Richelle Mead's Storm Born Graphic Novel - Announcement

ATLANTA, GA - March 22, 2011– In the novel Storm Born, first in the popular Dark Swan urban fantasy series, Richelle Mead—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Vampire Academy and the Georgia Kincaid Series—introduced fans of paranormal romance to Eugenie Markham, a freelance shaman who battles the ghosts and fey that sneak into our world from the Otherworld.

Today, Sea Lion Books is proud to announce scripter Grant Alter and artist Dave Hamann as the multitalented creative team behind the graphic novel adaptation of Richelle Mead's Dark Swan: Storm Born. When an alarming prophecy suddenly makes her every Otherwordly creature's object of desire, Eugenie must dodge their advances while also fighting a dark power rising within her.

Grant Alter was the co-writer (with Derek Ruiz) on Dean Koontz’ Fear Nothing, a graphic novel adaptation by the New York Times bestselling author. His other scripting projects include an adaptation of the Jim Butcher short story “Restoration of Faith,” which appeared in the graphic novel Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Storm Front.

"Richelle has written a book with a really nice mix of action, romance, the otherworldly, and even a good amount of humor,” Alters said. “It's just a fun book to read. The quality of her work pushes me to write what I think are some of the best scripts I have ever written."

Graphic artist Dave Hamann’s projects include Amory Wars for Evil Ink Comics, Gauze for Arcana Comics, and Zenescope's Grimm Fairy Tales. As a fan of the Dark Swan series, he wants to remain faithful to Mead’s story, and to her lead character, Eugenie. "I'm hard-pressed to think of too many urban comics starring a strong, butt-kicking, female shamanic mercenary."

            "Grant and Dave have done a really amazing job in capturing Eugenie's story. It's been wonderful working with them, and I can't wait to see what fans think of the final product. I hope they love it as much as I do," said Richelle Mead.
Richelle Mead’s Dark Swan: Storm Born, Issue 1 will be released May 18th in comic book stores nationwide.  Comic book stores can be found by going to the Comic Book Shop Locator: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ or by calling 1-888-COMIC-BOOK.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richelle Mead is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens.  Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington where she works on her three series full-time.  Her adult series are published by Kensington Books.   

The Georgina Kincaid Series (Succubus Blues, Succubus on Top, Succubus Dreams, and Succubus Heat), Dark Swan Series (Storm Born and Thorn Queen) and YA series, Vampire Academy, (Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise, and Spirit Bound).  You can visit Richelle Mead on the Internet at http://www.richellemead.com .


ABOUT SEA LION BOOKS: Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Sea Lion Books LLC is a newly established publishing house which specializes in all formats—hardcover, trade paperback, and mass market and in urban fantasy and young adult genres. Sea Lion Books LLC recent roster of authors include: International Bestselling author, Paulo Coelho, New York Times Bestselling authors, Richelle Mead and Richard A. Knaak plus more to be announced in the upcoming months. Contact David Dabel at 770-696-3452 or David@sealionbooks.com . You can visit Sea Lion Books on the Internet at http://www.sealionbooks.com


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Dead and Gone - Vampire Book Review

Harris, Charlaine
Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 9)
Ace, May 5, 2009

Sookie seems to have softened her attitude to former vampire boyfriend, Bill. No longer does she make disparaging remarks whenever his name comes up. Instead she remembers that he was her very first lover, and that they had shared many wonderful times. He still lives close by, and he is still there for her protection should she need it. But Sookie's amorous attention is strongly focused on the powerful vampire Eric. Her erotic fantasies go wild whenever he is around.

Vampires started the craze of coming out to the ordinary human world. Now weres/shapeshifters have done the same. In a highly publicized TV interview a gorgeous young woman explains that there are those who appear completely human but have a second nature within. This lovely gal then demonstrates by turning into a wolf. Many viewers are shocked and publicly demonstrate their belligerence toward such freaks of nature. Unfortunately the issue of minority rights and hate crimes become a serious problem when Crystal, a pregnant werepanther and estranged wife of Sookie's brother Jason, is murdered. Her body, nailed to a cross, is found in the back of Merlotte's, Sookie's place of employment.

In the midst of this turmoil Sookie finds her life endangered by a rebellion in the land of the Fairies. She recently discovered that one of her grandfathers was fae. These are creatures of such beauty that most mortals and strangely most vampires consider them irresistible. It was Sookie's great grandfather who told her of her ancestry. This had the unintended consequence of bringing her to the attention of a rebel faction that believe fairies should never mix with humans. To them someone like Sookie is an abomination.

Confusing thoughts and feelings about the intoxicating uber-vampire Eric, the brutal death of her sister-in-law, and an unearthly rebellion that nearly costs Sookie her life are the central themes of this latest Charlaine Harris Vampire Mystery. The dramatic intensity is so taut in the final scenes that no reader will want to put this book down until the last page. I have loved all of the Sookie stories, but Harris has surpassed herself with this darker take on life in the small town of Bon Temps, Louisiana.

Read chapter one