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Justin Somper
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Justin Somper

Justin Somper's high-octane Vampirates sequence, fusing pirate adventure and vampire myth, is published in 34 countries and 24 languages. The six book sequence concludes in June 2011 with Immortal War. Justin has one of the most active and dedicated... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Read! As often and widely as you can.
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My life in 8 words: "A voyage of discovery"
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    1. Justin Somper: Empire of Night
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    2. Touring the Vampirates office with Justin Somper
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    3. Justin Somper: Blogger Questions
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    4. Meet Justin Somper
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March 9, 2010

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Talk about an exciting time! VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT is officially published and I’m...
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March 1, 2010
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There are few better moments in an author’s life than when he gets his hands for the first time on...
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January 27, 2010

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It truly feels like the countdown to UK publication for VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT has...
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Vampirates: Immortal War will be released on June 09, 2011 in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Jun 09, 2011
Vampirates: Immortal War is now available in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Jun 09, 2011
Apr 02, 2010
Vampirates: Black Heart will be released on April 01, 2010 in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Black Heart is now available in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Blood Captain will be released on April 01, 2010 in
Apr 01, 2010
Vampirates: Blood Captain is now available in
Apr 01, 2010
Author Voices:
Bring on the night!
Mar 10, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night will be released on March 04, 2010 in
Mar 04, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night is now available in
Mar 04, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night will be released on March 04, 2010 in
Mar 04, 2010
Vampirates: Empire of Night is now available in
Mar 04, 2010
Vampirates: Tide of Terror will be released on March 04, 2010 in
Mar 04, 2010
Vampirates: Tide of Terror is now available in
Mar 04, 2010
Author Voices:
An old school reunion
Mar 02, 2010

Justin Somper Revealed

Justin Somper Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Trust the tide! Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Home Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. I hope that my best work is ahead of me! Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. Worrying too much, striving for perfection Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Mediocrity, rudeness Learn more about Justin Somper

Authors on the Web

Petersfield Today, February 8, 2012
...cft.org.uk; FAREHAM: Vampirates; Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, 7.30pm. Based on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper and presented by Scene Productions/ Company Gavin Robertson . £7.50 . (01329) 223100, box office; GUILDFORD: The King’s...
PublishersWeekly.com, December 23, 2011
...to Take control of Your Financial Future by Mary Hunt (Baker, $17.99; ISBN 978-0800721121). Immortal War by Justin Somper (Little, Brown, $16.99; ISBN 978-0316033244). Best Seat in the House: Drumming in the '70s with Marriott, Frampton, and Humble Pie...
Families Online, November 4, 2011
...13. VAMPIRATES at South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell. 11am and 3pm. Theatre, based on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper. Tickets: adults £10, children £6. 01344 484123; southhillpark.org.uk. Tuesday November 15 and Wednesday November 16....
Herts 24, October 23, 2011
...Tuesday and Wednesday where you can meet some Vampirates. Based on the best-selling books by former Hertfordshire schoolboy Justin Somper, Vampirates is the perfect fang-tastic Halloween week treat for the over-eights. Set in the year 2505, when sea...
Guardian.co.uk, September 20, 2011
...captured by Captain Firebrand's scurvy crew. For more suggestions on great pirate books have a look at Justin Somper's Top 10 pirate books , and email any more suggestions to us at childrens.books@guardian.co.uk. We'll add them to this page. Savvy? ...
Latest 7, August 17, 2011
...DVD next month, and vampires more popular than ever, Vampirates is the best of both worlds! Based on Justin Somper’s first Vampirates novel, Demons Of The Ocean, the show for intrepid adventurers aged 9+ uses inventive physical theatre, music, mime,...
Latest 7, August 16, 2011
...DVD next month, and vampires more popular than ever, Vampirates is the best of both worlds! Based on Justin Somper’s first Vampirates novel, Demons Of The Ocean, the show for intrepid adventurers aged 9+ uses inventive physical theatre, music, mime,...
Manchester Confidential, March 28, 2012
...Curtis Jobling, Jackie Kay, Liz Kessler, Saci Lloyd, Ian McMillan, Philip Pullman, Jane Rogers, Michael Rosen, Jacqueline Roy, Justin Somper, Jacqueline Wilson, the Festival's Creative Director, Carol Ann Duffy and many more. Click here to view the full...
Stroud News and Journal, November 19, 2011
...Based on the award-winning novels by Justin Somper, this swashbuckling show follows twins Grace and Connor Tempest after they are evicted from their lighthouse home and get separated by a violent storm. Connor is rescued by a...
This is Gloucestershire, November 17, 2011
...TOMORROW, CHELTENHAM: There's bloodthirsty drama at The Bacon Theatre. Vampirates is Gavin Robertson's stage adaptation of Justin Somper's award-winning novel. The collaboration of popular genres pirates and vampires make for a physical adventure for...
Bracknell News, November 12, 2011
...from Wokingham, who plays Grace in the Scene Productions/Company Gavin Robertson production, based on the Vampirates novels by Justin Somper, explained that audience reactions to the touring play so far had been fantastic. "It's been really great, we...
Fave Read, November 3, 2011
...I’m looking for books/series similar to my favorite books. these are my favorite books (in no particular order): 1.Twilight 2.New Moon 3.Eclipse 4.Breaking Dawn ^^1-4 by Stephanie Meyer^^ 5.Fallen 6.Torment 7.Passion ^^5-7 by Lauren Kate^^ 8....
American Consumer News, October 18, 2011
...as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Whole Story Audio Books and authored by Justin Somper, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook Vampirates: Black Heart (Unabridged), narrated by Daniel...
Feeling Fictional, June 9, 2011
...reach the end of your journey.  I'll admit I was nervous picking up Immortal War , how was Justin Somper going to top Empire of Night ?  I shouldn't have been worried though, each book in the series has been consistantly better than it's predesessor...