A lot of northern folklore includes the figures you’d expect to see – fairies, ghosts, brownies, and black dogs. But you might not expect to see northern vampires among the folk tales and legends. Yet three tales about vampires in the north, most notably in Berwick, Alnwick, and Melrose, occur in the historical record Canon […]
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#BookReview – Dawn’s Bright Talons
It must be noted that, aside from a few exceptions (like Crooked Fang), I’m not usually a huge fan of vampire novels. That said, I can honestly put my hand on my heart and recommend Nerine Dorman’s latest, Dawn’s Bright Talons, with the most enthusiasm imaginable. It’s not often that I end up so engrossed […]
#FridayFlash – Enjoy Your Stay
Welcome to the Schloss Teufelnacht! I trust you will have a, ah, pleasant stay. Your room is number 26 and it is on the first floor in the west wing. You will find wonderful views of the setting sun over the valley, though I recommend that you close the shutters when the night comes. Heh, […]
Twilight – why vampires are rubbish.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a while, you’ll be thoroughly familiar with the Twilight phenomenon. I myself have never been the greatest fan of vampires, either in fiction or cinema, finding them to be far too…well…dull for my liking. It’s too easy to be a vampire. Good-looking, usually wealthy, strong, fast, blah […]
