Sinking Your Teeth Into Vampire Lore

When people learn Andie writes vampire cozy mysteries, they often wonder: "What exactly is a vampire cozy mystery?" or "How do you research vampire fiction?" They also ask: "So, do you avoid garlic?" For the record, no. And especially so when there's a medium-rare steak (not stake) involved.

What Makes a Vampire Mystery "Cozy"?
Vampire cozy mysteries combine paranormal elements with gentle mystery plots, humor, and often romance. Think murder investigations with fangs but without graphic violence. Writing vampire fiction means immersing yourself in lore that's like falling down a deliciously dark rabbit hole.

One minute you're researching traditional vampire mythology, where vampires are terrifying creatures with a nasty overbite. Next, you're ...

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