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| Friday, December 4th, 2009 | | 5:02 pm |
| | Sunday, November 8th, 2009 | | 3:02 pm |
| | Friday, October 23rd, 2009 | | 6:29 pm |
| | Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 | | 4:53 pm |
| | Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | | 6:26 pm |
| | Saturday, September 19th, 2009 | | 3:13 pm |
| | Saturday, September 12th, 2009 | | 5:10 pm |
| | Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | | 11:03 pm |
Real Vampires, Night Stalkers & Creatures From The Darkside - Brad Steiger
The vampire community is discussed on pages 117-130 and includes material from the Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study, commentary from Michelle Belanger, and interviews with Merticus & Zero of the Atlanta Vampire Alliance [AVA]. We encourage everyone to pick up a copy! http://www.amazon.com/Vampires-Night-Stalkers-Creatures-Darkside/dp/1578592550/ref=sr_1_1     Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures from the Darkside
by Brad SteigerA chilling chronicle of the often ignored history of vampirism as it has surfaced repeatedly in news articles, historical accounts, and first person interviews, this shocking account of occultist rituals and the inhuman forces that influence them shines a light on the horrifying truth. Revealing that real vampires are not immortal, do not have fangs or sleep in coffins, and have no fear of sunlight or crucifixes, the examination dispels many myths but also confirms the truth behind several traits of real vampires, such as the insatiable thirst for blood and the dream of an eternal soul. Complete with 30 spine-tingling tales of the hideous wraiths and creatures that lurk in shadow, this fascinating collection includes the stories of the Mexican prostitute who mesmerized an entire village, convincing them she was an Incan goddess who required human sacrifice for her magic; the three teenagers who left a trail across the South as they conducted blood-drinking rituals with animals; and the mysterious Lady in Black who draws psychic energy from men who dare approach her as she wanders through city streets and parks. | | Friday, August 14th, 2009 | | 9:22 pm |
| | Thursday, August 6th, 2009 | | 11:35 am |
Global Vampire Community Discussion Transcript - August 2, 2009
These transcripts may be of interest to those studying sociology and psychology. Identity in the context of modernity and technology of self along with discussions on paraphilias, revisions for the DSM-V, and social group dynamics are explored in the August 2, 2009 discussion.
Voices of the Vampire Community
Global Vampire Community Discussion - August 2, 2009
171 Attendees - 80 Page Transcript Discussion Topics: a. Discrimination: Have you or your friends and family been discriminated against or threatened because of your vampirism? If so, how have you coped and what advice would you give to others in similar situations? If not, what precautions do you take in your community involvement to prevent facing legal, professional, financial, or personal repercussions in your life? b. Open Vampire Community Discussion: Any topic you’d like to bring up for discussion is welcome. - Donors - Vampires In The Military - Philosophical Discussion On Vampirism The transcript is available from the following links: http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Please help circulate throughout the vampire community. Other Transcripts: Global Vampire Community Discussion - July 10, 2009 http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC)
Public Meeting Transcripts: 2008 - 2009 April 27, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.27.08.pdf August 9, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting08.09.08.pdf December 6, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting12.06.08.pdf April 25, 2009 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.25.09.pdf Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/vvc.html | | 11:16 am |
Global Vampire Community Discussion Transcript - August 2, 2009 (VVC Hosted)
Voices of the Vampire Community
Global Vampire Community Discussion - August 2, 2009
171 Attendees - 80 Page Transcript Discussion Topics: a. Discrimination: Have you or your friends and family been discriminated against or threatened because of your vampirism? If so, how have you coped and what advice would you give to others in similar situations? If not, what precautions do you take in your community involvement to prevent facing legal, professional, financial, or personal repercussions in your life? b. Open Vampire Community Discussion: Any topic you’d like to bring up for discussion is welcome. - Donors - Vampires In The Military - Philosophical Discussion On Vampirism The transcript is available from the following links: http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Please help circulate throughout the vampire community. Other Transcripts: Global Vampire Community Discussion - July 10, 2009 http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC)
Public Meeting Transcripts: 2008 - 2009 April 27, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.27.08.pdf August 9, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting08.09.08.pdf December 6, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting12.06.08.pdf April 25, 2009 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.25.09.pdf Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/vvc.html | | 11:10 am |
Global Vampire Community Discussion Transcript - August 2, 2009 (VVC Hosted)
Voices of the Vampire Community
Global Vampire Community Discussion - August 2, 2009
171 Attendees - 80 Page Transcript Discussion Topics: a. Discrimination: Have you or your friends and family been discriminated against or threatened because of your vampirism? If so, how have you coped and what advice would you give to others in similar situations? If not, what precautions do you take in your community involvement to prevent facing legal, professional, financial, or personal repercussions in your life? b. Open Vampire Community Discussion: Any topic you’d like to bring up for discussion is welcome. - Donors - Vampires In The Military - Philosophical Discussion On Vampirism The transcript is available from the following links: http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Please help circulate throughout the vampire community. Other Transcripts: Global Vampire Community Discussion - July 10, 2009 http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCGlobalVampireCommunity... Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC)
Public Meeting Transcripts: 2008 - 2009 April 27, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.27.08.pdf August 9, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting08.09.08.pdf December 6, 2008 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting12.06.08.pdf April 25, 2009 - http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/images/VVCPublicMeeting04.25.09.pdf Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/vvc.html | | Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 | | 9:06 pm |
| | Thursday, July 9th, 2009 | | 11:10 pm |
| | Monday, June 22nd, 2009 | | 7:12 pm |
Shadowdance Podcast #29 - "Vampires" w/Michelle Belanger, Chris, & Jackie
Shadowdance 029: Vampires
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 9:59 PMhttp://www.shadowdancepodcast.comIn this episode, Michelle and Jackie visit Chris’s backyard around midsummer and revisit and update the topic of vampires, which we last looked at in 2006. A lot has changed in the past three years, and the hosts look at every aspect of the community in this ninety-minute rollercoaster ride. Links for this show: * Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) * Atlanta Vampire Alliance * Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (Normal and Advanced) * Joseph Laycock’s Vampires Today | | Saturday, June 6th, 2009 | | 4:06 pm |
Vampires Today: The Truth About Modern Vampirism (Academic Book)
If you're interested in the Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (VEWRS/AVEWRS), sanguinarian and/or psychic vampirism, or the vampire community in general you will want to purchase a copy of this book. There hasn't been anything quite like this published before... a very different kind of text/approach than that of Ramsland, Guiley, Guinn, and others. The academic and sociological significance of this work can't be underscored enough. Laycock offers a sweeping scholarly examination of the vampire community and the process of self-identification as a vampire. He counters many of the negative stereotypes of the vampire community and posits thought-provoking arguments regarding ontological diversity. I strongly encourage everyone to obtain a copy of this book and link to it as a resource for vampirism and the vampire community. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Vampires-Today-Truth-Modern-Vampirism/dp/0313364729/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230149021&sr=1-1Praeger Publishers: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C36472.aspxReligion Dispatches Article: http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/rdbook/1438/modern_vampires%3A_your_neighbors_and_spouses/?page=1 
Vampires Today: The Truth About Modern Vampirism
Joseph Laycock
Chapter 1: What Is a Vampire? or, The Varieties of Vampiric Experience
Chapter 2: Why Vampires?
Chapter 3: The Vampire Milieu
Chapter 4: Initiatory Vampire Groups: Vampirism as Apotheosis
Chapter 5: The Vampire Community
Chapter 6: Vampirism and Religion, a Dialogue
Chapter 7: Out of the Shadows
Chapter 8: Vampires and the Modern
Bibliography & Index
Names You May Recognize (Mentioned and/or Contributed Material):
Atlanta Vampire Alliance, Corvis Nocturnum, Daemonox, D'Drennan, Don Henrie, Dozens of Groups/Houses/etc. (House Dark Haven, House Eclipse, House Kheperu, House of the Dreaming, House Pantheon, House Quinotaur, House Sahjaza, Temple of the Vampire, Order of the Vampyre, Ordo Strigoi Vii, etc.), Eclecta, Father Sebastiaan, Father Vincent, Goddess Rosemary, J. Gordon Melton, Kiera, Lady CG, Lady Dark Rose, Lord Alistair, Madame X, Maloryn, Martin Riccardo, Merticus, Michelle Belanger, Nicholas, Sanguinarius, Sarah Dorrance, Shadowlore, SoulSplat, SphynxCatVP, Stephen O'Mallie, Vlad & Sky, Voices of the Vampire Community, Vyrdolak, & Zilchy
Inside Cover:
Vampires are not just the stuff of folklore and fiction. This book explores the modern world of vampirism in all its variety.
Around the globe, untold numbers of people are identifying as "vampires" and following the ways of "vampirism." But what does it mean to be a vampire? Is vampirism a religion? Is it a fantasy? Is it a medical condition? Based upon extensive interviews with members of the Atlanta Vampire Alliance and others within vampire communities throughout the United States, Vampires Today looks at the many expressions of vampirism.
In the past two decades, modern vampirism has come under increased study, yet most scholarship has portrayed the vampire community as a cultural phenomenon or, at worst, as a religious cult. Having interviewed many vampires across the country, both "lifestylers" and "real," even those "reluctants" who try not to be vampires, Laycock argues that today's vampires are best understood as an identity group and that vampirism has caused a profound change in how individuals choose to define themselves. As vampires come "out of the closet," either as followers of a "religion" or "lifestyle" or as people biologically distinct from other humans, their confrontation with mainstream society will raise questions about the definition of "normal" and what it means to be human.
In this book, readers will meet "lifestyle vampires," who adopt a culture and a gothic ascetic associated with the vampires of art and legend. They will be introduced to "real" vampires, who feel that they must actually consume blood and/or psychic energy for their well being. They will hear from members of the Atlanta Vampire Alliance, and they will learn about the Order of the Vampyre, the Ordo Strigoi Vii, and the Temple of the Vampire.
There is no doubt that anyone who reads this book will find the details of real vampire life--including vampire role-playing games, grimoires, "vampyre" balls, vampire houses like House Sahjaza and House Kheperu, the vampire "caste" system, and other details--utterly fascinating. Additional Notes: The author holds a Masters of Divinity from Harvard University, a recipient of a grant from the Pluralism Project, and currently enrolled in the Division of Religious and Theological Studies at Boston University where he's working on his PhD. He has presented on the topic of vampirism at the American Academy of Religion Conference in San Diego where he argued that "vampirism" should not be classified as a new religious movement (NRM) and to faculty at the University of Michigan and other institutional bodies on the sociological and emergent scientific aspects of vampirism. He will be delivering a paper on Otherkin in August (2009) at the Association for the Sociology of Religion's annual conference in San Francisco, CA. Laycock is well versed in the structure of the vampire community, has interviewed many individuals from diverse paths, and attended multiple gatherings. | | Friday, January 2nd, 2009 | | 1:23 pm |
Real Vampirism Research Network - Please Join!
 Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC
Vampirism & Energy Work Research StudyWe have consolidated our contact and information sharing network on Ning into one central location and invite everyone who has already participated, in the process of participating, or is interested in this study to join the following Ning group. This network will only be used for internal community informational purposes whereas the existing http://www.suscitatio.com web site will remain the primary research hub. This will greatly reduce the time it takes to notify those who are interested without the need to post future minor updates across 30+ Ning groups, 100+ MySpace groups, 20+ LiveJournal communities, etc. Additionally, any important breaking community related news will be available via this network; see VVC RSS Feed. Please Join: http://suscitatio.ning.comThe latest information concerning the Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (VEWRS & AVEWRS Surveys) will be posted via this network. All charts are available and posted in the photos section for data sets one through four. 2009 is going to be a busy year for us with analysis, the completion of additional data sets, and a couple important publications released that involve our research. Thank you for your continued interest and support! - Suscitatio Research Staff | | Friday, December 26th, 2008 | | 9:45 pm |
| | Friday, December 12th, 2008 | | 11:48 am |
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