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Justin Somper
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Justin Somper

Justin Somper's high-octane Vampirates sequence, fusing pirate adventure and vampire myth, is published in 34 countries and 24 languages. The six book sequence concludes in June 2011 with Immortal War. Justin has one of the most active and dedicated... Read full bio

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Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Read! As often and widely as you can.
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My life in 8 words: "A voyage of discovery"
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March 9, 2010

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Talk about an exciting time! VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT is officially published and I’m...
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March 1, 2010
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There are few better moments in an author’s life than when he gets his hands for the first time on...
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January 27, 2010

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It truly feels like the countdown to UK publication for VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT has...
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Vampirates: Immortal War will be released on September 20, 2011 in Mass Market Paperback
Sep 20, 2011
Vampirates: Immortal War is now available in Mass Market Paperback
Sep 20, 2011
Vampirates: Immortal War will be released on June 09, 2011 in
Jun 09, 2011
Vampirates: Immortal War is now available in
Jun 09, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean
May 19, 2010
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Vampirates: Black Heart
May 19, 2010
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Vampirates: Blood Captain
May 19, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night will be released on April 30, 2010 in
Apr 30, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night is now available in
Apr 30, 2010
Apr 02, 2010
Vampirates: Blood Captain will be released on April 01, 2010 in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Blood Captain is now available in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Black Heart will be released on April 01, 2010 in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Black Heart is now available in
Apr 01, 2010
Author Voices:
Bring on the night!
Mar 10, 2010
Vampirates: Tide of Terror will be released on March 04, 2010 in
Mar 04, 2010

Justin Somper Revealed

Justin Somper Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Trust the tide! Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Home Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Jay Gatsby - not least because he's flawed Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Yes Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Mediocrity, rudeness Learn more about Justin Somper

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Examiner.com, January 2, 2013
...it’s a feeling you have inside of you, being around the people who matter to you”― Justin Somper, Black Heart At the holidays we try to be surrounded by the people who mean a lot to us. It might take a long trip or a short trip...
SFX, November 8, 2012
...S IN A NAME? “Vampirates” is also the name of a children’s book series by British author Justin Somper IT’S WOSSERNAME! Sam’s love interest Amelia is played by Liane Balaban, who you might recognise from her captivating turn as omniglot Anna...
Guardian.co.uk, September 19, 2012
...It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties. Discover author Justin Somper's favourite pirate books, read kids' reviews of piratical-themed reads, and tell us about your favourite pirate stories Ahoy me hearties! It's International Talk Like a...
Tennessean, September 19, 2012
...Books n Crafts: 4-5 p.m. Thursday. Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day and read Vampirates by Justin Somper. We will make vampirate T-shirts. Register on website or call 371-0090, ext. 8040. Practice ACT Exam: proctored by Kaplan Test Prep. 9...