Via Hedera and I talk about the messy fruit salad that is American culture, folklore, religion, and magical practice and the benefits of academic access and uninterrupted writing time. If you haven’t already read her book Folkloric Witchcraft and the Multicultural...
My friend D.B. Sieders and I talk finding your own process, how to write sex scenes without using words we hate, and offer each other a lot of mutual appreciation. If you don’t already know D.B.’s work, I enjoy you the joy of discovery. Tiny note that there was a...
J. Allen Cross wears a lot of witchy hats but on this episode we mostly talk about his paranormal investigation work and new book on the topic. There’s also a little bit about the good and bad things of being a public witch and why even us witchy types need a healthy...
October was very un-October this year. I think it may be the forever summer feel of Santa Clara valley that lingers until the rain starts which was yesterday, the first of November. All my autumnal, witchy feelings were on hold until it was truly cool enough for...
Orisha herbal magic, writing to spread information the spirits want to spread, and more than a few life lessons. So enjoyed my chat with priest, publisher, author Diego de Oxóssi. Where to find Diego: Website: www.diegodeoxossi.com.br Instagram:...
Happy Halloween, Samhain, All Hallows Eve! As an extra treat AJ Scudiere and I discuss the The Witches of Eastwick. And give our takes on the good, bad and the ugly of this classic book of WitchLit. Where to find AJ: On the web: https://www.readajs.com/ or...
Heron Michelle’s book Elemental Witchcraft offers a deep dive into a rich practice based on Western Esotericism and Hermetic philosophy. The book, like our conversation, covers origin stories, awe, and why we do the things we do in magic, and in life. Where to find...
Brandon and I chatted about the overlap in folk traditions, bringing folk practice into the 21st century while also keeping in practical, and the importance of keeping knowledge alive even if we don’t need it right now. Where to find Brandon Website: ozarkhealing.com...
Storm Faerywolf is a very busy man. With two books out in 2022, multiple online events, an online store, a new podcast … so glad we got to wedge a chat in there to talk about the importance of naming yourself, making writing your living and the fun and not so fun...
Special Episode – A Very Cryptid Christmas panel Content note: We’re an explicit rated podcast but just in case you listen with littles or at work or something, this episode is pretty much writing about sex with monsters. Enjoy! Maybe with headphones. Season 3 will...