Blood, the smash hit HBO vampire series. The eagerly awaited second season of True Blood launches on HBO on Sunday, June 14.

The True Blood promos debuted on HBO on Saturday, May 2, and are airing in heavy rotation on HBO and HBO's multiplex channels. The True Blood/"Beyond Here Lies Nothin'" promos premiered online on both HBO.com and BobDylan.com May 4. The promotional spots can be viewed by clicking on the following link: www.hbo.com/trueblood/video.html

"When I heard the song, I knew it would be a perfect fit for our characters and storylines," said True Blood creator Alan Ball.

A short film for "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'" has been lensed by AFI and Sundance Film Festival award winning director Nash Edgerton, and will be seen on the IFC Channel and on IFC.com, beginning Tuesday, May 12.

Released on Tuesday, April 28, Bob Dylan's Together Through Life is the artist's first full-length studio album since 2006's platinum-certified Modern Times, which also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Produced by Jack Frost, Together Through Life, was recorded late last year, prompted by the composition of a new song, "Life Is Hard," which was written for a forthcoming film by French director Oliver Dahan (La Vie En Rose).

http://www.bobdylan.com/

Lyrics

Oh well, I love you pretty baby
You're the only love I've ever known
Just as long as you stay with me
The whole world is my throne
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' we can call our own

Well, I'm movin' after midnight
Down boulevards of broken cars
Don't know what I'd do without it
Without this love that we call ours
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' but the moon and stars

Down every street there's a window
And every window's made of glass
We'll keep on lovin' pretty baby
For as long as love will last
Beyond here lies nothin'
But the mountains of the past

Well, my ship is in the harbor
And the sails are spread
Listen to me, pretty baby
Lay your hand upon my head
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' done and nothin' said

Dallas talks about Sookie Bk 9, Dead and Gone with Indie booksellers ( episode 21)

O.K. sorry, with the 'Dead and Gone' release party yesterday I didn't get this up.

On Monday night's Blogtalk Radio show we talked to independent booksellers and about the release of 'Dead and Gone'.

We spoke to Anne from Murder by the Book.
Murder by the Book
2342 Bissonnet
Houston, TX
713- 524 -8597
http://www.murderbooks.com/
murderbk@swbell.net

Here is the Houston Chronicle article about the store and owner and their connection to Charlaine Harris.

We also spoke to Randy the owner of Eerie Books :

Eeerie Books
205 N. Ballard Street
Wylie, TX,
10am to 6pm, seven days a week.
972-442-9393
http://www.eeriebooks.com/

You can purchase you books directly from the stores online, by phone or by email - remember they both have blogs and newsletters !

If you would like to find a Independent bookseller right in you own are area...according to the American Booksellers Association.

http://www.indiebound.org/

Why shop Indie? When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community
benefits:

. Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
. Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
. More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

To find a store near you go to and put in your zip code http://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder

If you missed the show listen here:

Blood Copy Volume 10: Undead action in Shreveport

This is even more important since they have started again as a lead up for Season 2.

Blood Copy for Season one HERE
Blood Copy for Season two HERE

We are revisiting the Blood Copy videos which were part of the HBO True Blood viral marketing campaign that helped introduce the True Blood television series in the summer of 2008. We will be doing a radio show on this topic soon.
Previously we have see the mysterious packages were being received, the gatekeeper awakened on a mysterious website, .... Blood Copy website HERE http://bloodcopy.com/

The blog and videos not only were a marketing ploy but they also served as a prologue to the series ...
Here is the blog entry for that time period HERE ( August 11, 2008)
It's great to watch these videos but you also must read the blog entry for that week.
http://bloodcopy.com/?m=2008&w=33

True Blood and Japanese Goth inspred fashion: Good Mourning

I like to read about trends -so we have more about fashion trends inspired by books and TV

....Indeed. Goth has been around for decades, having spun out of the punk movement in the Seventies and reaching a high in the Nineties with Marilyn Manson and movies such as “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “Interview with the Vampire.” But that macabre vibe is gaining traction once again, and not just in fashion circles. Nobody needs to point out the phenomenal success of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire-themed “Twilight” series — the film based on the first book grossed $35.7 million on its opening day last November, with the sequel out later this year. Or HBO’s “True Blood,” which gave actress Anna Paquin her first Golden Globe for her turn as Sookie Stackhouse, the undead-loving waitress. (Fan alert: Season two premieres June 14.) And 2010 sees no dip in popularity for the morbidly inclined, even for the PG set. That’s when Emily the Strange, the cartoon poster child for grim types, is slated to get the big-screen treatment.

Read whole article ..... HERE

Emily the Strange HERE

Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse is Back in 'Dead and Gone'

Good review from CAROLYN LESSARD, AP

Dead and Gone"
Charlaine Harris (Ace)

Sookie Stackhouse has returned for another bloody adventure. "Dead and Gone" is the ninth novel about the telepathic waitress from fictional Bon Temps, La., and her dealings with the supernatural world of vampires, wereanimals (they're not just wolves), shape shifters, witches, demons and fairies.

In the latest tale, wereanimals and shape shifters, known as the "two-natured," have joined vampires in "coming out" to the human race. It starts with a woman turning into werewolf on the evening news.

The subsequent backlash could have made a good story line but author Charlaine Harris doesn't go there. The only consequence is told in a third-person account by Sookie's boss, Sam Merlotte, whose mother, also a shape shifter, is shot by her husband. Lesson learned: If you're planning to tell your spouse that you're a little different, hide the weapons first.

Read on

True Blood Music Video of the Day: Beauty and the beast soundtrack

Beauty and the beast soundtrack LYRICS
Thanks, Summergirl

Blood Copy : Arrived in New York posted today!

May 5th, 2009

Bus arrived this morning. I haven’t slept. I’ll find a hotel later, I guess.

I hung these up all around town. I also handed them out, asking people if they’d seen Andrew (or whatever his name is now). Nobody knew anything, except for one guy who claimed $50 might help him remember. I may be from out of town, but I’m not stupid.

I’ve been at the library for the past few hours. About the only place I’ve found so far that offers free Internet. I’ve spent hours online looking for any news articles published about Andrew over the past few months. I also tried visiting the registry to see if he legally had his name changed. Both have come up empty.

I’ve decided to take a break and see if my posters lead anywhere. It’s not that I’m lazy I just need something to give my mind a rest. I can’t help but feel this isn’t going to end with a happy reunion. Andrew isn’t going to simply show up with a good explanation on why he’s been gone, or tell me about some great adventure he’s been having. I feel like it’s going to end badly.

I need to stop thinking. I’m going to an art museum. I heard they stay open later now to allow vampires to attend the galleries.

http://bloodcopy.com/

Charlaine chat and Dallas Dead and Gone release party !!

Very good publicity for Charlaine, Dead and Gone and True Blood !

The Dallas release party made page 2 of today's Guide section in the Dallas Morning News with a photo of Bill and Sookie !

I've gotten quite a few emails. I will take photos and videos of the event tonight! Click on article to enlarge !

Remember also the online chat with Charlaine is tonight at 9 pm est link is here

If you live in DFW and can come:

Dead and Gone: Book Release Party

The long awaited Book 9 of the Sookie Stackhouse mysteries by Charlaine Harris will be released May 5th 2009. (The HBO series True Blood is based on these books)

Loving True Blood in Dallas Fan Group will be co-hosting the book release party for the 9th Sookie Stackhouse mystery, 'Dead and Gone' by Charlaine Harris on May the 5th in Dallas, Texas.

. Autographed book plate drawing
. Prizes
. Meet other fans
. Refreshments

Where:
Barnes and Noble -Preston Royal Shopping Center

616 Preston Royal Shopping Center
Dallas, TX 75230

214-363-0924

When:
May 5th 2009 6-8 pm,

If you can attend please RSVP " Dallas": truebloodindallas@gmail.com

If you live in North Texas and would like to get involved with our local fan group go here: http://groups.google.com/group/loving-true-blood-in-dallas-

Visit the Charlaine Harris Website: http://www.charlaineharris.com/

Dead and Gone released today! What do you think ?

Finally, the big day is here ...

Let me know what you think about the book ...

Please consider writing a 2 paragraph review and sending it to me, we will be choosing the best ones to be read on the radio show next week !

Thanks and Happy Sookie de Mayo !

Email: True Blood in Dallas

Rogue vampires in True Blood and the Sookie books

Definition of a rogue vampire from Book 2

• Rogue vampires were the backward-looking undead; they hadn't wanted to be made known to humans any more than the humans wanted to know about them.
• Rogues refused to drink the synthetic blood that was the mainstay of most vampires' diets these days.
• Rogues believed the only future for vampires lay in a return to secrecy and invisibility.
• Rogue vampires would slaughter humans for the fun of it, now, because they actually welcomed a return of persecution of their own kind.
• Rogues saw it as a means of persuading mainstream vampires that secrecy was best for the future of their kind; and then, too, persecution was a form of population control.

Rogue vampires in the Sookie books:

Eric says “Mickey talked mostly to Charles. Charles tells me he is a rogue. He’s capable of . . . things that are barbarous. Don’t go around Tara.” Bk 5

Eric says “We need to find out what happened to Kyle Perkins, and why this rogue accepted the job” bk 7

Diantha has killed Rogue vampires “Diantha loves to hunt deer, and she has killed people in my defense. And she and her sister ( Gladiola) even brought down a rogue vampire or two.” bk7

Rogue vampires are perfectly portrayed by Malcolm, Diane and Liam in True Blood.

True Blood recipes: Octavia's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Octavia makes this for dinner in book 8, Sookie says it has peas and onions. Instead of the bread crumb topping, you could crumble some potato chips or French fried onion rings over the casserole before baking.

Ingredients:
• 12 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups cooked green peas
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cans (approx. 6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
• salt and pepper, to taste • 1/2 to 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
* chopped onions

Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole dish.
Combine the noodles, peas, soup, milk, cheese, and tuna. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
Toss bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly and crumbs are browned.
Serves 6.

Loving True Blood in Dallas book suggestion: "The Little Stranger

The Little Stranger by Sara Waters

You can read first two chapters on author's site HERE

Review
Waters (The Night Watch) reflects on the collapse of the British class system after WWII in a stunning haunted house tale whose ghosts are as horrifying as any in Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Doctor Faraday, a lonely bachelor, first visited Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked as a parlor maid, at age 10 in 1919. When Faraday returns 30 years later to treat a servant, he becomes obsessed with Hundreds's elegant owner, Mrs. Ayres; her 24-year-old son, Roderick, an RAF airman wounded during the war who now oversees the family farm; and her slightly older daughter, Caroline, considered a “natural spinster” by the locals, for whom the doctor develops a particular fondness. Supernatural trouble kicks in after Caroline's mild-mannered black Lab, Gyp, attacks a visiting child. A damaging fire, a suicide and worse follow. Faraday, one of literature's more unreliable narrators, carries the reader swiftly along to the devastating conclusion.
— Publishers Weekly Starred review

Salon review here

Blood Copy Resumes : Andrew makes contact !

It's a very good thing we've been looking back at Blood Copy - because they have started again.

Below was posted last night ... See all my previous Blood Copy posts here

**Note there is no 2895 Leonard St in NY !

ANDREW MAKES CONTACT

May 4th, 2009

This note is the first time I’ve heard anything about Andrew in nearly a year.

We were supposed to continue our search for mysterious creatures in the world. We even had the date planned, the first places we would start looking, maps and guides to lead our way. A week after our last post on Bloodcopy, Andrew disappeared. No word. No warning. I was worried. Filed a police report. Called everyone I could think to call. Nothing.

I’d just about given up hope, when I got this note. The address listed on it is in New York City. Is this where Andrew’s been this whole time? Waiting for me to find him? Guess he got tired of waiting. That is, if he even knew this was sent to me. If it isn’t someone else who wrote this to get me to come to him for some reason I have yet to discover.

None of this makes any sense. But I suppose it will soon enough.

I bought a bus ticket. It leaves late tonight. The meeting isn’t until the end of the week, but I’m going to try to learn as much as I can. For all I know, I could be walking into some kind of ‐‐‐

Am I really doing this? I don’t know anything about New York. I don’t know where I’m gonna stay. I don’t even know what’s at the address where I’m supposed to go. But I have to go through with it. I know Andrew would do the same for me.

If anybody out there has any info at all ‐ knows anything about Andrew Kasday from Bon Temps, please share it with me here.

‐ Roger

True Blood Music Video of the Day: Automatic Lover by Theatre Of Tragedy

Automatic Lover by Theatre Of Tragedy LYRICS
Thanks, MissSwannie