From the VO vault: In the Blood: Why Do Vampires Still Thrill? “Unclean, unclean!” Mina Harker screams, gathering her bloodied nightgown around her. In Chapter 21 of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” Mina’s fr... zpr.io/KwYsM2dK62Q8 #Featured #BramStoker #CharlaineHarris

14 children and 1 teacher. There are no words. And there are no actions ever taken.

Wait. They want us to focus on the school door being unlocked? So let me get this straight: They say it should have been much harder to enter the building, but won’t make it harder to buy the AR-15 he used to kill 19 kids and two teachers? Do you hear how insane that sounds?!

From the VO vault: Christianity and Vampirism The Old Testament warns against the drinking of blood: "But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat." (... zpr.io/rWFRvSuFjdar #folklore #TheBible #vampirism

From the VO vault: Vampire Hunter’s Guide Over the ages, certain artifacts have gained a reputation among popular cultures as ways to ward off, or even kill, vampires. This guide ... zpr.io/ZhGwGm86WBUN #AnneRice #BramStoker #Dracula

From the VO vault: Death and the Vampire The vampire has long been established as a powerful icon of our culture. Many are tempted to believe that the power and popularity of the... zpr.io/7B95km7tKkQf #folklore #Slavicvampirism #vampirism

Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.

Forced birth in a country with: —No universal healthcare —No universal childcare —No paid family & medical leave —One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations This isn't about "life." It's about control.

Check out this great review by MH for Sheila Murray's "Finding Edward," published by Cormorant Books . It's the story of a mixed-race Jamaican who migrates to Canada & navigates his way through the implications of being racialized in his new home. rebelwomenlit.com/literary-magaz…

Here's to a beautiful morning midway through my #staycation. Any day not having to commute is a good day indeed! #morningcoffee #amwriting #starwarsnerd @ Etobicoke—Lakeshore instagram.com/p/CjFzpMCAtQG/…

Probably one of the last nights on a patio! A bit chilly, but chill ;) @ Storm Crow Manor instagram.com/p/CjedZD9tMjK/…

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Stopped by @littleghostsbooks today and picked up this fine collection by @supernoirtural Every House is Haunted Ian Rogers #canadianauthor #horror #supernatural #readmorebooks instagram.com/p/Ck6qp9Pv0mP/…

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Steppin' (1975) The Pointer Sisters What a funking great album! Cool mix of soul, blues, and funk. #nowplaying #nowspinning #nowspinningonvinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylcollection instagram.com/p/ClKa-OvNSyd/…

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The Toronto Blue Jays just got rid of Anthony Bass blogto.com/sports_play/20… #Toronto #BlueJays