Vamp Jenn's Corner

In this episode, I'm taking a look back at my spooky adventures in 2022! Join me as I talk about the dark creators I interviewed, events I covered, and share other highlights and recommendations from the year. Merry Gothmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/12/20/my-macabre-adventures-in-2021-a-year-in-review/

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We're celebrating the 2022 Halloween season on this episode of Vamp Jenn's Corner! I talk about where you can still shop for Halloween goods, my costume predictions, and scary haunts and events. Plus, I read an excerpt from a classic horror tale.

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Frankenstein Day is August 30th and commemorates Mary Shelley's birthday and her classic gothic horror novel, Frankenstein. I share interesting facts about the author and tips on the best ways to celebrate the holiday. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/08/27/how-to-throw-a-frankenstein-day-bash/

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12 Unusual Facts About Mary Shelley

It's been 60 years since the passing of Marilyn Monroe and, in this episode, I'm commemorating the icon's memory. I talk about my visit to an exhibit at The Hollywood Museum, which showcases the actress's personal possessions and other memorabilia from her life. Plus, I share details about what happened during the 50th anniversary memorial service I attended and more. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/05/30/remembering-marilyn-monroe/

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Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates

To celebrate the halfway to Halloween mark taking place between April 30 and May 1, I'm discussing the pagan roots of the dates, Walpurgis Night. Plus, I get into the half-o-ween spirit by sharing places to shop for macabre goods, costume predictions, upcoming events and more. Get ideas and inspiration for how to prepare for this spooky season! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/07/23/100-days-til-halloween-guide/

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For all those who are macabre at heart, we look for any way to make holidays spooky, and Valentine's Day is no exception! In this episode, I'm celebrating Valoween and sharing how you can enjoy it too. Plus, I delve into gothic couples in fiction that defy traditional love stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2021/01/28/macabre-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/

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In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday on January 19th, I'm sharing fascinating facts about the poet's life and taking a look at his presence in pop culture! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/01/16/poe-pop-culture-a-birthday-tribute-to-edgar-allan-poe/

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"A Dream Within a Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe

World Introvert Day is January 2nd! What is an introvert? In this episode I discuss introversion and my experience being an introvert, from the challenges to the positives. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/01/02/being-an-introvert-me-myself-and-the-i-word/ 

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Shopping for someone with a dark side? Then take a look at this list of great gifts for the spooky soul in your life! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/12/03/7-gifts-for-the-spooky-soul-in-your-life/

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Find out ways you can incorporate magick, ritual and spiritual practices into your self-care routine! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/06/20/practicing-magickal-self-care/

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To commemorate Anne Rice's recent 80th birthday this October, I'm talking about the author, her work and her influence on me. Plus, I include a special bonus audio clip I recorded from an event I attended where you can hear the writer herself speak about what influenced her when coming up with her vampire tales. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/11/06/author-of-honor-series-part-i/

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Join me on a macabre journey as I discuss how countries around the world celebrate Halloween! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/09/03/celebrating-halloween-around-the-world/

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For those who wish every day was Halloween, this is an episode for you! I'm celebrating the 100-day mark to October 31st early by discussing ways anyone can make Halloween a lifestyle, not just a holiday. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/04/05/best-ways-to-keep-the-halloween-spirit-alive-year-round/

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Antrum: The Deadliest Movie Ever Made

As Above, So Below

Looking for your next spooky read? Here's a list of Top Must-Read Dark Books to satisfy any macabre soul! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/03/27/top-10-must-read-dark-books/

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The Bad Seed by William March/ The Bad Seed (1956) directed by Mervyn LeRoy

The Black Arts by Richard Cavendish

Dracula Day commemorates the date the classic Gothic horror novel was released! In this episode, I'm sharing some of the best ways to celebrate the occasion. I talk about books to read, films to watch, vampire haunts to visit and so much more. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/05/26/the-undead-way-to-celebrate-dracula-day/

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Alex's Bar

For this special Goth Day episode, I talk a bit about the history of the subculture, how I first got into goth, plus share some fascinating goth music and film recommendations!

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Curious to delve into the world of occultism? Hear about some of history's most influential occult figures. I discuss a prophet who isn't Nostradamus, a man known as the "Great Beast," two women who've revived the Santa Muerte cult and others! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2020/04/15/historys-most-formidable-occult-figures/

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The Black Arts by Richard Cavendish

A list that includes some of the most alluring vampires to grace history and pop culture. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2019/03/13/the-10-most-intriguing-vampires-of-legend-lore/

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These destinations have very strange histories connected to them. This episode originally appeared on Vamp Jenn's Corner and is also available as a blog post: http://jennvasquez.com/2018/02/23/destinations-surrounded-by-paranormal-activity/

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