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Lono F Vespertilio is an American author, and advocate of the vampire lifestyle community, a self-described "psychic vampire", and an active speaker and commentator for those interested in vampires and vampirism. He has authored two books on vampirism, paranormal and occult research, has appeared in radio interviews about magic and modern occultism Born in Portsmouth, NH in 1975, Lono has studied the occult since he was eleven, though publically admiting that he felt like "he was born to it". His studies have caused him to explore the depths of nearly every religion. When he was sixteen he became a member of an Alexandrian coven; during which time he Awakened, and left the group a few years later. In the early nineties prior to Lono graduating from Holliston High School, he was awarded the rare and prestigious BSA Honor medal for saving a life (at considerable risk to self), and later became an Eagle Scout.  In his college years Vespertilio Earned a B.S. in communications film/video at Fitchburg State College. During that time he helped found a short lived pagan alliance within the college. In 1997 he attended a semester at the University of Hawaii in Hilo; where he began studying Hawaiian culture.It was during this time that he met a man in Waipio Valley and began studying Kahuna la au lapa au, Herbalism and magick. It was also during this interval that Lono then began intensive study and practice of Hermetic magick, taught to him by the Magus Ishra, and later Magus Esthra.  In 2005 Lono had been in the Vampire Community for 8 years and seeking a repository for his information, founded the "Psychic Vampire Resource and support Pages". In January of 2006 Lono became one of the founding members of "Voices of the Vampire community"an international network of diverse voices from the vampire community. Membership to the "VVC" is by invitation only and is based exclusively on the merits of an individual's lifetime contributions to the vampire community.  After working in the Journalism field for CBS affiliate WINK-TV for 3 years; witnessing the devestation of his town during hurricane Charley Lono briefly moved back north, Taking a contractor position at Bose Corporation.  Today, Lono still writes, and works as a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified in Swedish massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reiki,ETPS/E-stim and includes energy work with massage.

Media
Lono F Vespertilio is a spokesperson for the modern vampire culture movement, giving interviews on several occasions, and has appeared in a number of television shows and films documenting the vampire subculture.

Film

 * Dead In America (2001) A social commentary/Horror film based on Zombies. Lono acted in the role of "professional zombie killer". Written and directed by Lawrence Klein.

Art

 * Dark Mystic (2006) Oil on canvas; exhibited in the Barnes and Noble Gallery.
 * Soul circles (1996) Oil on Canvas;exhibited in the Visions Art Gallery: Fitchburg,Ma.
 * Morning at the Tooth of Time (1999) photograph; work exhibited and distributed globally Though Transparent Language, software.

Literature
Lono F Vespertilio has authored several books on the occult, the paranormal, and poetry, and has been quoted and credited as a researcher and occult expert in other books on these topics.

Non-fiction

 * The Psychic Vampire's Guide to Subtle Body Language & Psionics (By Dark Moon Press, 2011)

Poetry

 * The Dark chrysalis (Lulu press, 2009)