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Are You Ready for the Summer (Reading)?

Staycation? Vacation? Whether you’re on the road or just hanging at home, today is the official start of the summer season (which ends September 23), and that means summer reading. And you know what would make for perfect reading this … Continue reading

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The Best of 2021: Readers’ Favorites

Even with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic complicating our lives (or maybe because of it!), if there was one comfort that people could turn to in these troubling times, it was reading. Fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, science fiction—no … Continue reading

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Classic Reads for the Spooky Season from SWC

Looking for classic tales of the supernatural to enjoy during the Spooky Season, as Halloween draws near? Then look no further than StarWarp Concepts’ backlist of titles for chills and thrills! Carmilla: J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s 19th-century classic vampiric tale of … Continue reading

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Happy 150th Anniversary, Carmilla Karnstein!

In 1871, J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic vampire tale, Carmilla, debuted in serialized form in the pages of the magazine Dark Blue and was then reprinted in Le Fanu’s short story collection, In a Glass Darkly, published in 1872. But why wait another 9 months … Continue reading

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Summertime 2020 Is Just About (Unofficially) Here!

Next Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day in the United States—a time when the country takes a moment to recognize the sacrifices of the members of our armed forces who’ve given their lives to protect our, and the world’s freedoms. … Continue reading

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StarWarp Spotlight On: Carmilla

A couple weeks back, we introduced StarWarp Spotlight, a series of posts that will run each Monday to shine a spotlight on one of our titles, as a reminder of the awesome books and comics we publish and to introduce … Continue reading

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Love and Horror for the Romantic Soul

Valentine’s Day—the world’s favorite day for romance and outpourings of love—is close at hand, and coincidentally it just happens to fall smack-dab in the middle of Women in Horror Month. If you’re a horror fan, what better way to celebrate … Continue reading

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Carmilla Haunts the Cinemas This Summer

Superheroes and stories about walking, talking toys might be ruling the box office this summer, but there’s still plenty of room at the multiplex for other cinematic subjects—like vampires! Currently running in United Kingdom movie theaters is Carmilla, the latest … Continue reading

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Happy Women in Horror Month 2019!

Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of fans … Continue reading

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Happy Women in Horror Month 2018!

Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of … Continue reading

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