2015 Retrospective | A Year Of Movement Within The Real Vampire Community

Posted on December 31, 2015 by merticus

2015 RETROSPECTIVE
A Year Of Movement Within The Real Vampire Community

During the course of this past year we witnessed many changes within the Vampire Community — a proportional mix of optimistically progressive, familiarly regressive, outwardly prolific, and sadly tragic events. We lost Sanguinarius of Sanguinarius.org; a pioneer and advocate for vampires the world over. Newly formed organizations such as CLAVIS (Current and Longitudinal Analyses of the Vampire-Identifying Subculture) and Sanguinarians.com launched unique research projects and surveys. The New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) continued to host fundraising and local community projects to feed the homeless and less fortunate. The Iron Garden, Court of Lazarus, Bad Things, Vampire Court of Austin, and numerous other social organizations hosted vampire and nightside-themed events. Vampire Community researchers; Drs. DJ Williams, John Edgar Browning, Joseph Laycock, and Emyr Williams, published peer-reviewed papers, began new research projects, and participated in vampire conferences in Atlanta, Georgia and symposiums in Corinth, Texas. Dr. DJ Williams and his colleague published a seminal paper; “Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals” while Dr. Joseph Pierre of UCLA penned a groundbreaking article; “Dracula On The Couch: The Psychiatry Of Vampires”. Reporters from The Guardian, BBC, The Washington Post, VICE, El Mundo (Spain), The Daily Beast, Men’s Health Magazine, and many others wrote responsibly balanced pieces on real vampirism and television shows like the Doctors featured a vampire and their donor. Books were published including Corvis Nocturnum and L.E. Carruba’s; ‘Vampire Evolution: From Myth To Modern Day’, Kate Gallwey’s; ‘Being A Psychic Vampire’, and Michelle Belanger’s fictional work; “Conspiracy Of Angels”. Facebook groups continued to grow despite privacy concerns stemming from a now failed policy attempt, blogs such as The GraveYard Press, The Shadow Sage, The Amador Vampire, Real Vampire Life, Vamped, and others published numerous articles, and spirited and sometimes heated discussion was shared by many.

Others often measure the success of a venture by how much attention is garnered and how many supporters gained. During a given period of time, I choose to measure success by examining what positive influences permeate within a culture and what propensity exists for movement rather than stagnation. For the first time in several years we are witnessing a resurgence of interest in professional community building, medical and psychological research, broader societal discussion of what it means to ‘identify as a real vampire’, the greatest concentration of media interest in recent memory, and a renewed focus on the value of cultivating individual relationships within the subculture. The Vampire Community is actively engaging with itself and with those who possess a sincere interest in understanding our beliefs and customs. I can’t underscore enough the importance of continuous innovation, inspiring and supporting those willing to advance information sharing, partnering with professionals to develop thought-provoking research, and to keep looking ahead. Granted, the methods we employ to express our disagreements may sometimes be labeled as ‘drama’ and ‘trollish behavior’, but we should never forget that this is also what makes us unique. It’s my fervent hope that our discourse will continue to mature and we will all personally strive to seek common ground or a respectful tone with those who share differing views.

We have come a long way from where we were just a decade ago and all of us should be proud of what has been accomplished. Continue to set practical goals for yourself and your projects by outlining where you are now and where you want to be this time next year. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t spoken with in several years, invite someone to dinner the next time you’re in their area, patronize vampire-related events and endeavor to be more than just words on a screen. I look forward to what changes and growth will come our way in 2016!

Happy New Year!

MERTICUS

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/16/bizarre-magazine-closes_n_6485340.html

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http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/bubble-gum-vampires-speak/

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January 27, 2015
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January 30, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/one-on-one-a-new-light-in-the-tunnel/

Words Of Prey – The GraveYard Press
January 31, 2015
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London Vampire Magazine – Issue 1
January 31, 2015
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February 4, 2015
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Volume 1 Journal Of Positive Sexuality Goes Live
February 4, 2015
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February 9, 2015
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Vampire Mitten Unter Uns – Vampires Among Us – Dr. Mark Benecke
February 14, 2015
http://www.radioeins.de/programm/sendungen/die_profis/der_benecke/vampire-mitten-unter-uns.html

‘Vampire Cult Killings’ Profiled On Lifetime – Rod Ferrell
February 16, 2015
http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_42e39199-9ddd-54cd-b270-72e2832b10ed.html

Interview With Kindred (Demonic Vampire Kindred)
February 16, 2015
http://brianhwaters.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/interview-with-kindred/

My Mother Thinks She’s A Vampire – The GraveYard Press
February 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/my-mother-thinks-shes-a-vampire/

Warning Signs And ‘Red Flags’ – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
February 17, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/warning-signs-and-red-flags/

Vampire Woman Kills Three Children, Drinks Their Blood & Eats Intestines – Nairobi News
February 18, 2015
http://nairobinews.co.ke/vampire-woman-kills-three-children-drinks-their-blood/

Thanks A Latte! Woman Drinks Blood In Vampire Coffee – TNT Magazine
February 18, 2015
http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/weird/thanks-a-latte-woman-drinks-blood-in-vampire-coffee

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May 15-17, 2015
http://kheperu.org/gatherings/schedule/

The Iron Garden – Open Gathering
February 20, 2015
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Vampirët: Historia e Vërtetë – Flurudha (Albanian Blog)
February 23, 2015
http://www.flurudha.com/2015/02/vampiret-historia-e-vertete.html

Las Columnas De Opinión – Síndrome De Renfield – Vampirismo Clínico
February 23, 2015
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February 25, 2015
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February 26, 2015
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February 26, 2015
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‘Werewolf’ Allegedly Murders His Vampire Neighbor
February 27, 2015
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/werewolf_allegedly_murders_his_vampire_neighbor

New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) – Easter Outreach To Feed The Homeless
February 28, 2015
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Man Who Believes He Is A ‘Werewolf’ Who Killed A ‘Vampire’ Found Guilty Of Murder
February 28, 2015
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March 1, 2015
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March 14, 2015
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March 31, 2015
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April 1, 2015
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April 1, 2015
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April 5, 2015
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April 10, 2015
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April 14, 2015
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April 15, 2015
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April 18, 2015
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April 20, 2015
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April 30, 2015
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-odell/avoiding-social-vampires-_b_7182144.html

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May 12, 2015
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/zimbabwe-vampire-killer-accused-of-murdering-12-women-and-drinking-their-blood-10245749.html

Man Confesses To Drinking Blood Of 13 Women
May 16, 2015
http://thesource.com/2015/05/16/man-confesses-to-drinking-blood-of-13-women/

Real Vampires Are Among The Living
May 17, 2015
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May 19, 2015
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/vampire-healing-young-blood-can-mend-old-broken-bones-180955336/?no-ist

Atascadero Man Who Claimed To Be Werewolf Sentenced In Murder
May 19, 2015
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/05/19/3640512_atascadero-man-who-claimed-to.html

Sweden’s Most Bizarre Unsolved Murder Was (Maybe) Committed By A Vampire
May 21, 2015
http://truecrime.io9.com/swedens-most-bizarre-unsolved-murder-was-maybe-commit-1706115395

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May 21, 2015
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/blood-turned-into-nerve-cells-by-canadian-researchers-1.3082288

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May 23, 2015
http://www.sanjeevnitoday.com/detail/23-05-2015/The-child-throat-caught-vampires-drink-blood-sand

Made To Drink The Blood Of The Innocent Victim
May 23, 2015
http://samacharjagat.com/detail/23-05-2015/Made-to-drink-the-blood-of-the-innocent-victim-of-five-years-Drinde

South African Vampyre Alliance (SAVA) Undergoes Metamorphosis
May 24, 2015
https://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/sava-undergoes-metamorphosis/

Bay Area Council Of The Vampire Otherkin Therian Alliance
May 26, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaCounciloftheVampireOtherkinTherianAlliance

Craigslist Ad Seeks An Immortal Lesbian Vampire For Immortality Purposes
May 27, 2015
http://weekinweird.com/2015/05/27/creepsters-of-the-night-craigslist-ad-seeks-an-immortal-lesbian-vampire-for-immortality-purposes/

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May 29, 2015
http://howtoexitthematrix.com/2015/05/29/the-deepest-secrets-of-vampirism/

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May 29, 2015
http://my-addictionbooks.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/comprehensive-interview-with-anthony.html

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October 31, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/868106909929099/

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Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
D J Williams, MSW, MS, PhD & Emily E. Prior, MA
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires
https://www.academia.edu/12761617/Do_We_Always_Practice_What_We_Preach_Real_Vampires_Fears_of_Coming_out_of_the_Coffin_to_Social_Workers_and_Helping_Professionals

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June 3, 2015
http://www.christianpost.com/news/caitlyn-jenner-where-our-true-self-and-true-identity-is-found-139915/

Florida Woman (Josephine Smith) From Elderly ‘Vampire’ Attack Now Accused Of Stabbing Boyfriend
June 3, 2015
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/alleged-vampire-biter-accused-stabbing-boyfriend-article-1.2242120

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June 3, 2015
http://www.thevoicebw.com/2015/06/03/student-in-satanic-claims/

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June 3, 2015
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/06/04/4-tales-of-teens-who-have-taken-occult-practices-too-far-some-to-the-point-of-murder-3277125

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June 4, 2015
http://cw39.com/2015/06/04/video-shows-florida-man-dancing-on-patrol-car-to-save-children-from-vampires/

Norfolk ‘Paedophile Ring’ Case: Baby Blood Allegations ‘Nonsensical’
June 4, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-33014095

Drinking Blood Can Lead To Some Serious Complications: If You’re Not A Vampire Bat, Don’t Do It
June 9, 2015
http://www.medicaldaily.com/drinking-blood

Vampire Studies Symposium To Be Held In Texas On Halloween
June 10, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/06/10/vampire-studies-symposium-to-be-held-in-texas-on-halloween/

Children Of Satan: What Do Their Disturbing Tales Of Bloody Rituals Mean?
June 11, 2015
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/children-of-satan-what-do-their-disturbing-tales-of-bloody-rituals-mean/story-fnet08ui-1227393630686

RIP Sir Christopher Lee :: 1922 – 2015
June 11, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/11/christopher-lee-dies-at-the-age-of-93-dracula

Friends Or Consumer Group? – GraveYard Press
June 12, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/friends-or-consumer-group/

Penny’s People: Human Vampires Exist In The Thousands Says Glyndwr University Expert Dr. Emyr Williams
June 13, 2015
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/pennys-people-human-vampires-exist-9442973

Individual Pathways To The ‘Real Vampire Community’ – A Poll
June 16, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/06/16/individual-pathways-to-the-real-vampire-community/

Man Facing Charges For Having Sex With Minor & Making 3 Girls Drink Blood
June 30, 2015
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/06/30/man-facing-charges-for-having-sex-with-minor-making-3-girls-drink-blood/

Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals
Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
D J Williams, MSW, MS, PhD & Emily E. Prior, MA
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires

Vampire Hypothesis: Is Vampirism Explained Through Homeostasis?
July 4, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/07/04/vampire-hypothesis-is-vampirism-explained-through-homeostasis/

‘Vampires’ Keep Doctors In The Dark For Fear Of Stereotyping: Study
July 7, 2015
http://news.yahoo.com/vampires-keep-doctors-dark-fear-stereotyping-study-002605126.html

Take People Who Think They Are VAMPIRES Seriously, Taxpayer-Funded Professor Urges
July 7, 2015
http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/08/take-people-who-think-they-are-vampires-seriously-taxpayer-funded-professor-urges/

Self-Identified Vampires Subject Of Study By ISU Professor DJ Williams
July 8, 2015
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/self-identified-vampires-subject-of-study-by-isu-professor-dj/article_73c4aaa2-24ec-11e5-8cc7-53d524c9a647.html

Vampiros; No Somos Cadáveres Vivientes, Estamos Tan Vivos Como Un Ser Humano
July 8, 2015
http://www.vlcnoticias.com/vampiros-no-somos-cadaveres-vivientes-estamos-tan-vivos-como-un-ser-humano/

Real-Life Vampires Have A Really Hard Time Finding Health Care
July 8, 2015
http://nypost.com/2015/07/08/real-life-vampires-have-a-really-hard-time-finding-healthcare/

Real Vampires Exist, And They Need Counseling Too – Newsweek
July 9, 2015
http://www.newsweek.com/real-vampires-exist-and-they-need-counseling-too-351575

Real Vampires Fear Prejudice, Discrimination When Coming Out Of The Coffin
July 9, 2015
http://www.modvive.com/2015/07/09/real-vampires-fear-prejudice-discrimination-when-coming-out-of-the-coffin

Researchers: Vampires Are People, Too, & Need As Much Psychotherapy As The Rest Of Us
July 9, 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/07/09/researchers-vampires-are-people-too-and-deserve-acceptance-by-medical-professionals/

Is ‘Vampire’ A Genuine Identity? A Look At The Surprising World Of ‘Alternate Identities’ – Christian Science Monitor
July 9, 2015
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0709/Is-vampire-a-genuine-identity-A-look-at-the-surprising-world-of-alternate-identities

Vampires Are Real & Need A ‘Willing Donor’, Study Claims – Latino Health
July 9, 2015
http://www.latinoshealth.com/articles/7491/20150710/vampires-real-need-willing-donor-study-claims.htm

What It’s Like To Be A Real-Life Vampire – Refinery29
July 10, 2015
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/07/90375/real-vampires-study

There’s A Global Community Of Actual Vampires & They’re Afraid To Go To The Doctor
July 13, 2015
http://fusion.net/story/164737/real-life-vampires-drinking-human-blood/

Is Vampire Discrimination A Thing? – Discovery
July 14, 2015
http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/is-vampire-discrimination-a-thing-150714.htm

Vampires: Disclosure And The Public – GraveYard Press
July 16, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/vampires-discloser-and-the-public/

Otherkin Are People Too; They Just Identify As Nonhuman – VICE
July 17, 2015
http://www.vice.com/read/from-dragons-to-foxes-the-otherkin-community-believes-you-can-be-whatever-you-want-to-be?utm_source=vicefbus

Vampirism: Is It All In Your Head? – GraveYard Press
July 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/18/vampirism-is-it-all-in-your-head/

Vampire Media – A Roundtable Chat – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
July 18, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/vampire-media-a-roundtable-chat/

Music Fest Wants You To Pay With Your BLOOD
July 20, 2015
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/454756/Untold-music-festival-wants-party-goers-to-pay-for-tickets-with-blood

Vampires In America – The Common Philosopher
July 21, 2015
http://thecommonphilosopher.com/vampires-in-america/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood – Barcroft TV
July 22, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXucrqQ8jRg

Houston’s Self-Proclaimed Vampire Michael Vachmiel – Barcroft Media
July 22, 2015
http://www.barcroft.tv/black-swan-blut-katzchen-lets-vampire-boyfriend-michael-vachmiel-drink-blood

Meet The World’s Most Extreme Blood Donor: Lets Vampire Fetishists Drink Blood Directly From Her Body
July 22, 2015
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3170860/Meet-world-s-extreme-blood-donor-Woman-28-lets-real-life-VAMPIRES-drink-blood-directly-body.html

We Spoke To Three Real-Life Vampires About Blood, Lust, & Hunger – VICE
July 25, 2015
http://www.vice.com/read/we-spoke-to-three-real-life-vampires-about-blood-lust-and-hunger-235

Real-Life Vampires May Seem Far-Fetched – Here Are Three Vamps Who Love Their Unconventional Life
July 27, 2015
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/real-life-vampires-may-seem-far-fetched-but-here-are-three-vamps-who-love-their-unconventional-life/story-fnq2o7dd-1227458269006

Blood Bonds – The Psychic Link Between Vampire & Swan – Michael Vachmiel
July 29, 2015
http://reverendvach.blogspot.com/2015/07/blood-bonds-psychic-link-between.html?zx=b438b0d834c2fa05

Real-Life Vampires: We ‘Feed’ During Sex – The Real-Life Vampires Of Atlanta – The Daily Beast
August 4, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/04/i-feed-once-a-week-the-real-life-vampires-of-atlanta.html

Vampirology Poll Ruffles A Few Feathers – Octarine Valur
August 4, 2015
https://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/vampirology-poll-ruffles-a-few-feathers/

Can We Reverse The Ageing Process By Putting Young Blood Into Older People?
August 4, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/04/can-we-reverse-ageing-process-young-blood-older-people

RIP Sanguinarius (Sangi) | 1970-2015 | Vampire Community Pioneer
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/05/rip-sanguinarius-1970-2015-vampire-community-pioneer/

On Second Thought – The Real Vampires w/John Edgar Browning & Merticus – Georgia Public Broadcasting
August 5, 2015
http://www.gpb.org/on-second-thought/episodes/307

Gerçek Vampirler: Haftada Iki çorba Kaşığı Insan Kanı Içiyorlar – Radikal Turkey
August 6, 2015
http://www.radikal.com.tr/hayat/gercek_vampirler_haftada_iki_corba_kasigi_insan_kani_iciyorlar-1409855

PRAVA KRV Priča O Pravim Vampirima Koji Se “Hrane” Tokom Seksa – Blic Online Serbia
August 6, 2015
http://www.blic.rs/Slobodno-vreme/Zanimljivosti/580911/PRAVA-KRV-Prica-o-pravim-vampirima-koji-se-hrane-tokom-seksa

The Daily Beast Podcast: Interview With A Vampire (Merticus)
August 8, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/08/the-daily-beast-podcast-interview-with-a-vampire.html

Seeking Vampires For Cable Network TV Series
August 8, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/08/seeking-vampires-for-cable-network-tv-series/

New Orleans HexFest Forced to Change Ritual Location
August 9, 2015
http://wildhunt.org/2015/08/new-orleans-hexfest-forced-to-change-ritual-location.html

Vampire Evolution: From Myth To Modern Day – By Eric Vernor (Corvis Nocturnum) & L. E. Carruba
http://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Evolution-Myth-Modern-Day/dp/0764348418

Religious Experiences Of Vampires – Research Survey – Dr. Emyr Williams
August 13, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/13/religious-experiences-of-vampires-dr-emyr-williams/

Interview With A Real-Life Vampire (Merticus): Why Drinking Blood Isn’t Like In Hollywood – The Guardian
August 15, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/15/real-life-vampires-interview

Vampyre Academy Reiki Survey – Octarine Valur
August 20, 2015
https://vampyreacademy.wordpress.com/vampyre-academy-formal-surveys/vampyre-academy-reiki-survey-aug-2015/

Blood Rave To Douse Amsterdam Dancers In Gallons Of Blood
August 20, 2015
http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/08/20/blood-rave-to-douse-amsterdam-dancers-in-gallons-of-blood/

Vampires… In A Town Near You? – The Time Traveler’s Dog
August 23, 2015
http://timetravellersdog.com/2015/08/23/vampires-in-a-town-near-you/

Psychic Vampirism: A Trend That Needs To End
August 26, 2015
http://thenephilimrising.com/2015/08/26/psychic-vampirism-a-trend-that-needs-to-end/

Lady Gaga’s “American Horror Story” Character Is Basically A Vampire – Cosmopolitan
August 26, 2015
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/news/a45393/lady-gaga-american-horror-story-cover/

There Will Be Bloed: Uncovering Holland’s Halloween Blood Rave – Vamped.org
August 30, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/08/30/there-will-be-bloed/

Are Goths Really More Depressed Than the Rest of Us ‘Normals’?
August 30, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/30/are-goths-really-more-depressed-than-the-rest-of-us-normals.html

Vampires Exist And They’re Not What You Think – Seeker Daily
September 1, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJexTE24zcQ

The Unity Question – Real Vampire Life
September 6, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/the-unity-question/

Skepticism: A Vampire’s Mirror – The Shadow Sage
September 8, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/skepticism-a-vampires-mirror/

Interview With A Vampyre – Berinvönn Dærthledd
September 10, 2015
http://www.anchoragepress.com/cover-news/interview-vampyre

Fanger Bangers: The Female Kinksters Who Get Off On Vampires
September 17, 2015
http://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/fanger-bangers-the-female-kinksters-who-get-off-on-vampires

Interview With The Vampire… Expert – The Bengal
September 18, 2015
http://isubengal.com/interview-with-the-vampire-expert/

Anika Inquest: Identity Of ‘Vampire’ Leaked – South Africa
September 19, 2015
http://beta.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/anika-inquest-identity-of-vampire-leaked-1918450

Vampyres Among Us! – Volume III – English Ed. (Limited To 400 Copies) – Dr. Mark Benecke & Ines Fischer
http://www.forensicbox.de/epages/es10551029.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es10551029_onlinebox/Products/MB-FS-Vampyres3

Top 10 Questions For Real Vampires – Logan South
September 22, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISMcG7jCp4

Dear Real Vampires: Let’s Be Real For Once – VTOC
September 22, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/real-vampires/

North Central Texas College (NCTC) To Host Halloween Symposium On Vampires
September 24, 2015
http://starlocalmedia.com/lewisvilleleader/news/nctc-to-host-halloween-symposium-on-vampires/article_651e8cc8-62e7-11e5-9742-33affc2de966.html

The Pariah Ploy – GraveYard Press
September 25, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-pariah-ploy/

Frustration: A Call For Medical Research – VTOC
September 27, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/a-call-for-medical-research/

Gay Former Teen Prostitute Shares Life In New Orleans Vampire Cult With Chilling Detail
October 1, 2015
http://www.queerty.com/gay-former-teen-prostitute-shares-life-in-new-orleans-vampire-cult-with-chilling-detail-20151001

Tips To Keep Sang Donors Healthy – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/tips-to-keep-sang-donors-healthy/

Meeting Up – Safety Tips For Donors – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/meeting-up-safety-tips-for-donors/

Linking It All Together: Building Sanguinarian Hypotheses – VTOC
October 6, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/growing-hypotheses-sangs/

Accused Killer Feared Woman With Vampire-Like Teeth, Court Hears
October 7, 2015
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/accused-killer-feared-woman-with-vampirelike-teeth-court-hears-20151007-gk348h.html

New Study Confirms Existence Of Real-Life ‘Vampires’ – Men’s Health Magazine
October 9, 2015
http://www.menshealth.com/science-of-real-vampires

The Unity Question – Part 2 – Peace For Our Time – Real Vampire Life
October 12, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/the-unity-question-part-2-peace-for-our-time/

What The Hell Is A Sexual Vampire? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/what-the-hell-is-a-sexual-vampire/

Sexual Vampire, Or Sex Addict? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/sexual-vampire-or-sex-addict/

Young Community Leaders: Goals And Expectations – Deacon Gray
October 14, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/young-community-leaders-goals-and-expectations/

‘American Horror Story’ Taught Us All How To Vampire Last Night – MTV
October 15, 2015
http://www.mtv.com/news/2350674/ahs-vampire-guide/

The Day I Went To Work And Met A Real Vampire – Archana Reddy, MD
October 15, 2015
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/10/the-day-i-went-to-work-and-met-a-real-vampire.html

A Question Of Etiquette: Courts/Houses/Etc. – Rei Tadashi
October 17, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/question-of-etiquette/

Nocturnal Frequency Radio To Host Talk With House Of The Dreaming Matriarch Madame X
October 18, 2015
http://www.dailyoffbeat.com/articles/12064/20151014/vampire-house-interview-nocturnal-frequency.htm

Hybrid Vampires – Who, What, And Why? – Zero Nightskye
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/hybrid-vampires-who-what-why/

The Beast Inside – Damien ShadowSage
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/the-beast-inside/

Woman Killed Partner And Child ‘To Ward Off Vampires’
October 20, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/20/woman-killed-partner-and-child-to-ward-off-vampires

“Vampire” Slashes Open His Boyfriend’s Throat To Drink His Blood
October 20, 2015
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/10/swedish-vampire-slits-boyfriends-throat-and-drinks-his-blood/

The People Who Drink Human Blood – BBC Future
October 21, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20151021-the-people-who-drink-human-blood

Meet The New-Age Vampires – They Call Themselves Sanguinarians And ‘Need’ To Drink Human Blood
October 23, 2015
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/world/meet-the-new-age-vampires-they-call-themselves-lifestylers-and-need-to-drink-human-blood-246543.html

Inside The Human Blood-Drinking, ‘Real Vampire’ Community Of New Orleans – The Washington Post
October 26, 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/26/inside-the-human-blood-drinking-real-vampire-community-of-new-orleans/

‘Real’ Vampires Exist And There Are Over 5,000 Of Them In The United States
October 26, 2015
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/real-vampires-exist-and-there-are-over-5000-of-them-in-the-united-states

Sanguinarianism & Me – Countess Alexia
October 26, 2015
https://countessalexia.wordpress.com/articles/sanguinarianism-and-me/

Plain Speaking – Part 3 – Peace For Our Time? – Real Vampire Life
October 26, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/crossroads-plain-speaking-part-3-peace-for-our-time/

Trans-Murder Trial: Gay ‘Vampire’
October 27, 2015
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/World-news-Trans-murder-trial-amfAR-gay-vampire-Russian-law/53232.html

What New Donors Need To Know – Damien ShadowSage & Rei Tadashi
October 27, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/what-new-donors-need-to-know/

The Vampire Craze In Popular Culture Isn’t Dead Yet – TIME Magazine
October 27, 2015
http://time.com/4061384/vampires-twilight-halloween/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood (Blut Katzchen) – The Doctors (Television)
October 27, 2015
http://on.aol.com/video/woman-lets-vampire-boyfriend-drink-her-blood-519198771

5,000+ Vampires Live In The U.S., Drink Donors’ Blood For Energy – NY Daily News
October 27, 2015
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/5-000-vampires-live-u-s-drink-blood-energy-article-1.2412910

Buffy Star Juliet Landau Launches Crowdfunding Campaign For Vampire Documentary
October 27, 2015
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/27/buffy-vampire-juliet-landau

Vampirologists Are A Thing? – J. Gordon Melton
October 27, 2015
http://starlocalmedia.com/opinion/blogs/blog_5/vampirologists-are-a-thing/article_a3e79714-7cc9-11e5-853f-7f3bcb2b6036.html

Real-Life Vampire Couple – Vanian & Ethereal Dark
October 27, 2015
http://wpor.com/mornings/real-life-vampire-couple/

Are Vampires Real? – John Edgar Browning – GA Tech
October 27, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69eNk_8Ndb4
http://www.news.gatech.edu/features/frightful-and-insightful

Interview With A Vampire (Merticus): Here’s What Real Vampires Do On Halloween – METRO UK
October 28, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/10/28/interview-with-a-vampire-heres-what-real-vampires-do-on-halloween-5449290/

Real-Life Vampires Drink Blood To Sustain Survival – The Daily Meal
October 28, 2015
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/drink/real-life-vampires-drink-blood-sustain-survival/102815

Bad Blood – M Dutch
October 28, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/bad-blood/

Why ‘Real Vampires’ Fear Going To The Doctor – Everyday Health
October 28, 2015
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-real-vampires-fear-going-doctor/

Meet The Real Blood-Thirsty Modern Vampires Of 2015
October 28, 2015
http://www.konbini.com/en/lifestyle/meet-blood-thirsty-modern-vampires/

DJ Williams – Self-Identified Vampires And Subtle Human Energy
October 28, 2015
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/dj-williams/Content?oid=3634595

Merticus ‘Impersonated’ On Kevin & Bean Radio Show – KROQ; Los Angeles, CA
October 28, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/MerticusX/posts/1087517044591685
http://kroq.cbslocal.com/category/kevin-bean/

How A New Orleans Vampire (Belfazaar Ashantison) And A Cajun Chef Made Blood Sausage Together – Munchies
October 28, 2015
http://munchies.vice.com/articles/how-one-new-orleans-vampire-and-a-cajun-chef-made-blood-sausage-together

Dracula On The Couch: The Psychiatry Of Vampires
Myth, Medical Illness, Madness, & Modern “Real Vampires”
By Joseph M. Pierre M.D.; Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)
Psychology Today (Psych Unseen)
Contributions from Merticus of Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC & Examinations of Research from Joseph Laycock, PhD and DJ Williams, PhD
October 29, 2015
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/psych-unseen/201510/dracula-the-couch-the-psychiatry-vampires

Lives Of Real Vampires: More Than A Diet Of Blood
By Merticus – Everyday Health Guest Contributor
October 29, 2015
http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/hear-me-out/lives-of-real-vampires-seeking-acceptance-from-society-and-medical-professionals/

Interview: Michelle Belanger – Verbicide Magazine
October 29, 2015
http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2015/10/29/michelle-belanger-interview-psychic-vampire/

What It Means To Be A Real Vampire In Houston
October 29, 2015
http://www.houstonpress.com/video/what-it-means-to-be-a-real-vampire-in-houston-Uf3CKH9z

Inside A ‘Real Vampire’ Community – New Zealand Herald
October 29, 2015
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11536203

6 Facts About Real-Life Vampires – Bustle
October 30, 2015
http://www.bustle.com/articles/120066-6-facts-about-real-life-vampires

Real Life Vampires: Meet A Guy (Merticus) Who Actually Drinks Human Blood – Irish Examiner
October 30, 2015
http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/real-life-vampires-meet-a-guy-who-actually-drinks-human-blood-362351.html

2015 Zombethics Symposium – “Vampires: Exploring Death Through Lens Of The Undead Elite” – Emory University w/Joseph Laycock & John Edgar Browning
October 30, 2015
http://zombethics.com

Iron Garden – October Gathering – Mischief Night
October 30, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/1656018171350176/

Life Among The Vampires – John Edgar Browning – The Atlantic
October 31, 2015
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/life-among-the-vampires/413446/

There Are Such Things! Vampire Studies Symposium 2015 – North Central Texas College
October 31, 2015
http://www.nctc.edu/vampiresymposium

Halloween Sur Bayou: L’étrange Communauté De “vampires” Buvant Vraiment Du Sang Humain
October 31, 2015
http://www.atlantico.fr/decryptage/halloween-bayou-etrange-communaute-vampires-buvant-vraiment-sang-humain-nouvelle-orleans-2415514.html

Halloween, Viaggio Tra I Veri Vampiri Di New Orleans
October 31, 2015
http://www.lettera43.it/fatti/halloween-viaggio-tra-i-veri-vampiri-di-new-orleans_43675220839.htm

A Halloween Message To The Vampire Community From The Office Of Merticus
October 31, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/10/31/a-halloween-message-to-the-vampire-community-from-the-office-of-merticus/

Sanguinarian FAQ – Ask A Sanguinarian!
November 4, 2015
https://countessalexia.wordpress.com/articles/sanguinarian-faq-ask-a-sanguinarian/

Ask A Real Vampire – Facebook Group
November 4, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskARealVampire/

Vampire Evolution – From Monster To Seducer – Documentary By Corvis Nocturnum & Michelle Belanger
November 5, 2015
https://www.gofundme.com/9v4rv37k

‘Vampire Man’ In Sweden Convicted Of Killing Gay Lover Then Drinking His Blood
November 6, 2015
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3307227/Vampire-man-Sweden-convicted-killing-gay-lover-drinking-blood-using-draw-pentagram-wall.html

Vampirët: Historia E Vërtetë – Magazine Albania
November 8, 2015
http://magazinealbania.com/vampiret-historia-vertete/

Facts, Speculation, Evidence… Oh My – VTOC
November 12, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/301/

Calling – The Shadow Sage
November 15, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/calling/

Real Vampires – FATE Magazine – Issue No. 728
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/11/25/fate-magazine-issue-728-real-vampires/

FATE Magazine – The New Issue – Mysterious Universe
November 17, 2015
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/11/fate-magazine-the-new-issue/

Historian Sinks His Teeth Into Local Ethnography
November 18, 2015
http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/111815_john_edgar_browning.cfm

Why The Goths Left Gotham
November 18, 2015
http://thecsjones.com/2015/11/18/goths-left-gotham/

New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) – Thanksgiving Homeless Outreach Program
November 26, 2015
http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/donate.html

Entrevista Con Un Vampiro (Real): “Basta Una Cucharada De Sangre A La Semana” – El Mundo (Spain)
November 26, 2015
http://www.elmundo.es/papel/historias/2015/11/26/56559ca946163f81098b4633.html

From Fictional Footnotes To National News – Public OVC Fora From Late Nineties To Present – By Hesperus
December 1, 2015
https://www.academia.edu/19309583/From_Fictional_Footnotes_to_National_News

Various Vampire Community Media Articles – 2008-2015 Updated Directory
December 1, 2015
https://independent.academia.edu/Merticus

Gaga For Blood: Is AHS: Hotel’s Countess A Real Life Blood-Drinker? – By Alexia Ashford
December 2, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/12/02/gaga-for-blood-is-ahs-hotels-countess-a-real-life-blood-drinker/

Michelle Belanger, Author & Psychic – Exclusive Interview
December 4, 2015
http://buzzymag.com/michelle-belanger-author-psychic/

Google Is Trying To Patent A Watch Which Can Suck Your Blood
December 5, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/05/google-are-trying-to-patented-a-watch-which-can-suck-you-blood-sort-of-5546266/

A ‘Real Life Vampire’ Has Been Jailed For Attacking His Friend To Drink His Blood
December 6, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/06/a-real-life-vampire-has-been-jailed-for-attacking-his-friend-to-drink-his-blood-5547531/

Where Did The C In VC Go? – The Shadow Sage
December 11, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/where-did-the-c-in-vc-go/

CLAVIS – Subcultural Empathy Survey
December 13, 2015
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TmS4JtFAf6lkIS0grEBbGSk8PcmAcAwGIDBGR0lETc8/viewform

Core Feeding – The Shadow Sage
December 13, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/13/core-feeding/

Healing Energy – The Shadow Sage
December 14, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/healing-energy/

The Beast Part 2 – The Shadow Sage
December 14, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/the-beast-part-2/

First Results From Human Young Blood Rejuvenation Trial Expected
December 15, 2015
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22830522-000-first-results-from-human-young-blood-rejuvenation-trial-expected

Cyber-Feeding 101 – By Hesperus
December 16, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/cyber-feeding-101/

State Closes Murder Case Against ‘Vampire’ For Lack Of Witnesses
December 16, 2015
http://www.mediamaxnetwork.co.ke/people-daily/187120/state-closes-murder-case-against-vampire-for-lack-of-witnesses/

Vampires Of Reddit! – Interview Questions
December 17, 2015
https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/3x5jsh/vampires_of_reddit_some_interview_questions_for/

Expectations And Needs In The Vampire Community – The Amador Vampire
December 18, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/expectations-and-needs-in-the-vampire-community/

Is The VC (Vampire Community) Worthy Of Unity? – Lady CG
December 19, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/authorladycg/posts/953038224776560

Sanguinarian FAQ – Ask A Sanguinarian!
December 20, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/20/sanguinarian-faq-ask-a-sanguinarian/

Sanguinarianism And Me
December 20, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/20/sanguinarianism-and-me/

Judge Will Allow Evidence Of ‘Vampire Trucker’ Alleged Assault Of Four Other Women
December 21, 2015
http://www.sltrib.com/home/3336209-155/judge-will-allow-evidence-of-vampire

The Scope Of Our Research – Kinesia – http://Sanguinarians.com
December 22, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/22/the-scope-of-our-research/

I Attended A Vampire Studies Symposium On Halloween, Here’s What I Learned – Erin Chapman Of Vamped
December 23, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/12/23/i-attended-a-vampire-studies-symposium-on-halloween-heres-what-i-learned/

The Vampire Personality, Emotions And Playing Nice With Others – The Amador Vampire
December 25, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/the-vampire-personality-emotions-and-playing-nice-with-others/

What Would It Be Like If There Were No Vampire Community? – The Amador Vampire
December 26, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/26/what-would-it-be-like-if-there-were-no-vampire-community/

Ten Tips For Building A Vampire Group – Deacon Gray
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/27/ten-tips-for-building-a-vampire-group/

A Tarnished Swan’s Tale – A Donor’s Tale Of Abuse, Rape Betrayal And Renewal – GraveYard Press
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/27/a-tarnished-swans-tale/

From A Dark House – Interview With A Member Of A Vampire House Gone “Dark”
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/from-a-dark-house/

Sanguinarians Blood-Drinkers Survey (Part 1)
December 28, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/28/sanguinarians-com-blood-drinkers-survey-pt-1/

What Are “Elders” Anyway? – Deacon Gray
December 29, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/what-are-elders-anyway/

FATE Magazine – Issue 728 – Real Vampires

Posted on November 25, 2015 by merticus

“The Modern-Day Subculture Of Real Vampires”
By Brad Steiger for FATE Magazine
October 2015 – Issue No. 728; Pages 30-38

FATE Magazine – Since 1948
http://fatemag.com/store/product/fate-issue-7278/

“FATE Magazine – The New Issue”
By Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe – November 17, 2015
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/11/fate-magazine-the-new-issue/

A Halloween Message To The Vampire Community From The Office Of Merticus

Posted on October 31, 2015 by merticus

This year has turned out to be the most prolific with respect to media coverage for the vampire community since 2011; only eclipsed by television, radio and print media at the height of the ‘vampire craze’ towards the end of the last decade (2008-2009). While we can debate the merits of such exposure, I believe it’s important to note that the narrative has notably shifted and arguably matured. This has resulted in increased emphasis on the specific practices, beliefs, identity politics, challenges and even charitable nature of our participants rather than simply how we contrast with pop cultural depictions of the vampire. I look forward to the continued academic inquiries of Drs. Joseph Laycock, John Edgar Browning, D J Williams, Emyr Williams, Joseph Pierre and others and wish to thank them for their professional and diversified approach to exploring our community and sharing those observations with the world.

Likewise, thank you to those in the vampire community who locally, and within your own specialty niches, work to build a more vibrant and stronger community — from New Orleans to Austin to Atlanta to Manchester to South Africa to New Jersey to Tampa to Germany to Houston to Los Angeles to Philadelphia to London to New York City to Chicago to Cleveland to Melbourne to all points in-between! All too often we’re at each other’s throats over everything from fundamental disagreements and egos run amok to petty nonsense. It’s unrealistic to expect all of us to hold hands and walk in step, however, it’s reassuring to see so many come together to support one another, our various projects and gatherings for the sake of kinship while understanding the importance of maintaining our respective individuality and group autonomies. I’m genuinely excited for what adventures may unfold during the rest of this year and throughout 2016!

I wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween | Blessed Samhain!

- Merticus

Religious Experiences Of Vampires – Dr. Emyr Williams

Posted on August 13, 2015 by merticus

On behalf of Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC we would like to circulate the following research study notice from Dr. Emyr Williams of Glyndwr University to the vampire community for review and consideration.

Religious Experiences Of Vampires
Dr. Emyr Williams
Glyndwr University

Aims Of The Survey:

Dr. Emyr Williams is a Lecturer in Psychology at Glyndwr University with a specialist interest in non-traditional religious beliefs and subcultures. The aim of this study is to broaden the psychological knowledge of the contemporary vampire subculture with the hope of publishing a series of academic publications that will help a wide audience understand the vampire subculture. The questionnaire looks at the issues of satisfaction with life, self-esteem and belief among the contemporary subculture.

Guidelines For Administration Of The Questionnaire:

The questionnaire is quite short and should not take any longer than 15 minutes to complete. We want you to answer the questions as accurately and honestly as possible. Your answers will be confidential.

How To Return The Questionnaire:

The questionnaire data will automatically be sent to Dr. Williams at Glyndwr University in an anonymous and confidential manner. There is no need to return paper copies.

The Questionnaire:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CYZL36C

*Please make sure to click “Done” at the completion of the survey.

With best wishes,

Dr. Emyr Williams
Glyndwr University

13 August 2015

See Also:

Psychology & The Vampire Community – Dr. Emyr Williams
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2014/01/08/psychology-the-vampire-community-dr-emyr-williams/

Seeking Vampires For Cable Network TV Series

Posted on August 8, 2015 by merticus

Vampire Community News (VCN) is passing along this media solicitation to those in the Vampire Community who may be interested in participating:

“Seeking vampires for a major cable network TV series who are ready to come out of the coffin and reveal to the public what life is really like to live with this condition.

We are looking for everyday moms and/or dads and/or families who are trying to live normal lives, in spite of the challenges that vampirism brings.

This reality docu-series seeks to help non-vampires understand what living with Vampirism is all about, while also debunking all of the myths and stereotypes that currently exist.

Has your secret spiraled out of control, leading you to live a double life? And are you exhausted from covering it all up? Are you willing to share your life and experiences and stand proud of who you are?

If you are interested, please email your story include your age and background and where you are today, photos and any video links you might have to: InterestedVampire Please put “Merticus” in the subject line of the email.”

8 August 2015

July 2015 In Review

Posted on August 1, 2015 by merticus

Vampire Community News (VCN) – July 2015 In Review

Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals
Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
D J Williams, MSW, MS, PhD & Emily E. Prior, MA
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires

Vampire Hypothesis: Is Vampirism Explained Through Homeostasis?
July 4, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/07/04/vampire-hypothesis-is-vampirism-explained-through-homeostasis/

‘Vampires’ Keep Doctors In The Dark For Fear Of Stereotyping: Study
July 7, 2015
http://news.yahoo.com/vampires-keep-doctors-dark-fear-stereotyping-study-002605126.html

Real-Life Vampires Have A Really Hard Time Finding Health Care
July 8, 2015
http://nypost.com/2015/07/08/real-life-vampires-have-a-really-hard-time-finding-healthcare/

Real Vampires Exist, And They Need Counseling Too – Newsweek
July 9, 2015
http://www.newsweek.com/real-vampires-exist-and-they-need-counseling-too-351575

What It’s Like To Be A Real-Life Vampire – Refinery29
July 10, 2015
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/07/90375/real-vampires-study

There’s A Global Community Of Actual Vampires & They’re Afraid To Go To The Doctor
July 13, 2015
http://fusion.net/story/164737/real-life-vampires-drinking-human-blood/

Is Vampire Discrimination A Thing? – Discovery
July 14, 2015
http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/is-vampire-discrimination-a-thing-150714.htm

Vampires: Disclosure And The Public – GraveYard Press
July 16, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/vampires-discloser-and-the-public/

Vampirism: Is It All In Your Head? – GraveYard Press
July 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/18/vampirism-is-it-all-in-your-head/

Vampire Media – A Roundtable Chat – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
July 18, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/vampire-media-a-roundtable-chat/

Music Fest Wants You To Pay With Your BLOOD
July 20, 2015
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/454756/Untold-music-festival-wants-party-goers-to-pay-for-tickets-with-blood

Vampires In America – The Common Philosopher
July 21, 2015
http://thecommonphilosopher.com/vampires-in-america/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood – Barcroft TV
July 22, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXucrqQ8jRg

Houston’s Self-Proclaimed Vampire Michael Vachmiel – Barcroft Media
July 22, 2015
http://www.barcroft.tv/black-swan-blut-katzchen-lets-vampire-boyfriend-michael-vachmiel-drink-blood

We Spoke To Three Real-Life Vampires About Blood, Lust, & Hunger – VICE
July 25, 2015
http://www.vice.com/read/we-spoke-to-three-real-life-vampires-about-blood-lust-and-hunger-235

Blood Bonds – The Psychic Link Between Vampire & Swan – Michael Vachmiel
July 29, 2015
http://reverendvach.blogspot.com/2015/07/blood-bonds-psychic-link-between.html?zx=b438b0d834c2fa05

OK, So You Think You’re A Vampire. Whose Job Is It To Tell You You’re Not? – The Guardian
July 30, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jul/31/ok-so-you-think-youre-a-vampire-whose-job-is-it-to-tell-you-youre-not

Real Vampire Community Academic Resources – Academia.edu

Posted on April 13, 2015 by merticus

• JOSEPH LAYCOCK
https://txstate.academia.edu/JosephLaycock
https://sites.google.com/site/joelaycock/

“Vampires as an Identity Group: Analyzing Causes and Effects of an Introspective Survey by the Vampire Community,” Nova Religio 14:1 (2010): 4-23.
http://www.academia.edu/4332137/_Vampires_as_an_Identity_Group_Analyzing_Causes_and_Effects_of_an_Introspective_Survey_by_the_Vampire_Community_Nova_Religio_14_1_2010_4-23

“Vampires as an Ascriptive Identity Group: Analyzing Causes and Effects of an Introspective Survey by the Vampire Community,” in Adam Possamai, ed., Handbook of Hyper-Real Religions. Boston: Brill, 2012: pp. 141-163.
http://www.academia.edu/4332414/_Vampires_as_an_Ascriptive_Identity_Group_Analyzing_Causes_and_Effects_of_an_Introspective_Survey_by_the_Vampire_Community_in_Adam_Possamai_ed._Handbook_of_Hyper-Real_Religions._Boston_Brill_2012_pp._141-163

“‘We Are Spirits of Another Sort’: Ontological Rebellion and Religious Dimensions of the Otherkin Community,” Nova Religio 15:3 (2012): 65-90.
http://www.academia.edu/4332109/_We_Are_Spirits_of_Another_Sort_Ontological_Rebellion_and_Religious_Dimensions_of_the_Otherkin_Community_Nova_Religio_15_3_2012_65-90

“Vampires Today: The Truth about Modern Vampirism”
Joseph Laycock, PhD – Praeger Publishers – May 30, 2009 – ISBN: 0-313-36472-9
http://www.amazon.com/Vampires-Today-Truth-Modern-Vampirism/dp/0313364729

• JOHN EDGAR BROWNING
https://gatech.academia.edu/JohnEdgarBrowning
http://www.news.gatech.edu/features/john-edgar-browning

“The real vampires of New Orleans and Buffalo: a research note towards comparative ethnography”
http://www.academia.edu/11643020/_The_real_vampires_of_New_Orleans_and_Buffalo_a_research_note_towards_comparative_ethnography_

“Vampire and Vampirism,” in Encyclopedia of American Studies (Johns Hopkins University Press)
http://www.academia.edu/10627145/_Vampire_and_Vampirism_in_Encyclopedia_of_American_Studies_Johns_Hopkins_University_Press_

“The Real Vampire Community: A Concise History,” in The Vampire in Europe: A Critical Edition
http://www.academia.edu/9642592/_The_Real_Vampire_Community_A_Concise_History_in_The_Vampire_in_Europe_A_Critical_Edition

“Vampires of the Crescent City: A Case Study,” in The Vampire in Europe: A Critical Edition
http://www.academia.edu/9642645/_Vampires_of_the_Crescent_City_A_Case_Study_in_The_Vampire_in_Europe_A_Critical_Edition

“Conversations with Real Vampires [in New Orleans],” in The Vampire in Europe: A Critical Edition
http://www.academia.edu/356086/_Conversations_with_Real_Vampires_in_New_Orleans_in_The_Vampire_in_Europe_A_Critical_Edition

“The Dangerous Dead: Vampire Mythology in the House of Night Series”
http://www.academia.edu/4154500/_The_Dangerous_Dead_Vampire_Mythology_in_the_House_of_Night_Series_

• DJ WILLIAMS
https://idahostate.academia.edu/DJWilliams
http://positivesexuality.org/meet-the-staff/researchers/

Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals
Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires
https://www.academia.edu/12761617/Do_We_Always_Practice_What_We_Preach_Real_Vampires_Fears_of_Coming_out_of_the_Coffin_to_Social_Workers_and_Helping_Professionals

Social Work, BDSM, and Vampires: Toward Empowering People with Non-Traditional Identities
http://www.academia.edu/11532033/Social_Work_BDSM_and_Vampires_Toward_Empowering_People_with_Non-Traditional_Identities

Selves, Symbols, and Sexualities: An Interactionist Anthology
Sage Publications, Edited by Thomas Weinberg and Staci Newmahr – 2014
Chapter 20: Intersections of Vampirism & Sexuality – A Narrative Description of a Vampire Feeding

Contemporary Vampires and (Blood-Red) Leisure: Should We Be Afraid of the Dark?
Leisure/Loisir – Volume 32 (2) (2008); Pages 513-539

• MERTICUS
https://independent.academia.edu/Merticus
http://www.linkedin.com/in/merticus
http://www.merticus.com

Vampirism & Energy Work Research Survey (VEWRS)
An Introspective Examination Of The Real Vampire Community
http://www.academia.edu/10687957/Vampirism_and_Energy_Work_Research_Survey_VEWRS_

Advanced Vampirism & Energy Work Research Survey (AVEWRS)
Examining The Intricacies Of The Vampiric Condition
http://www.academia.edu/10687996/Advanced_Vampirism_and_Energy_Work_Research_Survey_AVEWRS_

Supplemental Vampirism & Energy Work Interview Survey (SVEWIS)
Ethnomethodological & Existential Phenomenological Research From An Emic Perspective
http://www.academia.edu/11398033/Supplemental_Vampirism_and_Energy_Work_Interview_Survey_SVEWIS_

VEWRS & AVEWRS Statistical Research Data & Charts
http://www.academia.edu/10688035/VEWRS_and_AVEWRS_Statistical_Research_Data_and_Charts

Diagnosed Physical & Mental Conditions Of Self-Identified Real Vampires
http://www.academia.edu/10688094/Diagnosed_Physical_and_Mental_Conditions_Of_Self-Identified_Real_Vampires

Definition Of Real Vampirism
Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (VEWRS & AVEWRS)
http://www.academia.edu/10707092/Definition_Of_Real_Vampirism

Identity Groups & Ritualistic Occult Crime
PowerPoint Briefing For Law Enforcement & Academicians
http://www.academia.edu/11930334/Identity_Groups_and_Ritualistic_Occult_Crime

Qualitative Ethnography Of Otherkin, Therianthrope & Non-Human Identifying Subcultures
http://www.academia.edu/11407422/Qualitative_Ethnography_Of_Otherkin_Therianthrope_and_Non-Human_Identifying_Subcultures

• HESPERUS
https://independent.academia.edu/Hesperus
https://www.facebook.com/groups/357086437822568/

Boiling Blood: Aggression as a Community Building Tool in the Online Vampire Subculture
http://www.academia.edu/10849876/Boiling_Blood_Aggression_as_a_Community_Building_Tool_in_the_Online_Vampire_Subculture

From Fictional Footnotes to National News: The Evolving Focus of Public OVC Fora from the Late Nineties to the Present
https://www.academia.edu/19309583/From_Fictional_Footnotes_to_National_News

• VENETIA ROBERTSON
https://sydney.academia.edu/VenetiaRobertson
http://www.religiousstudiesproject.com/persons/venetia-robertson/

‘The Beast Within: Anthrozoomorphic Identity and Alternative Spirituality in the Online Therianthropy Movement,’ Nova Religio 16:3 (2013).
http://www.academia.edu/1851789/The_Beast_Within_Anthrozoomorphic_Identity_and_Alternative_Spirituality_in_the_Online_Therianthropy_Movement_Nova_Religio_16_3_2013_

‘The Law of the Jungle: Self and Community in the Online Therianthropy Movement’, Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan Studies, 14: 2 (2012)
http://www.academia.edu/5705986/The_Law_of_the_Jungle_Self_and_Community_in_the_Online_Therianthropy_Movement_Pomegranate_The_International_Journal_of_Pagan_Studies_14_2_2012_

• DANIELLE KIRBY
https://rmit.academia.edu/DanielleKirby
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/About%20RMIT/Contact/All%20contacts/Staff/by%20name/K/;ID=ralssyszuhh7;STATUS=A

Alternative Worlds: Metaphysical Questioning and Virtual Community Amongst the Otherkin
http://www.academia.edu/1962034/Alternative_Worlds_Metaphysical_Questioning_and_Virtual_Community_Amongst_the_Otherkin

Diagnosed Physical & Mental Conditions Of Real-Life Vampires

Posted on November 12, 2014 by merticus

The following chart is a comparative analysis of two Vampire Community News (VCN) polls and the Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (VEWRS & AVEWRS) conducted by Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC. These data correlations relate to diagnosed physical and mental conditions reported by self-identified real vampires during 2006 to 2014. Sanguinarian and Psychic feeding vampire responses to the VCN polls and VEWRS study indicated no statistically significant differences in condition reporting and have been combined for purposes of this presentation. Please note that the condition options that were provided in these polls do not represent an exhaustive list; only a sampling based on longstanding observational and precedent data. For additional information please refer to the websites and resources linked below.

Diagnosed Physical & Mental Conditions Of Self-Identified Real Vampires
http://www.suscitatio.com/images/DiagnosedPhysical+MentalConditions-RealVampireCommunity2014.jpg
http://www.suscitatio.com/images/DiagnosedPhysical_MentalConditionsOfSelf-IdentifiedRealVampires-2014.pdf

[ Click Image Above To Enlarge To Full Size ]

Original Vampire Community News (VCN) Research Polls:

Real-Life Vampires & Physical Medical Conditions
October 19, 2014
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2014/10/19/real-life-vampires-physical-medical-conditions/

Real-Life Vampires, Vampirism, & Mental Illness
February 9, 2013
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2013/02/09/real-life-vampires-vampirism-mental-illness/

Additional Survey & Research Reference:

Vampirism & Energy Work Research Study (VEWRS & AVEWRS)
http://www.suscitatio.com
Statistical Response Chart – Question 037 – Diagnosed Physical & Mental Conditions
http://www.suscitatio.com/VEWRSFinalCharts/VEWRS-037-08.29.09-Chart.jpg

Demystifying ‘Real’ Vampirism For The Rest Of Us
An overview of modern vampirism for the general public
By Merticus; Atlanta Vampire Alliance [AVA] & Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC
February 10, 2013 – This article may be redistributed, translated, or adopted by other organizations provided there are no content modifications and full citation is included.
http://www.atlantavampirealliance.com/educational/demystification.html
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2013/02/16/demystifying-real-vampirism-for-the-rest-of-us/

Vampire Community News (VCN)

Real Vampire Subculture News & Article Syndication

Tag Archives: Real Life Vampires

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