The Vampire Cure by Kat Stiles - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Vampire Cure - Book Tour and Giveaway

3/25/2021

The Vampire Cure
The Vampire Cure Series Book 1
by Kat Stiles
Genre: Urban Fantasy, SciFi

In the search for a cure to a viral pandemic, scientist Liz Meyer discovers something far more deadly…Vampires exist.

And what’s even more amazing, they’re immune to the virus.

Liz is both afraid and intrigued. Gifted with dreams that reveal the future, she sees how bad the pandemic will become. A blood sample could be the solution to a cure.

Sexy vampire Ryan awakens a desire within Liz, something she's never felt before. Too bad the rest of the coven want nothing more than to feast on her blood.

Can Liz get the blood she needs to find a cure? Or will it be her blood that’s taken instead?

Please note: If you're a die-hard believer in the MAGA movement, for the love of God don't buy this book. You will NOT be amused.
Fans of The Vampire Diaries series and authors like Ivy Smoak, Richelle Mead, and Bella Forest will love this sci-fi take on vampires.

Kat Stiles is a USA Today Bestselling Author, and huge fan of both sci-fi and urban fantasy. Nearly all of her stories include a super power of some kind and a strong, funny heroine. If you like The Vampire Cure, check out her other series:
Enhanced series
Connected series
Modified series

**Only .99 cents until Mar 29th!!**
Goodreads * Amazon

Most of his skin was charred black, with pieces of it hanging off in chunks. It reminded me of B-horror cheesy prosthetic makeup. But this was real and completely terrifying.
In my panicked state, I glanced around the room to try to find something, anything to fight him with. And on the far wall, I saw my salvation.
A giant set of thick curtains were draped down, from floor to ceiling. Which means there must be a window there.
As fast as my feet could run in my weakened state, I bolted toward the wall.
I looked back and James followed slowly, looking entirely too amused. Like a cat that plays with a mouse before killing it.
With a burst of energy, I swung open the curtains, fully expecting sunshine to pour into the room and save the day.
It didn’t.
“Wow, you’re both stupid. Did you really think I would allow functional windows in my home?”
There was no light to save the day anymore. And Ryan certainly wasn’t going to save me.
A sick feeling washed over me as I realized it was over.
James had won.
A knowing grin appeared on his face, made only more terrifying by his fangs elongating. He grabbed my hair and yanked my head to the side. And for the second time, his fangs descended into my neck.

USA Today Bestselling Author of Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Young Adult Fiction.

Originally a Jersey girl, sunny Texas is where I now call home, in a town way up north in the panhandle called Wellington. I write super-powered urban fantasy that's sexy, fun and dark. For fun I like to read urban fantasy, horror, and existentialist fiction, as well as watch cartoons, movies, and sometimes even cartoon movies. I try not to take anything in life too seriously and I tend to smile often. Hop over to my website, katstiles.com for bonus material, fun blog posts, news about upcoming releases, and awesome giveaways!

Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

The Inspiration behind The Vampire Cure

It’s no big surprise 2020 was a huge influence on me when I wrote The Vampire Cure. The parallels are pretty obvious in the book. I was a participating author in a vampire-themed box set when the covid outbreak happened. Frustrated with how the elected politicians were handling the outbreak, I found comfort in my writing. That and listening to the song, “Zen” by X Ambassadors. A lot. The result was a mashup of urban fantasy and sci-fi, with unapologetic political undertones. It’s not your typical vampire story, but I’m hoping people will enjoy it nonetheless.
This book was hard for me to write, to be honest. I’m not a huge fan of vampire books – I’m more old school horror vampire, in which the vampire is a predator, not a lover. Plus the relationships in those books are cringy to me. The woman falls hopelessly, helplessly in love with a man who could murder her at any second. It seems like something you would see a therapist about, you know? So I knew I’d have to do it my way to be okay with it. In The Vampire Cure, the heroine Liz Meyer is fearless but smart.
As a strong proponent of women in STEM, most of the main characters in my books are either in technology or science-related fields. Liz was more of a challenge to write for me, as I work in an IT field, not a science one. I did a lot of research for this book, and I learned some fascinating things about vampire bats, the scientific method, and technical terminology such as “hematoporphyria,” which is a sensitivity to sunlight. I had a blast writing this book, and I’m looking forward to writing the rest of the series. The next novel, The Vampire Cure 2: A New Breed, is due out in late July and it’s available to preorder.

Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!

Mar 25
kickoff at Silver Dagger Book Tours
Bedazzled By Books

Mar 26
The Sexy Nerd 'Revue'
The Bookshelf Fairy

Mar 29
Jazzy Book Reviews
Sadie's Spotlight

Mar 30
Character Madness and Musings
Cover Love Book Blog

Mar 31
A Pinch of Bookdust
#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Apr 1
Craving Lovely Books
The Faerie Review

Apr 2
IndiePowerd by No Sweat Graphics
Twisted Book Ramblings

Apr 4
The Reading Cafe - REVIEW

Apr 5
Literary Gold
Westveil Publishing

Apr 6
Insane Books
Book Corner News and Reviews

Apr 7
Midnight Book Reader
JustViews

Apr 8
Musings From An Addicted Reader
Sapphyria's Book Reviews

Apr 9
Writing Dreams
Teatime and Books

Apr 12
Scrupulous Dreams

Apr 13
The Book Dragon

Apr 14
Vamplit

Apr 15
Books, Authors, Blogs
Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin'

Apr 16
Books all things paranormal and romance
Girl with Pen

Apr 19
Inside the Insanity - GUEST POST
Sylv.net

Apr 20
4covert2overt ☼ A Place In The Spotlight ☼
Books A-Brewin'

Apr 21
❧Defining Ways❧
eBook Addicts

Apr 22
A Wonderful World of Words - GUEST POST
Sharon Buchbinder Blog Spot
ⒾⓃⓉⓇⓄⓈⓅⒺⒸⓉⒾⓋⒺ ⓅⓇⒺⓈⓈ

Apr 23
Lady Hawkeye - REVIEW
Chapters through life

Apr 25
I Smell Sheep - GUEST POST
I'm Into Books
Valerie Ullmer | Romance Author

a Rafflecopter giveaway

144 Comments

Bea LaRocca

3/25/2021 03:35:28 am

I like the cover, synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a great start to an exciting new vampire series. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details and for offering the sale and giveaway. I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and am looking forward to reading your stories

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 10:46:49 pm

Thank you very much! 😊

Bernie Wallace

3/25/2021 06:04:30 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 10:48:31 pm

Between work, my kids, and COVID hitting, this book took longer than usual - it was a solid 9 months before it was finished.

Michele Soyer

3/25/2021 06:52:24 am

Great cover art.. looks like a great book...

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:34:02 pm

Thank you very much! :)

Robert Young

3/25/2021 09:21:12 am

Thanks for sharing about the book.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:34:44 pm

Thanks for stopping by the tour! Good luck on the drawing.

Rita Wray

3/25/2021 10:02:18 am

Sounds like a good book.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:35:57 pm

Thank you very much!

Marcy Meyer

3/25/2021 10:47:27 am

The cover looks good.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:36:34 pm

Thank you! It was done by Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. :)

Jon Heil

3/25/2021 10:59:03 am

Hope doesnt run out of blood victims

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:39:15 pm

Book one is actually pretty tame in terms of victims...I can't wait to finish book two! You always have to up the murders in a sequel. :)

Wendy Jensen

3/25/2021 11:44:30 am

The book details sound interesting.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:40:14 pm

Thank you! It's a bit of a mash up, which can be good and bad. I'm hoping readers take to it. :)

Susan Smith

3/25/2021 12:12:26 pm

Sounds like a great book. I like the cover and the excerpt!

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:43:25 pm

Thank you very much! The cover is by Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers, and the excerpt comes from the final showdown in one of Liz's darker moments. Though it was a struggle to write, I love how this book turned out. :)

wendy hutton

3/25/2021 01:57:45 pm

sounds like an exciting book

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:45:23 pm

Thank you! I like to think so, it's very fast-paced. :)

Beyond Comps

3/25/2021 03:59:44 pm

Great cover!

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:46:09 pm

Thanks, I love it too! Credit goes to Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers.

Amy F

3/25/2021 04:20:58 pm

Great cover! Sounds like an amazing UF read.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:47:21 pm

Thank you! Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers did the cover art. I appreciate your kind words about my book! :)

Abigail Gibson

3/25/2021 04:45:51 pm

This book looks so neat!!

Kat Stilies link

3/25/2021 11:49:55 pm

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kinds words of support. :)

David Basile

3/25/2021 06:36:20 pm

book details sound interesting.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:52:03 pm

Thank you! I was going for something a little different than every over vampire romance novel out there. If I didn't manage to piss everyone off with my Ronald Lamp character, I think most will at least find it interesting! :)

Ann Fantom

3/25/2021 06:51:57 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:52:51 pm

Thank you so much! The cover was done by Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. :)

James D

3/25/2021 07:02:20 pm

Looks like a unique premise. Love the cover.

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:56:20 pm

Thank you so much! The cover was done by Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. It's funny you should say unique - most of the reviews of the book say something similar except one - that reviewer said it was unoriginal, rehashing ideas from Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse. I was scratching my head about that one...from where I stand, it's miles away from Twilight, and I haven't even read Sookie Stackhouse! Reviews are always so much fun ><

beth shepherd

3/25/2021 07:08:13 pm

This looks like a great read!!

Kat Stiles link

3/25/2021 11:59:24 pm

Thank you very much! I was going for something different - I just hope it doesn't hit too close to home with the pandemic stuff. I tried to keep it light, but as I mentioned, I was a bit frustrated with the US handling of the pandemic. I'm hoping it resonates with readers! :)

Sherry

3/25/2021 07:23:48 pm

I love the cover and the excerpt.

Kat Stiles link

3/26/2021 12:01:17 am

Thank you so much! The cover was done by Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. My favorite characters to write are villains! They always have the best lines and get to do whatever they want. ><

Debbie P

3/25/2021 07:50:16 pm

This sounds like a great read. Awesome cover!

Kat Stiles link

3/26/2021 12:02:53 am

Thank you very much! I agree about the cover - I didn't even have to request any changes. Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers is the artist, and I can't wait to share the cover for book two - it's just amazing. :)

Thomas Gibson

3/25/2021 11:03:30 pm

Nice cover and excerpt!

Kat Stiles link

3/26/2021 12:05:29 am

Thank you so much! The cover artist is Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. And the excerpt comes from one of my favorite scenes to write - the final showdown. It gets really gruesome right after that excerpt, and I find those scenes downright fun to write! Have I mentioned I want to be a horror writer when I grow up? >< Clive Barker and Stephen King are just geniuses.

bn100

3/25/2021 11:38:06 pm

nice cover

Kat Stiles link

3/26/2021 12:06:40 am

Thank you very much! I love it too. The cover artist is Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers. Can't wait to share the cover for book two! It's equally amazing. :)

Cynthia C

3/26/2021 08:02:50 am

The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

Kat Stiles link

3/26/2021 09:01:43 am

Thank you for your kind words! 😊

Peggy Salkill

3/26/2021 09:20:43 am

Sounds good!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:05:21 pm

Thanks! :)

Ginger Hafer

3/26/2021 12:22:38 pm

Great cover. It illustrates the story well. Sounds like an interesting read.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:06:16 pm

Thank you very much! Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers did the cover, I love it too :)

Rebecca Joiner

3/26/2021 12:42:45 pm

Looks and sounds great :)

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:07:45 pm

Thank you very much! It is a fun read. :)

David Hollingsworth

3/26/2021 01:38:58 pm

The cover looks great!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:09:36 pm

Thanks! Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers is the cover artist. I really love the way it turned out! :)

Mary Cloud

3/26/2021 02:42:41 pm

The Book sounds interesting - thanks for sharing

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:10:28 pm

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your kind comments. :)

Francine Anchondo

3/26/2021 03:24:38 pm

This sounds great

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:12:16 pm

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words. :)

Barbara Montag

3/26/2021 07:02:39 pm

For something different I enjoy vampire stories.
Thank you for sharing the review.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:14:16 pm

I'm coming around to them too! The Twilight series will always be a guilty pleasure for me. :)

Terri Quick

3/26/2021 08:29:54 pm

Great cover

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:15:28 pm

Thanks, Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers did it. It was one of the easiest cover art projects ever - no revisions!

Diana Hardt

3/27/2021 04:51:19 am

It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:16:15 pm

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments. :)

Lori Byrd

3/27/2021 05:08:39 am

Sounds so good but I love this author. Book cover is perfect!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:17:55 pm

Thank you! Always love to hear from fans. :) I'm so happy with the way the cover turned out as well - Trish from Burning Phoenix Covers was the artist.

Ann S.

3/27/2021 06:06:15 am

Love the cover! Sounds like a great read.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:20:24 pm

Thanks so much! I love it too - Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers really went above and beyond with the cover art.

Jeanna Massman

3/27/2021 06:25:02 am

The cover is great! It sets the tone for the book!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:22:01 pm

Thank you! Yes, I agree - Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers really captured Liz quite well. :)

Lisa Ellison

3/27/2021 12:57:40 pm

this looks like a book that I would love to read!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:23:51 pm

Oh thank you! Making me blush.... 😊

Danielle McDonald

3/27/2021 02:01:03 pm

Sounds like a great read

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:24:50 pm

Thanks so much! It's always nice to hear words of encouragement. :)

Angela Heerde

3/28/2021 01:45:30 am

I like book details

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:25:43 pm

Thank you! It's a bit of a unique premise, so I'm eager to see how people like it. :)

Judy Thomas

3/28/2021 02:11:51 am

I love vampires! The covers are awesome!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:27:44 pm

Are you more of a fan of the Edward glistening type vampire or Lost Boys type vampire? I'm more old school, but I was swooning away with everyone else when I read Twilight! ><

Cindy Merrill

3/28/2021 07:24:27 am

I hope there's more to the plot because it just seems so predictable.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:29:32 pm

I like to think it's not predictable, but there's no fooling some readers. If nothing else, it's unique, with the pandemic aspect and trying to use vampire blood to find a cure.

julie murphy

3/28/2021 09:13:24 am

My first introduction to vampires was Dark Shadows. What was yours?

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:31:22 pm

Oooh, Dark Shadows was cool! Probably Salem's Lot - I watched a LOT of horror movies as a kid. I remember being freaked out at the scene where the kid is scratching at the window of a 2nd story bedroom!

Veronica Lee link

3/28/2021 10:38:47 am

This sounds like a fantastic novel! The cover and excerpt appeal to me.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:32:35 pm

That's so awesome to hear - I wasn't sure how well-received this would be, with it being so science-y. 😊

shannon zeidan

3/28/2021 11:16:08 am

This is an amazing cover! Im excited to read this.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:33:19 pm

Thank you very much! Let me know what you think if you do read it. :)

Molli Taylor

3/28/2021 12:10:51 pm

i adore vampire novels!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:36:04 pm

One vampire book that really appealed to me is J. R. Rain's Moon Dance. I connected with the main character immediately, and I'm excited to see where this series goes!

Deborah D

3/28/2021 12:54:20 pm

The excerpt makes me want to read this book now.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:38:52 pm

Thank you very much! It's always great to hear feedback like that from readers, makes me think I'm doing something right! 😊

Richard Brandt link

3/28/2021 05:20:59 pm

Oh great, like the kids needed another reason to want to be vampires.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:41:18 pm

>< The vampires in my book are for the most part, jerks. So even though they're rich and gorgeous and virus-free, they're still not the good guys. :)

kelly tupick

3/28/2021 06:32:02 pm

The book sounds great, thanks for sharing!

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:42:10 pm

Thank you very much! It's so encouraging to hear so much positive feedback. 😊

Rajeeva Jayaratne

3/28/2021 10:57:07 pm

Like it. Good luck with the book.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:43:22 pm

Thank you very much! I appreciate your feedback and well wishes. :)

Serge B

3/29/2021 03:28:08 am

Sounds interesting

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:44:49 pm

Thank you very much! It's not your typical vampire book, so I'm hoping interesting is the common denominator.

Melissa

3/29/2021 02:27:09 pm

i love vampires! the plot and book cover look awesome.

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:46:29 pm

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! As this was my first foray into vampire fiction, I'm hoping it resonates with people. :)

Heather Mahley

3/29/2021 02:59:26 pm

I love the cover

Kat Stiles link

3/31/2021 10:47:27 pm

Thank you so much! I love how the cover turned out too - Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers was the artist. :)

Kelly D

3/29/2021 03:29:07 pm

The book sounds great with a very interesting plot.

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:06:45 pm

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kinds comments. :)

Debbi Wellenstein

3/29/2021 03:48:23 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:07:18 pm

Thank you! Good luck, hope you win :)

Emily B.

3/29/2021 09:36:53 pm

Alluring looking cover.

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:07:59 pm

Thanks, I love it too! Trish of Burning Phoenix Cover was the designer.

avm

3/30/2021 07:41:35 pm

it seems cool

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:09:02 pm

Thanks so much! I hope readers like it. :)

Danielle Day

3/30/2021 09:56:58 pm

I like it!

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:10:12 pm

Thank you! Good luck with the giveaway :)

Joy Avery

3/31/2021 04:25:29 pm

The cover is beautiful!

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:10:44 pm

Thanks, I love it too! Trish of Burning Phoenix Covers is the designer.

Laura Rubenstein

4/1/2021 02:13:33 pm

looks and sounds really good

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:11:26 pm

Thank you very much! I'm hoping readers enjoy it :)

aaron r

4/2/2021 08:31:48 pm

The Vampire Cure is something that looks like a good read. I like them a lot and that's something I'll have to spend some time with.

Kathleen Stiles link

4/2/2021 10:11:57 pm

Thank you! If you read it, let me know what you think :)

JEANETTE H SHEETS

4/3/2021 04:48:22 am

enjoyed the excerpt ,and really like the cover

Karin

4/5/2021 06:12:19 am

great excerpt

Melissa Greco

4/6/2021 03:13:41 pm

Thanks for the excerpt, I'm intrigued!

Andreas Myrokis

4/10/2021 08:56:52 am

Good luck with this book of yours.

Heather Kaufman

4/11/2021 02:24:15 pm

The book sounds great, I love vampire reads!

Christy R

4/11/2021 10:59:38 pm

Interesting excerpt, sounds intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway, and best of luck with the book.

Julie Lundstrom

4/14/2021 11:44:38 am

I like the cover of this book.

Nancy

4/14/2021 07:24:32 pm

I think that the cover of your book is very interesting.

Sarah L

4/15/2021 12:18:23 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.

Karen A.

4/18/2021 03:27:51 pm

Sounds like an interesting read. Love the cover!

Samantha J

4/19/2021 05:05:26 pm

The cover gives me a real Resident Evil vibe for some reason.
Your note of “If you're a die-hard believer in the MAGA movement, for the love of God don't buy this book. You will NOT be amused.” had me laughing out loud! Haha. What are some aspects you’re referring to?

Ken Ohl

4/20/2021 03:58:28 am

this book looks intriguing

Jen Reed

4/20/2021 09:06:50 pm

The book cover is eye catching and it sounds like a fun read.

joy f

4/21/2021 06:25:50 pm

Sounds good.

Louisa D

4/21/2021 09:52:54 pm

great cover and sounds like an interesting read

latisha depoortere

4/22/2021 04:01:45 pm

This sounds so good can't wait to read!

Daniel M

4/22/2021 04:49:11 pm

like the cover

LYNN CLAYTON

4/22/2021 06:58:21 pm

oh looks like a great read

Angie Peterson

4/23/2021 09:37:10 pm

Congratulations on your new book!!!

"The Vampire Cure" sounds like an amazing read.

I can't wait to sink my fangs into it!!!

Renata

4/23/2021 10:17:28 pm

I like the cover

jose rosado

4/24/2021 11:45:39 am

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?

Very good blurb

THX

megan allen

4/24/2021 11:12:28 pm

I'm obsessed with this cover! Definitely checking this out!

Betty Curran

4/25/2021 12:29:14 am

Everything about the book sounds great but I hope there isn't too much political rhetoric. I'm so over hearing either side.

Rick Mace

4/25/2021 02:41:00 pm

This sounds like a good read. I liliklilike covers that are illistrated good to grab your attention

Virgil C Treadway

4/25/2021 03:20:12 pm

Thank you

Sand

4/25/2021 09:53:30 pm

Sounds like a good book!

Jerry Marquardt

4/25/2021 10:15:08 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Vampire Cure, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

Leigh Nichols

4/25/2021 10:22:46 pm

I'm intrigued by the title alone

The Vampire Cure - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Vampire Cure
The Vampire Cure Series Book 1
by Kat Stiles
Genre: Urban Fantasy, SciFi

Leave a Reply.

Categories

Archives

The Vampire Cure - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Vampire Cure The Vampire Cure Series Book 1 by Kat Stiles Genre: Urban Fantasy, SciFi

Leave a Reply.

Categories

Archives

The Vampire Cure
The Vampire Cure Series Book 1
by Kat Stiles
Genre: Urban Fantasy, SciFi