Author SPLOTlight: Kevin Emerson
While it may seem like most of the vampire books out there are by female authors such as Stephenie Meyer, Heather Brewer, and L.J. Smith, there is one man who has stepped up to the plate to join the collection of vampire writers. That man is Kevin Emerson.
Emerson is the author of the popular vampire series for ages 9 and up, Oliver Nocturne, about a boy vampire who is a bit more human than the rest of the other vampires around him. What make Emerson's series different from the other vampire romance books is that Emerson looks at Oliver, a normal vampire boy living with his vampire parents, and how life differs for him as opposed to a human American boy.
Emerson shows that, like other human boys developing into teenagers, Oliver is not that much different— besides the drinking blood aspect. Oliver, like many other teenage boys, is discovering himself and trying to figure out what makes him different. From girls to friends to family, Emerson takes us on a journey through Oliver's life and the obstacles that he endures.
While the Oliver Nocturne series may not be getting as much hype as the other vampire series such as the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer and The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith (both for an older, YA audience), Oliver's adventures, discoveries and life-changing events should not be overlooked.
If you've read the Oliver Nocturne series, you should also check out Kevin Emerson's other book, Carlos Is Gonna Get It.
—Carly M., STACKS Staffer
I will make sure I read the book!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #1 | Posted by: jm1850 on October 04, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Kevin emerson is cool!!!!!!
Comment #2 | Posted by: jm1850 on October 04, 2009 at 12:47 PM
maybe this will be a book about vampires i ACTUALLY like
Comment #3 | Posted by: manga eyes on October 04, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Wow...I might try that! If girls can read it too...
Comment #4 | Posted by: Amber Mint on October 04, 2009 at 01:56 PM
sounds cool!
Comment #5 | Posted by: m on October 04, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Sounds cool! I'll have to check it out!
Comment #6 | Posted by: Vanilla 45 on October 05, 2009 at 05:58 PM
does this book have like theatrical events. If it does i`m so going to read it.
Comment #7 | Posted by: peanutcup on October 05, 2009 at 07:16 PM
i think that the state of california should not be the only state that has digital textbooks for scool. they could learn things a lot faster than other places.so i thin that all states should have hem
Comment #8 | Posted by: mick on October 05, 2009 at 09:48 PM
already read it r there more series
Comment #9 | Posted by: krazzy on October 06, 2009 at 12:24 AM
I've got the first Oliver Nocturne book and i'm not letting go of it.
Comment #10 | Posted by: Jordie9189 on October 07, 2009 at 07:30 AM
i like ur books
Comment #11 | Posted by: chekeia on October 08, 2009 at 09:38 AM