Culture

A photograph of a building on a street corner. There is a street lamp in the foreground with a sign for Dauphine Street hanging from it.
Things You Should Know But Don’t: The Sultan’s Palace
Posted August 29, 2022 Written by Claire

New Orleans is known for a great many things.  High among them are lavish celebrations and a tradition of knowing

A shadowy vampire showing their fangs on a dark background
Things You Should Know But Don’t: The New Orleans Vampires
Posted August 15, 2022 Written by Claire

My newest novel, Blood on the Bayou, is centered in New Orleans, one of the most unique cultures in the

The tomb of Marie Laveau in New Orleans. It is a plaster crypt covered in multiple sets of handwritten Xs. There are offerings such as flowers and books and small objects.
Things You Should Know But Don’t: New Orleans Voodoo
Posted May 9, 2022 Written by Claire

In my latest novel, Blood on the Bayou, the culture of New Orleans takes center-stage. Voodoo is of particular interest

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