Back in March I had the opportunity to read Dan Klefstad’s wonderful vampire novel Fiona’s Guardians. It tells the story of a man named Daniel who is hired on as a guardian for Fiona, dedicating his life to acquiring blood for her survival. It’s also a story about Mors Strigae, a group dedicated for centuries to hunting down and destroying vampires. This book delivered in every way—so many moments that were dark and glamorous, a strong sense of adventure, and excellent scenes of compelling action. If you haven’t yet, be sure to read the full review.
Recently, I had the chance to chat with Dan on Zoom. He discussed his favorite characters and moments in the book, as well as the creative process. Best of all, he gave a reading performance, and his reading provided an exciting and compelling introduction to the novel.
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And now, the full interview. You’re not going to want to miss this one!
Dan Klefstad is a longtime radio host and newscaster at NPR station WNIJ who lives in DeKalb, Illinois. His latest novel, Fiona’s Guardians, is about humans who work for a beautiful manipulative vampire named Fiona. The book was adapted by Artists’ Ensemble Theater for their Mysterious Journey podcast, and in October 2022, a hardback edition with new chapters will be released. To connect with Dan, visit his website or follow him on Twitter (@danklefstad), Instagram (@danklefstad), and Facebook (Dan.Klefstad).
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