Despite its lurid reputation, Gothic literature has always been a subversive vehicle for social commentary. It tends to enjoy a renaissance during times of political and social upheaval. It’s no surprise to me at all that Gothic fiction is once again trending, considering the state of current affairs in our world.

CW: Genocide, colonialism, the Civil War, the American Indian Wars, guns, child loss, and a brief mention of slavery.

Rambling old houses have long been a subject of interest for me. I based the haunted house in PARTING THE VEIL on several historical mansions,