Blood Sisters: Vampire Stories by Women

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Bram Stoker was hardly the first authormale or femaleto fictionalize the folkloric vampire, but he defined the modern iconic vampire whenDraculaappeared in 1897. Since then, many have reinterpreted the ever-versatile vampire over and over againand female writers have played vital roles in proving that the vampire, as well as our perpetual fascination with it, is truly immortal.Blood Sisterscollects a wide range of fantastical stories fromNew York Timesbestsellers Holly Black, Nancy Holder, Catherynne M. Valente, and Carrie Vaughn, and critically acclaimed writers Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Tanith Lee, all of whom have left their indelible and unique stamps on the vampire genre. Whether they are undeniably heroes and heroines or bloodthirsty monsters (or something in between), the undead are a lively lot. This anthology offers some of the best short fiction ever written by the "blood sisters" who know them best: stories you can really sink your teeth into.

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If you've been reading horror for any length of time, then Paula Guran is likely someone with whom you are instantly familiar. . . . If you're a fan of vampire fiction, then give Blood Sisters: Vampire Stories by Women a read. Paula Guran knows her stuff and has a definite eye for what stories to include (and why).Beauty in Ruins

A stellar line-up [of female authors], and one of the most intriguing collections of any kind Ive seen this year.Black Gate
If you've been reading horror for any length of time, then Paula Guran is likely someone with whom you are instantly familiar. . . . If you're a fan of vampire fiction, then give Blood Sisters: Vampire Stories by Women a read. Paula Guran knows her stuff and has a definite eye for what stories to include (and why).Beauty in Ruins

A stellar line-up [of female authors], and one of the most intriguing collections of any kind Ive seen this year.Black Gate

Author Bio

Paula Guran is a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. In addition to scores of novels and several single-author collections, the published work she has edited includes about thirty anthologies, including her annual Years Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.