The cosplaying Shansters continue on their march! I told you several weeks back that I had a LOT of these to share, and I wasn't lying! More are still to come, but today it's the turn of a fan called Kagamitori to take the spotlight, as everyone's favourite almost-Vampire-Prince...

Kurda Smahlt!!!

Heh heh!! Opinions on Kurda among readers are still bitterly divided even after all these years. Some see him as a flawed hero whose heart was in the right place but who made some massive mistakes. Others see him as a disgrace to the vampire name. Me? I'm in the first camp, but fully understand the sentiments of those in the other camp. I think that's what makes him one of my more interesting characters, the fact that you can admire and loathe him all at the same time, and still not be sure which is the right response...

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I don't think there will be any divisions among fans about the COMPETITION prizes in the November issue of the Shanville Monthly -- I think just about everyone agrees that they're pretty dang hot!! You can find out more about the prizes, and how to enter to be in with a chance of winning one of them, here: https://www.darrenshan.com/news/shanville-monthly