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“I’ve always believed in the afterlife, but the proof that ghosts and spirits are among us had been shown to me over and over.” -Billy Tolley

One thing’s for certain: Billy Tolley and Tara Bohren are no strangers to the paranormal.  Both independently and through their involvement with the wildly popular Travel Channel shows, Ghost Adventures and Paranormal Challenge, they’ve gone places few would dare to [...]

Entertainment, Interviews, Paranormal, Paranormal Interviews

“I use all my tools, including myself, because I am an open individual who is not closed off to the possibilities of what life offers and why we are here.” -Alexandra Holzer

DarkMedia Interviews Alexandra Holzer: Nearly half a century ago, renouned Parapsychologist Hans Holzer changed the face of paranormal research and investigation forever.  And while the torch he lit is an essential one to carry, it’s an important point to note [...]

Interviews, Paranormal, Paranormal Interviews

New to Tarot? 20 Things You Should Know

by Janet Boyer: Because I’m a published Tarot author, reviewer, blogger, teacher and reader, I often get emails asking about prevalent superstitions surrounding the cards, as well as questions on the best books, decks, techniques and modes of learning. Here [...]

Paranormal, Research and Opinion

“I may not believe in the concept of demons, but I accept that I might be wrong, and that the places I go are opening doors. I think the biggest tangible danger of paranormal investigation is becoming close-minded; there is always something to learn.” -Resident Undead

DarkMedia Interviews Daniel Hooven of Resident Undead: On June 17th of this year, fans of the Travel Channel’s wildly successful Ghost Adventures were introduced to a reality show like we’ve never seen before.  Paranormal Challenge, hosted by Zak Bagans, never [...]

Interviews, Paranormal, Paranormal Interviews

A Glimpse Into Researching for the Make-Believe

by Mark D. Evans: My current WIP—of which I’m currently polishing the final draft—is a vampire story like no other. “Yeah, yeah.” “Heard it all before.” “There’s no originality left for vampires.” “Vampires have been done to death.” That’s what you’re [...]

Arts and Literature
Dark Writing

Using Research for Harder Fantasy

Written by staticsan Amongst the works of Science Fiction, there is a significant subset called Hard Science Fiction. You may have heard the term. Works in that sub-genre usually have science that works, or is at least plausible, and little if [...]

Arts and Literature

“I admire visionaries in all fields who pursue their truth and allow the creative force to flow through them no matter what.” -Rosemary Ellen Guiley

DarkMedia Interviews Rosemary Ellen Guiley: Rosemary Ellen Guiley is a leading expert on the paranormal and supernatural. She conducts  original field investigations of haunted and mysterious sites. She has written more than 40 books – including 9 encyclopedias – and [...]

Arts and Literature, Arts and Literature Interviews, Interviews, Paranormal, Paranormal Interviews

“Stoker’s Dracula is the embodiment of evil. Consistently throughout the book, the Count acts without remorse.” -Dr. Elizabeth Miller

DarkMedia Interviews Dr. Elizabeth Miller: Elizabeth Miller is recognized internationally for her expertise on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula – its origins in folklore, literature and history, as well as its influence on the culture of the twentieth and twenty-first [...]

Arts and Literature, Arts and Literature Interviews, Interviews

“All around the world, reports of these mysterious creatures pour in, yet their existence is a matter of controversy.”

by Kelli McCracken: At some point in our life, we’ve heard stories about different “monsters” that may or may not exist. These myths and legends have come to us as children, by parents who wanted our behavior to improve or [...]

Paranormal, Research and Opinion