Dan Klefstad
@danklefstad.bsky.social
Author of the vampire novel, Fiona's Guardians. Co-host of VampChat with Dan & Eva, a podcast devoted to vampire fiction, fanged folklore, and the gothic imagination. https://vampchatwithdanandeva.com/
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Dan Klefstad
@danklefstad.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Fiona’s Guardians: A Review
Rating: 💀💀💀💀💀 “When she hires you, you’ll wish you were dead” is the tagline for Fiona’s Guardians by Dan Klefstad. After following the main character, Daniel, through his day-to-day life as a guar…
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#Readers waiting for the #sequel to my #vampire novel, Fiona's Guardians, I have news: Book 2, Agripina's Firstborn, is with my publisher and we plan a July release at @imaginariumcon.bsky.social. Haven't read Book 1? Check out this #review: darksiremag.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/f... #fionasguardians
Congratulations Christina Marrocco! Her novel-in-stories, The Way Beauty Comes Apart, made a literary magazine's Books of the Year list. Find Christina at the next @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/imaginariu... #booksoftheyear #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales
Imaginarium Guest on Books of the Year list
The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco, is among 2025's best
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congratulations Christina Marrocco! Her novel-in-stories, The Way Beauty Comes Apart, made a literary magazine's Books of the Year list. Find Christina at the next @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/imaginariu... #booksoftheyear #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales
"Has Ireland become the new Transylvania?" Join your #vampchat hosts, Eva Vertrice and I, for a panel discussion at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/has-irelan... #irish #vampires #ireland #dracula
Has Ireland become the new Transylvania?
An upcoming panel discussion about evolving vampire origins
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December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
"Has Ireland become the new Transylvania?" Join your #vampchat hosts, Eva Vertrice and I, for a panel discussion at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/has-irelan... #irish #vampires #ireland #dracula
My latest article spotlights the Hook & Jill saga, by Andrea Jones. Andrea is coming to the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social in July. danklefstad.substack.com/p/neverland-... #neverland #jmbarrie #peterpan #captainhook #pirateadventure #pirates #womensadventure #womenpirates #hookandjill
Neverland for mature readers
Novelist re-imagines Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
My latest article spotlights the Hook & Jill saga, by Andrea Jones. Andrea is coming to the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social in July. danklefstad.substack.com/p/neverland-... #neverland #jmbarrie #peterpan #captainhook #pirateadventure #pirates #womensadventure #womenpirates #hookandjill
"Corporations don't need your money. Small businesses do. Order Fiona's Guardians from your local, independent bookstore -- and maybe..." #fionasguardians #vampirenovel #shopindiebookstores #shoplocal
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Corporations don't need your money. Small businesses do. Order Fiona's Guardians from your local, independent bookstore -- and maybe..." #fionasguardians #vampirenovel #shopindiebookstores #shoplocal
Did you see that review of The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco? The one by the Historical Novel Society? I share that here, plus info about Christina's upcoming appearance at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/it-is-abso...
"It is absolutely luminous."
A review of The Way Beauty Comes Apart
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December 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Did you see that review of The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco? The one by the Historical Novel Society? I share that here, plus info about Christina's upcoming appearance at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social danklefstad.substack.com/p/it-is-abso...
November 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#welshsanta #SiônCorn approves! #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #setinwales #wales #thewaybeautycomesapart by #christinamarrocco
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Have you been to the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social ?
My latest Substack: danklefstad.substack.com/p/the-conven...
My latest Substack: danklefstad.substack.com/p/the-conven...
The convention I look forward to most
A premier gathering for creatives
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November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Have you been to the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social ?
My latest Substack: danklefstad.substack.com/p/the-conven...
My latest Substack: danklefstad.substack.com/p/the-conven...
#Readers waiting for the #sequel to my #vampire novel, Fiona's Guardians, I have news: Book 2, Agripina's Firstborn, is with my publisher and we plan a July release at @imaginariumcon.bsky.social. Haven't read Book 1? Check out this #review: darksiremag.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/f... #fionasguardians
Fiona’s Guardians: A Review
Rating: 💀💀💀💀💀 “When she hires you, you’ll wish you were dead” is the tagline for Fiona’s Guardians by Dan Klefstad. After following the main character, Daniel, through his day-to-day life as a guar…
darksiremag.wordpress.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#Readers waiting for the #sequel to my #vampire novel, Fiona's Guardians, I have news: Book 2, Agripina's Firstborn, is with my publisher and we plan a July release at @imaginariumcon.bsky.social. Haven't read Book 1? Check out this #review: darksiremag.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/f... #fionasguardians
The Hook & Jill saga by Andrea Jones. #neverland #maturereaders #jmbarrie #peterpan #captainhook #pirateadventure #pirates #womensadventure #womenpirates #holidaygiftideas #piratefans #holidayshopping
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Hook & Jill saga by Andrea Jones. #neverland #maturereaders #jmbarrie #peterpan #captainhook #pirateadventure #pirates #womensadventure #womenpirates #holidaygiftideas #piratefans #holidayshopping
At this point, the book is called Agripina's Firstborn. Those who read Book 1 know Agripina also created Fiona, so in Book 2 Fiona discovers she has a "sister" (an evil one, revolting to look at). Thank you for reading. @imaginariumcon.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At this point, the book is called Agripina's Firstborn. Those who read Book 1 know Agripina also created Fiona, so in Book 2 Fiona discovers she has a "sister" (an evil one, revolting to look at). Thank you for reading. @imaginariumcon.bsky.social
#neverland for #maturereaders #hookandjill #saga #jmbarrie #peterpan #captainhook #pirateadventure #pirates #womensadventure #womenpirates
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"A book told entirely from the perspective of the dead could easily slide into gloom. But this book offers empathy and insight, not despair... It is absolutely luminous." Thanks to Kristen McQuinn of the Historical Novel Society for this #review! historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-...
The Way Beauty Comes Apart - Historical Novel Society
Dead men tell no tales, or so we are taught. Marrocco’s novel, The Way Beauty Comes Apart, proves otherwise. In fourteen interconnected vignettes, each told from the perspective of a dead villager fro...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"A book told entirely from the perspective of the dead could easily slide into gloom. But this book offers empathy and insight, not despair... It is absolutely luminous." Thanks to Kristen McQuinn of the Historical Novel Society for this #review! historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-...
#recommended #reading for #dayofthedead #DiaDeLosMuertos
#historicalfiction #literaryfiction #thewaybeautycomesapart #christinamarrocco
#historicalfiction #literaryfiction #thewaybeautycomesapart #christinamarrocco
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
ICYMI or want to listen again: Christina Marrocco, #historicalfiction #author, went on the @starchambershow.bsky.social last night. It's the official #podcast of the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social where Christina will have a table filled with her books. www.podbean.com/lsw/e5eNdiVz...
The Star Chamber Show 484! With Christina Marrocco! | Podbean Livestream
Author and poet Christina Marrocco will be stopping by for a visit on the Star Chamber Show live podcast Wednesday at 9 PM Eastern with co-hosts Stephen Zimmer and Holly Phillippe! Christina is the a...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
ICYMI or want to listen again: Christina Marrocco, #historicalfiction #author, went on the @starchambershow.bsky.social last night. It's the official #podcast of the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social where Christina will have a table filled with her books. www.podbean.com/lsw/e5eNdiVz...