Anne Rice
Bestselling novelist famed for Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Chronicles; discusses her novel Blood Canticle and her haunted New Orleans home in this episode.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 15min
'Interview with the Vampire' author Anne Rice takes NPR on a tour of her haunted home
In a captivating revisit of a 2003 interview, bestselling novelist Anne Rice shares her love for her haunted New Orleans home, where spooky tales take shape. She discusses the influence of her late husband, Stan, on her characters and reflects on her return to Catholicism after personal loss. Rice reveals insights about her famous novel Blood Canticle and the ghosts tied to her house. With playful anecdotes about writing in her flannel nightgown and dreaming of her beloved Stan, this conversation is both haunting and heartfelt.
Dec 14, 2021 • 40min
Anne Rice on Quitting Christianity (in Memoriam)
In this reflective conversation, Anne Rice, a legendary author famous for her 'The Vampire Chronicles,' shares her journey of leaving Christianity. She discusses disillusionment with organized religion and the personal toll of religious intolerance. Rice emphasizes Jesus as a radical figure, advocating for personal spiritual interpretations. She also explores modern spirituality, highlighting the importance of community and connection beyond institutional boundaries. Her poignant insights cut through the complexity of faith and creativity, revealing her unique perspective on spirituality.
