SHORT BIO

Nancy Haddock's debut book from Berkley Publishing Group, La Vida Vampire, was released in April 2008 and hit national bestseller lists. The second book in the series, Last Vampire Standing, will be a May 2009 release. Nancy has written everything from children's picture books to teleplays, and has finaled in and won numerous contests during her trek to publication. In addition to writing paranormal romantic mystery, she writes cozy mystery and screenplays, and has written an adaptation of La Vida Vampire for a feature-length film – an adaptation that needs a leeeetle more work.

LONG BIO

Nancy Haddock may not have seen persistence as one of her virtues, but, after two decades of writing for publication, persistence paid.
Though Nancy wrote from the time she can remember, she was an Education/ Speech and Language Pathology major at the University of Tulsa, and worked in a both private and public school settings for seven years. When she remarried and more children came into her life, she attended graduate school full time. She also took classes in American Sign Language, and later taught classes to both adults and children.
After moving to the Dallas area when her husband was transferred, Nancy began writing romance, with an eight-year break to go back to teaching. Her move from Texas to Florida in 2002 inspired new story-telling energy.
Nancy lives with her super-supportive husband, who is also the chef in the family. Good thing, because her persistent streak doesn't include cooking. She'd live on microwave meals and Starbucks.

REVIEWS

"Nancy Haddock had me hooked from page one with La Vida Vampire. The wonderfully charming heroine, sexy-as-sin hero and fabulously engaging mystery kept me turning pages into the wee hours of the morning!" ~ Julie Kenner, USA Today bestselling author of Demons Are Forever.

"Fun and quirky, this book is to die for!" ~ Gena Showalter, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Nymph King.

"Nancy Haddock's La Vida Vampire is fresh, original, and a wonderful slice of 'afterlife'. Save a spot on your keeper shelf for this sexy paranormal mystery!" ~ From Catherine Spangler, National bestselling Author of Touched by Fire.

"Vampires, shape-shifters and wizards...oh my! La Vida Vampire has it all. A clever mystery, an engaging, undead heroine and a make-your-fangs-drool vampire hunter. Move over, Sookie Stackhouse -- here comes Cesca Marinelli." ~ Lynn Michaels, Award-Winning author of Nightwing.

"A sultry setting, a clever mystery, and strong, sparkling characters...Nancy Haddock delivers everything it takes to make a fan out of me!" ~ Jane Graves, Award-Winning Author of Hot Wheels and High Heels.

"Nancy Haddock is to vampires as Janet Evanovich is to bounty hunters. Irresistible, entertaining, unforgettable!" ~ Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling Author of Just Wicked Enough.

"With her surfer vampire, Haddock crafts a story that's witty, original and thoroughly entertaining." ~ Kelley Armstrong, NYT Bestselling author of No Humans Involved.

"La Vida Vampire is fun, fun, fun! Nancy Haddock's fresh and sassy new voice enlivens a well-known genre, and her heroine is one of the most entertaining in years. Readers will enjoy the snappy dialogue, irreverent tone, fabulous setting, and the fascinating world. Wonderful!" ~ Kathleen Givens, National bestselling author of Rivals for the Crown and On a Highland Shore.

"This is one Vampire chick I'd love to hang out with, and the mystery is to die for. Haddock has created a delightful, sexy romp of a good time." ~ Candace Havens, bestselling author of the Charmed & Dangerous series.

"… this funny, clever novel is sure to hook readers and leave them wanting more." ~ Romance Reviews Today

"a brilliant debut" ~ Paranormal Romance (PNR)

"Nancy Haddock spins a great read that I found remarkably done." ~ Coffee Time Romance & More

"In La Vida Vampire, Francesca "Cesca" Marinelli is a vamp with class and a style all her own." ~ Bitten by Books

"Nancy Haddock breathes new life into the vampire genre with LA VIDA VAMPIRE." ~ Kwips & Kritiques

"Ms. Haddock is an author you want to keep an eye on. She is definitely a rising star." ~ Love Romances and More

"If you like humor mixed in with the paranormal suspense then don't miss this exceptional debut by Nancy Haddock." ~ A Romance Review

"If you enjoy watching humorous mysteries on television or at the movies, you will adore this." ~ Huntress Reviews

"Haddock ... a talented writer who I'll be looking out for." ~ Night Owl Romance

"You can’t help but fall in love with Cecsa" ~ Simply Romance Reviews