Regina Hansen

Regina Hansen is a Lecturer in Rhetoric at Boston University's College of General Studies. She holds a BA in English/Anthropology from Tufts University and a PhD in English Literature from Boston College. Her research focuses on supernatural literature, film analysis, and the fantastic in popular culture, with a particular interest in Neo-Victorianism and religion's portrayal in media. She contributes regularly to DIG into History and has published in The Wall Street Journal Review and The Boston Globe.

Her academic work intersects with creative writing, as evidenced by her novel The Coming Storm (2021), a historical fantasy blending maritime folklore with family drama. She has been nominated for the Red Maple Award and Mythopoeic Award for her literary contributions. Hansen’s teaching emphasizes composition and rhetoric, often incorporating philosophical and cultural themes. She is also affiliated with the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University.

Her articles critically explore environmental folklore and sea monster legends, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to storytelling and cultural analysis. Her publications span academic and popular media, showcasing her dual role as an educator and creative writer.