Embracing the Darkness is an in-depth look into the aspects of various dark subcultures of the Goths, Witchcraft, Satanists, BDSM/Fetishists, and Vampyres, incorporating interviews and conversations with well-known and everyday individuals, as well as taking a psychological and historical look at the similarities between these groups. From the Knights Templar and Vlad Tepes, during the Gothic and Renaissance periods, to the modern day renewed interest in Vampires, from a variety of movies and television shows to the commercialization of Witchcraft; from the various stereotypes surrounding devil worship to the truth about true Satanism; this work delves into the darkness with a stark and unyielding offering of cold hard realities. Time has still not granted a favorable view on dark aspects of art, music, or religious paths. Many of these groups have been secretly whispered about and confused with one another. This book attempts to enlighten readers about some of the more positive aspects within the dark culture, and to dispel the notion that the dark is "evil". Author Corvis Nocturnum brings you an unprecedented collection of Satanists, vampires, modern primitives, dark pagans, and gothic artists, all speaking to you in their own words. These are people who have taken something most others find frightening or destructive, and woven it into amazing acts of creativity and spiritual vision. Corvis himself is a dark artist and visionary, and so it is with the eye of a kindred spirit that he has sought these people out to share their stories with you.
Occult, vampire and paranormal researcher Eric R. Vernor, best known to his fans under the pen name Corvis Nocturnum, has been an invited speaker at the 2006 World Religions Seminar at Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, and the guest panelist for the 2010 Kheperu Open House where he enlightened the convention attendees the misconceptions on Satanism. He has also been a consultant for 2010s A& E's Paranormal States episode Satan's Soldier. Guest panelist at Dragon Con 2011 in Atlanta, GA alongside paranormal and vampire authors such as Michelle Belanger and Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Corvis was on on The BET Channels' episode The Lexi Show on The Word Network, as a spokesperson for the Church of Satan detailing the difference between Satanism as a religion and debunking the myth of Satanists as Devil worshippers.
The author has had appearances in magazines such as the October 2009 Penthouse Magazine article interview on sex and Satanism, Philadelphia Weekly as an artist at Germ Gallery (2009), and he occasionally is a writer for Dark Resurrected Magazine. The author is an artist who lectures on Goth culture, vampires and Satanism's true nature at conventions and universities. He is the founder and publisher of Dark Moon Press. Corvis Nocturnum/Eric R. Vernor has dual associates' degrees in Business Management and Criminal Justice.
Books by Corvis Nocturnum include:
Embracing the Darkness; Understanding Dark Subcultures, (Dark Moon Press, 2005)
A Mirror Darkly, (Dark Moon Press, 2006)
Promethean Flame, (Dark Moon Press, 2008)
Allure of the Vampire; Our Sexual Attraction to the Undead, (Dark Moon Press, 2009)
Cemetery Gates; Death and Mourning through the Ages, (Schiffer Publishing, 2011)
I, Lucifer: Exploring the Archetype and Origins of the Devil, (Schiffer Publishing, 2011)
Satan's Minions: Fallen Angels, Demons and other dark creatures, (Dark Moon Press, 2011)
Haunted Asylums, (Schiffer Publishing, 2012)
Most Haunted: Scariest Places on Earth, (Dark Moon Press, 2012)
