Welcome to Dark is Not Evil
I am Lisa Hario, a writer of Paranormal stories. The domain refers to “dark” of the Gothic, the macabre, and the shadow. My blog contains my writing, perspective on the writing life, reviews of whatever I find fun and interesting, sharing about Paganism, and whatever opinion I choose to share.
My Recent Posts
Paganicon Review
Disclosure: I signed up to volunteer at Paganicon this year, and helped out a bit before the cancellation in 2020. Of all the beloved events 2020 forced to cancel/reschedule/ go online, Paganicon was one of the first. I am glad the organizers decided to cancel last...
Finding Your People: Connecting with Your Local Pagan Community
Depending on where you are, finding your local pagan community can range from walking to the park with proud Pagan Pride Banners or whispered conversations leading to passwords for the Speakeasy. Finding your own niche within the pagan community can be another chore....
Review: A Court Of Silver Flames
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas 2021 Following the war with Hybern, Nesta Archeron has devoted herself to one nights stands, spending her sister’s money, and driving away everyone who cares about her with her barbed tongue. Upon being given a fantastic bill...
Basic Skills: Shielding
A shield is psychic protection an individual builds around themselves. It is meant to move with the person, as opposed to a ward attached to a place or anchored in an object. This is a very basic skill for protection that can be built upon. It can also be used for...
March Announcements
March marks a full year since Covid ruptured the lives of Americans. Now, a vaccine is making way through the populace, but this still isn't over yet. May those who still suffer get the care they need, may families find comfort in their grief even in a pandemic, and...
House Cleansing and Setting Wards
Last post talked about why when you practice pagan you might need to protect yourself from members of the spirit world. This post is going to focus on warding. Next post in this series will focus on shielding. A ward is attached to a place, or centered on an...
Apothecary Teas
Apothecary Teas sells loose leaf teas, both herbal and the various types of tea proper. Sizes available start from samples and go to 7 oz bags. Flavors range from well known green tea compounds to unique herbal mixtures. I learned of Apothecary Teas through 3PAC, and...
Not Everyone on the Astral Side Wants to Help You
This is another topic that ended up getting split in two parts because as I started writing I realized there was more to it. While paganism always has a powerful local component, we also have to learn to navigate positive relationships, ones that are just due to...
February Announcements
For February, posting will be lighter. My goal is one per week. For those in a temperate zone, we are entering the real middle of winter, when there may be a small thaw and you can glimpse the end but it is still more than a month away. The pandemic is probably making...