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EXPLORING THE HEART OF BAMPTILLIA
AN INTERVIEW WITH
LB HARPDOG
ON LOVE, LOSS, AND LITERARY
CREATION
LB Harpdog discusses his unique Bampire mythology, the emotional inspi- ration behind MIND NIGHT BLUE, and how his writing explores love, loss,
AS TOLD TO DAN PETERS
and the complexities of human relationships.
heart of LB Harpdog, a storyteller whose passion for his craft is mat- ched only by his passion for the one who inspired it all.
You’ve created an entirely new creature, the Bampires, and
a unique world, Bamptillia. Can you tell us more about
the inspiration behind these creations and how they differ from traditional vampires? What drew you to develop this new mythology?
This is a 6 book series. I was inspired because of a broken heart. I wanted to tell my ex-girlfriend how much I truly loved her and what I couldn’t say. Bampires hel- ped me do it. Bampires originated from off world. They only survive by a virgins mind or body. But on Earth, they drink blood to endure Earth’s atmosphere. Because on Bamptillia, they don’t have any suns in their solar systems, only moons. So their eyes adapted with being an electric blue hue that al- lows them to see as if it were day- light to humans.
Virgins on Bamptillia are rare and used as a valuable source to prolong their lives. But they lear- ned that Earth has an abundance of virgins. Plus the gravity on their home planet is very heavy. But on Earth, they are stronger, faster, and can fly because of the difference
In the realm of speculative fic- tion, few authors have managed to weave the threads of per- sonal emotion and imaginative world-building as seamlessly as LB Harpdog. With a unique voice that captures the heart and a storytelling style that defies convention, Harp- dog has carved out a niche that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. His creation of the Bam- pires and the world of Bamptillia is a testament to his inventive spirit, offering readers a fresh take on the vampire mythos that is as intriguing as it is original. Harpdog’s works are not just stories; they are emotional journeys that invite readers to ex- plore the complexities of love, loss, and longing.
in gravity as well as the use of the mind that helps halfbreeds, Aka Vampires, to also fly and enter a person’smind when touching them and seeing their thoughts or cont- rolling another person’s thoughts.
I developed the Bampire ide- as because no one knew how the first Vampire, Dracula, was created and when. So I created Bamptillia and a backstory to go along with the Vampires origin. And as far as them being extremely sexual, I wrote this book to reassure my ex-girlfriend that I truly did love her. But the initial story was very depressing. So I added an erotic flavor to make it interesting. But I may have gone a bit overboard with the sex, because I was chal- lenged to write a story with a sex scene in every chapter, . So I did. Then I incorporated the sex into the origin of Bampires.
This was supposed to be a one off book. But turned into a 6 book series. Because I wanted more depth to the characters and so did my beta readers.
MIND NIGHT BLUE is a deeply personal work for you, written as a way to express your feelings for your ex- girlfriend. How did channeling these emotions into a fictional story help you process your experience, and what do you hope readers take away from
LB Harpdog, the visionary author
behind the Bampires se- ries, shares his passion for storytelling and the personal journey that fuels his work.
At the heart of Harpdog’s wri- ting is a profound exploration of love, most notably in his deeply personal work, MIND NIGHT BLUE. This narrative serves as a poignant love letter to his ex-girlf- riend, Palmyra, and is imbued with the raw emotions of a love that transcends time and circumstance. Through his stories, Harpdog invi- tes readers to experience the depth of his feelings, using his unique creations to express what words alone cannot. His ability to blend the fantastical with the deeply per- sonal is a hallmark of his work, making each story a reflection of his own heart and soul. As you delve into this interview, prepare to be captivated by the mind and
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