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Longtime readers of this blog have probably noticed my love of folklore–especially vampire folklore. So today’s I’m sharing my friend Dylan’s podcast about a true vampire story from Hungary. He is an excellent storyteller and researcher (I recommend checking out his other podcast episodes too), so listen, enjoy, and share!
Cheers,
Aspasía S. Bissas
PS: Can’t get enough vampires? Get my books now (links take you to all available stores)!
If you haven’t been keeping up with my Supernatural reviews over at The View from the Junkyard, you might be interested to know that vampires have entered the field. I’ve just started on Season 2, and so far we’ve had two vampire-focused episodes:
It’s the episode I’ve been waiting for: my friends, we have vampires.
We begin in Manning, Colorado, where a man is sitting in a bar, looking through a book that looks very much like John’s journal, and taking notes. He’s barely paying attention to anything around him—until a group of people walk in. Instantly he’s on alert, and then a moment later he’s gone. Read More…
and “Bloodlust“
I wasn’t expecting to see vampires again so soon after the last time, but I can’t say I was disappointed.
In Red Lodge, Montana, a young woman is running from something in the woods (with all the typical looking back and tripping that make these scenes so annoying). She hides behind a tree until it seems as though she might be safe. But when she emerges from her hiding spot, a man is waiting for her with a sickle in hand. A moment later, her body and her head go their separate ways. Read More...
[I’m feeling a little blood lust myself this morning, after being woken up before 7 AM by all the Toronto Marathon hoopla,.]
Have you seen either of these episodes? What did you think? Share in the comments… And don’t forget to leave a like and a comment over at the Junkyard too.
Can’t get enough vampires? I’ve got you covered: get my books now (links take you to all available stores):
Cheers,
Aspasía S. Bissas
I thought I’d take a minute between Bloganuary posts to get back to vampires. This article originally appeared on Atlas Obscura…
When thinking of the origins of Vampire literature in the Western world, chances are you think of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This chef-d’oeuvre has defined the genre ever since it was published more than a hundred years ago.
But years before Stoker was obsessively researching for his book, another vampire story was written in Ireland. Carmilla, a novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, could be called the original vampire novel of modern Europe. [Read more…]
Have you read Carmilla? What did you think of it? Share in the comments…
Read about another female vampire–download my books!
Love Lies Bleeding: Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books
Bleeding Heart: Amazon, Smashwords, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo
Blood Magic: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books
Tooth & Claw: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books
If you prefer paperback, use this link to order Love Lies Bleeding from Bookshop (Bleeding Heart is coming soon). A portion of each sale goes directly to independent bookstores, as well as to myself. Thank you for supporting indie! ♥
Cheers,
Aspasía S. Bissas
Dragonscale Clippings recently shared a review of Love Lies Bleeding:
Love Lies Bleeding by Aspasia S Bissas Although this novel starts off almost predictably (for a vampire tale) it soon develops into something quite unusual. Read more…
Give it a read, and don’t forget to stop by Dragonscale Clippings’s blog and follow and like! Many thanks for the kind review ♥
Speaking of reviews, if you’ve read and enjoyed any of my books, please take a minute now to leave a rating or review (links below). And if you haven’t read my books yet, now is the perfect time to start…
A novel about delusion, obsession, and blood.
Paperback available from Bookshop – when you use this link, a portion of each sale goes directly to independent bookstores, as well as to myself. (It’s also available on most other online book sites.)
Myth and magic collide in this story about choices, transformation, and retribution.
A dark fantasy story about memory and delusion, violence and consequences; inspired by real events in Belle Époque France.
Feel free to leave a rating/review on any other book sites too!
Thank you for supporting authors ♥
Cheers,
Aspasía S. Bissas
Honor the Gods has written a great post on an important topic. Keep reading to find out about how you can help bees…
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Aristaeus is the son of Apollo and the huntress Cyrene. He was raised by nymphs, from whom he learned the rustic arts of bee-keeping, mead-making, and cheese-making. He also studied with the centaur Chiron, from whom he learned the selection and uses of medicinal herbs. Aristaeus taught these arts to humanity and was widely revered as a benevolent deity.
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Today, May 20, has been designated World Bee Day by the United Nations!
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.
You can help by:
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