Author Archives: William the Bloody

About William the Bloody

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

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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University of Sunderland Spectral Visions

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

University of Sunderland Spectral Visions On Thursday 30th October, Spectral Visions is hosting a Halloween treat for you all! There will be papers for your enjoyment. Dr Bill Hughes will be speaking on ‘The Demon Love: Embracing the Monster in … Continue reading →

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Bram Stoker International Film Festival, Whitby, 23-27 November 2014

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

The Bram Stoker International Film Festival. A fabulous week of Gothic and horror cinema at Whitby, the Athens of the Gothic.

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CFP: Wonderlands: Reading/Writing/Telling Fairy Tales and Fantasy, University of Sussex, 23 May 2015

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

This looks to be an exciting conference on Fairy Tale and Fantasy and which overlaps with concerns about Gothic literature and YA fiction. The details have not been fully announced yet, but we will highlight them when they become available. … Continue reading →

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Whitby Goth Weekend 2014, 31 October–2 November

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

The famous Whitby Gothic Weekend: ‘The WGW’s official line is to provide musical entertainment with bands and DJs, although the culture of the WGW has far outgrown that simple agenda. Whitby Gothic Weekend, often abbreviated to WGW or simply referred … Continue reading →

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The top 10 fairytales

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

Mariner Warner discusses the appeal of the fairy tale and lists her top ten from classic folkloric versions to contemporary reinterpretations.

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The Wild Evolution of Vampires, From Bram Stoker to Dracula Untold

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A brief sketch of vampires in film and TV from Carmilla to Dracula Untold.

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