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Wolf species have different howls

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

The University of Cambridge have published an interesting article, ‘Wolf species have “howling dialects”‘, about the different ways in which wolves vocalise their howls. It is an enlightening article that gives more depth to these fascinating creatures.

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Gothic Romance and romantic Gothic

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

In order to celebrate Valentine’s Day the IGA have a guest post by Val Derbyshire, ‘From Romance to romance: Gothic tropes in Harlequin Mills & Boon novels’. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable read and made me reminisce about borrowing the Mills & Boon … Continue reading →

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Which scenes in literature have chilled you to the bone?

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

The Royal Society of Literature is posing the question ‘What have been your scariest reads?’ to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein. Feel free to comment below if you have any good ideas. I think mine is … Continue reading →

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CFP: Science Fiction Film and Television

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

The ‘Science Fiction Film and Television’ journal have released the following on their Facebook page: ‘Science Fiction Film and Television continues to invite submissions for upcoming issues. Preferred length for articles is approximately 7000-9000 words; all topics related to science … Continue reading →

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ also in book form!

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

Exciting news for all Harry Potter fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be coming out in book form as well as being a stage play. Let us raise our wands in celebration!

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Utopianism Series

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

Dr. Caroline Edwards (Birkbeck University) has written about a new series on Utopianism for which she is on the editorial board. It looks timely and interesting and her blog post gives further details; it is certainly a publication that is worth … Continue reading →

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CFP: The Dark Arts Journal

Posted on 11th February 2016 by firekrank

Just a quick reminder that ‘The Dark Arts Journal’ is looking for submissions of 4,000-5,000 words on the theme ‘The Gothic and all its forms’. The deadline is 28th February 2016. And more information can be found on its website.

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CFP: Eating the Rude: Hannibal Lecter and the Fannibals, Criminals, and Legacy of America’s Favorite Cannibal

Posted on 10th February 2016 by firekrank

This CFP/ CFA is for an edited publication,  Eating the Rude: Hannibal Lecter and the Fannibals, Criminals and Legacy of America’s Favorite Cannibal. According to specifications: ‘Ideal proposals focusing on any aspect of Hannibal texts from any period will contain a … Continue reading →

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Horror Scholarships

Posted on 10th February 2016 by firekrank

Applications have opened for five Horror Scholarships from the Horror Writers Association. The scholarships are: the Horror Writers Association Scholarship; the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Scholarship; the Dark Poetry Scholarship; the Rocky Wood Memorial Scholarship for Non-fiction; and, the Scholarship from … Continue reading →

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How to be an Extra on the New Twin Peaks

Posted on 10th February 2016 by firekrank

For those of you who are fans of the cult television programme ‘Twin Peaks’ (1990-1991), the website ‘Welcome to Twin Peaks’ gives you details on how you can be an extra on the new ‘Twin Peaks’. It is a charity … Continue reading →

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