Joleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire universe, a world where vampires aren't for children. Comprised of a main series, a standalone prequel, and several short story collections, she has plans to continue expanding with a trilogy and standalone novels. 
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer. She maintains several blogs, full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left, she watches anime, plays PokemonGo, and works on her crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband, family, and pets, she is never lonely, in fact, quite the opposite. Should she disappear, one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise. 

Hungry for vampire fiction that goes deeper than the usual maniacal laugh? In these seventeen morsels, you’ll discover a myriad of vampires: some are cruel, some are kind, and some just want a quiet evening. Among the offerings you’ll meet:
Claudius: A fresh vampire, Claude has only one thing on his mind: revenge. With the help of his new coven, he’ll make his father pay.
Kariss: When tending her mother’s death bed, even vampirism can’t heal Kariss’ broken heart.
Ashton: Looking for thrills to cope with family tragedy, Ashton falls in with a gang of vampires, but he’s about to discover the ultimate high: pure terror.  
Kateesha: When Kateesha and her partner are sent to apprehend a rogue coven, things go awry and carry terrible consequences.
Benjamin: Settled in for a comfy evening, he’s surprised to discover it’s the weekly poker night, complete with some new “friends”. 
And more! Enjoy seventeen short bites from the world of Amaranthine - a perfect appetizer for those new to the universe, or a dark dessert for readers familiar with the world. 


Vampire Morsels

(You can find Sarah in the Amaranthine saga, & Brothers of Darkness. This story takes place during the Amaranthine  saga- if you've read the book, it's on the same day that Katelina runs into Jesslynn and the baby in the nursery.)


Sarah sat on the couch, a bright orange pillow clutched in her lap. "I know it's been hard on Katelina. I really think she needs to talk to someone. I suggested she call you and set up an appointment, but she's so stubborn."


The therapist nodded. Her blond hair moved with her head, like a solid piece of hairsprayed perfection. "Her boyfriend was murdered, wasn't he?"


"Yes. They still don't know who did it." Sarah frowned. "Though the police have been harassing her about it for a month. And now there's some joker calling her at work." She sighed. "I'm sorry. I know this isn't what we're supposed to talk about."


"We can talk about anything you want," the therapist assured her. "Why do you think this is bothering you so much?"


Chapter 55: Sarah, Part 1