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Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali

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“The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2”
Shalimar Ali
3 out of 5 stars

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Shalimar Ali’s “The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2” is a whirlwind of a tale smashing together different time periods (past, present and future), various celebrities (and their caricatures), vampires, spirits and a healthy dose of comedy.

This frame story is based on the 3010 Vampire Olympics, a dance competition featuring 13 dance crews representing a myriad of dance styles. The competition is a play on the dance-based reality shows that are a staple of today’s network television stations. Ali puts her own twist on the event by centering it on vampires, the undead and well-known dancers from the past. The 3010 Vampire Olympics is hosted by the nefarious trickster Salome from the annals of history and five different Dick Clarks from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Continue reading Book Review – The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 by Shalimar Ali →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shalimar Ali, author of The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Shalimar Ali, author of The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2
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It is a fantasy journey that includes Vampires, Star Trek, The Wizard of Oz, Michael Jackson, Hurricane Katrina, Scott Joplin, Dick Clark, Salome, The St. Louis Arch, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Brady Bunch, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, Dance Styles, Celebrities, Dancers, Dance History and something that we can all relate to – Holiday Meal Celebrations!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2″?

Shalimar Ali: Three bats somehow slipped into my house, and I wanted them dead! I hate mice and birds, so bats are like deadly combination of Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Shalimar Ali, author of The Vampire Dancer Saga Part 2 →