Jun
15
Life without Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”
June 15, 2010 | 4 Comments
Without Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” do you think the vampire would be as popular today?
Dec
8
The Vampire Myth – the how, where and when of it
December 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
The origins of the vampire myth goes back as far as mankind. Some of our most ancient writings that have been discovered by archeologists make reference to this creature. It would appear that ever since mankind has evolved into a sentient being there have been vampires.
Jul
23
The Real “Lost Boys”
July 23, 2009 | 5 Comments
As you already know I have been hard at work writing my newest book for McFarland and Company, “The Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology.” It was quite the labor of love and now I am at the end of it, a bittersweet event. However, it was during this end stage that I have discovered that there are 15 entries in my book that I was unable to locate the source for. I am certain that at some point I had this information but over the years and moves and computer upgrades have since become lost to me. If anyone out there has any knowledge of these species of vampires and can provide me with the names of the books that I can fact check them in I would deeply grateful
Jun
18
FAQs about Vampires
June 18, 2009 | 9 Comments
Can you tell me if I’m a vampire?
I have a craving for blood. Am I a vampire?
Are Vampires immortal?
Do vampires really drink blood?
Did vampires ever exist?
Can a crucifix kill a vampire?
Do vampires fear water?
Can a vampire fly?
Jun
17
What does blood taste like?
June 17, 2009 | 3 Comments
Being a vampirologist I get asked a lot of very strange questions, like “What does human blood tastes like?”