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
Iron Garden's #featuredbook for #january is The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco. To quote Christina: "Long live the book!" #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales #thewaybeautycomesapart #christinamarrocco
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Iron Garden's #featuredbook for #january is The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco. To quote Christina: "Long live the book!" #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales #thewaybeautycomesapart #christinamarrocco
Did you miss the Star Chamber Show last night? You can hear it now! I went on with Erv Klein to talk about the #PenCrafters #writing #mentorship #program starchambershow.podbean.com/e/the-star-c...
The Star Chamber Show #494! A Visit With Dan Klefstad and Erv Klein! | The Star Chamber Show
Author, podcaster, and publicist Dan Klefstad, and award-winning author Erv Klein, stopped by for a visit on the Star Chamber Show live podcast with co-hosts Stephen Zimmer and Holly Phillippe! They d...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Did you miss the Star Chamber Show last night? You can hear it now! I went on with Erv Klein to talk about the #PenCrafters #writing #mentorship #program starchambershow.podbean.com/e/the-star-c...
The reviews keep coming for The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco -- and they're all terrific! Here's news about the latest: danklefstad.substack.com/p/new-review... #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales #newreview #bookreview
New review lauds The Way Beauty Comes Apart
Windy City Reviews is the latest to praise Christina Marrocco's novel-in-stories
danklefstad.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The reviews keep coming for The Way Beauty Comes Apart, by Christina Marrocco -- and they're all terrific! Here's news about the latest: danklefstad.substack.com/p/new-review... #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #wales #newreview #bookreview
Has #ireland become the new #transylvania? Join your #vampchat hosts for a #panel discussion at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Has #ireland become the new #transylvania? Join your #vampchat hosts for a #panel discussion at the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social
The official #podcast of the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social !
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The official #podcast of the @imaginariumcon.bsky.social !
Proud to be part of the PenCrafters #writing #mentorship program. Classes resume in March (QR in the comments). @stephenzimmer7.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Proud to be part of the PenCrafters #writing #mentorship program. Classes resume in March (QR in the comments). @stephenzimmer7.bsky.social
Your #vampchat hosts, Eva Vertrice and I, are coming to the 2026 @imaginariumcon.bsky.social #vampchatwithdanandeva
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Your #vampchat hosts, Eva Vertrice and I, are coming to the 2026 @imaginariumcon.bsky.social #vampchatwithdanandeva
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
danklefstad.substack.com
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
danklefstad.substack.com
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.
danklefstad.substack.com
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
danklefstad.substack.com
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