On this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we dive into the world of the modern-day vampire with fangsmith, author & impresario Father Sebastiaan as we talk about the history of vampires, the queer presence in vampirism, what it means to be a vampire, the religious and spiritual aspects of the subculture, witchcraft in the vampire world, the afterlife, the different events and holidays that take place in the vampire world, the tenants of being a vampire, the New York party scene of the 90s, pop culture’s fascination with the subculture, and much more! 

Father Sebastiaan has been active in the Vampire / Vampyre subculture since 1992.  He is a Master Fangsmith, published author, and Impresario of the Endless Night Vampire Ball.  Father has appeared on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, CW, History Channel, Discovery and MTV. His interviews have been in the New York Times, Glamour, Cosmo, Revolver Magazine and many more.  He travels between Paris, New York, Florida, New Orleans, and LA making fangs and hosting events.Father Sebastiaan is the author of many books including the Vampyre Almanac 1997-8 and 2000 editions, Sanguinomicon, Vampyre Magick and Black Veils: Master Vampyre Edition.

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