My book, Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire, is out of the coffin!
Time to Meet Eddie and the Vampire!
“#1 New Release in Children’s, Boys & Men Books”
Twelve-year-old Eddie, short, pudgy, hard-of-sight, his nose buried in a book, has no idea how he wound up in the Sisters of Mercy Orphanage as an infant or why he can’t be adopted. He gets the shock of his life one evening when the bat in the orphanage basement transforms into a vampire and introduces himself as Count Bloodless. The starving Count is also an orphan, rejected by his vampire family because he is vegetarian. An unexpected friendship blossoms as Eddie helps the Count find the food he desperately needs to survive, and the vampire helps Eddie unlock the secret of his past. Written in the rollicking spirit of Roald Dahl and set in World War II-era Boston, Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire features a protagonist who will discover that family and belonging are sometimes found in the most unexpected of places.
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Imagine being in a cozy corner of Takoma Park, Maryland, amidst the vibrant heartbeat of this charming town. Picture sitting down with me, Dennis Desmond, the author of "Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire." As we share stories and laughter, our conversation naturally dances around the essence of community, literature, and the precious local treasure - People's Book.
Through "Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire," a tale that celebrates friendship and embracing differences, I found that independent bookstores, like People's Book, create a sense of belonging. They reflect the heart of my stories - bringing people together through shared experiences. When children and families gather here, real magic happens. Hearts connect, and young minds open wide to possibilities.
Surrounded by shelves adorned with literary treasures, it became clear that local bookstores weave a tapestry that binds a neighborhood, offering a place to find yourself, to explore culture, and to dream freely. Independent bookstores are vital, nurturing not just budding readers, but also the very spirit of a community.
"I absolutely adore EDDIE AND THE VEGETARIAN VAMPIRE. It’s a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving novel about a lovable, big-hearted orphan boy who longs to belong to a family. More importantly, I love the impact it's had on my 13-year-old son who sadly doesn’t like to read; he couldn’t wait to read ‘the vegetarian vampire book’ …
— Angie Kim, author of National Bestseller and Edgar Winner MIRACLE CREEK
The reviews are in!
"Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire is both touching and hilariously funny. Readers will love Eddie’s candid insights about life as an orphan, his sharp wit, and the absurdity of his vegetarian vampire friend’s antics (there are consequences if you choose to live mostly on beans).” Read full review
— The Children’s Book Review
"A diverting horror comedy that makes way for an absorbing coming-of-age story ... humor abounds ... relationships are delightful and rewarding, and heartfelt ..." - Kirkus Reviews https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/dennis-m-desmond/eddie-and-the-vegetarian-vampire/
— Kirkus Reviews
Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire is Dennis M. Desmond’s debut novel. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Antioch School of Law, and a proud retiree of LiUNA - the Laborers International Union of North America. The father of three adult children, he lives with his wife near Washington, DC.
Contact Dennis
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Email
dennismdesmondbooks@gmail.com
Phone
(202) 630-3824