This is part three of Inanna Arthen’s talk on the history of vampires in fiction. In this lively talk, recorded at Books and Boos in Colchester, Connecticut, on April 20, two thousand thirteen, Inanna traces the history of vampires in fiction

VWnG035 Inanna Arthen: Beyond Twilight, Part 2

Dec 18th, 2013 31m 45s

This is part two of Inanna Arthen’s talk on the history of vampires in fiction. In this lively talk, recorded at Books and Boos in Colchester, Connecticut, on April 20, two thousand thirteen, Inanna Arthen traces the history of vampires in fict

VWnG034 Inanna Arthen: Beyond Twilight, Part 1

Sep 15th, 2013 31m 8s

How did we get from Lord Byron’s story fragment to the billion dollar media empire of Twilight, and where does the modern vampire go from here? In this lively talk, Inanna Arthen traces the history of vampires in fiction and debunks some of t

VWnG033 Interview with Writer Gordon Linzner

Mar 17th, 2013 9m 10s

Gordon Linzner currently lives in New York, where he sometimes functions as a tour guide.For many years the editor and publisher of Space and Time magazine, he also found the time to write short stories and four novels: The Spy Who Drank Blo

VWnG032 Interview with Writer Scott Goudsward

Feb 19th, 2013 7m 8s

In this episode I interview writer Scott Goudsward.Scott's love of vampires began at an early age watching Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing on Creature Double Feature on Saturday afternoons. Scott always said he was going t

VWnG031 Interview with Hal Bodner

Dec 31st, 2012 15m 26s

In this episode I interview writer and bon vivant Hal Bodner.Hal is the author of the novels Bite Club, The Trouble with Hairy (both WeHo Vampire novels), and two non-vampire novels for Ravenous Romance -- In Flesh and Stone and For Love o

VWnG030 Interview with Writer F. Paul Wilson

Nov 28th, 2012 15m

In this episode I interview F. Paul Wilson, also Guest of Honor at Necon 32.Writing bestsellers for over thirty years now (including the popular Repairman Jack series), Wilson’s first published novel, in 1976, was the medical thriller Healer.

VWnG029 Interview with Writer Heather Graham

Sep 3rd, 2012 14m 30s

In the last episode, I began an enticing series of interviews recorded at Necon 2012.In this episode I interview Guest of Honor Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author of over 150 novels and novellas. Graham has written suspense, gh

VWnG028 Interview with Writer Jeff Strand

Aug 27th, 2012 13m 16s

Welcome back to Vampires, Witches, and Geeks. I’ve been offline for a while, but I’m back with an enticing series of interviews recorded live at a small gathering of horror writers in Bristol, Rhode Island. Officially named the Northeastern Wri

VWnG027 News and Announcements

Feb 18th, 2011 11m 24s

In this episode I talk about a recent panel discussion at the West Boylston library and my upcoming trip to Boskone, a science fiction and fantasy convention held annually in Boston, MA. (Charlaine Harris is the guest of honor.)

VWnG026 News and Announcements

Nov 9th, 2010 11m 10s

News and announcements about vampires, witches, and geeky things. Recorded October 23, 2010.Links:http://www.bylightunseenmedia.com/ http://www.podiobooks.com/title/liliths-love http://www.albacon.org/ http://www.broaduniverse.org

VWnG025 News and Announcements

May 17th, 2010 7m 29s

News and announcements about vampires, witches, and geeks Recorded on May 10, 2010.Links: http://www.draculacon.com/ *** http://suburbanvampire.blogspot.com/ *** http://www.hbo.com/ *** http://www.bylightunseenmedia.com/ *** http://www.podi

VWnG024 Episode 24: Interview with Dorothy Morrison, Part 2

Mar 19th, 2010 24m 1s

This episode is a continuation of an interview with Dorothy Morrison, author of over a dozen non-fiction books on paganism and witchcraft and a novel LUCINDA'S WEB. It was a lot of fun talking to her, as you probably noticed in the first half o

VWnG023 Episode 23: Interview with Dorothy Morrison, Part 1

Feb 11th, 2010 24m 35s

Part 1 of a two-part interview with Dorothy Morrison, author of over a dozen non-fiction books on paganism and Wicca, and a novel, Lucinda's Web.Outspoken and fun, Dorothy Morrison is the author of over a dozen non-fiction books on paganism a

VWnG022 News and Announcements

Jan 16th, 2010 8m 3s

News and announcements about vampires, witches, and geeks. This episode we have:Dacre Stoker's book (www.audible.com)Vampire Anthology (www.Pretty-Scary.net)Twilight Reviews (www.cinemaknifefight.com - Click the link for November, Scroll

Lynda Hilburn Reading

Dec 3rd, 2009 12m 26s

In this companion episode to Episode 21, Lynda Hilburn reads from Dark Harvest, the second book in her Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series. This reading was recorded June 11, 2009.Lynda Hilburn's material is copyright Lynda Hilburn. P

VWnG021 Interview with Lynda Hilburn

Nov 24th, 2009 22m 27s

Interview with Lynda Hilburn, author of the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series which includes The Vampire Shrink and Dark Harvest.In her other reality, she makes her living as a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, professional p

VWnG020 News and Announcements

Oct 28th, 2009 13m 34s

News and announcements about vampires, witches, and geeks.Web links for this episode:Smoke and Mirrors Magic Show - www.theatreofthenight.com ~~~ The Vampire Lestat Fan Club - www.vampirelestatfanclub.com ~~~ I Kissed a Vampire -- www.ikiss

Margaret Carter Reading

Sep 15th, 2009 9m 39s

This is a companion to Episode 19, where I interviewed longtime vampire author Margaret Carter.Here she reads from her vampire romance, EMBRACING DARKNESS, which was published in the Silhouette Intimate Moments line. This reading was recorded

VWnG019 Interview with Margaret Carter

Sep 14th, 2009 37m 1s

This episode features an interview with Margaret Carter. Margaret's first vampire book was published in 1970 and she's had a rich and prolific career since then, including both fiction and non-fiction. Her works span multiple formats; comprisi

VWnG014 Interview with Author Gail Z. Martin

Apr 19th, 2009 27m 8s

Gail Z. Martin is the author of The Summoner, The Blood King and Dark Haven in The Chronicles of The Necromancer series. Book Four, Dark Lady’s Chosen, makes its international debut in early 2010.Gail discovered her passion for science ficti

VWnG012 Interview with Author Catherine Lundoff

Mar 5th, 2009 23m 46s

In this episode, accomplished author and editor Catherine Lundoff, whose collection, Night's Kiss: Lesbian Erotica, has just been released by Lethe Press, talks with me about her vampire stories.Catherine's anthology, Haunted Hearths and Sapp

VWnG010 Interview with Jimahl diFiosa

Jan 18th, 2009 16m 46s

Get to know author and spirit communicator Jimahl diFiosa in this short interview. Jimahl has an open, warm style and numerous anecdotes about communication with those beyond the grave. He's the author of two books A Voice in the Forest: Spirit

VWnG006 Interview with Karagan, Witch and Podcaster

Oct 1st, 2008 19m 36s

Morven interviews Karagan, a delightful witch and podcaster who hosts the WitchCrafting PodCast. Karagan's interest in the occult started at a very early age. He began his journey into Witchcraft and Wicca 15 years ago in Portugal. He now lives

VWnG003 Interview with Inanna

Jul 15th, 2008 28m 1s

Tonight we have a special treat for you: an interview with vampire writer, researcher, and publisher Inanna Arthen.Inanna began studying vampire literature and folklore in the 1960's, when she persuaded a reluctant librarian to allow her to b