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Next up from the 2008 Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades interview series was author Brenta Blevins. See the Sacchi Green post for more general info about the book.
This week's HH interview is with author Brenta Blevins.
Can you talk a bit about your inspiration for your story "Ostraca"?
I'd been reading about archaeology and women in Ancient Egypt (and if I were ever forcibly relocated into the past, I'd want to pick Ancient Egypt because women seemed to have comparatively decent lives in that era). From my readings, it struck me that archaeology focuses very much on trying to construct "ghost stories," partial narratives about people from the past. In "Ostraca," I was able to combine my interests in womens' relationships and archaeology and contemplate how our past (recent and ancient) affects us in the here-and-now.
Have you ever had an encounter with a ghost?
I don't think so. And I'm happy to keep it that way. I am, however, convinced my grandmother's house is haunted. Let's not talk about her piano.
What's your favorite ghost story (you can pick a movie if you prefer)?
Hamlet.
What are you working on now and where can readers find out more about you?
These days I'm writing short stories. Just in time for my favorite holiday (Halloween), my ghost story "Beyond" will be published in the Oct-Dec issue of ChiZine (ChiZine). Happy hauntings!
This week's HH interview is with author Brenta Blevins.
Can you talk a bit about your inspiration for your story "Ostraca"?
I'd been reading about archaeology and women in Ancient Egypt (and if I were ever forcibly relocated into the past, I'd want to pick Ancient Egypt because women seemed to have comparatively decent lives in that era). From my readings, it struck me that archaeology focuses very much on trying to construct "ghost stories," partial narratives about people from the past. In "Ostraca," I was able to combine my interests in womens' relationships and archaeology and contemplate how our past (recent and ancient) affects us in the here-and-now.
Have you ever had an encounter with a ghost?
I don't think so. And I'm happy to keep it that way. I am, however, convinced my grandmother's house is haunted. Let's not talk about her piano.
What's your favorite ghost story (you can pick a movie if you prefer)?
Hamlet.
What are you working on now and where can readers find out more about you?
These days I'm writing short stories. Just in time for my favorite holiday (Halloween), my ghost story "Beyond" will be published in the Oct-Dec issue of ChiZine (ChiZine). Happy hauntings!
