Is this book part of a larger series?

This is the first installment in the House of Night series, which consists of multiple primary novels, supplemental novellas, and graphic novel adaptations.

How did the authors come up with the concept for this series?

The premise of a vampire finishing school was originally suggested to the authors by their literary agent.

Marked

Paranormal Romance Young Adult

Pages: 320
Published: 2007
Language: English

Synopsis

Zoey Redbird's world is about to change forever when she's Marked by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. Entering the House of Night, a school for fledglings, Zoey must navigate a new life and discover if she can survive the Change into an adult vampire. But she's not the only one with special powers, and she'll need to find the courage to embrace her destiny with the help of her new friends.