I Was Feeling Epic

An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries

De: Samantha Highfill

Narrado por: Louisa Zhu, Ashley J. Hobbs, Katie Allsup, Vas Eli, Barton Caplan, Emily Marso, Dominique Salvacion, full cast

From Entertainment Weekly writer and debut author Samantha Highfill, a definitive and deliciously nostalgic look into the creation and legacy of the 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 spin-off series.

I Was Feeling Epic takes us back to Mystic Falls for every first kiss, decade dance, and unforgettable death. With brand-new interviews from cast and creatives like Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Joseph Morgan, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig, Michael Malarkey, Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, and so many more, I Was Feeling Epic relives the show’s best moments, unearths never-before-told stories, and delves into some of the most widely discussed topics surrounding the series and its legacy, all in the words of the people who know it best.

Transportive, nostalgic, and perfect for old fans and new, I Was Feeling Epic is the in-depth story behind the vampirically immortal hit: The Vampire Diaries.

©2025 Samantha Highfill (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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

“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

loved it!

the book was great. for a huge VD fan, and have re watched the show so many times, i loved hearing more behind the scenes production comments and quotes from the actors. must listen/read for any TVD fan out there.

Very well written, and kept my interest!

Loved being able to hear from both the writer and the actors. It was very interesting, especially being such a vampire diaries enthusiast.

It was EPIC!

If you loved the series, you’re going to LOVE this book! Samantha told the amazing story of the show from start to finish with the help of the cast & crew! Brought back the feelings of excitement when starting the show for the first time and made we want to rewatch the series over again! Also, Liz’s letter to Caroline, ohhh my goodness! Rip my heart out.