Ethereal Encounters- The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula with Steven J_ Rolfes

Steven J. Rolfes Wednesday July 29th, 2026 - 4 PM ET Topic: Bloody Road to Castle Dracula: The Dark History, Folklore & Secrets That Inspired Bram Stoker Bio: Steven J Rolfes is the author of numerous books on Ohio and Cincinnati, including Historic Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati Theaters, and Supernatural Lore of Ohio. Passionate about history, Rolfes has been published in numerous magazines and hosts a summer radio program telling ghost stories. With the inquisitive heart of an adventurer and the rigor of a scholar, this spellbinding work leads readers through centuries of dark folklore, lost legends, and the wild inspirations behind Bram Stoker's immortal classic. Volcanic cataclysms, secret aristocratic scandals, mysterious societies, and ominous landscapes all converge to cast their spell. In his book, Bloody Road to Castle Dracula: Explore the History of Vampires and the Inspiration Behind Bram Stoker’s Masterpiece, historian Steven J. Rolfes skillfully untangles a web of real events. eccentric creators, and uncanny myths that shaped and informed Stoker's Dracula. Rolfes's writing is lively, immersive, and unfailingly engaging, inviting readers to make sense of what is fact, what is fable, and how the two entwine to birth the world's ultimate vampire. For those compelled by the timeless mystery of the undead, this book is both an exploration and an adventure, reviving forgotten tales and reimagining the legendary Count for a new generation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Steven-J-Rolfes-100070098547444/ United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com