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"With Mother's eyes and Devil's heart,
my blood runs still and I am art,
not real, no longer living, just impressed
upon the conscious mind and dressed
in myths and tales of fairies old..."
from the poem, ​Rebirth

A Silver Kiss
Vampire Poetry

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“It takes a level of skill to cause a reaction in your readers, and Hardy has that down.”
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Available as an eBook and a second edition, slim pocketbook paperback.
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A dark and daring addition to the literary world of vampirism, this is a collection of rhyming and freestyle poetry that explores the often taboo themes of power, possession and seduction. Emotionally charging, each poem is written from a different perspective, be it the hunter or the hunted and inspires a deeper look into the psychology of the human mind and the darker aspects of human relationships and society.

25 poem collection - also suitable for performance poetry - available as an eBook or in a slim, pocket sized paperback.

  • On the 23rd Oct, 2011, A Silver Kiss (Vampire Poetry), came in at number 36 in the top 100 for iTunes UK Horror Books.
  • On the 28th July, 2012, it came in at number 48 in the top 100 for iTunes Australia Horror Books.​

*Note: The site linked above no longer exist (not even on internet archive files), but A Silver Kiss used to be ranked on there as detailed above. I usually take a screenshot of every notable ranking I get, but since this was a few years ago, I'm not sure I've got an image of this one. I've searched half my PC for it. Still have to search the other half. Will post them if I find them.
- Dianna.
From the poem, Blood Of Eros:
"The hunter cannot slay me, no.
Even as I'm yielding, no.
Armour falls to floor... no.
Defences lost to throes
of longing... no!"

From the poem, One Second:
"Lifelines, pale and green upon
ivory skin, under red hair make
my mouth drier, my tongue
prickle, my need to create her
even greater."

From the poem, I'd Let You:
"Too many moons I've felt you slide in close
by my side, felt your non-breath trail my neck,
carrying the scent of death which smells like
Jasmine and fairground rides by night..."

From the poem, Rebirth:
"Solace sought to ease my pain,
but pain more deadly found me slain
upon my sheets. One drop, just one
careless whim had me undone."
Read Article: Behind The Book (A Silver Kiss)
A Silver Kiss - book trailer, 2010

Other Poems

Dianna has two other poetry compilations that are currently out-of-print. Plans exist to republish them in one new, bigger edition.
In the meantime, you can read some of Dianna's poetry free, online, by visiting her poetry site, THE POEMS. 

All of these poems are fully copyrighted to Dianna Hardy.
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  • Books
    • Blood Surge (A Vampiric Urban Fantasy)
    • The Witching Pen series >
      • Companion Novel: Saving Eve
      • The Witching Pen Tarot Deck
    • Eye Of The Storm series >
      • After the Storm novelettes
      • Blood Shadow (Blood Never Lies #1) >
        • Fathom's Deep (A Blood Shadow Novel)
      • Aftershock (Blood Never Lies #2)
    • Once Times Thrice series
    • Broken Lights
    • 'Til Death Do Us Part
    • Happy Anniversary
    • A Silver Kiss (Vampire Poetry) >
      • More poems (ext. site)
    • Printable Book List / Reading Order
  • Free Reads
  • Bookshops
    • Paperbacks from Bitten Fruit Books
    • Paperbacks from SciFier
    • Paperbacks from Books Please
    • Paperbacks from The Great British Bookshop
    • Kindle and Paperback from Amazon
    • Nook & Paperback from Barnes & Noble
    • Apple Books
    • Google Play Books
    • Kobo
  • Schedule
    • Author Newsletter (Free)
    • WhatsApp Broadcast Channel
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  • Biography
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    • In the Media
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    • Podcast
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    • Articles
    • British English words & slang
    • Book Trailers & Video Interviews
    • DIY Book Covers (ext. site)
  • The Arts
    • Acting
    • Art Gallery & Shop
  • Messy Swan Clothing