Goodnight Blackbird (28 page)

Joseph Iorillo
lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He is a
summa cum laude
graduate of John Carroll University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. His debut novel,
This House Is Empty Now
, garnered critical acclaim worldwide and his short stories have appeared in several anthologies, including
Tales from the Dark Tower, Beyond the Dark Tower
and
The Legend of Darklore Manor.
Joseph Iorillo's non-fiction works include
The Gothic Tarot Compendium and
foreward and commentary for
Born of the Night: The Gothic Fantasy Artwork of Joseph Vargo,
in addition to numerous articles for
Dark Realms Magazine,
covering topics as diverse as ancient civilizations, secret societies, horror cinema and theories of the afterlife.

Other Books by Joseph Iorillo:
This House Is Empty Now
Psychomanteum
Author websites:
JosephIorillo.com
Joseph Iorillo's Amazon Page

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Tales From The Dark Tower
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continues the Gothic saga of the vampire Lord Brom and the tragic souls cursed to forever haunt the night.
Return To The Dark Tower
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The Legend of Darklore Manor
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Darklore Manor.
Born of the Night: The Gothic Fantasy Artwork of Joseph Vargo
—A large volume featuring over 100 of Vargo's most popular works of gothic fantasy, as well as rare paintings, drawings and sketches published together for the first time. With an introduction by Joseph Iorillo, and commentaries from the artist, this collection is a comprehensive insight into Vargo's gothic domain.
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Madame Endora's Fortune Cards
—This original deck of fortune-telling cards offers insightful advice based on Old World myth and lore, and blends Egyptian, Celtic and Fantasy themes in an elegant Art Nouveau style.
The Gothic Tarot
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The Gothic Tarot Compendium
—a vital resource that offers personal insights about the mythological and occult symbolism of the cards.
The Gothic Tarot app
—Available for the Android phone or tablet.

Amazon.com Author Pages
Joseph Vargo
Joseph Iorillo
Publisher & Author Websites
MonolithGraphics.com
NoxArcana.com
JosephVargo.com
JosephIorillo.com