This Ravenous Fate: Hayley Dennings, Vampires and the Harlem Renaissance

On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re meeting an exciting new writer coming out of the Bay Area. Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenous Fate, has chosen the Harlem Renaissance for her vampire thriller and love story. Join us as she speaks with Julia Golding about her debut, the authors that inspired her and how she got published—this being her 5th book, an encouraging message for aspiring authors! They go on to discuss race and sapphic characters in fantasy, as well as Black History and much, much more. Hayley also has some great tips for other writers and explains the reading she does in the background to inspire her wonderful prose. Say tuned to find out where you should set up a speakeasy in a fantasy world… For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok 0:00 Welcome to Mythmakers 6:08 The Journey to Publication 11:24 Dedication and Representation 16:26 Exploring Vampirism in the Jazz Era 19:57 Historical Context and Characters 25:33 Writing Style and Process 28:47 Upcoming Works and Future Plans 32:03 Imagining Fantasy Speakeasies