Cee Bee Talks Inspiration for Violins + Vampires

As part of the launch tour for my new book, Violins and Vampires, the lovely folks at Plain Talk Book Marketing have asked me to share more about the authors who inspired this novel. So, without further ado, here are my three inspirations for Violins and Vampires!

One. Anne Rice

When it comes to vampire books, can anyone top Anne Rice, the original master of vampire disaster? No, I tell you. I distinctly recall reading this series when I was in high school. The idea of a sympathetic vampire protagonist was fascinating to me. Plus, I loved how Rice showed her immortal characters through multiple eras and centuries.

In Violins and Vampires, our hero is a vampire king named Caelin. His story begins in ancient Scotland. I loved following his life through the years. By the time Caelin meets his fated mate, Lexa, I hope readers are rooting for them to get together!

Two. Charles Dickens

Mister Dickens originally wrote his novels as serialized fiction. I never wanted to try that mode of storytelling, but once I learned that it drove such great work from Mister D? I figured it was time to stretch my skills and give it a try.

As a result, Violins and Vampires was [were] originally written for serial apps. Sadly, I found the format wasn’t a great fit. I like intense worldbuilding and if someone is reading a chapter each week, the setting needs to stay simple. So, I decided to pull the story from serial apps and expand it for print. That said, there’s still a lot of ‘serial’ in the story… mostly because it ends on a cliffhanger. Consider yourself warned!

Three: Tolkien

In creating Violins and Vampires, I built up a new world of vampires, both those who are born and those who are (sometimes unwillingly) created. Whenever I face this task, there’s one author I turn to for inspiration: JRR Tolkien. The Man created worlds just to have a framework for the many languages he invented. That’s hardcore. Tolkien, you are the GOAT!

So, there you have it: the three authors who inspired me while writing Violins and Vampires. I hope to visit again on a future book tour!

About Christina “CEE BEE” Bauer

Author Christina “CEE BEE” Bauer has sold more than 1M copies across her 45+ epic fantasy books for young adults. She’s recorded (and narrated) eight of her books into audiobooks, as well as led the translation of her novels into four different languages. USA Today has called her work “must-read paranormal fantasy.” Bauer is an autism advocate and quirky loudmouth whose writing style really isn’t for everyone. But if you like stories with complex worlds inhabited by chicks who kick ass and take names, then read on!

Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at ChristinaBauerAuthor.com.
Be the first to know about new releases from Christina by signing up for her newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/CBupdates

About Violins and Vampires

Violins and Vampires (Vampires of the Daemonverse, #1) by CEE BEE
Published by: Monster House Books
Publication date: August 25th 2022
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Synopsis

Lexa Kozlov must pay her family’s massive debt to the mob… all while raising even more money to save her little sister. The result? Lexa’s trapped in a never-ending (and incredibly illegal) stakeout for the Bratva. She barely has time for sleep, let alone find love.

Enter Caelin Vass, the handsome Scotsman who runs Empire Investments. Caelin offers Lexa a new job with dollars galore, as well as a hot bod (that would be his own) to contemplate every workday. Even so, Lexa isn’t sure she should take the gig. Freaky things keep happening whenever Lexa and Caelin are together. Simply put, the energy between them is magical, sensual, and way overwhelming. Lexa faces a big question: is she leaving her old prison just to enter a worse one… or is Caelin Vass all he seems and more?

***12,000 word novella, previously published on Kindle Vella as Blood Slave***

Vampires of the Daemonverse Series
1. Violins and Vampires
2. Veils and Vampires
3. Vixens and Vampires
4. Valor and Vampires

Add to your Goodreads shelf.

Purchase on Books2Read