OH HAI. THOUGHT I WUD DROP IN.
LOVE is in the BLOOD – Dark Fantasy Paranormal Action-Romance Graphic Novel / webcomic. With Vampires!
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Interview with a Vampire (comic book writer).
One of the wonderful things I got to do at C2E2 was an interview for the TGT Webcomics podcast. This was pre-comic name change since it was on advice from editors and publishers at the convention that I should pull the trigger on it ASAP. I’m easy to find at cons… look for the old guy in a Liverpool jersey. 
Big thanks to Kurt “VertigoX” for the interview and asking great questions. A+ would buy again.
Brand new name!
Sorry, this is going to be a bit long…
Yes, LOVE IS IN THE BLOOD is the new name for what was previously called Abandon: First Vampire. Why? The name fits the story better and gives a better idea of what the comic is. This is actually the second name change. No Frailty was the name I used when I started working with these characters six (six?!) years ago. Four years ago I changed it to Abandon. Two years ago (when this story started) I added First Vampire to the title.
Even though the characters are the same from previous versions, the story has taken a completely different road. (No, I won’t show you the old versions. I did they art and they are sucktastic. But it was great for learning how to write comics.) Plus, the old name didn’t have much meaning in and of itself. “Love is in the Blood” is very paranormal romance novel-ey, which is the vibe many people are getting. I like that. I’m not sure if “paranormal romance” or “dark fantasy” fits better, and people tend to disagree on it too. I’m not that concerned about that but it’s been fun to hear the debate. (Feel free to do so in the comments.)
Thank you to current readers for sticking with us. And to new readers finding this post… um, move along. Nothing to see here. Please enjoy LOVE is in the BLOOD.
Greg
p.s. Friday, May 1st is the comic’s second birthday. Woo hoo!
Goodbye Alex Chilton and other news
In good news, Elliot and I will be in the Artist Alley at MomoCon this weekend, March 19-20 in the Student Center at Georgia tech.
Bad news: Probably no update on Friday.
Good News: Kay Hanley, ex of Letters to Cleo and some great solo stuff, has a new EP out under the name Palmdale. You can stream it and get a free download while waiting for the official release on 3/30/2010.
Bad News: Alex Chilton passed away last night. Great musician. Great guy. There’s tons of stuff I’d love to say, but I’m still tearing up when I think about it. Maybe later.
