My New Book in the Series: An Update
An update on my upcoming novel Related to Dracula: Legacy Unbound. Discover the inspiration, research, writing progress, and what’s coming next for Sebastian’s journey.
Chapter One: Related to Dracula: Legacy of Blood
Read the opening chapter of Related to Dracula: Legacy of Blood, Book Two of the Related to Dracula series. Return to Tudor England as forgotten bloodlines, dangerous secrets, and history collide.
Chapter One: Related to Dracula: At Tudor Court
Begin reading Chapter One of Related to Dracula: At Tudor Court, the first novel in the Related to Dracula series, and step into Tudor England where history and legend intertwine.
When History Leaves Gaps: Balancing Research and Imagination
History rarely tells the whole story. Discover how historical fiction respectfully fills the gaps between documented events and the unknown.
Writing Vlad the Impaler: Human, Hero, Tyrant
Discover how A. F. Sitaru approached writing Vlad the Impaler as both a historical ruler and complex fictional character, balancing history, legend, and humanity.
Wallachian Legends & Folklore: When History Becomes Myth
Explore how real Wallachian historical events evolved into enduring legends. From Dracula and medieval folklore to forgotten myths, discover where history ends and legend begins.
Poenari Castle: Vlad the Impaler’s Real Fortress
Perched high above the Argeș Valley, Poenari Castle was Vlad the Impaler’s true mountain fortress and one of medieval Wallachia’s most formidable strongholds.
Vlad the Impaler’s Involvement With the Order of the Dragon
Explore the relationship between Vlad the Impaler and the Order of the Dragon, separating historical fact from legend while examining the influence of his father, Vlad II Dracul.
The Other Knights of the Order of the Dragon
Meet the famous rulers, nobles and warriors who belonged to the Order of the Dragon, and discover how the brotherhood united Europe’s most influential leaders.
Not Just Another Chivalric Order: What Set the Order of the Dragon Apart
The Order of the Dragon was more than another medieval brotherhood. Discover how its mission, symbolism and members shaped European history and inspired the legacy of Dracula.