The Vampire’s Privilege

Why vampires? As an author with vampire series, it’s a question I hear often. The short answer is because people still like them…and so do I. To my mind, it is perfectly understandable why people continue to identify with vampires. It isn’t about becoming a reanimated corpse or the need for blood; it’s the promise … More The Vampire’s Privilege

The Darkness and the Light in Storytelling: Contrast and Supergirl

I’m a horror writer. I prefer weird fiction. But not everything has to be blood, guts, and gore all the time; not everything has to be evil. In fact, the beauty of the Dark is that it balances the Light. Without the Light, there is no contrast. So today I champion the Light. Yes, I’m … More The Darkness and the Light in Storytelling: Contrast and Supergirl