Great subject, and very true! When I was doing research for Bloodlines, my first ever vampire story, I found a LOT of info about Central and South American vampire lore I never knew existed. And while it didn't frighten me particularly, I found it fascinating that the legend of those who live off human blood and can use their charisma and beauty (real or perceived) as a lure, extended worldwide, not just in Europe and Russia.
To me, part of the joy of writing is doing the research and learning new things from the real world, that can be incorporated into stories to give them that touch of reality necessary for grounding and linking them to our fears of legend.
Great subject, and very true! When I was doing research for Bloodlines, my first ever vampire story, I found a LOT of info about Central and South American vampire lore I never knew existed. And while it didn't frighten me particularly, I found it fascinating that the legend of those who live off human blood and can use their charisma and beauty (real or perceived) as a lure, extended worldwide, not just in Europe and Russia.
To me, part of the joy of writing is doing the research and learning new things from the real world, that can be incorporated into stories to give them that touch of reality necessary for grounding and linking them to our fears of legend.