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halloween, holidays, Lifestyle

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Guide

by Jennifer Vasquez2 Comments on Countdown to Halloween 2026 Guide
Photo credit: Photo by Steven Van Elk via Unsplash
Photo credit: Steven Van Elk via Unsplash

It’s that time of year here in the U.S. where there’s a holiday lull after the Fourth of July until October 31st. There are no other major holidays happening in this part of the globe during this period, so for us macabre folks, it’s already spooky season. Also, July 23rd marks the 100-day countdown to All Hallows’ Eve, which is a big deal in the Halloween community. To mark the occasion, I release a special guide annually to help you prepare for and immerse yourself in the spooky season. Here, I share my recommendations for shopping, music, costumes, and more!

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Literature

‘Vampire Verses’ by LindaAnn LoSchiavo Delivers Poetry to Sink Your Fangs Into

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Cover of Vampire Verses by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Cover of Vampire Verses by LindaAnn LoSchiavo

While I’ve read plenty of vampire novels, I must admit that I haven’t come across much vampiric poetry. Poet LindaAnn LoSchiavo has released a short anthology called Vampire Verses: Poems that’s inspired by these fanged, nocturnal creatures. It includes poetry written in different styles and presents vampires in a variety of interesting scenarios that are fun to delve into. To quote the title page, it’s “your portal to the immortals.” 

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Dining & Drink

Blackcraft Coffee Is the Occult-Themed Café You’ve Been Waiting For

by Jennifer Vasquez6 Comments on Blackcraft Coffee Is the Occult-Themed Café You’ve Been Waiting For
Blackcraft Coffee Los Angeles
Blackcraft Coffee Los Angeles

Blackcraft Coffee has made its way to the West Coast. The witchy café has been serving guests in Salem, Massachusetts, for a few years. Early in 2026, they opened their second location in the City of Angels. Its wicked ambiance and delicious coffee make it a must-stop when you need your caffeine fix.

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Culture, Travel

Spooky New Orleans Travel Guide

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Spooky New Orleans
Spooky New Orleans

Welcome to my spooky travel guide to New Orleans! I visited the Crescent City during Halloween season and came out with multiple blog posts, each one dedicated to a different experience. I wanted to create a page that houses all the content I published for that trip so it’s easier to find. I do plan to return to NOLA in the future and will add links to related content here. Get ready to discover the dark side of New Orleans.

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entertainment, Events, holidays, Lifestyle, Nightlife, Travel

Odd & Macabre Events 2026

by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments on Odd & Macabre Events 2026
The Obscure upper chamber
The Obscure upper chamber

While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2026 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.

I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2026. Please do bookmark and share this page. Enjoy!

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Culture, History, Lifestyle, Literature

9 Books on the Goth Subculture

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Photo credit: Sierra Koder via Unsplash
Photo credit: Sierra Koder via Unsplash

Much has been written about the goth subculture, ranging from scholarly literature to pop culture reads. I must admit that I have not read many books on goth. When I first started getting into goth as a teen in the late 90s/early 2000s, I got most of my information from the internet and personal experiences and observations. At the time, there weren’t many books published about the subculture, so I learned about it by browsing the web via goth chat rooms and websites that were around then. 

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