Christopher and Eric leave behind dark anniversaries and embrace Anne Rice’s signature “light in the darkness”, with a special kick off episode for their multi-city tour celebrating the special new 50th anniversary edition of the novel INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. They’re joined for candid and inspiring interviews by the luminous #1 New York Times bestselling authors of fantasy and horror who are set to appear with them at various events around the country celebrating Anne’s lasting legacy and her glorious dark gift to us all. First up is Leigh Bardugo, who wrote the foreword to the new edition. She’s followed by the incredible J.R. Ward, who brought vampires into the realm of steamy romance. And then there’s Jennifer L. Armentrout, one of the inventors the blockbuster romantasy genre and longtime friend of the show. Eric talks about how his first read of the iconic novel felt like a “wink from God”. Also, we’re told there’s some story about Christopher’s childhood encounter with aliens and an owl he attempted to recue from possibly intergalactic forces. You’ll have to listen to find out all the murky details of this dark rumor.