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Author Archives: Sam George
Hashtags and wolf cup cakes
Another day at the coal face at Company of Wolves. Today I sorted the stock for the book signings for Marcus and Sir Chris and arranged the promotional material. We are getting advanced copies of ‘The Bloody Chamber’ before the … Continue reading
When the wolves come out of the walls
A crazy day here preparing for the conference. Kaja, Bill and I have been frantically exchanging messages, fielding hundreds of emails and sorting through the many werewolf novels that have been sent to us in the post. The afternoon was … Continue reading
US, Russia and China Debate UK Werewolf Conference
Following Reuters news of our werewolf conference ‘Company of Wolves’ has gone global! Here are some stories from around the world There’s a Conference in the UK all About Werewolves Smithsonian Magazine It’ll be a Howler: Werewolf Conference Aims to … Continue reading
The Howl Truth: Press coverage for OGOM Company of Wolves
Here’s a summary of the latest press coverage for the OGOM Company of Wolves Conference, 3-5 September. There are still places available for those who want to come along (possibly the most fun you can have at an academic conference). … Continue reading
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This is what it sounds like when wolves cry
Watch these white wolves howl owoooooooooooooo
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Company of Wolves: The Illustrated Programme
We have signed off the proofs for the final conference schedule. Click on the link below to view the fabulous design and see the event in its full glory. Its wonderful to see it all come together …get ready for … Continue reading
Gothic Imagination Reviews OGOM
Matt Foley, Lecturer at the University of Stirling, has given a thoughtful and positive review of the Open Graves, Open Minds book for Gothic Imagination: Under the stewardship of Dr Sam George and Dr Bill Hughes, The Open Graves, Open … Continue reading
Dark Arts: UCAS student wants to study wandology at Hogwarts, how about ‘reading the vampire’ at Hertfordshire?
I love the story about the prospective student who applied to study wandology at Hogwarts only to get an official letter of rejection from UCAS!! Do they know they can study vampires, werewolves and other dark arts at the University … Continue reading
Your chance to walk with wolves – booking open
‘Company of Wolves’ is booking up fast folks and generating lots of debate too. There will be some media coverage this weekend which will raise awareness so if you want to ‘walk with wolves’ you really need to book NOW … Continue reading
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99.9% of all the species that have ever lived are now extinct: re-wild the wolf at Company of Wolves
It is estimated that 99.9% of all the species that have ever lived are now extinct. You can read the grim facts in ‘The Longer View: Instinct for Extinction’ and view the BBC Timeline of Extinction here Our Company of … Continue reading
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