Author Archives: William the Bloody

About William the Bloody

Cat lover. 18C scholar on the dialogue and novel. Co-convenor OGOM Project

The International Fairy-Tale Filmography

Posted on 15th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A useful resource here: a filmography of films based on fairy tales. Adaptations of fairy tales are another strand of paranormal romance, particularly in YA fiction and children’s literature, and the film versions invite comparisons with literary reworkings.

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When Gothic Was Born

Posted on 14th October 2014 by William the Bloody

In conjunction with the British Library’s Gothic exhibition, the BBC are showing programmes on all things Gothic: When Gothic Was Born

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CFP: Monstrous Geographies, Lisbon, 22-24 March 2015

Posted on 14th October 2014 by William the Bloody

This inter- and multidisciplinary conference focuses on the relationship between the monstrous and the geographic. We welcome proposals by academics, teachers, independent researchers, students, artists, NGOs and anyone interested in manifestations of monstrosity in space.

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Chris Riddell (author of Goth Girl) on Ada Lovelace

Posted on 14th October 2014 by William the Bloody

Chris Riddell, the author of the hilariously witty (and knowingly intertextual) Goth Girl children’s series, talks here about how the life of Ada Lovelace, pioneering computer programmer and daughter of Lord Byron, has influenced his work.

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Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments to be a TV series

Posted on 14th October 2014 by William the Bloody

Cassandra Clare‘s excellent YA Mortal Instruments series (urban fantasy with elements of paranormal romance; demon hunters pitted against, and allying with, vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels) is to be a TV series (click here for details). The film (which I … Continue reading →

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Gothic Romance and the Phantasmagorical, Manchester, 23 October 2014

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

More events in MMU’s Gothic Festival: Two great talks: Dale Townshend (on “Gothic Architecture, Gothic History, Gothic Romance: Kenilworth Castle, 1800-1830”) and “Prepare to Enter the Phantasmagoria!” Film screening, talk and Victorian lantern show, presented by David Annwn Jones.

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Zombie Make-Up Tutorial

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A bit of fun for Halloween!

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CFP: Daughter of Fangdom: A Conference on Women and the Television Vampire, The University of Roehampton, 18 April 2015

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a follow-up to TV Fangdom. Here is the CFP and more details to follow as they develop. Daughter of Fangdom: A Conference on Women and the Television Vampire 18 April … Continue reading →

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Spectral Visions–Demon Lovers: Embracing the Monster in Paranormal Romance, Sunderland, 30 Oct

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A synopsis of my forthcoming talk for the University of Sunderland’s Spectral Visions group; more details to follow soon: The Twilight phenomenon has made us aware of a new kind of story about monsters. In these narratives the protagonist, instead … Continue reading →

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The Realm of Gothic Landscape ~ Real and Imaginary, Manchester, 24 October 2014

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

This looks very enticing: The Memento Moriatas present The Realm of Gothic Landscape ~ Real and Imaginary ‘The Memento Moriatas are a group of London-based writers and musicians who tell tales of death and destiny in unique architectural venues, such as … Continue reading →

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