A Beautiful Evil Greek Mythology Writing Contest Winners

For our February Book of the Month, we featured Darkness Becomes Her and the sequel A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton. Both books feature the significant influence of Greek mythology, so for our writing contest we asked you to write your own modernized twist on a classic myth! Our two winners will each receive a... Continue Reading →

Masque of the Red Death: Poe’s plagues

In Bethany Griffin's rendition of Masque of the Red Death, the citizens of Prince Prospero's kingdom are plagued by a mysterious "Weeping Sickness" that's decimated the population. Survivors must wear specially crafted masques that filter out the contagion, and even then, their breath and blood must be tested before entering certain establishments. No one is safe. It isn't... Continue Reading →

Masque of the Red Death: Poe’s plagues

In Bethany Griffin's rendition of Masque of the Red Death, the citizens of Prince Prospero's kingdom are plagued by a mysterious "Weeping Sickness" that's decimated the population. Survivors must wear specially crafted masques that filter out the contagion, and even then, their breath and blood must be tested before entering certain establishments. No one is safe. It isn't... Continue Reading →

Masque of the Red Death: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems aren't the only things that kickstart readers' imaginations--his life and death are great fodder, as well. Early life: He was the son of two actors in Boston, but after his father abandoned the family, his mother became ill and died. Poe was taken in by the Allans of Richmond,... Continue Reading →

Masque of the Red Death: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems aren't the only things that kickstart readers' imaginations--his life and death are great fodder, as well. Early life: He was the son of two actors in Boston, but after his father abandoned the family, his mother became ill and died. Poe was taken in by the Allans of Richmond,... Continue Reading →

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