Author: Jane Congdon, “It Started with Dracula: “The Count, My Mother, and Me“ “As a young girl, Jane Congdon loved movies about Dracula. They ignited a dream in her to see the castles and forests of Transylvania, but first she had to face the monster that lurked in her very own house—a mother whose thirst was more frightening than a vampire’s. “

During this interview learn more about Jane and her trip to Transylvania to do research on Vlad the Impaler the inspiration for the character Count Dracula.

“Vlad III Dracula, known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, was Voivode of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death. He is often considered one of the most important rulers in Wallachian history and a national hero of Romania. He was the second son of Vlad Dracul, who became the ruler of Wallachia in 1436.” Wikipedia