What is it about the vampire story that makes it so timeless?
DS: I don’t know! There’s just something incredibly creepy, yet alluring, about vampires. They’ve been going strong in fiction for more than a hundred years now, and even though they’re the most over-used monsters around, people’s interest in them still hasn’t diminished. KRC: Darren is now a half-vampire. Will he ever become a full-vampire? What kind of abilities and super-powers does he have now and what sort of powers do full-vampires have? DS: Darren is much stronger than humans, can run faster and live much longer. If he ever becomes a full vampire (and I’m not saying if he does or doesn’t!!), he’ll be even stronger and faster, capable of moving at a super-fast speed called “flitting”, able to communicate telepathically with other vampires — but sunlight will kill him! KRC: How do you feel about BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER? DS: I’ve never watched it!!!! KRC: What was the last book you read that gave you a good scare? DS: I haven’t read many horror books recently. SALEM’S LOT by Step
