I Was Feeling Epic

<b>From debut author Samantha Highfill, a definitive and deliciously nostalgic deep dive into the creation and legacy of hit show and TikTok darling <i>The Vampire Diaries</i>, as told by its cast, crew, and creators.</b><br><br>171 episodes, 8 seasons, 2 spin-off shows: <i>The Vampire Diaries </i>was a cultural phenomenon that became the favorite of a generation when it first aired in 2009. 15 years later, it''s still a force to be reckoned with. Old and new fans alike are watching and rewatching the show on streaming services (it was the 15th most-watched show of 2020) and finding ways to engage with fellow diehard fans at TVD conventions and on social media (there are 387.8 million posts related to TVD on TikTok). <br><br><i>The Vampire Diaries </i>clearly has a vampirically immortal sort of success, and at the center of the fandom is <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>''s Samantha Highfill, who has lovingly compiled the definitive oral history of the show using her own on-set experience, her <i>TVD</i> podcast research, and, of course, countless interviews with the show''s cast, crew, and creatives. <br><br><i>I Was Feeling Epic </i>will be a tansportive and nostalgic portal into the deeper world of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i>, reliving the beloved show''s best moments while unearthing brand new, behind-the-scenes intel through exclusive interviews with key players like Paul Wesley, Kat Graham, Ian Somerhalder, Candice Accola, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig, Claire Holt, Julie Plec, and so many more. Perfect for old and new fans alike, this is the ultimate look into the vampiric immortality of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i>.