It’s been a minute, after I said I’d try to show up in this space more regularly. Then things happened, a member of our household was injured in a way that impacted their mobility (they are better now), multiple wars waged in horrific ways (that’s still happening),...
Artist, tarot deck creator, and author, Davezilla, joined me to discuss putting together a tarot deck of all things supernatural, cryptozoological, mythical, and Fortean. We also talk about how his work connects with his practice and his opinion on AI and what it...
Salem descendent Alice Markham-Cantor joined me to talk about her new book, working to get it bookended by two standout pieces of writing, and the “witches” who are still being hunted. The Once & Future Witch Hunt is available wherever you buy books or directly from...
Awyn Dawn returns to talk about her new book 111 Magic. We discuss her writing process, the importance of practical exercises in making magic, and how her experiences shape her work. We may also have gotten word nerdy. 111 Magic is available wherever you buy books or...
Dave Gaddy joined me to discuss his book The Simple Magic of Wild Things. He shares his journey from Southern Christian minister to practitioner of the craft and the importance of storytelling, ancestral connections, and the resilience of Appalachian culture in his...
Kamden Cornell joined me to talk about their new book and share their journey into the world of invasive plants and how these misunderstood species play a crucial role in our ecosystems. We also talk about the magic of books and the power of reading to slow us down...
This week, Casey Zabala, artist, tarot reader, and author joined me to discuss the interplay between writing and art, the magic of tarot, and the importance of embracing creativity without boundaries. You can find out more about Casey’s work at her website, which...
Spirit worker and author Althaea Sebastiani joined me to talk about animistic witchcraft, the unique challenges and joys of being a hybrid author, and so much more. Alive with Spirits is available wherever books are sold. Althaea’s other work is available through...
Amanda Hughes is a storyteller, and that story may me told as a novel, a poem, a guide, or the journey through the tarot Major Arcana. We talk about her work, her upcoming Mystic Storyteller tarot deck and guide to using the tarot in your writing, and all the joys and...
In this season of giving, the authors of A Very Cryptid Christmas Vol. 2 want to give you a giant prize package. The grand prize is an ebook bundle with other books from many of the writers who participated this time and a prize pack of cryptid goodies, including...