With the podcast going like gangbusters, I've had to up my reading game to keep up the interviews. I'm also in three bookclubs and sometimes I just like to read stuff for my own edification or just for fun. So here's the reading from March with some commentary from...
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S1 E05 – Enfys J. Book
Enfys is musician, teacher, coven leader, blogger, and publisher author. Their book Queer Qabala is out in June 2022 but you can get a preview in our conversation about juggling multiple creative outlets, wrangling the legacy of the Golden Dawn in contemporary...
More sweet than bitter, bitter than sweet*
When I was single-mom commuting 80 miles a day roundtrip to grad school for a full day—TA in morning comp classes and my writing workshops at night—I spent a lot of time in a little coffeeshop down from the library. The name I can’t recall but I’m certain it was of...
S1 E04 – Dodie Graham McKay
Dodie Graham McKay is a documentary filmmaker and author of Earth Magic — part of the Llewellyn Elements of Witchcraft series — which delves into correspondences, practices, and the importance of centering the protection of our planet in our craft. (Note: there is a...
S1 E03 – A.J. Scudiere
A.J. Scudiere is a USA Today bestselling author ten years and approximately 50 books into a writing career. As A.J., she writes speculative fiction and science-based thrillers including the Nightshade Forensic FBI Files. Show notes: A.J.’s books including her...
S1 E02 – Yvonne Aburrow
Yvonne has a slew of books to their name, most recently Dark Mirror and The Night Journey both of which offer deep dive into the inner work of ritual practice including challenging oppression and creating an inclusive practice. Show notes Dark Mirror and The Night...
S1 E01 – Cory Thomas Hutcheson
We’re kicking off this podcast with original friend of the pod, Cory Thomas Hutcheson. Cory released the treasure trove of North American folk magic that is New World Witchery in April 2021 and has more work in the pipeline for 2022 and beyond. Show notes: New World...
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WitchLit Pod launches January 31, 2022.
Playlists for Strange as Angels
The previous books had muses: Leonard, Nick, and Billy. This book had more of a feel and the feel was primarily women's voices. I had the notion of the title but not from the Cure original but from a haunting cover of "Just Like Heaven" by the Watson Twins. Things...
Character Interview with Jolene Wiley
Character Interview with Jolene Wiley, Voices of the Dead What I imagine Jo and I would have if we sat down for a chat at her place. I signed up for the Writer Nation spring challenge, which has been both fun and productive so far. Today’s task is a character...