Nicole Anstedt is a Gothic scholar, author, and the originator of Vampyre Theory and the practice of reading through a vampyric lens, a non-human-centric approach to Gothic literature, folklore, and fictional vampire narratives. She holds an MA in English with a specialization in Gothic Studies from National University. Her research challenges prevailing human biases and shows that vampyre, like humans, embody a wide range of complex personalities and traits. As a storyteller engaged with narratives of other supernatural beings, she identifies as a member of the Kindred community, which encompasses multiple bloodlines. By inviting readers to reconsider conventional notions of morality and identity, she reshapes the discourse surrounding these enigmatic figures.

Her forthcoming novels, Witch of Whidbey and Valley V, explore power, identity, and the supernatural through multifaceted characters. Working in alternative history and speculative fiction, Nicole builds worlds where humans inhabit varied systems and timelines, prompting questions about reality and who gets to define it. She draws on her own experiences to give her storytelling authenticity.

Raised on the West Coast, Nicole developed a deep love of the ocean that informs her work. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Fairhaven College in Bellingham, where her passion for literature, the environment, and scholarly inquiry took root.

Alongside her writing, Nicole is a poet, photographer, and entrepreneur. Her brands grew out of her love for the ocean and her belief that readers want to step inside the worlds they read about. She promotes a lifestyle rooted in self-expression.

Nicole is dedicated to reclaiming her narrative and redefining how vampyre are understood beyond fiction.