WitchLit Podcast

S6E16 – Jamie Waggoner

S6E16 – Jamie Waggoner

Jamie Waggoner joins me to discuss her new book Hades: Myth, Magic & Modern Devotion and what it’s like to be a modern devotee of the once very unseen ruler of the underworld. We also talk about how he shows up in contemporary media and pop culture. Hades is available...

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S6E15 – Melanie Marquis

S6E15 – Melanie Marquis

  Melanie Marquis joined me to talk about her latest book and being a practical kitchen witch, not a bad philosophy in this age of rising food costs. CW: We do discuss eating disorders briefly. You can purchase Cookbook of Shadows whoever books are sold, or direct...

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S6E14 – Emma Kathryn

S6E14 – Emma Kathryn

Emma Kathryn is back to talk about her new book, following the seasons, always writing, and generally being a public witch. You can find Season Songs wherever books are sold and find her on social media @emmakathrynwildwitch. Please support Black, indigenous, queer,...

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S6E13 – Enfys J Book

S6E13 – Enfys J Book

Extending our unintentional Zodiac Witch mini-series, Enfys J. Book returns to discuss their latest book Sagittarius Witch coauthored with Ivo Dominguez Jr. We discuss co-authoring versus going it alone and writer rewards when the work is done — Baldur’s Gate, anyone?...

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S6E12 – Kevin Quiles

S6E12 – Kevin Quiles

CW: A large part of our discussion is death and dying. If you’re not up for that, we’ll see you next week. Therapist Kevin Quiles joined me to talk about his latest book, Bring Your Pen, Bring Your Broom. We do manage to talk about writing a little bit, but we mostly...

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S6E11 – Katta Kis

S6E11 – Katta Kis

Katta Kis joined me to talk about her debut contemporary romance, that just happens to have a witch as a main character. We also talked about fame, diversity in publishing, and how, um, graphic we’re willing to get writing those steamy scenes. You can find Katta’s...

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S6E10 – Frater Barrabbas

S6E10 – Frater Barrabbas

Frater Barrabbas joins me to talk about his decade’s long practice and translating that into what is a legacy of work and books blending ceremonial magic with contemporary paganism and witchcraft. You can purchase Sacramental Theurgy for Witches and many more of the...

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S6E09 – Ed Cichon

S6E09 – Ed Cichon

Ed Cichon is living the digital nomad life and roaming about the Eastern U.S. encountering the wild, old gods of places he travels to. We chat about the ups and downs of that peripatetic existence and the wonder inherent in breathing magic and life into the work of...

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S6E08 – Erika Buenaflor

S6E08 – Erika Buenaflor

Welcome to the 100th episode of WitchLit! I was honored to have Erika Buenaflor join me to talk about her work in and study of curanderismo, reclaiming its history, and participating in the ongoing evolution of this living tradition. Erika’s books are available...

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S6 Bonus – Vernal Equinox

S6 Bonus – Vernal Equinox

Happy Springtide, witches! As a treat for this week’s Vernal Equinox, the multitalented Via Hedera joins me to discuss a book formative to her practice, and the modern witchcraft revival. Enjoy! Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local,...

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