Papers which cover any aspect of the vampire in literature, culture and film are welcomed for the 2008 PCA/ACA National Conference. With the many evolutions of the vampire during the last several decades and the multitude of films devoted to this “creature of the night,” papers examining issues such as race, sexuality, vampire myth, cultural representations and reception of the vampire are only a small sampling of the array of topics to be explored. Papers are also welcome on any aspect of the vampire in film, television etc. Panel proposals (3-4 papers/presenters) focused on a particular theme or source of the vampire legend are indeed welcomed.

Papers should be limited to a reading time of 15-20 minutes (3 person panels allow for 20 minute papers while 4 person panels allow for 15 minute papers; panels will be formed in late November in order to provide panelists ample time to adjust their presentations).

All presenters must be (or become) members of the PCA or ACA and must register for the conference. Membership and registration forms will be sent upon presentation acceptance. Paper acceptance obligates participants to present the paper at the conference, and multiple submissions to different areas are not allowed. Please note that you must be present at the conference to read your own paper.

To have your proposal considered for presentation, please e-mail or send a 200-300 word abstract by November 1st, 2007, complete with your name, affiliation, and contact information to either:

Area Chair: Mary Findley
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center
Randolph, VT 05160
mfindley@vtc.edu

OR

Co-Chair: Patrick McAleer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
840 Laurel Street, #4
Indiana, PA 15701
mcaleer_p@yahoo.com

For more information about the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, please visit their homepage: www.pcaaca.org. Additional information on the Vampire in Literature, Culture and Film Area can be found at www.vampirepca.com.