Paranormal romance, especially involving vampires, have broken sales records over the past twenty years, according to publishing sources. Vampires have always been popular among horror readers. Anne Rice made a name for herself with her vampire stories back in the 80s and 90s. After 9/11, vampire romance boomed. Author and psychiatrist, Lynda Hilburn has come up with some theories after talking with her clients.

“There are several theories about the increase in sales of vampire romance,” Hilburn said. “A recent view is that women feel less safe and secure in the world, and the previous symbols of strong, semi-dangerous males — our law enforcement and military warriors — were replaced by supernatural beings. Indestructible supernatural beings. Unlike the undead, real flesh-and-blood men can be killed in war or through terrorist acts. Facing a frightening daily “reality” made escaping into magical worlds, filled with all-powerful, appealing immortals, a healthy coping mechanism.”

Hilburn also reports that women in therapy are disappointed with the men in their lives. The idea of a drop-dead gorgeous guy lurking outside their windows is much more appealing than watching their husbands or boyfriends sitting in front of the television. She has written a book, called The Vampire Shrink, which involves the main character becoming attracted to an 800 year-old vampire as well as the FBI profiler.

Source: YourHub.com Boulder