Mother Julian and the Gentle Vampire - Softcover

Jack Pantaleo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 188393866X ISBN 13: 9781883938666

Publisher: Dry Bones Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Mother Julian and the Gentle Vampire is a story in which Anne Rice meets "Chicken Soup" and Gloria Steinem. Julian of Norwich was a real mystic born in Medieval England in 1342. She penned the first book ever written in English by a woman, becoming the world's first documented feminist. In this novel, Julian meets a vampire, named Little Gift, who is thirsty for more than just blood. She's after her lost spirit. In desperation, she drinks Mother Julian's sacred blood and is converted. Little Gift then becomes a vampire in reverse: She must give her blood or she will die. Her blood has the ability to instill self-esteem and heal broken lives. Living now in present-day San Francisco and dubbed, Lesbiana, the story weaves flashbacks to Old England and Mother Julian's radical insights.

About this title

About the Author:

Jack Pantaleo's articles, short stories, and one-act plays have appeared in publications such as "The Other Side," "Silver Quill," and "Wilma Loves Betty" (Alyson Publications). His musical, "The Gospel According to the Angel Julius," has been produced in several cities in the United States and Europe. In addition to his writing, he is a harpist and composer.

Review:

"... vampire story with a hard-boiled detective story. And it works! Fast-paced, funny, and unpredictable, Pantaleo's novel is unique." -- Dr. Wilfrid R. Koponen

"Thank you, Jack Pantaleo, for enticing me through your rich writing and taking me into the breath of other worlds." -- Joan Budilovsky, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Massage, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meditation

About this edition

• Publisher: Dry Bones Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 188393866X
• ISBN 13: 9781883938666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 269