The 16th edition of “Monthly Digests.” What did you miss in November 2015? Lady Gaga as real-life bloodsucker, an exclusive with Juliet Landau and more!
Author: Anthony Hogg
Author Reads Excerpt from Recently Published Vampire Survival Guide
Watch this video clip of Domenick Dicce reading the introduction from his vampire survival guide book, “You’re a Vampire—That Sucks!” (2015).
“Vampyre” Blackmail: The Problem with Facebook’s Report Abuse Button
A self-described “vampyre” reported a Facebook group for “bullying,” even though it did nothing of the sort. Anthony Hogg discusses the holes in Facebook’s “report abuse” process and how it’s taken advantage of.
Monthly Digest: October 2015
Welcome to the 15th edition of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in October 2015? A visit to Forks, Wash.; a 40th anniversary ‘Salem’s Lot post; an interview with Juliet Landau; a monthly digest and Halloween treats!
Does MS.2801 Reveal the First Appearance of Vampires in English?
The earliest appearance of vampires in English is found in the London Journal’s March 11, 1732 issue in its discussion of the famous Arnold Paul case. Or is it? Anthony Hogg discusses another possible candidate.
We Have an Official Reviewer: Andy Boylan Joins Vamped
We’re taking the opportunity to welcome Vamped’s newest recruit: vampire film and book reviewer, Andy Boylan. Best known for his blog “Taliesin Meets the Vampires,” Andy will write reviews for us not covered on his blog.
Monthly Digest: September 2015
Welcome to the fourteenth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in September 2015? Erin Chapman looked into a Manhattan rave based on “Blade” (1998) and a monthly digest. Slim picking this month!
Monthly Digest: August 2015
Welcome to the thirteenth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in August 2015? A response to a vampirology poll, a big milestone, vampire authors helping Red Cross, and a look at the upcoming “Blood Rave.”
C’mon Authors! Locating the Vampire Books for Blood Video
Scott Burtness, author of “Wisconsin Vamp” (2014), mentioned making “an embarrassingly bad YouTube video” in an article he wrote to promote “Vampire Books for Blood,” but didn’t link to it. So, I decided to track it down.
Monthly Digest: July 2015
Welcome to the twelfth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in July 2015? A possible biological explanation for vampirism, another stake in Sean Manchester’s Highgate Vampire claims, and much more!