A Haunting in Paris: Ralph Adams Cram was a master builder with a secret talent for occult horror writing. This wonderful short-story shows a side to this famous architect that proves his own dabblings as a writer are just as noteworthy as the Federal Building in Boston, one of Cram’s most famous building designs. Besides […]
Today marks the launching of a new venture, so get out those lady luck candles and send your good vibes to Varla! Weiser Books has created a series of electronic books and yours truly is the official curator of the Magical Creatures and the Paranormal Parlor series. I’ve been combing dusty stacks and virtual archives
Ah, vampires. They’ve been hanging around the cobwebs of my mind lately. My latest Huffington Post blog is about vampires, and you can read it here: A Carnival of Vampires I guess it is the season! The count down to Halloween is on. I have been plotting further treats of the trickiest kind, and imagining
In honor of my upcoming dental trip, I’ll share my latest Huffington Post blog with you. Too much Halloween candy!!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/varla-ventura/kids-who-see-ghosts_b_943793.html
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If you are a fan of zombies or a fan of weddings or even a fan of art you should check out this woman’s amazing job on some wedding invites and announcement for a couple recently wed. http://cargocollective.com/emilybawn#1627368/Invitations They are incredible!!
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Sparked by the recent internet sensation zombie-invasion engagement photos, you can read my Bride of the Bizarre inspired Huffington Post entry here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/varla-ventura/bride-of-the-bizarre-zomb_b_935399.html And in honor of the subject of the day, I’ll include a few tidbits excerpted from the Bride of the Bizarre chapter of Beyond Bizarre: In March of 2010, a couple spent
What a wonderful world. We have vampire frogs, goblin sharks, and even zombie rats! First, let me warn you this is a pretty gross story. And you know I don’t say that lightly. It involves rats and urine, so read the full article at your own peril… According to an article by Graham Smith in
Huffington Post’s Weird News is host to many fantastic and freaky tidbits of current events and mercurial musings on all things strange including the paranormal! Well I am honored to join the ranks as a blogger for such a remarkable website. You can read my first post here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/varla-ventura/skeleton-turnkey_b_931955.html
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Next to the newly discovered Vampire Flying Frog most creatures pale in comparison. Enter the Goblin Shark. I probably don’t need to say much more once you watch this video except that I can’t believe it took me this long to learn about this beautiful and eerie demon of the deep. It joins the ranks
Discovered in 2010 in the jungles of Vietnam, Rhacophorus vampyrus or Vampire Flying Frog has arrived this summer to the Australian Museum. A small set of fangs and ability to fly earned this creepy hopper its unique name. Check out the museums fact sheet here for all the gory details! Up next: Goblin Sharks… http://australianmuseum.net.au/Vampire-Flying-Frog
