Bites from Bikini Vampire Babes

Dancing to the Music

2011-10-03T00:44:00.000-05:00

Did I ever tell you that we had some great help with the music on our movie? An Oklahoma band called the Grown Ups contributed a wonderful tune called Nothing Like You. I have heard that the band is no longer together, but band member, Cory Perschbacher is still producing work aimed at the movie market. Several of his tunes were used in Bikini Vampire Babes. That's his tune playing when the title comes up on the screen.

There are also a couple of memorable rockabilly tunes from Joe Buck Yourself. Devil is on His Way is perfect music for our strut down the hall. That's not his music on the trailer, so you do have to get a copy of the movie to check that out. Demon in my Head is also a great tune and although he didn't write it about me, he should have.

And finally, if you haven't checked it out, John Jos Miller has posted a review of BVB on his blog, Cheese Magnet. A big thanks to John for reviewing our movie. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Oops, it's time for me to go find a nice midnight snack. See you later!

Coppercon 2011

2011-08-31T22:17:00.000-05:00

Vampires Werewolves Demons-Oh My! I do have to say that I love the theme for CopperCon 31. I've been told that Catherine Book is the fabulous organizer of CopperCon and that she does a great job. Coppercon is set for this weekend, September 2-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Avondale, Arizona which is in the Phoenix area.

Literary guests include Carrie Vaughn and Janni Lee Simner amoung others. There are several literature and science panels and workshops, including one of my favorites, belly dancing!

Bikini Vampire Babes will be shown at the conference on Sunday night and Monday afternoon. Thanks Catherine!

Bubonicon Update

2011-08-28T11:19:00.001-05:00

The Evil Macintosh Queen (aka Loretta) met with author George R. R. Martin at Bubonicon science fiction and fantasy convention in Albuquerque. Most of you know that Martin is the bestselling author of many books and the highly rated Game of Thrones TV series on HBO. He is now the proud new owner of a copy of BVB and he says he is anxious to see the movie! A big thank you to George.
I hope you enjoy it!

Alas, there was no dedicated video room, but the trailer for BVB was shown Saturday night at the convention's "Saturday Nite Cinema Theatre" hosted by Adam J. Brown, which featured another independent flick called Stiffed by Devin O. Leary of Alburquerque. Stiffed featured bank robbers turned zombies.

More than 600 people are attending Bubonicon including authors Diana Gabaldon, Ben Bova, Connie Willis, Mario Acevedo and many others.

George R. R. Martin with a copy of Bikini Vampire Babes(please note he is not endorsing the movie for legality's sake)

Carolin K. volunteering at the convention sales booth where they are selling Bikini Vampire Babes
Thanks Bubonicon!

Bubonicon!

2011-08-25T16:11:00.001-05:00

Bubonicon is happening this weekend, August 26-28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many thanks to Loretta McKibben and her good friend, Diana Gabaldon for helping to promote Bikini Vampire Babes at the con. For those of you who have followed Game of Thrones on HBO, the author, George R. R. Martin will also be there plus a whole host of other science fiction and fantasy fanatics.

Maybe you have wondered about the name of the con. It seems that there are cases of bubonic plague that occasionally occur in NM. It doesn't happen often, so your chances of getting hit by a truck or bitten by a vampire are higher.

Mmm, I want me some red and green chili, so that's two reasons to visit the "land of enchantment".It sounds like good geekie fun and probably great possibilites for one of my favorite midnight snacks with some red and green chili on the side.

Can't Stand the Heat?

2011-08-11T12:48:00.000-05:00

Good friends in Texas and Oklahoma have been whining and complaining about the 2 months of 3 digit heat. Waaaah!

Welcome to the first level of hell! I guess I could bite them and turn them so that the heat isn't an issue any longer. There would be quite a run on black bikinis and bathing suits, but this late into the season, they could hit a good sale.

A lot of them are just chilling inside with a good beer in front of the boob tube (remember that term?) I just hope I'm included in that video selection.

Upcoming Events for Lizette

2011-06-22T18:51:00.000-05:00

I'm sharpening my fangs and getting ready for a fun filled summer. Here's a list of events where my movie will make an apperance.

ApolloCon in Houston, Texas is just around the corner. It's set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 24-26. Bikini Vampire Babes is scheduled to be shown in their media room, so go check it out!
More information on Apollocon can be found here, ApolloCon 2011.

SpoCon has just been added to my list. It's set for August 12-14 in Spokane, Washington. Follow this link for more information. The theme there is The Power of Fandom, so show up and be a fan!

BuboniCon is set for August 26- 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Look for my good friend Loretta McKibben and her friend, Diana Gabaldon in the crowd. Be sure to check out our donation, bid on it and make me proud.

If you are in the Phoenix, Arizona area, be sure to check out CopperCon 31 which takes place Sept 2- 5. This is my favorite since the theme is Vampires, Werewolves, Demons, Oh My! I hope to be in good company there.

I need to hurry and pack extra black bikinis for the road. Watch out, I may be in your town.

SoonerCon June 3-5, 2011

2011-06-03T00:25:00.000-05:00

Bikini Vampire Babes will be making a presence at some upcoming science fiction and fantasy related conventions. The first one is SoonerCon which is held each year in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This year it is on June 3-5 and located in the lovely Sheraton Hotel in downtown. The theme is Heros and Villians. Hmmm, is Lizette a villian?

A copy of the movie and a movie poster have been donated to the charity auction and the trailer will be shown in the screening room. More information about SoonerCon can be found at
http://www.soonercon.com/

Some upcoming cons that have expressed an interest are ApolloCon in Houston, BuboniCon in Albuquerque and CopperCon in Phoenix. If you are associated with a science fiction and fantasy convention and would like to show Bikini Vampire Babes, please contact us at margaroot@cox.net

CopperCon's theme is Vampires Werewolves Demons... Oh My! We should be in good company there!

Bare Bones Film Festival

2011-04-25T23:22:00.000-05:00

This time of year, the lovely town of Muscogee, Oklahoma hosts the Bare Bones Film festival. Festivities begin Tuesday, April 26 and run through Sunday, May 1. Check out their site at
http://www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org/

We are thrilled that Bikini Vampires Babes was accepted and will be showing Saturday, April 30, 11pm at Max's Bonehead Lounge which is located at 116 N. Main Street, Muscogee.
http://www.maxsgarage.com/

The writers, Ted West and Margie Root will be there to introduce the movie and take questions afterwards. The Oklahoma Gazette recently featured them in an article written by Richard York which was titled Vamp Camp. In case you missed it, that article can be found by following this link
http://npaper-wehaa.com/oklahoma-gazette#2011/03/30/?article=1214804

And in case you never sleep, Muscogee also hosts a Renaissance Fair the weekend of April 30, so there will be all kinds of entertainment for the whole family.
http://www.okcastle.com/

Hope to see you at Bare Bones! Who knows who will be prowling there.

The Store is Open for Business

2010-12-13T20:39:00.000-06:00

Finally!

DVDs and posters are on sale at the Bikinivampirebabes.com site

Click here

The Videos Have Arrived!

2010-12-08T22:41:00.000-06:00

The DVDs of our movie, Bikini Vampire Babes, have finally arrived! The studio is so excited. It was just pure luck that I was there when the UPS truck drove up. Or, maybe it helped that I flagged the driver down!

The .com site should be ready to sell them soon, so don't forget to buy a few extra and tuck them into your friend's stockings for the holidays!

Some of my fans have asked about getting a copy of the poster so there will be an 18" x 24" versions of it on sale too. I hear there are some possible plans for upcoming events where I could personally sign them for you! I'll be sure to let you know times and locations.

IMDB page for BVB

2010-11-24T10:09:00.001-06:00

Hooray! Our movie, Bikini Vampire Babes now has an imdb page! Our 15 minutes of fame hasn't run out yet. It still needs a bit of work, but when you get a chance, check it out.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1776833/

This is the latest word on the dvd's of the movie. It is being shipped on December 6th, so we should have them in our hot little hands later that week. Cast and crew can come by and pick up their free copy. We will also have movie posters for sale.

The rest of you should watch the bikinivampirebabes.com page to place orders.

Ciao

Waiting for the DVD

2010-11-10T22:30:00.000-06:00

If you missed the premier, you missed some good rowdy fun. The crowd settled in with beer and popcorn and proceeded to laugh and holler with the movie. Thanks to everyone who attended and showed their support!

The DVD of the movie is being replicated and prepped for distribution. There will be a few fun extras on it, so look for the DVD to be available the week after Thanksgiving. It will be offered on the website, www.bikinivampirebabes.com What perfect timing. Purchase and give them as stocking stuffers to your friends. Hopefully there will be posters too!

In the meanwhile, look for me dancing in the crowd. I'll be wearing a smile.

Premier Today!

2010-10-31T15:11:00.000-05:00

The day has finally arrived and "Bikini Vampire Babes" debues tonight! I can't wait to see it. I hope lots of you are coming to view it with the cast and crew. Let's party!

Three Days Until the Premier!

2010-10-28T21:36:00.000-05:00

Everything is finally coming together for the premier of the movie and everyone involved is really excited! Grab some popcorn, candycorn and a beer and join us in our very first screening of "Bikini Vampire Babes". Only three more days to go!

Lizette's Blog from the Movie

2010-10-26T23:09:00.002-05:00

Correction: Premier Screening on Halloween

2010-10-07T10:37:00.001-05:00

Think you're seeing double? If you were here recently, you might think you have already read about this. Yes, I've been known to be a bit hasty, so forgive me for that, please? Let's try it again.....

The long awaited and highly anticipated showing of Bikini Vampire Babes will finally occur at the City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Halloween night is a most appropriate time for the event. The showing is at 6:30 pm. When I last checked, the screening was no longer a private screening, so the general public is invited and there will be a small admission charge.

I can't hardly wait! But I may have to expand my wardrobe and dress up in something besides a black bikini, especially if we go out somewhere afterwards to prowl.

I just love a midnight snack.

My Pillow Passion

2010-09-18T14:44:00.000-05:00

While bvb suntan lotion with spf 1000 allows us to get around outside during the day, it doesn't mean we don't sleep. I like my beauty rest just like the next gal.

Books and movies make it seem like vampires can sleep in various unappealing places . Bare, hard coffins are bad enough, but in Dead Until Dark, the author has vampires just diving into the dirt! Do you know what that does to a manicure?

Recently, I came across a site named Sleeplikethedead.com. With a name like that I had to check it out and it turned out to be a site that rates beds, pillows, even dog beds! I had no idea there were so many types of pillows. I've been so restless lately, I need one that will let me sleep like the dead.

Travel and Movie Update

2010-08-26T23:02:00.000-05:00

Minion suggested we take a road trip to visit some blood relations up north. It seemed like a good idea since the summer has been so hot here in the southern U.S. Plus we just get the itch to travel and check out new places for fresh blood.

We made our way up through Illinois where our "relatives" took us out for late night snacking in Chicago. There were lots of tasty ethnic areas of town, good music and lots of fun.

Then we drove as far as Milwaukee before coming home. That Wisconsin cheese was pretty tasty blood clogging stuff.

I was enjoying prowling new places but work on the movie called us back. Stu is now ready for the ADR and the music track is starting to shape up.

By the way, Bree looks absolutely delicious in the movie, but Tom, her manager is another matter. I'm sure you'll agree that Resa and Jane are pretty tasty looking snacks too. The picture above is of Jane, Resa, Dick and moi.

I get the feeling the movie could be done in a couple of months if all goes well. Maybe I can plan the opening. Hope you can attend as I'm dying to see all of you there.

Latest Movie News

2010-07-11T21:34:00.000-05:00

It was time to check in on the movie's progress and I found Stu at the studio working hard on editing.

All that green screened stuff has slowed him way down. His comment of "I'll fix it in the mix" is taking a whole lot more stirring than anticipated. But, it is slowly getting done and the rough cut is almost viewable.

Now, for some music! Talk is that a local band is helping us out and making some original sounds for us. I can't wait! I hope it's sexy.

Maybe I should go find some editing help for Stu. Someone that can work on the movie at nights like a little elf. I'm feeling a touch hungry anyway.

Sleeping Vampire Beauty

2010-06-15T12:07:00.000-05:00

Yaaaawn
Stretch
Pop!

I guess I've been out of touch for a bit, huh? Sometimes I just need a good long rest.

Someone once asked if we still sleep in coffins. Hah! What a dead giveaway. That's like asking to get it in the chest isn't it?

Modern innovations have made it possible for modern vampires to get around a lot better than they used to. And talk about modern vampires....there's one under every rock or at least on every other channel on tv.

Have you watched "Ugly Americans" on the comedy channel? I can't tell you why I'm so amused by it, but I am. Not only are there demons, zombies and vampires, but all kinds of talking body parts and talking animals and blobs which come out of the caustic, contaminated ponds.

The demons are my favorite.

Cinco de Mayo Fun

2010-05-05T16:27:00.000-05:00

Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Mexico? Looks like it began in the 1860's in California and while it does celebrate the Hispanic culture, it's not really a big holiday south of the border.

Oh, well, it's a great time to just get out and enjoy the food and festivities and I like a good party. The always unsuspecting crowd is great for snacking too!

All that lime and salt...it might just sting a little when I nibble on your neck. Of course, if my victim is partying hardy, they won't notice so much. Say, did you see the size of the mosquitos down by the canal?

Various Bits of News

2010-04-21T23:08:00.000-05:00

Hey! Go check out the page for the british movie, "Lesbian Vampire Killers". I love how it is set up like a comic book which flips open and when you scroll over the characters, there's a fun sound bite.

The movie finally popped up in local rentals as "Vampire Killers". What's the matter? Are the distributers in the US afraid of the word lesbians? I watched the movie. The girls were cute and it was good for a couple of laughs, but why do they always want to kill the vampires?

I've also added "The Vampires of Bloody Island" to my list. It's soon to be released in the US but it looks like the vampires explode in that movie! Huh, not sure what to think of that.

Stu called me into the studio this past week to have me check out the progress of our movie. It's actually coming along quite nicely now. I watched the oil wrestling scene with Bree. She was defeating all her opponents until she had some kind of flashback. Personally, I think it had to do with some energy drain prompted by 17 herbs and spices . That can really zap a newbie vampire in no time. You will just have to decide for yourself when you see it.

Conestoga, the science fiction and fantasy convention held in Tulsa, Oklahoma is happening this weekend, April 23-25. Look for our trailer and our postcards featuring me and Bree if you happen to attend.

Until next time,

Ciao

That Ugly Jewelry

2010-04-05T23:00:00.000-05:00

This past week, spring finally arrived! It also brought some relations from the Chicago area who showed up at my place. I hadn't seen them in a hundred years! Well, OK, it was only last century, but it seems like a long time so it was great to see them.

One evening we were eating blood orange sorbet and discussing edible options. There's definitely an excess when it comes to beer, beef and butter in the south. Good thing we are already made as we could become blimps eating like that! You just can't believe how much diet really affects the blood. And then there's the taste. Ugh!

All of that reminds me of Tom, Bree's manager (or whatever he is). He emailed me! Who gave him my address??? Of all the nerve.... And what does he say, but the same old thing. "I'm going to get you, Lizette!"

Yeah, whatever!

Here's an image of him with that ugly jewelry.

Dallas Dining

2010-03-25T21:04:00.003-05:00

The living and the undead are in agreement that this has been one long, cold, dreary winter. I've lived in warmer climates for most of my vampire life and I enjoy green grass and blue skies and ocean.

I thought going south we'd see warmer weather. It's been a while since I've seen my relations in Dallas, so I took a little trip there and what should happen? It got all grey and it freaking snowed!!!!

It makes a vampire just want to crawl into a coffin and sleep for another month.

Well, we made the best of it by shopping a bit and scouting out a lovely meal. Bolsa in the Bishop Arts district is a great place for doing just that. Incredible bloody marys are to found there, plus, a trendy unsuspecting crowd. The bloody marys are made with a jalapeno infused vodka done on the premises.

A few blocks south of there is a tiny candy shop called Dude, Sweet! I talked the owner into making me specially filled dark chocolates. Can't wait until they arrive in the mail, but I 'm making do with the marzipan stuffed dates and the mushroom toffee.

Marscon Adventure

2010-03-11T14:00:00.000-06:00

The bikini contests have been good to me lately but the most exciting news this week came from Minnesota.

A very good friend of mine attended Marscon 2010 which is held each year in Minneapolis. Loretta McKibben, the science guest of honor and longtime feminist, was a guest speaker and she helped to promote our movie, Bikini Vampire Babes. She reports that the BVB trailer was a big hit at Marscon and that everyone enjoyed it and was quite excited about it. She also said that she never thought she'd be hawking a movie about vampire women in bikinis, but she enjoyed every minute of it.

Thank you Loretta! All of us that are involved with the movie really appreciate your help.

I am aware that Bikinivampirebabes.com is still under construction, but there are people working on it, so check back periodically to see what has been added.

In the meanwhile, look for news of us at some of the upcoming science fiction and fantasy cons that are in the Oklahoma area.

Ciao

2010-02-23T16:35:00.001-06:00

Many people have been asking how the movie is going, so I decided I should drop in on editing to see what was happening. I found Stewart, Stan's twin brother doing the editing.

The conversation went something like this

Me: Hi there. People are always asking when the movie will be out.

Stu: Hopefully, this fall. Do you want to see some of the scenes?

Me: Sure, sweetie. I'd love to!

So, we look at a few scenes.

Stu: So, hey-- aren't they fun!

Me: Ummm, is this all you have done???

Stu: Yeah, you know, I'm only one guy and I have real paying jobs to take care of.

Me: (I'm thinking, what a whiner, but instead I say) Is there anything I can do to help?

Stu: Wow, sure. This place is a dump, could you maybe sweep? And oh yeah, if you have time, run the dishes and clean the bathroom. First of all, I could really use a drink out of the frig. And make sure you don't touch the computers!

Me: Humph. That's not really what I had in mind. (At this point, I'm debating on whether I should juice this guy, but I really need him to edit and I don't typically add men to my clan)

Stu: You kind of have a funny look on you face.

You don't have to leave mad.

Me: I just remembered I have an appointment to get my nails done. Ciao.

Oh, and hire a housekeeper.

Stu: Wait, wait, I have this delivery you can make on your way...

Happy Valentines

2010-02-14T16:02:00.001-06:00

When I was human, my heart was broken by a dashing young man. He didn't even take notice of me. How heartless!
I always think of him briefly on Valentine's day. He never would have guessed that I would grow up to be such a heart stopper.

But enough of that. Valentine's day is such a fun day to celebrate. All those lovely candy hearts and red, red hearts on cards and ads. Hearts are everywhere!

What's your favorite? Chocolate or the little sugar candy ones? And how about the ones boxed up and dressed to surprise? It's making me a little hungry to tell you the truth. I'm going out to prowl and to see what I can find in the way of a valentine sweet.

Stuck in Oklahoma

2010-02-02T13:55:00.000-06:00

Members of my clan live in various place across the world. I call them my blood relatives and it's a great way to travel and have a cozy place to stay. Of course, I no longer have relatives in Puerto Rico because of a couple of "vampire hunters" but that's another story.

This past weekend was a real wash. My relatives were planning a fun Sedona weekend. I couldn't wait to check out the vortex action. Maybe even go up to Flagstaff for some skiing. But on the drive out, I got stuck in an ice and snow storm in Oklahoma. And It was so cold, it nearly froze my undead blood!

My little car wasn't made for that kind of weather. And no, I wasn't about to change into a bat and fly through sleet. No frost bitten wings for me.

There wasn't much to do but scan the menu while hanging out in the hotel bar. Of course, I chatted with some cute guys, and there were lots of tasty options. So much so that I decided the buffet was the way to go. When they woke up in the morning they probably thought that giant bed bugs had bitten them.

Have You Seen This?

2010-01-29T17:48:00.001-06:00

Some of you have already seen the move trailer, but just in case you haven't, you can get to it right here

30 second trailer for Bikini Vampire Babes

Shall We Dance?

2010-01-22T12:53:00.001-06:00

I love to dance. Many of my close friends and associates already know that I dance at a local hookah bar. Hey, that's not a hooker bar! But just in case you don't know, a hookah is a water pipe for tobacco. I know what you were thinking!

You might be asking where I am? Let's just say I'm centrally located, so I might just be in your neighborhood.

Watch out guys--- I already have Minion as a facilitator, so you might just be a midnight snack!

Special drink with Umami

2010-01-14T19:43:00.001-06:00

My new friend Bree is cute and fun and funny. She's turning out to be a great road companion. She had this awful manager who was just using her good looks to pave his way. And I um..sort of rescued her from that situation.

Bree just loves my Bloody Marys. There are very special Bloody Marys as you might image.

The ingredients in it will help complete her transformation into a vampire and also bind her to my clan. Plus, the blood I get is very nutritious and the best money can buy. It's full of omega 3's and rates a 97 in Vampire Gourmet.

So you know that celery stick in the Bloody Mary? She has this habit of throwing it out the window, especially when we are driving down the road. There must be a trail of celery sticks criss crossing the southern US by now. They're biodegradable, right?

Happy New Year

2010-01-07T10:17:00.001-06:00

Minion and I had a great holiday season. Lots of fun and festivities.

But now the holidays are done and the after Christmas shopping has been picked over. What's left is the dregs.

That pretty much sums up what happens after any type of high.

At this low time of year, even a good victim or two isn't enough to lift my spirits. I'm looking for that certain someone to join my clan.

Maybe someone to snuggle with me. Could it be you? I promise I won't bite!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-25T15:05:00.000-06:00

It's with a bit of luck and creative circumstance that Minion and I found ourselves playing the elf gig in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Everything in Santa Fe is red or green chili or both. The bloody marys are chili infused, the people are chili infused--it's Caliente!

As always, Minion and I drove. On I-40, in the panhandle of Texas, near the town of Groom is an incredibly giant cross. Minion and I nearly drove off the road! Not that the cross really affects us, but we wondered if the town was trying to ward off vampires. Seems to me that they should be more worried about Chupacabra.

A new temporary job

2009-12-13T09:42:00.003-06:00

Whoever said that it was easy being a vampire?

Low cash flow has thwarted my plans for a Mexican holiday. Minion and I took jobs as Santa's elves to give us some ready cash. I hate that it really impinges on my traditional wardrobe, but it can't be helped.

However, it does offer great holiday snacking opportunities.

Oh no, I wouldn't bite little children! St. Nick isn't a feasible treat either, although sitting with children for photos is pretty mind numbing. He does need to be coherent.

But the photographer is really cute. Maybe I should add him to my clan........

Hello

2009-12-05T21:31:00.001-06:00

The movie was a lot of fun, but it was also a lot of work. Minion and I are very excited about it, but we needed a rest, so we found a nice quiet crypt to hang in for a while. Now we are ready to roll again.

The holiday season is a great time for snacking. All those busy shoppers...they are so unaware. A little nibble here and there. It's like a smorgasbord, only there's a higher sugar content this time of year. Sometimes a hint of pumpkin.

See you on the prowl.