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The Vampire and Jewish History

The Vampire and Jewish History

Some people are going to look at the title of this blog post and wince. I feel you. I do! If you don’t know about blood libel, well. Suffice to say that my book’s premise will be seen as, um, questionable in some circles. I mean, it’s not forbidden...
Critics are Raving!

Critics are Raving!

What are reviewers saying about Immortal Gifts? Editorial Reviews: One of Villyard’s strengths as a storyteller is her skill in using vampire mythology to explore themes of otherness and persecution. Thomas, for instance, embodies centuries of antisemitic violence,...

The Interview with the Vampire TV Series

OH MY $DEITY I AM OBSESSED. So, I’m a book fan–not a “True Fan,” as I read the first three and stopped–but I read and loved the first three books very much. (I recently read Tale of the Body Thief as well and enjoyed it!) But it’s...
Thoughts On Writing Vampires

Thoughts On Writing Vampires

Probably the first thing that one should consider in writing vampires is what rule system you intend to follow. This is not a universal, as the Sims 4 Vampires pack knows. (Yes, I’m a Simmer!) Some considerations: What will be their relationship with religion?...

So. Why vampires?

Vampires are interesting! They’re the most “human” monster, and they usually represent what society fears. Look at the OG: Dracula. (He’s not the first vampire in English literature–Polidori’s The Vampyre, our lesbian queen...

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