The idea of the dark gift, of becoming a vampire, is that you transcend gender. You don’t have to worry about gender anymore. You sense the worth of every human being regardless of age or gender or how they look; for your vampire eyes they all have a tremendous beauty and a compelling depth […].
So, further to my Anne Rice booksigning post, this little lady was there, too (that’s not her mother in the pic, but that woman had a very nice set of fangs). Akasha is 2 yrs old, and SHE REALLY LIVES UP TO THE NAME. I should’ve gotten a picture with her… I made friends with her mom so maybe there will be some day… but u have to believe me that I was holding Akasha, carrying her through the streets of NY (with her parents) and she was giving me these little smooches! It was very adorable.
Anne Rice did not get to hold her, as Akasha was feeling kinda cranky after having to behave throughout the Q&A before the booksigning. Oh well! Anne’s loss. I’m sure she’s met other Akashas.
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