On Aug. 3, 2015, the South African Vampyre Community’s Vampyre Academy, released a poll asking self-identified vampires how they thought vampirologists should behave. Here’s what I have to say about that.
Author: Anthony Hogg
Monthly Digest: June 2015
Welcome to the eleventh installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in June 2015? Two book reviews, a tribute to Christopher Lee, Vamped goes Brazilian, Sean Manchester tangles with Ramsey Campbell and more!
Stoked for Stokes—or Stoker? Vamped Goes Brazilian
We’ve been honoured by having one of our articles translated into Portuguese for a Brazilian vampire website. Dax Stokes’ article on meeting two vampire scholars got the treatment. There was just one little hitch…
Vampire Hunter Rejects Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer
Sean Manchester, 70, responded to “Vampire Hunter Dodges Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer” (June 15, 2015) via Facebook, substituting an offer to meet Ramsey Campbell, 69, at an awards ceremony with a counter-offer.
Vampire Hunter Dodges Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer
Alleged Vampire hunter, Sean Manchester, 70, responded to “Vampire Hunter Meets Match Against Horror Heavyweight” (June 14, 2015) through his Facebook page—and completely bypassed the offer made by his opponent.
Vampire Hunter Meets Match Against Horror Heavyweight
Sean Manchester, 70, a self-proclaimed vampire hunter, squared off against famed horror writer Ramsey Campbell, 69, in a comment thread stoush that ended poorly for the man who claims to have staked the Highgate Vampire.
Another Major Overhaul: 6 Significant Changes for Vamped
Vamped is undergoing some pretty significant changes, with its second largest overhaul since the site’s inception. Anthony Hogg discusses some of the site’s biggest differences and hints at other things in store.
Interview with Phineas J Legheart, Vampire Killing Kit Maker
Anthony Hogg interviews Phineas J Legheart, a vampire killing kit maker so successful, he says it’s his “current full time job”. But who is Legheart? Why does he make vampire killing kits—and why do people buy them?
Monthly Digest: March 2015
Here’s the eighth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in March 2015? Elizabeth Báthory’s case reviewed, vampires defanged, comments on a Carmilla musical reading, interviews with Vamped’s admins and more!
Monthly Digest: February 2015
Welcome to the seventh installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in February 2015? A little night music for Valentine’s Day and an investigation into the Highgate Vampire case. Read on for details!