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SCIENCE: Vampire Girl Burial Discovered in Italy

Vampire Child - Live Science

A 1,550-year-old “vampire burial” of a child with a rock stuffed into his or her mouth has been discovered in an ancient cemetery in Lugnano, Italy. Those who buried the child, who possibly died of malaria, may have used the rock to prevent him or her (the child’s sex isn’t known) from rising from the grave and spreading disease to other people, said a team of researchers in a statement released Oct. 12 by the University of Arizona. “I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s extremely eerie and weird,” said David Soren, an anthropology professor at the University of Arizona, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Subside, by J. Hali Steele

Subside

QSFer J. Hali Steele has a new MM Paranormal vampire tale out: Subside. A soul hangs in the balance! The only one of his kind, Deacon recalls thousands of years existing yet he has no memory of why. He can’t profess to living in seclusion because he greedily pursues pleasure in arms of so many men, he never lacks companionship. All those arms, lips, and asses, none feed his true desire. Deacon yearns for someone to make in his own image by introducing them to a hunger so vile, they will detest him forever. Father Merck Hallowell stands at a … Read more

REVIEW: Escaping Exile, by Sara Dobie Bauer

Escaping Exile

Title: Escaping Exile Series: Escape Trilogy Book One Author: Sara Dobie Bauer Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 83 About the Book Andrew is a vampire from New Orleans, exiled to a tropical island in the 1800s as punishment for his human bloodlust. During a storm, a ship crashes off shore. After rescuing a sailor from the cannibals native to the land, Andrew becomes fascinated with his brilliant, beautiful new companion, Edmund. Edmund is a British naturalist who has sailed the world seeking new species. Intrigued by creatures that might kill him, immortal Andrew is this … Read more

REVIEW: Sinister Hunger, by Katze Snow

Sinister Hunger

Title: Sinister Hunger Series: Bloodstream #1 Author: Katze Snow Genre: paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Pages/Word Count: 213 About the Book: Vincent Hudson is a vampire hunter and his life is about to be ruined. When a hunting trip ends in tragedy, he is forced to do the unthinkable—seek refuge in Sanctuary Hope, where each family must nominate a member to the city council. It is seemingly a minor price to pay in exchange for medical aid and refuge. But it is also a dangerous trap, and unaware of the gut-wrenching reality, Vincent nominates himself to save his people. Now a … Read more

FILM: Juliet Re-Cast as Bisexual Vampire

Juliet - With A Kiss I Die

Bisexual representation, vampires, and a Greek island: With A Kiss I Die has it all. In the movie, premiering on 28 August, the Juliet we all know and love has fangs, sucks blood and is bisexual. Yes, this is definitely a lot to process for Shakespeare’s purists, but let’s look at the bright side. The tragedy of Romeo & Juliet has undergone several movie adaptations throughout the years – from Franco Zeffirelli’s classic film to Baz Luhrmann’s extravaganza – but this will be the first time Verona’s heroine is a bisexual woman. Or a vampire, for all that matters. Turned … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Blood-Bound, by Kaelan Rhywiol

Blood-Bound

QSFer Kaelan Rhywiol has a new MM/MF vampire book out: Rhian is content in her life. As a pwca, a Welsh shapeshifter, she is bound to the Dark God Arawn as an assassin. So when he assigns her as ambassador to oversee Ontario for him, it’s a shock. Her new job? To find out who murdered her predecessor and bring them to justice, as well as to oversee the otherkin and clean up their messes before the humans find them—all to preserve the illusion that magic and supernatural creatures do not exist. The problem? One of the otherkin she’s supposed … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Stephan’s Monster, by Shelby Rhodes

Stephan's Monster

QSFer Shelby Rhodes has a new MM Paranormal book out: Jayden knows he’s a monster. The people he killed were horrible, but it didn’t change what he was. And being taken in by Stephan Everwood at fifteen hadn’t changed his homicidal tendencies. Yet ten years later he finds himself struggling to be someone he’s not. Then, despite thinking he lost most of his emotions years ago, Jayden discovers that not only is he not as empty inside as he thought, but that his monster is more present than ever before. Stephan freely admits he has some issues. His self-doubts could … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ante Up, by Kim Fielding

Ante Up

QSFer Kim Fielding has a new MM paranormal book out: Love is a high-stakes game. A century and a half ago, Ante Novak died on a Croatian battlefield—and rose three days later as a vampire. Now he haunts Las Vegas, stealing blood and money from drunken gamblers and staying on the fringe of the powerful vampire organization known as the Shadows. His existence feels empty and meaningless until he meets beautiful Peter Gehrardi, who can influence others with his thoughts. An attraction flares instantly, bringing a semblance of life to Ante’s dead heart. But the Shadows want Peter too, and … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Vampire and the M.D., by J.P. Bowie

The Vampire and the M.D.

QSFer J.P. Bowie has a new MM paranormal book out: When Dr. Blake Farnon hits a shadowy figure with his car, he is astounded when the man almost instantaneously recovers from the accident. But Daniel Vale is no ordinary man, as Blake soon discovers. Daniel is Vampire, and not only that, works for the US government in a secret department of the FBI. At first wary of the undeniably handsome vampire, Blake cannot resist Daniel’s allure for long. From the moment Daniel shows up at Blake’s apartment with a poisoned silver sword imbedded in his side, Blake is hurled into … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Awakening, by J.P. Adkins

The Awakening

QSFer J.P. Adkins has a new MM paranormal book out: What would you do if you found out you were genetically a Vampire? Would you embrace it or run? I have found that power is a strange thing – sometimes it pulls you into places you never knew you would go. I have done things that most have only dreamed of; ran through walls, jumped off buildings but it all seems like folly. I am what happens when genetics mutate, when the species collide, when the beauty can’t resist the beast. I can’t infect with my kiss, but I can … Read more