“Lory has done what few adult writers have done -- she has caught the mindset, the vocabulary, and even the speech cadences of teenagers. This book tells a tale that should grab teen girls, especially, in the same way Laurie Anderson's Speak did.”
Tommy Thomason - Professor of Journalism
Founding Director, Texas Christian University
Schieffer School of Journalism
“Lory Alison takes an ambitious young girl without much real guidance and thrusts her into the middle of a world that is at once is exciting, familiar, murky, and dangerous: high school dating. Syndey’s Vampire Diary weaves the warning signs of teen dating violence into a believable and infectious story familiar to many girls today even if they are not yet aware of the vampires among them.”
Dixie Allen - Program Coordinator
Project [REV] Resources for Ending Violence
Texas Woman’s University
“Sydney’s Vampire Diary is a uniquely relevant read, shedding light into the darkness of the early stages of dating and domestic violence. Pivotal to preventing or stopping abuse in one’s own life, is the ability to identify and develop healthy boundaries and raise self-esteem. Without these skills, there is increased risk of repeatedly experiencing abuse. I will recommend this novel not only for my tween and teen clients but for parents too, as it can be an effective tool in facilitating a creative and safe dialogue about those vital skills as well as what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. Bravo!”
Stacye Norlin, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor, Private Practice
Works with teens and adults, specializing in trauma, domestic/dating violence,
self-esteem, depression, anxiety and relationships
“The vamps in Alison's novel are chilling. Readers will identify with Sydney because we've all run into this particular bloodsucker. Alison identifies vampires in a unique way, leaving readers to explore who really influences the choices they make. Much like Sydney, readers won't be able to turn away from the carefully crafted ‘vampires’ in Alison's novel.”
Emily Garrett Cassady – High School Librarian
“…a delightfully humorous book with very serious and thought provoking subject matter. Lory Alison has created a work for the young adult in all of us. Her realistic style immediately engages the reader in the wonderful world of fiction yet touches on a little bit of truth in all of us. Alison takes the hot topic of vampires and makes it personal to her readers. Highly enjoyable!”
Alicia Cummings – High School Reading Specialist
"A refreshing new look on vampirism...highly addicting."
Lara E. Cox – Student & Teen Vampire Literature Expert
“I enjoyed this book so much because it was as if I was living in the 80's with Sydney. She is a totally relatable character and tells an important story which girls all over need to hear. Sydney's Vampire Diary captivates the hearts and minds of readers young and old.”
Reagan King – High School Student
"I finished the book last night and loved it! I loved the way you created a teenage character that truly is a teenager."
Cristi Frasier Gomez - Reader
Tommy Thomason - Professor of Journalism
Founding Director, Texas Christian University
Schieffer School of Journalism
“Lory Alison takes an ambitious young girl without much real guidance and thrusts her into the middle of a world that is at once is exciting, familiar, murky, and dangerous: high school dating. Syndey’s Vampire Diary weaves the warning signs of teen dating violence into a believable and infectious story familiar to many girls today even if they are not yet aware of the vampires among them.”
Dixie Allen - Program Coordinator
Project [REV] Resources for Ending Violence
Texas Woman’s University
“Sydney’s Vampire Diary is a uniquely relevant read, shedding light into the darkness of the early stages of dating and domestic violence. Pivotal to preventing or stopping abuse in one’s own life, is the ability to identify and develop healthy boundaries and raise self-esteem. Without these skills, there is increased risk of repeatedly experiencing abuse. I will recommend this novel not only for my tween and teen clients but for parents too, as it can be an effective tool in facilitating a creative and safe dialogue about those vital skills as well as what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. Bravo!”
Stacye Norlin, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor, Private Practice
Works with teens and adults, specializing in trauma, domestic/dating violence,
self-esteem, depression, anxiety and relationships
“The vamps in Alison's novel are chilling. Readers will identify with Sydney because we've all run into this particular bloodsucker. Alison identifies vampires in a unique way, leaving readers to explore who really influences the choices they make. Much like Sydney, readers won't be able to turn away from the carefully crafted ‘vampires’ in Alison's novel.”
Emily Garrett Cassady – High School Librarian
“…a delightfully humorous book with very serious and thought provoking subject matter. Lory Alison has created a work for the young adult in all of us. Her realistic style immediately engages the reader in the wonderful world of fiction yet touches on a little bit of truth in all of us. Alison takes the hot topic of vampires and makes it personal to her readers. Highly enjoyable!”
Alicia Cummings – High School Reading Specialist
"A refreshing new look on vampirism...highly addicting."
Lara E. Cox – Student & Teen Vampire Literature Expert
“I enjoyed this book so much because it was as if I was living in the 80's with Sydney. She is a totally relatable character and tells an important story which girls all over need to hear. Sydney's Vampire Diary captivates the hearts and minds of readers young and old.”
Reagan King – High School Student
"I finished the book last night and loved it! I loved the way you created a teenage character that truly is a teenager."
Cristi Frasier Gomez - Reader
