Tag Archives: Carmilla

The Invention of Ghosts: Gwendolyn Kiste

1. What do new readers need to know about Gwendolyn Kiste?

I’m a horror author based in Pennsylvania, and I write stories about body horror, female friendships, coming of age, and hauntings, among other creepy themes. I’ve written a
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The Karnstein Trilogy: Carmilla’s Children

Movie poster for the French release of Twins of Evil

So, after a couple of year, much work and re-work, throwing self on the fainting couch, I have finally figured out the configuration for my take on the Carmilla
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Vampires: Then and Now

vampireOver at Dark Matter Zine, the delightful Nalini convened a panel a couple of weeks ago to discuss vampires then and now. There was myself, Jason Nahrung, C J Dee, and Liz Manthos all talking and opining and trying to
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Le Fanu at 200: Dreams of Shadow and Smoke

grande_shadowandsmoke1Swan River Press is publishing a tribute anthology this month, Dreams of Shadow and Smoke: Stories for J.S. Le Fanu, which is available for order here. The delightful Brian J. Showers and Jim Rockhill (editors both) answer a
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