Sure, there have been other Black vampires, but they remained on the perimeter, in the background, window dressing. The inspiration for SLAY came about due to many conversations I have had with authors about the lack of Black vampire stories in the wake of L.A. What inspired you to put together SLAY: Tales of the Vampire Noire?Ī. Her work has appeared in Bram Stoker Finalist, Sycorax’s Daughters, and other fine publications.
Her novels have been finalists for the EPPIEs, Dream Realm, and Fresh Voices in science fiction awards. Nicole Givens Kurtz’s short stories have appeared in over 40 anthologies of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. From immortal African deities to resistance fighters matriarchal vampire broods to monster hunting fathers coming of age stories to end of life stories, SLAY is a groundbreaking Afrocentric vampire anthology celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the African Diaspora. Drawing from a variety of cultural and mythological backgrounds, SLAY dares to imagine a world of horror and wonder where Black protagonists take center stage - as vampires, as hunters, as heroes. Few creatures in contemporary horror are as compelling as the vampire, who manages to captivate us in a simultaneous state of fear and desire. SLAY aims to be the first anthology of its kind. SLAY is a groundbreaking unique collection and will be a must-have for vampire lovers all over the world. Mocha Memoirs Press is proud to present SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire - a revolutionary anthology celebrating vampires of the African Diaspora. SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire is an anthology of vampire stories from the African Diaspora.
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