Have you seen the new Renfield trailer yet? Hearing about a movie focused on this character, my first thought was this is a movie that no one asked for. Seeing the trailer, my first thought was that I can’t wait to see it (and not least because Dracula is played by Nick Cage). Take a look at the trailer and let me know in the comments what you think…
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Happy Winter, everyone (or summer if you’re down under)! I hope you’re all enjoying the season, and getting ready to welcome the new year…
This time of year is perfect for getting cozy with a good book- especially when that book is on sale (or free). Take advantage of the end-of-year sale and download my books now…
It’s that time of year again– the Smashwords end-of-year e-book sale has begun! Get Love Lies Bleeding for 25% off (and as usual, Blood Magic and Tooth & Claw are free)! The holidays are a great time to catch up on your reading (or maybe even complete a challenge). Download my books and get started right now….
Given the fear of (and fascination with) vampires that humans have had since pretty much all of recorded history, it’s no real surprise that they’ve featured in art, along with literature, film, and music. While most of us are familiar with the pop culture images of vampires, I think many are far less so with the depictions in fine art. Here are a few examples of vampires in art– enjoy…
The Kiss by Ambrogio Alciati (c. 1900). Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
In early vampire mythology, one of the ways vampires would kill their victims would be to sit on them and crush them or steal their breath. There’s a fair bit of overlap in the mythologies of vampires, nightmares, and incubi/succubi.
“The Nightmare” by Henry Fuseli
The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
What’s your favourite work of vampire-themed art? Share in the comments…
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Considering how much of it exists in the world, it’s surprising (or maybe not) that blood banks are perpetually short of their key product. Blood and blood components are needed to help people with various medical conditions (including those with blood cancers), for surgery, and for emergency situations, like during childbirth or after a car accident. When there isn’t enough blood to go around, the consequences are devastating. So today’s post is to ask you to please consider donating blood, if you can. You’ll be rewarded with the warm sense of having done some good in the world (and a cookie).
By the way, Giving Tuesday is coming up– donating blood is a great way to do good. Your local vampires would approve 🧛
Aspasía S. Bissas 