Vampires, Witches, and Geeks

VWnG020 News and Announcements

morvenwestfield — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:18:41 +0000

News and announcements about vampires, witches, and geeks.

Web links for this episode:

Smoke and Mirrors Magic Show - http://www.theatreofthenight.com ~~~ The Vampire Lestat Fan Club - http://www.vampirelestatfanclub.com ~~~ I Kissed a Vampire — http://www.ikissedavampire.com ~~~ Out of the Coffin Podcast - http://www.outofthecoffin.com ~~~ The Witches’ Almanac - http://thewitchesalmanac.com ~~~ WitchTalk - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchtalk ~~~ Wild Hunt - http://wildhunt.org/blog/2009/09/marion-weinstein-1939-2009.html ~~~ Lynda Hilburn - http://www.lyndahilburnauthor.com ~~~ Being Human - http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/369/being-human-about-the-show.jsp ~~~ Twilight Tee Shirts - http://www.vampfangs.com/Official-Stephenie-Meyer-Shirts-s/242.htm

Margaret Carter Reading

morvenwestfield — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:44:41 +0000

This is a companion to Episode 19, where I interviewed longtime vampire author Margaret Carter.

Here she reads from her vampire romance, EMBRACING DARKNESS, which was published in the Silhouette Intimate Moments line. This reading was recorded May 9, 2009.

VWnG019 Interview with Margaret Carter

morvenwestfield — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:15:04 +0000

This episode features an interview with Margaret Carter. Margaret’s first vampire book was published in 1970 and she’s had a rich and prolific career since then, including both fiction and non-fiction. Her works span multiple formats; comprising short stories, novelettes, and novels. Her most-recent work is an erotic paranormal romance novelette, “Lion’s Bower,” published in May 2009 by Ellora’s Cave.

Show Notes: Recorded on April 23, 2009.

“Lust, Love, and the Literary Vampire”: www.strangehorizons.com

Her web site: www.margaretlcarter.com

Ellora’s Cave: www.ellorascave.com

Hard Shell Word Factory: www.hardshell.com

Amber Quill Press: www.amberquill.com

VWnG018 News and Announcements

morvenwestfield — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:47:45 +0000

News and announcements about vampires, vampires, and more vampires. Oh, and some geek stuff, too. And the name of the contest winner!

Topics: Spike (James Marsters), Harry Dresden, True Blood, Northern Haunts anthology, Bitten by Books, Dark Shadows Convention, Vampire Con, Killer Con, Pi-Con, Witchtalk, Vlad the Gothic magician talks about the vampire communty), winner of Tate Hallaway giveaway book contest.

Web sites mentioned in the show:

www.dragoncon.org – www.jamesmarsters.com – www.shroudmagazine.com — www.darkshadowsfestival.com — www.killercon.org – www.vampire-con.com — www.biteclubshow.com — www.blogtalkradio.com/witchtalk – www.gothicmagic.com

Cornelia Amiri Reading

morvenwestfield — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:26:22 +0000

Author Cornelia Amiri reads a selection from her novel, A Fine Cauldron of Fish, and from her short story “Vampire Dancer,” which appeared in Sleeping With the Undead.

For more “long swords, hot heroes, and warrior women,” be sure to visit Cornelia’s web site at www.myspace.com/CelticRomanceQueen

VWnG017 Interview with Cornelia Amiri

morvenwestfield — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:37:15 +0000

Author Cornelia Amiri draws on her love of history and fifteen years of research on the ancient Celts to write tales of long swords, hot heroes, and warrior women. Ms. Amiri is the author of seven Celtic/Romance books: Queen of Kings, A Fine Cauldron of Fish, Druid Quest, The Fox Prince, Vixen Princess, Danger is Sweet, and One Heart One Way. She has short stories in two anthologies, “Dead End Job” in A Death in Texas and “Vampire Dancer” in Sleeping With the Undead.

Visit her web site at www.myspace.com/CelticRomanceQueen

VWnG016a Quick Update

morvenwestfield — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:39:18 +0000

Hi, this is Morven, giving you a quick update.

In the next episodes of this podcast, you can expect interviews with authors of vampire fiction Cornelia Amiri, Margaret Carter, and Lynda Hilburn. They’ll also be reading short excerpts of their vampire fiction in separate episodes.

But for now, I wasn’t able to finish post-production work on Cornelia’s interview or to complete my news podcast. Part of it is due to an upcoming vacation and deadlines at the day job, but let me be honest: True Blood just aired the first two episodes of the new season and yeah, I spent time, uh, researching, yeah, that’s it, researching reactions on the various forums.

Before I go, let me give a big shout out and thanks to Dan and Michelle of the Out of the Coffin podcast. I totally forgot the one-year anniversary of Vampires, Witches, and Geeks, but they didn’t! They gave me a big shout out! Thanks, Dan and Michelle, and thanks, too, for the movie reviews of some of the Dracula movies of the past. I loved remembering them with you.

Vote for Vampires, Witches, and Geeks

morvenwestfield — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:44:36 +0000

If you enjoy this podcast, please consider voting for it.

Podcast Alley:

1. Go to www.podcastalley.com

2. In the Search box, enter vampire or vampires.

3. Look for Vampires, Witches, and Geeks (it’s currently #44 for vampire, but #1 for vampires).

4. Click the link. A little menu drops down. The vote button is in the middle. Click it and follow the instructions. (NOTE: You do not need to add a comment. If you do add a comment, it will be published with your name.)

Thanks for your support

VWnG016 News and Announcements

morvenwestfield — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:08:43 +0000

News and announcements about the True-Blood.net podcast, Jasmine Galenorn’s Otherworld series, and WillowTree Press. Morven talks about her panel on tech tools at WisCon. Recorded on May 30, 2009.

Don’t forget our contest to win a free copy of Tate Hallaway’s book, Tall, Dark, and Dead. Contest ends midnight June 5, 2009. Details in this podcast.

Web site info:

True-Blood.net podcast — http://www.blogtalkradio.com/True-Blood

Jasmine Galenorn, author of The Otherworld series — http://www.yasminegalenorn.com/

WillowTree Press, “Publishing Books by Witches with Attitude!” — http://www.willowtreepress.com/

HBO fake blog — http://www.bloodcopy.com/

Tate Hallaway Reads from Dead if I Do

morvenwestfield — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:25:35 +0000

Author Tate Hallaway reads from her latest novel, Dead if I Do, which came out in May 2009. You think you had problems when your parents met your fiance? Think again as you enjoy this reading from Tate’s latest.

Visit Tates’s web site at www.TateHallaway.com.

VWnG015 Interview with Author Tate Hallaway

morvenwestfield — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:17:55 +0000

A Scorpio with a Leo Rising, Tate Hallaway is an amateur astrologer and practicing Witch. “Dead if I Do”, her new book in her romantic vampire series, is being released May 5, 2009. Visit her web site at www.tatehallaway.com. For her science fiction alter ego, visit www.lydamorehouse.com.

Listen to this episode to find out how to win the first book in Tate’s series, Tall, Dark, & Dead. (Due to the cost of postage, offer valid in the United States only. Sorry!)

Gail Z Martin Reads from Dark Haven

morvenwestfield — Sat, 02 May 2009 14:47:29 +0000

Author Gail Z Martin reads from her latest novel, Dark Haven, which came out in February 2009. Visit Gail’s web site at www.ChroniclesOfTheNecromancer.com.

VWnG014 Interview with Author Gail Z. Martin

morvenwestfield — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:08:13 +0000

Gail Z. Martin is the author of The Summoner, The Blood King and Dark Haven in The Chronicles of The Necromancer series. Book Four, Dark Lady’s Chosen, makes its international debut in early 2010.

Gail discovered her passion for science fiction, fantasy and ghost stories in elementary school. The first story she wrote—at age five—was about a vampire. Her favorite TV show as a preschooler was Dark Shadows. At age 14, she decided to become a writer. She enjoys attending science fiction/fantasy conventions, Renaissance fairs and living history sites.

For book updates, tour information and contact details, visit www.ChroniclesOfTheNecromancer.com. Gail is also the host of the Ghost in the Machine Fantasy Podcast, and you can find her on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.

VWnG013 News and Updates

morvenwestfield — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:56:44 +0000

News items on Dark Shadows, True Blood fan podcast, and Angel star Andy Hallett. Contest results. Geek talk. Past & upcoming events. Info on upcoming episodes. Recorded April 4, 2009.

Links mentioned on the podcast

Bushman’s article on Barnabas Collins http://www.paleycenter.org/barnabas-collins-true-blood-sucker

True Blood fan podcast http://www.blogtalkradio.com/True-Blood

ConBust http://sophia.smith.edu/ssffs/conbust/

WisCon http://www.wiscon.info/

The Ghost in the Machine podcast http://www.chroniclesofthenecromancer.com

Just Works: Computers that Just Work http://www.justworksnh.com

Catherine Lundoff Reads from

morvenwestfield — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:28:20 +0000

This recording is a companion to Episode 12, Interview with Author Catherine Lundoff. Here she reads from her short story, “The Permanent.”

Please note that this recording contains sexually explicit language and is not appropriate for children.

VWnG012 Interview with Author Catherine Lundoff

morvenwestfield — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:29:04 +0000

In this episode, accomplished author and editor Catherine Lundoff, whose collection, Night’s Kiss: Lesbian Erotica, has just been released by Lethe Press, talks with me about her vampire stories.

Catherine’s anthology, Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories (also from Lethe Press, 2008) is a nominee in the Lambda Literary Award, Science Fiction/Fantasy/and Horror category.

Visit Catherine’s MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/clundoff

VWnG011 News and Updates

morvenwestfield — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:19:28 +0000

Vampire news.

Show notes:

Happy one year anniversary to Out of the Coffin!

You still have time — until Feb 28 — to enter my contest. See http://morvenwestfield.podbean.com/2008/12/23/contest-rules-announced/

The True Blood fan podcast is at http://true-blood.net/ They’re fun to listen to and they have interviews with the cast and crew of the HBO hit TV series.

Vampire & Slayers forum: http://vampiresandslayers.ning.com/ is a forum devoted to the Vampire Genre and Hunters of the Supernatural.

For information on The Horror Writers Association anthology BLOOD LITE, go to http://www.horror.org

DARK SHADOWS: THE PATH OF FATE, by Stephen Mark Rainey, featuring the voices of David Selby (Quentin Collins) and Lara Parker (Angelique): http://www.bigfinish.com/6-Dark-Shadows-The-Path-of-Fate

VWnG010 Interview with Jimahl diFiosa

morvenwestfield — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:43:48 +0000

Get to know author and spirit communicator Jimahl diFiosa in this short interview. Jimahl has an open, warm style and numerous anecdotes about communication with those beyond the grave. He’s the author of two books A Voice in the Forest: Spirit Conversations with Alex Sanders and his latest, Talk to Me: When the Dead Speak to the Living.

Show Notes: This episode was originally recorded on October 28, 2008. Jimahl’s web site is at www.jimahldifiosa.com

Jimahl will be rescheduling his snowed-out appearance at Bay State Paranormal Center in Taunton, Massachusetts. For updates, watch www.baystateparanormalcenter.com

VWnG009 Listening to Twilight

morvenwestfield — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:04:15 +0000

This episode features a short commentary on the audio version of the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series and a few words about Charlaine Harris’ Living Dead in Dallas. This episode was recorded on December 24, 2008.

The two audiobooks I refer to are: Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer, narrated by Ilyana Kadushin Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #2) by Charlaine Harris, narrated by Johanna Parker

This episode’s sponsor is Flying Witch Productions www.flyingwitch.biz

My Contest Entry Page is at www.morvenwestfield.com/contest200901.shtml (NOTE: The new contest deadline is FEBRUARY 28, 2009.)

Contest Rules Announced

morvenwestfield — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:47:55 +0000

In one of the recent episodes, I announced an upcoming contest. Here’s the additional information that I promised.

Are you an astrology buff? Can you just “tell” when someone’s a Leo (or some other sign)? If you answered yes, you’re going to love this contest.

I’m not only a fan of vampire fiction, I also write it. Alicia Anderson is the protagonist in Darksome Thirst and The Old Power Returns. These two novels are the first in my series where witches and geeks encounter immortal vampires somewhere west of Boston in the early 1980s. She’s about to start learning more about astrology as part of her general training in the occult sciences. Can you beat her to it and guess?

First Prize

Guess her Sun, Moon, and Rising signs and win your choice of a Crystal Wheel or Floral Horoscope from Dikki-Jo Mullen.

Dikki-Jo is a nationally noted astrologer and spiritual counselor who has authored manynationally published articles. Her feature items and detailed astrology forecasts appear in The Witches’ Almanac and Dell Horoscope publications, available in fine book stores everywhere.

Second Prize

Guess any two signs (sun/moon, moon/rising, and so on) and win a signed copy of the yet unpublished book three in the Alicia Anderson series and a copy of the 2009-2010 Witches’ Almanac, in which my article on crystal balls appears.

You have until midnight Eastern Standard Time February 28, 2009 to post your entries. For full details, see the Contest Entry Page at

http://www.morvenwestfield.com/contest200901.shtml