I Was Feeling Epic
An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries
$29.48
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2025
Summary
From Entertainment Weekly writer and debut author Samantha Highfill, a definitive and deliciously nostalgic look into the creation and legacy of hit show The Vampire Diaries, as told by its cast, crew, and creators.
In 2009, the CW released a show about grief, love, redemption, and, oh yeah, vampires. A graveyard meet cute, a bit of fog, and one “Hello, brother” later, a cultural phenomenon was born, one that would last for 171 episodes across eight seasons and deliver two sp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593475959 |
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| ISBN-10: | 059347595X |
| Author: | Samantha Highfill |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Plume |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 131mm x 201mm |
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Critics Review
“Every day I’m reminded of the power of The Vampire Diaries and the community it built. With I Was Feeling Epic, Samantha has delivered the perfect deep dive into the world we worked so hard to create. If you love this show, you’ll love this book.” —Ian Somerhalder (aka Damon Salvatore), actor, The Vampire Diaries
“A wonderfully vivid trip down memory lane. Sam left no stone unturned and spoke to countless members of the TVD Family. Everyone shared all their best stories. A must-read for any fan.”
—Julie Plec, Co-Creator, The Vampire Diaries
“Vampire Diaries fans will definitely want to sink their fangs, er, teeth into I Was Feeling Epic: An Oral History of the Vampire Diaries. The book… features new interviews with the cast, crew, and creators about the CW series and its legacy. It even has series star Ian Somerhalder’s (Damon) seal of approval.” —EW
“A must-have for any Vampire Diaries fan. With unmatched access to the creators and cast, Highfill offers fresh insight into the show’s most iconic moments and the legacy it left behind. Whether you’re Team Stefan, Team Damon, or just here for the drama, this book will change how you view teenage vampires – and the humans that love them. —Melissa Maerz, author of Alright, Alright, Alright
“In this charming time capsule… Readers will feel like they’re sitting down with a group of close friends who finish each other’s stories and casually spill secrets. This will thrill the show’s dedicated fans.” —Publishers Weekly
“With rarely shared details about the casting process, storytelling, stunt work, and behind-the-scenes frustrations about unintentional but harmful falls into racist tropes and the lack of pay parity that played a major role in Nina Dobrev exiting the show, the book aims to leave no stone unturned and at least touched upon.” —Sabrina Reed, TV on My Mind
Samantha Highfill
Samantha Highfill is a writer based in Los Angeles. Television is her one true love, and she tweets about it. A lot.
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