Mezzanota Perpetua

Hi. I've added your book to my watchlist and hope to get to it very soon, but I have a quick question - what does Mezzanota mean?

I know the word mezza, the word notá, and the word mezzanotte, but not the one you use. Is it Italian? Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fluent italian speaker, it is perfectly possible that it is not a word I know! I tried to translate it as "eternal middle note" but that didn't seem right. Sorry if I am missing the point!

SarahJill

MEZZANOTA PERPETUA-Aya S.
hullo Aya. I enjoyed the way you wrapped history around the reality of your charecters. Very good. Already shelved and backed.
Please take a look at my book if you have not and thanks for that.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

This is eerie and entertaining and creepy and quite wonderful. You give us a strong sense of time and place without burdening us with a ton of Research (with a capital R). And your characters have that blood and bones reality to them many stories often lack. We can feel the resignation, the doubt, the tiny glimmers of happiness as well as the confusion and fear. This really is very nicely done.

Happy to give it a spin on my shelf.

Jonathan
MARTUK ... THE HOLY

This is interesting reading. Your premise intrigues and then the first chapter draws us in to the vampire tale. I think your actual novel will read more smoothly with the longer chapters that you've chopped to upload here. Backed
Lara
Good for Him

HI AYA S.
MEZZOTA PEPPETUA'

i think that i'm starting to get hooked on these vampire book appearing on my screen'
i do like this one, so very well written with the underlining sense of intrigue always there.
poor Vanessa i feel for her as the man in the fine tailored garments sizes her up for the attack on her throat
i like it and it has the premise with more of this to come, well done
backed
TOM BYE ' FROM HUGS TO KISSES'
please read mine and back if time thanks

Aya: do apologize for this spam comment but I did BACK your book. Though my book is currently on the Ed's Desk, I can still use your comments on my book before the end of this month. Thanks - cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

It sounds a little like The Picture of Dorian Grey" for young female vampires. A very nice opening sentence: "It started with a betrayal." Wow, being very young and having to walk on foot to the nearest town to start a new life. A life as a vampire. I'm intrigued and will return when I get a little more time. Backed for now.

I like your narrative voice, it is quite difficult to get that right and not lose your reader, but you succeeded in this. The story is so well told that one can't put it down. Loved the historical facts you weaved in your story and how you presented it. The Veranese's character is developed nicelly. Backed.

You provide us a poignant vampire tale with an intelligent plot and fascinating characters. Rich imagery. Polished writing. A compelling read. Backed.

Interesting exploration of the problems of vampirism

This was excellent! We've done the vampires over and over but now you've given us something new. What is it like to be immortal in the body of a child. It makes for a very interesting story. I love your main character, she's engaging and wise for her years. I like her alot. It was hard to stop reading this and I need to have a hard copy! Thank you for giving us something new for vampires!

Missy

Bewitching, brings back memories of reading Interview with the Vampire. Compelling story well written, and it's on my shelf right now.

Kind regards

Scott Foley (Warlords of The Dreaming God)

Hi Aya
A great story line and a real mixture of genres which makes this especially interesting. The relationships Veranese strikes up are also well though out and cleverly done. Stands out from the regular vampire stories in my opinion.
DP Walker
Five Dares

I really like the first chapter and love the premise. It reads smoothly and gives good background for setting. As you may have noticed by reading my work, I am a detail fiend, so I could have used a smidge more description. I also would have liked to see something about vampires in the first chapter.
I'll read on to get to the vamprillic writing and am really enjoying what I'm reading thus far.
Have a great day!

- Scott, The Ark of Humanity

My daughter loves Twilight and has the whole set she would really like this, your mc has such a great character and you have a very good story. This compelling read is backed easily.

Lisa

Rivetting story. I could hardlky drag myself away.

I'll back it with pleasure.

Francene. Still Rock Water.

Interesting story. Backed

Jason
Gateway to the World of Light and Shadow

Hi Aya, Swift pace and the setting is told as the aristocrat’s presence is questioned. The whole scene of Veranese’s growing fear of the vampire has tension and kept me reading. That he had intended on finding an older girl makes this unique in the vampire plots. He must have been desperate to have landed on a girl. What happens to a girl vampire is a challenging and different storyline. Shelved – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

You have written a most intesting and compelling storyline and created a very memorable main character in Vera. The pace of your story flows well, your use of imagery is excellent and this along with your imaginative writing style makes your work a pleasure to read. And yes I think that you should upload more of your story - your work is too good not to. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

This is an enchanting story. One is immediately mystified, the attention held. How will Veranese treat this young boy? Onlhy twelve years old herself the plot is intriguing as to the outcome.

I tried to edit typos out of my earlier comment but the edit button is not working. So I have written this again for you.

Backed with pleasure.

Katy
Phobic Dawn.

What an incredible story. You bring vampires into the realm of reality! Backed. Gordon - The Harpist of Madrid

Dear Aya,
You have a wonderful pitch and a very intriguing theme. Most vampire books have a lot of sexuality, so keeping the girl at age 12 is quite an interesting twist.

BACKED
Elizabeth Wolfe (MEMORIES OF GLORY)

Great characters, old school vampires. You definiely have an easy flow to your work.

I would have put more of a hook at the end of the first chapter. Also, your long pitch needs to be broken down into separate paragraphs. It will read better.

Already backed.

Craig Ellis
The Sun and the Saber

Mezzanota Perpetua has an original and enthralling plot. It's a lovely and romantic vampire tale. Backed.

Teenage love, a taboo vampire and a beautifully portrayed 19th century setting. This is clever in that it picks up themes others have touched on and explores them further. I shall be reading on. Backed.

Dear Aya
I would like to commend you on the skill you have applied, the imagination and the talent you have in writing this work of art of yours. I feel sure you feel like me that it is your baby and you so want to see it succeed. I do wish you all the best in rising and also getting this book of your published

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The VERY best of luck to you

Denise
The Letter

Thank you to everyone who has commented thus far. I will try to respond to all of you in turn, time permitting.

Additionally, I will also strive to look through everyone's own projects who has commented on mine and give you feedback (and back the book, as well, if I enjoy it).

Thank you again. I wrote this two years ago during a time when Twilight was a relatively big hit with teens. Ironically enough, I'd never heard of the Twilight saga until after I completed what I've uploaded onto Authonomy a few days ago. My goal with Vera was to create a strong-willed, quirky character who's emotionally old enough for adult relationships but physically will never be able to engage in them. Again, depending on interest, I might upload the prologue and some other chapters. We'll see.

And thank you all for the comments. I'll get to them ASAP!

Cheers (very humbled by all the nice responses),
Aya

I love the romantic take you have on the vampire here. Not the poppy sickening trash that's on the shelves in most book stores at the moment. You've brough back the beauty that Anne Rice so beautifully instilled in this creature. Well done and backed.

Aya:
Now THIS is an original vampire concept; perpetual adolescence. What a true horror story!! :-)
Seriously, you have a great concept here and present it compellingly and clearly up front. I think the characters have fresh, distinctive voices and the premise sets up so many scenarios that could be funny, touching and even a little creepy. Nice work!
Best of luck with your book. Backed.
Peace,
Christian Piatt
PULLING THE GOALIE

I read the first three chapters and I'm totally engrossed in the story. Polished, well written, and a great storyline. I have to keep reading this! Well done! Backing with pleasure.

Camille
Curse of the Golden Fly

This is enchanting. The characters are quite original. Loved the theme of the v the young boy's attracton to Veranese. The narrative is clear and concise makes for [pleasurable read.

Backed with pleasure,

Katy,
Phobic Dawn.

childenticing.

This entire premise reminds me of Claudia in Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. The combination of history with childlike innocence is beautifully depicted in the narrative. And paired with the lush diction the scenes were truely set. When time allows I'll definately read more! Great work!

Danielle Gin
An Angel in New York

Magical. Your detail goes a long way here. I like the mix of romance/fiction...I also think it would do well in a fantasy genre!
Carrie
The Darkwood Tales: Demouri's Defeat

MEZZANOTA PERPETUA
This is an unusual vampire story because the vampire isn’t a swashbuckling, sword swinging guy or an all-too-beautiful to believe woman; the vampire is a 12 year old who talks to cats. I don’t believe in vampires but I do believe cats know more than they let on so I enjoyed reading this. You have an engaging writing style; some readers will tell you to get to the action sooner but I enjoyed the rich back story you provide on Vera. Made this a good read. I’m happy to add it to my shelf. If you have a moment, would you look at mine (Grain of Salt)? I’m in 3rd place but only holding on by my teeth. Burgio

You have a gifted imagination and certainly the talent for putting it into the written word. Excellent job and easy to back this one.

Liz
The Cheech Room

Dear Aya, I love that there is no such things as vampires or I'd be scared to death. :) Nice write with lots of fantasy. :) Your pitch was totally well done & all inclusive. :) I've backed your book :) - hope you'll take a moment to back my 2 memoir books. :) Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

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Mezzanota Perpetua

Aya S



"What happens if your mind matures but your body never does?" Interesting question. Imaginative plot. "Celico- Childhood" set the scene well. If I were Veranese I would wonder too why my father did not come searching for us when we were still so very close to the old village. Looking forward to reading more about the grand scheme in her new life. Best of luck.

Still having trouble uploading this but I will try to get back to it. Paula Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)

Hi Aya, yes, I agree, it promises to be an interesting ride. The prohibitory age of the child is intriguing as it reeks of unfulfilment and perpetual conflict and denial. Interesting stuff.
Backed with pleasure, Barry
LITTLE KRISNA AND THE BIHAR BOYS

:) comment to follow - 2 hours later :)

This is a stylish read but, just IMO, I would start with the girl rushing in to tell the news about Napoleon and then do the back story? Nevertheless, an intriguing read with a fresh take on a popular genre.
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown

A slowish start, but an interesting read and a different take on the vampire fable.

J.S.Watts
A DARKER MOON

I always had a fascination for Claudia in 'Interview with the vampire' so I think its an interesting idea. I like your style of writing, and if I have any negative comments it would be: Using the word 'pub' is out of place in your time and setting. Pub being the shortening of the English 'public house' And maybe you could zwhoosh the beginning up a little - a bit more show/dialgoue/action? to break up a long 'tell.' That sounds worse than it is - they are only points to consider. I enjoyed the read overall (only read two chapters but will read more.)
Polly.
STONES.