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 →
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 →
Bethany Griffin: Masque of the Red Death Q&A Part 2
Today, we're bringing you part 2 of our three-part exclusive interview with Bethany Griffin, author of Masque of the Red Death: Your book is based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Masque of the Red Death" short story, but you mention on your website that "Fall of the House of Usher" is your favorite Poe story. What... Continue Reading →
Bethany Griffin: Masque of the Red Death Q&A Part 2
Today, we're bringing you part 2 of our three-part exclusive interview with Bethany Griffin, author of Masque of the Red Death: Your book is based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Masque of the Red Death" short story, but you mention on your website that "Fall of the House of Usher" is your favorite Poe story. What... Continue Reading →
Bethany Griffin: Masque of the Red Death Q&A Part 1
Today, we are thrilled to bring you part one of our three-part interview with Masque of the Red Death author Bethany Griffin. Thanks to Bethany for answering all our questions! MASQUE is set in sort of an ambiguous place/time period. How did you establish the rules for technology, dress, etc.? What made you decide to... Continue Reading →
Bethany Griffin: Masque of the Red Death Q&A Part 1
Today, we are thrilled to bring you part one of our three-part interview with Masque of the Red Death author Bethany Griffin. Thanks to Bethany for answering all our questions! MASQUE is set in sort of an ambiguous place/time period. How did you establish the rules for technology, dress, etc.? What made you decide to... 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 →
