“Book Descriptions: "Vampire Ventures" beckons readers to embrace the mystique of the shadow sphere and savor the forbidden allure of encounters with the undead — be it a moonlit rendezvous, an otherworldly romance, or a seductive soiree thrown by the enigmatic Count himself. In a realm where immortal desires and human emotions intertwine, 19 poems use the tropes of popular culture to explore the paradox of "living in death," a theme central to the vampire mythos.
"Vampire Ventures" showcases LoSchiavo’s formal versatility: Fibonacci, haiku, golden shovel, villanelle, sonnet, prose poem, and the decasyllabic lines of poems that seem otherwise unconstrained. She’s equally adept at shifting among tones, from the eerie to the ironic. Her work is encrusted with images and phrases that will sparkle in the dark behind your eyelids long after you’ve finished reading. — — Carl Bettis, Editor-in-Chief, Tiny Frights
"Vampire’s Ventures" is a wonderful compilation of dark enchantments. LindaAnn LoSchiavo’s poetry is a rich tapestry of both new and original vampire lore. While discovering these pages, I found myself reading quickly, fueled by the excitement of her content, while at the same time, lingering on the beauty of her words. — — Jeani Rector, Editor-in-Chief, The Horror Zine
There's romance, humor and blood in "Vampire Ventures" — like in the good old times. — — Mark Benecke, President, Transylvanian Society of Dracula
"Vampire Ventures," LindaAnn's new collection, is a rich cocktail of Vampire Lore. Her eclectic style, bold and imaginative choice of language and sophisticated word play, adds gravitas to a beloved genre. "The Tale of the Vintner's Daughter" is a particular favorite, highly evocative, nuanced and as deftly constructed as a spider web. — — John Stocks, Poetry Editor, Bewildering Stories” DRIVE