Lilith Starr

Using her perspective as an experienced Satanic insider, award-winning author Lilith Starr writes about modern nontheistic Satanism. Her first book, "The Happy Satanist: Finding Self-Empowerment," is part of the Satanic Temple's Recommended Reading list. Her second book, "Compassionate Satanism: An Introduction to Modern Satanic Practice," is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of Satanic Temple-based Satanic practice. In 2020, she was awarded The Satanic Temple's first Anatole France Literary Excellence Award for her writing. Starr currently serves as an official Minister of Satan, ordained by The Satanic Temple and legally empowered to perform weddings, funerals, and Satanic rituals like Unbaptisms. In addition, she is a pioneer in Satanic leadership and community-building. In 2014, she founded the Satanic Temple of Seattle, one of the Satanic Temple's first five congregations. She served as its Chapter Head until 2019, building it from just a handful of people into a large, thriving Satanic community. Her writings on Satanic community-building have helped many other Satanic Temple congregations get their start as well. Starr holds a B.A. with honors in English Literature and Language from Harvard University (where she was inducted into the Signet honor society for her writing) and an M.A. in Journalism and Communications from Stanford University. She lives in Seattle and remains active in the international Satanic community, giving talks and presentations to Satanic groups around the globe. You can find her most recent writing, read her blog, visit her social media accounts or contact her on her website at lilithstarr.com.