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| 04 Sep 2024 | Lane Smith | 01:02:03 | |
How can we shift the focus of tarot to community and justice centered action in the world? What would that look like? Tarot reader and activist Lane Smith has some ideas and joined me to talk about their new book 78 Acts of Liberation. We also touch on Lane's publishing journey and the importance of knowing and acknowledging the history of our practices. 78 Acts of Liberation is available wherever you buy books or direct from Sounds True publishing. You can follow Lane on Instagram and find out more about events and other work from their website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Melanie Marquis | 00:53:15 | |
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 from Llewellyn. Follow Melanie on Instagramor check out her website for more on her other books. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Season 6 Announcement | 00:01:30 | |
Your host, Victoria, and the entire production team has Covid. We will be back on Feb 1 with a bonus episode and continuing on from there. Stay well | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Margaret Killjoy | 01:13:20 | |
Margaret and I chat about her writing, and her podcasting, and her music, and anarchism, but mostly about writing and her excellent book A Country of Ghosts and the Danielle Caine series of novellas. There may have been fangirling. Show Notes: Find Margaret Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Stacey Thomas | 00:58:13 | |
Debut author Stacey Thomas has created a story to get lost in. We talk about author dreams coming true, the mentors we find along the way, and writing about the (witchy) topics we love. You can find out more about Stacey and purchase links for The Revels on her link tree. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Bonus - Yuletide 2023 | 01:17:54 | |
Happy Holidays | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Cathy Lynn | 00:47:51 | |
Cathy Lynn and I talk about the joy of writing for the sake of writing, the joys of research, and what it’s like to be on that part of the author journey before you get published. Where to find Cathy: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Thumper Forge | 01:19:28 | |
In the next installment of our not-quite-intentional series of co-authors in the Llewellyn Zodiac Witch series, Thumper Forge joins me to talk about all things Virgo, transitioning from blogging to writing and publishing books, and a little history of Chaos magic and Discordianism. You can find Virgo Witch wherever you buy books or purchase direct from Llewellyn. Read more of Thumper's work at Patheos Pagan, or see where he'll be appearing or what's coming up at his website. And follow him on social media @fivefoldlaw Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Morpheus Ravenna | 01:07:40 | |
Morpheus Ravenna joined me to discuss hir new book The Magic of the Otherworld, the discipline of creativity, writers' tools we love, and the power of poetry in Celtic traditions. The Magic of the Otherworld is available wherever books are sold. Find Morpheus on hir link page or learn more about hir work, including hir tattooing practice at bansheearts.com Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | Dave Gaddy | 00:59:11 | |
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 work. You can get Dave's book wherever you buy books or direct from Rebel Satori press. You can also follow him on BlueSky. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates. Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | S1E03 - A.J. Scudiere | 00:48:32 | |
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 romance titles under her Savannah Kade pen name can be found anywhere books are sold. Under Dark Skies (Book one of the Nightshade Forensic FBI Files) can be purchased widely and Wishcraft (Book one in the Touch of Magic series as Savannah Kade) can be purchased at Amazon You can find A.J. or Savannah On the web: https://www.readajs.com/ or https://www.savannahkade.com/ On social media: https://www.facebook.com/ReadAJS/ and https://www.facebook.com/ReadSavannahKade Follow her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/A-J-Scudiere/e/B002BM82S2/ or https://www.amazon.com/Savannah-Kade/e/B01FPP5VAS/ Please support local bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at https://witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter @witchlitpod Find Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagram @victoria_raschke and Facebook | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Heron Michelle | 01:17:59 | |
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 Michelle: Website: heronmichelle.com Store: sojo.com Blog: witchonfire.com Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 22 Mar 2024 | Bonus - Vernal Equinox | 01:00:42 | |
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, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Zoë Howe (Season 6) | 01:10:29 | |
Rock-n-roll witch and generally lovely human, Zoë Howe, returns to talk about Scorpio Witch, her new book co-authored with Ivo Dominguez Jr. and delighting in Scorpio-ness. Of course, this is the book in the Zodiac Witch series I've been waiting for. You can find all Zoë's links to her radio show, books, events, and more at her Linktree. And you can follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | Autumn Equinox Bonus Episode | 01:08:36 | |
Dr. Angela Sutton found Teen Witch: Lucky 13 at a yard sale when she was a tween and convinced Gemma Snow and I we should read it and talk about it on the podcast. Some books, often random ones, leave outsized impressions on our memories. Find out more about Dr. Sutton's historical work at her website. Follow her on Instagram for the historical facts behind Our Flag Means Death and use GPFANDF30 if you'd like to purchase her book Pirates of the Slave Trade for 30%. Find out more about Gemma's work at her website. Follow her on Instagram for new releases. She also has a group on Facebook for launch events, giveaways, and chatting with other readers. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press wherever you buy books. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Melissa Madara | 01:11:09 | |
Melissa Madara joined me to discuss their book The Witch’s Feast, the tradition of passing knowledge through books, and what they are working on next. Find Melissa’s book wherever books are sold and learn more about their work, connect to their Patreon, or preorder their next book all from their Link Tree. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram
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| 21 Aug 2024 | Courtney Weber | 00:56:57 | |
Courtney Weber, a witch, writer, tarot advisor, and teacher joins me to talk about her latest book, Sacred Tears. Courtney shares her experiences with loss, the importance of writing, and how grief intersects with faith. CW: death and dying, pregnancy loss Sacred Tears is available wherever you buy books or direct from Llewellyn. You can find her podcast That Witch Life on all major podcast platforms. And you can follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a Caribbean crime novella by Lisa Allen-Agostini is available now from 1000Volt Press as well as the award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Irene Glass + Caine Dreamwalker | 01:05:44 | |
Not one, but two, new authors who’ve put together an excellent opening to a series of training materials for new witches and old hands alike. Irena and Caine are a delight and we all wrangled time, space and traffic to make this episode happen. Caine was in his car for the recording so you might hear some extra ambience in this episode. Show notes: Find The Black Feather Mystery School and Irene and Caine Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Deborah Blake | 01:11:42 | |
The prolific Deborah Blake, author of the Baba Yaga paranormal romance series and numerous witchcraft books joins me to talk about her journey from aspiring writer to published author, striking the balance between writing fiction and nonfiction, and the importance of perseverance in the face of rejection. Her latest work includes "The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows Companion." You can purchase Deborah's books diet from Llewellyn and wherever books are sold. Find out about new releases and her other work at her website. And follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Diego de Oxóssi | 01:16:21 | |
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: www.instagram.com/diegodeoxossi Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Mawiyah K Bomani | 01:15:17 | |
Mawiyah Bomani joined me to talk about her new book Conjuring the Calabash, the journey to getting it out in the world, and so much more. Mawiyah’s book is available wherever books are sold or direct from Llewellyn. You can also learn more about her works and find links to all her social media on her website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | Raechel Henderson | 00:58:25 | |
Raechel Henderson describes herself a dual class seamstress/shieldmaiden. I would add clever and funny and I hope you enjoy our discussion of weaving the magical and the mundane as much as I did. Where to find Raechel: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Deborah Lipp | 01:07:43 | |
Deborah Lipp has been writing witchcraft and occult books since the early 2000s—long enough that several of those books are being reissued in updated & revised formats. But she's also writing new books like Bending the Binary. We talk about the cringe of reading your old work and about the chaos of having four reissued or new books coming out in one year. Find Deborah at her website and on Facebook and Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Coby Michael | 00:57:38 | |
Coby Michael joined me for another in our unintentional series of Zodiac Witch authors. We also cover a lot of Coby's poison path work and his book The Poison Path Herbal. Come bask for a bit in the light of the Leo and the shade of the poison path. You can purchase Coby's books anywhere books are sold, or directly from Llewellyn and Inner Traditions. Find out more about the Botanica Obscura conference and register at the conference website. Learn more about Coby's work with plants and as a writer at Poisoner's Apothecary and Occult Herbalist. You can preorder The Poison Path Grimoire and follow Coby's work on social media. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | Althaea Sebastiani | 00:48:17 | |
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 their website, which includes links to their courses and social media. Please support Black, Indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. And you can pick up the new volume of A Very Cryptid Christmas to get a jump on your steamy holiday reading wherever you buy books. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Irisanya Moon | 01:15:23 | |
Irisanya Moon is a storyteller, sharing her own experience and stories of the Reclaiming tradition she is a part of. We talk about the importance of getting those stories down while the tellers are still with us as well as the many shapes and forms of activism needed in this changing world. Find Irisanya at her website or on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, and purchase her books wherever books are sold. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans- and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Moss Matthey | 00:55:59 | |
Moss Matthey is an author, pagan, and witch. You might know him from his engaging videos on Instagram and TikTok. He joined me to share his journey from a homophobic doomsday cult to finding joy and a deep connection with paganism. He discusses the emotional and practical aspects of writing and the importance of queer representation in his work. Moss also touches on the significance of community, his joy in witchcraft, and the influence of his German and Welsh heritage. Note: Neil Gaiman came up in this episode which was recorded before the recent allegations around him came to light. Believe survivors. An Apostate's Guide to Witchcraft is available wherever books are sold or direct from Llewellyn. You can learn more about his work and find all the link to his social media accounts on his website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Amanda Hughes | 00:55:51 | |
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 challenges of self-publishing. You can find Amanda's novels, published as A. Lee Hughes on Amazon and the Mystic Storyteller book and tarot deck will be available next year after a successful crowd funding campaign. You can get updates on that and everything else Amanda is up to on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. And you can pick up the new volume of A Very Cryptid Christmas to get a jump on your steamy holiday reading. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | Alice Markham-Cantor | 00:53:12 | |
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 Llewellyn. You can find out more about Alice's work at her website. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates. Death in the Dry River, a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad, by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Kate Freuler | 00:55:14 | |
Author Kate Freuler joins me to talk about her new book Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft. We discuss the intersection of witchcraft and the devil, the impact of cultural myths, and how writing can be therapeutic. We also go deep on the complexities of modern witchcraft, societal misconceptions, and cultural panics. Magic at the Crossroads is available wherever you buy books or direct from Llewellyn. You can find out more about Kate's work at her website and by following her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Season 2 Trailer | 00:00:30 | |
Some of our guests in the next 13 weeks. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | All Hallows Read 2022 | 01:07:25 | |
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: On social media: Follow her on Amazon: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Diana Helmuth | 01:08:23 | |
Diana Helmuth joined me to talk about her book about living a year as a witch, what she learned, and how writing about your own life with vulnerability is both a challenge and an education. You can find more of Diana's work on her website. And you can follow her on TikTok and Instagram @definitely_not_lost Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Sandra Santiago | 00:48:51 | |
Sandra Santiago is a busy person, a school teacher, a leader in her faith, and a writer. We talked about juggling life with creativity and the time, treasure, and sleep given to pursuing both creative endeavors and spiritual practice. This is one of a few upcoming episodes featuring contributors to Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic. You can find Sandra on Facebook and look out for Aquarius Witch coming soon from Llewellyn for more of Sandra's work. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. Follow WitchLit on Instagram
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| 15 Mar 2023 | Stacey Williams-Ng | 01:01:14 | |
Stacey Williams-Ng and I may have talked more about growing up in the South than we did writing. But, we did talk about her beautiful oracle decks and the thought and research that goes into visual storytelling and interpretation. Come for the murder ballads and haunts and stay for the cornbread. Find Stacey: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | Bonus - Summer Solstice | 00:57:24 | |
Happy Midsummer, witches! Frater Aaron from the Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft podcast joined me to talk about pulp, adventure fiction classic Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard of King Solomon's Mines fame. It is an artifact of its time, drawing on all the genre tropes while also exploring magic in unexpected ways. Cleopatra is in the public domain and there are many free digital editions available including from Project Gutenberg. Please check out Frater Aaron's delightful podcast when you have a chance. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Kira Rosemarie | 00:48:53 | |
Poet Kira Rosemarie joins me to talk about poetry, inspiration, editing, and much more. Purchase Moon/Season direct from Bottle Cap Press. Find more of Kira's writing on her website, check out her community and online store and follow her on Instagram. Bookshop.org affiliate link to a few things we discussed: Waking the Witch by Pam Grossman, Miracles of Our Own Making by Liz Williams, and Appalachian Elegy by bell hooks. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Rick de Yampert | 01:01:42 | |
Rick de Yampert is a freelance writer, musician, artist, and lecturer who has been following a pagan path since the early 1990s. We talked about Rick's journey, his passion for crows, and the permanence of print books in a digital age. Ravens & Crows is available direct from Llewellyn or wherever books are sold. You can find out more about Rick's work at his website and by following him on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Brandon Weston (Season 6) | 01:03:22 | |
Brandon Weston has returned to talk about their new book, the magic of nursery rhymes, and working in and for the community. All that and it's the tip of the iceberg of Ozark magic, healing, and folklore. Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms and Brandon's other books are available wherever books are sold or direct from Llewellyn. You can find out more about Brandon's classes and other work on their website, support their work on Patreon, and follow them on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | JD Walker | 01:05:17 | |
JD Walker knows plants. She’s written a gardening column for thirty years and has now penned two books in which she shares her deep knowledge of the magic and lore of our botanical allies. We shared some of the commonalities of our Southern upbringings and our favorite trees. Under the Sacred Canopy is available wherever books are sold and follow JD on Facebook. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Marshall WSL | 01:04:17 | |
Marshall WSL joins me to talk about self-publishing his first book, the importance of creative control, and creating new folklore. Marshall's book is available to order wherever books are sold in both paper and hardback. You can check out his LinkTreefor all the socials and information on his podcast, Southern Bramble. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Emma Kathryn (Season 6) | 00:53:30 | |
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, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places.
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| 24 May 2023 | Dr. Amy Hale | 01:12:40 | |
What do Cornish enthno-nationalism, women's esoteric art, color theory, Arthuriana, and the far right in occultism all have in common? Dr. Amy Hale writes about them, and at the center of all these threads sits the artist and pagan mystic, Ithell Colquhon. Find Dr. Hale at her website and on social media as AmyHale93, including Instagram, and on Medium. Special shout out to Zoë Howe for inadvertently introducing me to Colquhoun and to Yvonne Aburrow for purposefully introducing me to Dr. Hale. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Fio Gede Parma | 00:53:56 | |
Fio Gede Parma joined me to talk about the process and magic inherent in writing and what it is to be a witch who writes. We also nerd out on early craft books and I think you'll find Fio's wisdom shines through. A Witch Belongs to the World is available where've books are sold. You can follow Fio on Instagram and find about upcoming classes and appearances from their website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Lizzie Burgess | 00:52:32 | |
Lizzie Burgess works with writers, witches, and other magical practitioners who’ve hung out their shingle to help them build a business they can fall in love with using astrology and other divination tools. She is also a blogger with a new book under her belt. The oracle decks we discussed are the Southern Gothic Oracle and the Southern Botanical Oracle both by Stacey Williams-Ng available through her Etsy shop Where to find Lizzie Online Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Heather Greene | 01:02:14 | |
Heather and I chat about the pop culture driver and reflection that is American cinema and what impacts it’s had on witchcraft and vice versa. We also talk a bit about Heather’s work as a journalist and as an editor with one of the biggest names in pagan publishing. Show notes: Lights, Camera, Witchcraft is available wherever books are sold or directly from Llewellyn Find Heather Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and TwitterFind Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagram and Facebook | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Dan Klefstad | 01:00:18 | |
WitchLit swerves into the world of vampires. I talked with Dan Klefstad, author of Fiona's Guardians, a modern take on work/life balance, intrigue of the undead, and dealing with a killer (for a) boss. Dan has a fresh take on indie author promo and, despite the discussion of Dracula's ilk, we touch on witchcraft and magic as well. Find Dan: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Bonus: Conjuring the Commonplace | 00:57:54 | |
Laine Fuller and Cory Thomas Hutcheson join me on (or near) the one year anniversary of the release of Conjuring the Commonplace. Laine and Cory talk about their writing process for this book and what it’s like to work together on the New World Witchery podcast for almost 15 years. I get to play both interviewer and talk about editing and publishing. Conjuring the Commonplace is available to order wherever you buy books and direct from 1000Volt Press. You can catch both of Cory & Laine's podcasts New World Witchery and Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can follow NWW on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Bonus - Candlemas | 01:05:42 | |
***Giant Spoilers for Godmother Night in this episode*** and as a content warning: a lengthy discussion about death and dying. Happy Candlemas, or Imbolc, or St. Brigid, witches. I hope whatever seeds you plant in this season of renewal prosper. Charles Harrington (Tarot of the Vampires) joined me to talk about Rachel Pollack's expansive and Hugo-award winning novel, Godmother Night (1996). (Look for Charles' episode on February 14.) Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram
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| 03 May 2023 | Awyn Dawn | 01:03:45 | |
Awyn Dawn joins me in this episode to talk about the spark of conversation that lead to Paganism for Prisoners and her more recent book, Paganism on Parole. We also plot a pagan travel show, sing the praises of magical London, and discuss navigating an MFA as a published author. Find Awyn on her website, on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Voting for this year's COVR awards has ended but you can check out the finalists on their website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans- and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Summer Hiatus - Re-Air - Dr. Cory Thomas Hutcheson | 00:52:16 | |
WitchLit is on a summer hiatus while we settle into our new WitchLit HQ and rather than leave a blank space in the feed, we’re taking the old TV network approach and bringing you some summer reruns from our first two seasons. Today’s rerelease is my conversation with Cory Thomas Hutcheson. Cory graciously— gamely?—agreed to be the first guest on WitchLit and was a huge resource for getting WitchLit off the ground. I’m also proud to announce that 1000Volt Press will be publishing his new book with his podcasting cohost Laine Fuller later this summer. Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment & Junk Drawer Magic is a treasure trove of folklore and magic made from the mundane and we can’t wait to get it into your hands. 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. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download on witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram Show notes:New World Witchery is available anywhere books are sold or can be purchased directly from Llewellyn | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Sam Thompson | 00:57:28 | |
Sam Thompson joined me to talk about self-publishing his book—at the Morrígan's insistence—and learning all the ins and outs of DIY publishing and marketing. We also talk about his smithy, Ravenskeep Forge and the magic in the metal around us. Sam's book is available in most of the usual places and you can find purchase links on his website. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Sam also has a Patreon. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | A Cryptid Christmas Promo | 00:51:45 | |
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 start officially next week, with an interview with Storm Faerywolf. In the interim here’s a special episode with 6 writer friends about our new anthology coming out October 18 with Moon Tan Press. D.S. Dane, Su Fertall, Gemma Snow, E.C. Spaur, Lulu M, Sylvian (previous guest) and Wednesday Wheeler joined me to talk about why we wrote stories about hot cryptic romance for Christmas/Solstice. D.B. Sieders (upcoming guest) couldn’t join us but she got some words in from her family vacation. Yes, this episode is basically an ad but I was also honored to work with this group of writers, two of which have their debut romance stories published in this anthology, and I think you’ll enjoy meeting them and finding out a little bit about why we all chose the cryptids we did in order to spread some hot holiday cheer. In the book you’ll encounter a host of cryptids (and mythical creatures) with romance and/or hookups for everyone. Find more from these authors: D.S. Dane: Su Fertall: D.B. Sieders: Gemma Snow: E.C. Spaur: Wednesday Wheeler: Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Midsummer Read - A Midsummer's Night Dream | 00:24:48 | |
We're still on break but I wanted to drop a little Midsummer bonus in your feed. This is not an interview episode; it's me reading A Midsummer Night's Dream from Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare. You can find the original story here. Happy Solstice, witches. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | S1E08 - Kelden | 00:46:24 | |
Kelden and I talk about research deep dives into the often unpleasant realities of witch trial transcripts, witchcraft scholarship, and switching it up between fiction and nonfiction writing. You can order The Witches’ Sabbath and his first book The Crooked Path direct from Llewellyn You can find Kelden on Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Beltane Special | 00:56:59 | |
Margot Adler's Drawing Down the Moon is a snapshot of four different decades of the neopagan and witchcraft movement in the United States. Phoenix LeFae joins me to talk about the influence, legacy, and possible futures of this classic work of WitchLit. You can find Phoenix at her website or at the witchy business she owns, Milk and Honey. And on Instagram and Twitter. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | J. Allen Cross | 01:05:07 | |
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 dose of skepticism in our lives. Where to find J. Allen On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oregon_wood_witch Purchase: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Thorn Mooney | 01:07:12 | |
Thorn Mooney joined me to talk about the materials and process of writing. There may have been some Neil Gaiman fangirling and serious nerding out over fountain pens and good stationery. Find Thorn at her YouTube channel, on TikTok or Instagram and purchase her books direct from Llewellyn. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Kerri Connor | 01:15:43 | |
Weed witch, Kerri Connor joined me to talk about writing before she could spell, going from bookstore employee to published author, and the long history of working with cannabis as a plant ally and spiritual teacher. Find links for purchasing books and where to follow Kerri on the relevant social media apps at her website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press wherever you buy books. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | S1E05 - Enfys J. Book | 00:58:54 | |
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 practice and writing, of course. Show notes: You can pre-order Queer Qabala at these fine booksellers: Llewellyn You can find Enfys On the web: On the socials: instagram.com/enfysbook With the Misbehavin’ Maidens: misbehavinmaidens.com Please support local bookstores. Transcripts included for download. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter Find Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagram and Facebook | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | Marielle Thompson | 00:56:03 | |
Marielle Thompson joined me to chat about how her love for Edinburgh and its history inspired her latest novel The Last Witch in Edinburgh, which covers ideas of identity, belonging, and the politics of witch trials, wrapped in a love letter to her former home. We also talk about the power of representation in books, witchcraft (of course), and weaving folklore into contemporary narratives. The Last Witch of Edinburgh is available wherever you buy books and you can follow Marielle's work on Instagram or learn more at her website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Benebell Wen | 01:03:03 | |
Benebell Wen is busy, seriously, and a powerhouse of esoteric knowledge, including tarot, folk magic, and the I Ching. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking with her. Find Benebell's books, wherever books are sold, and check out her website which is a treasure trove of information on her books and tarot decks, tarot in general, the I Ching, numerology, Feng Shui, in addition to her thoughts on a number of esoteric topics. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | Lilith Dorsey | 00:57:02 | |
The enchanting Lilith Dorsey joined me to discuss their journey from filmmaking to writing, their experiences with tarot, and the magical allure of New Orleans. We also chat about their latest book, Tarot Every Witch Way, and the connection between tarot cards, recipes, and music. Tarot Every Witch Way is available wherever you buy books and direct from Llewellyn. You can also find all their other books, upcoming appearances and events, and social media links on their website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Dr Alexander Cummins | 01:14:46 | |
Dr. Cummins and I talk about the academic and the practical in both writing and magic and how to make the academic practical. If you ever wondered what academics on either side of the pond think about magic, you can get an inside scoop here. Show notes: Find Dr. Cummins Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | S1E07 - Jason Mankey | 00:49:58 | |
Jason Mankey and I joke about making it big writing the next hot YA blockbuster series, what it’s really like to write witchcraft books full time, and looking forward to festivals and conventions returning. You can order The Witch’s Book of Spellcraft and most of Jason’s other titles direct from Llewellyn You can find Jason on Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at https://witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Emma Kathryn | 00:52:13 | |
Emma Kathryn was great fun to chat with. Her approach to writing, and magic, is practical and infused with her personal charm and wit. We also manage to squeeze some talk of baking — from the recipes in her book — into our chat. Show notes: Find Emma Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | Davezilla | 00:55:26 | |
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 means for artists. Our discussion happened before the recent AI news about the DeepSeek model and ensuing scramble in the tech world. I find I'm still on the side of the analog. You can purchase the Tarot of the Unexplained direct from Red Wheel/Weiser. And preorder his upcoming book that goes deeper on the AI subject there as well. Find more about about Dave's work and read his blog on his website. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com. You can follow us on BlueSky @witchlitpod.bsky.social. Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates. Death in the Dry River, a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad, by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Jason Miller | 01:17:05 | |
If, as a writer, you need a talk about writing as a job and making a living as someone who writes about magic, this is the episode. Jason Miller and I discuss publishing, professionalism, and coming to the understanding that money isn't unspiritual. Find Jason's books wherever books are sold and find him at his website and on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird | 00:58:29 | |
Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird joined me to talk about both of her books out in 2024, living a life of plants and magic in many different places, and how creativity has been at the center of her life. You can learn more about Stephanie's work and upcoming events and classes on her website. You can also follow her Instagram and Facebook. Motherland Herbal and The Healing Tree are available wherever books are sold. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Mariah Stillbrook | 00:58:17 | |
Thanks for joining us for the last episode of Season Five. We'll be back on January 24 with Season Six. Mariah Stillbrook's debut novel In the Pines is a witch family saga that also deals with very "mundane" life problems. Mariah joined me to talk about getting this first book out into the world, bringing the personal into your fiction, and more. You can purchase In the Pines wherever books are sold and you can find Mariah on Instagram and at her website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My latest book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Mid-Season update | 00:01:11 | |
WitchLit Pod goes weekly! This is Victoria dropping into your feed to give you a quick update. The response from writers has been wonderful and we’ve got so many great interviews to share with you that we’re bumping up to a weekly schedule. Starting next week, April 27th with guest Jason Mankey, there’ll be a new WitchLit episode out every Wednesday. And because making a weekly podcast is a whole other thing, we’re going to take a short break in June before bringing you season two with more great authors and new theme music written just for us. I also wanted to say thank you to all the guests who’ve already been on the show or done interviews that you’ll get to hear soon. Also, big thanks to everyone who’s messaged to let us know you’re enjoying the show and to the behind the scenes folks who’ve been supportive in other ways. If you’re a writer of the witchy or the occult and you’d like to be on the show, head over to witchlitpod.com and fill out the Be a Guest form or message me on Instagram @witchlitpod if that’s easier. Thanks again for listening and for reading witchy. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | S1E09 - Lana Harper | 00:41:44 | |
New York Times best-selling author Lana Harper and I talked writing escapist stories, transitioning from writing YA to adult fiction, and why witches continue to be hot in fiction and popular culture. We also talked about hitting that bestseller list and why it was a doubly sweet victory.
You can purchase Payback’s a Witch and From Bad to Cursed wherever books are sold.
You can find Lana on:
Website: https://www.lanapopovicbooks.com
Instagram: @lanalyte
Twitter: @LanaPopovicLit
Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores.
Transcripts available to download at https://witchlitpod.com
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Find Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagram and Facebook
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| 04 Jan 2023 | Temperance Alden | 01:01:20 | |
This is the last episode of season three. We’ll be back in three weeks with all new interviews with witchy, pagan, and occult writers and I hope a few more surprises along the way. After a very serious discussion of notebooks too nice to write in, Temperance and I got to bio-regionalism in witchcraft, best ways to market your witchy books, and the strange number of people whose ashes are haunting the Haunted Mansion ride. A few things we mentioned: Where to find Temperance: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Claire McGowan | 00:53:16 | |
Bestselling author Claire McGowan joined me to discuss writing her latest suspense novel, dabbling in divination, and portraying real witches in non-witchy fiction. You can find Let Me In and Claire’s other work wherever books are sold. Check out her website for new releases and follow her on Instagram. I have completely spaced on the novel we discussed but Italo Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies is a great tarot novel. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. Verona Green by Victoria is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Yvonne Aburrow - Changing Paths promo | 01:04:08 | |
Happy book birthday to Changing Paths, a new book by Yvonne Aburrow, out today from 1000Volt Press. I talk to Yvonne about how the book came to be and their own journey of moving from the religion they grew up in to Wicca. We of course find a few rabbit trails along the way. You can buy or order Changing Paths today wherever books are sold as an ebook or paperback. Find Yvonne Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Ivo Dominguez Jr | 00:55:20 | |
Ivo and I talk about all his writing being one larger work, manifesting your reality into being, the elements of magic, and the place so many pagan and witchy folks have said they’d like to see their libraries and papers go when they’ve moved on. Show notes: The Four Elements of the Wise is available anywhere books are sold or direct from Weiser Find Ivo Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and TwitterFind Victoria at https://readvictoria.com and https://1000voltpress.com and on Instagram and Facebook | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Ash McKernan | 00:56:40 | |
Matthew Ash McKernan, Ash, is a walker in the Wyrd along with being a psyche-therapist, dancer, and musician. In this episode he shares his wyrd and his wisdom about writing, healing, and being. Find Ash Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | Awyn Dawn (Season 8) | 01:08:33 | |
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 direct from Llewellyn. For social media links and more on Awyn's work, check out her website. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates. Death in the Dry River, a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad, by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Enfys J Book (Season 6) | 01:09:16 | |
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? Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | D. B. Sieders | 01:05:03 | |
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 little bit of an issue with D.B.’s sound but you can hear her clearly. Where to find D.B. Website: https://dbsieders.com/ Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Summer Hiatus - Re-Air - Zoe Howe | 01:01:12 | |
WitchLit is on a summer hiatus while we settle into our new WitchLit HQ and rather than leave a blank space in the feed, we’re taking the old TV network approach and bringing you some summer reruns from our first two seasons. Today’s rerelease is my conversation with Zoë Howe. We talked about her then new book Witchful Thinking. I would highly recommend her other books if you are at all into rock and roll biographies and history. She’s written books about Stevie Nicks, The Jam, The Slits, Florence + the Machine, Poly Styrene, The Jesus and Mary Chain and a novel Shine on, Marquee Moon which was shortlisted for the Virginia Prize for Fiction. Original Show Notes: Witchful Thinking is available anywhere books are sold or direct from Llewellyn You can find out more about Zoë’s work on her website Her radio show Rock and Roll Witch is on Soho Radio, and you can catch past episodes online: https://www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/witching-hour-29112019/ Zoë and I also talk about her Marion Weinstein, Zoë’s choice for her pantheon of witches. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download on witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | Astrea Taylor + Jason Mankey | 00:57:06 | |
Astrea Taylor and Jason Mankey join me to talk about their new book, Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods. Find out which god got picked last for the dodgeball team, why it’s better sometimes to have a writing partner to help drag you over the finish line, and what the tea is on getting paid for writing and all those festival appearances. Where to find Astrea: Where to find Jason: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Phoenix LaFae | 01:04:44 | |
Phoenix LeFae thrives on being a busy writer, teacher, business owner, and witch. We talk about how all those pieces of her life fit together and how she has time to write. We also talk about what it means to go back and read the foundational texts of modern practice. Oh, and come back tomorrow for a bonus episode that is also a kind of part two. You can find Phoenix at her website or at the witchy business she owns, Milk and Honey. And on Instagram and Twitter. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Erika Buenaflor | 00:48:17 | |
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 wherever books are sold. You can learn more about her work and classes at her website. And you can follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Summer Hiatus - Re-Air - Emma Kathryn | 00:52:54 | |
WitchLit is on a summer hiatus while we settle into our new WitchLit HQ and rather than leave a blank space in the feed, we’re taking the old TV network approach and bringing you some summer reruns from our first two seasons. Today’s rerelease is my conversation with Emma Kathryn. We talked about their then new book Witch Life and roaming the woods for mental health as well as that connection to the green world. She has a new book coming out in December 2023, Season Songs: Rediscovering the Magic in the Cycles of Nature, and has started a new podcast project, the Wild Witch Podcast, on Spotify. Original show notes: Emma Kathryn was great fun to chat with. Her approach to writing, and magic, is practical and infused with her personal charm and wit. We also manage to squeeze some talk of baking — from the recipes in her book — into our chat.
Show notes: Find Emma On her podcast: Lilith’s Left Hand Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download on witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Tenae Stewart | 00:59:57 | |
I talk with cottage witch and astrologer Tenae Stewart about writing, of course, but also about her work as a coach and teacher for witches looking for information about magical self-care and consistency in their practice. We also go deep in the weeds on money and pricing and making the best of our current system while building something better. Where to find Tenae Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Terence P Ward | 00:49:06 | |
Terence’s book is a timely offering and one in which I think witches, pagans, and other folk who live with depression (or anxiety) will find some comfort and validation. CW: Brief discussion of suicide. Show notes: Find Terence Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Summer Hiatus - Re-Air - Dr. Alexander Cummins | 01:15:43 | |
WitchLit is on a summer hiatus while we settle into our new WitchLit HQ and rather than leave a blank space in the feed, we’re taking the old TV network approach and bringing you some summer reruns from our first two seasons. Today’s rerelease is my conversation with Dr. Alexander Cummins. We talked about a number of his previous books and his then upcoming book Nazarth: Pillars of Gladness or, a Geomancer’s Angelical Psalter of Calls, containing vessels 19 with which to water the earth — because we love the Early Modern full-paragraph book titles. He offers many courses on his website alexandercummins.com and will be presenting at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival in August. We’ll be back with new episodes beginning next week on August 2. Original episode show notes: Dr. Cummins and I talk about the academic and the practical in both writing and magic and how to make the academic practical. If you ever wondered what academics on either side of the pond think about magic, you can get an inside scoop here. Show notes: Find Dr. Cummins Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Sheena Cundy | 01:04:29 | |
Witch Lit is an idea that’s found its time. Sheena Cundy’s Witch Lit series features a middle aged witch living her best and most chaotic life while dealing with menopause, a young adult daughter, and a crush on the hot new vicar. Sheena is living her own best life publishing both fiction and nonfiction witch lit and writing songs for her band all while living on the glorious Essex coast. Show notes: Find Sheena Please support Black, indigenous, queer and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at https://witchlitpod.com Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, opportunities to submit questions for guests, discounts, and more. Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Ed Cichon | 01:05:24 | |
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 writing. You can find more of Ed's work and find purchase links for his book on his website. And you can check out his photography and video work on the Gram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Kamden Cornell | 01:00:10 | |
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 in soundbite world. The Tameless Path is available wherever you buy books or direct from Crossed Crow. You can find out more bout Kamden's work, classes and events, and shop their apothecary on their website. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Please follow us on BlueSky for episode updates. Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press. | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Vincent Higginbotham + Martha Kirby Capo | 01:03:07 | |
Martha and Vincent share their writing process of getting Thrifty Witchery into the world. More importantly, they illustrate how having a trusted writing partner can make you a better, and a braver writer. Oh, and the book is brilliant and probably not what you think. Thrifty Witchery is available direct from Llewellyn or anywhere books are sold. Find Martha at the Corner Crone, on KPPR Pure Pagan Radio, and on Instagram. Find Vincent at his website with links to all socials and other books. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans- and women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Dawn Aurora Hunt | 01:08:19 | |
Dawn Aurora Hunt joined me to talk about her new Culinary Oracle Deck as well as writing books for kitchen witches and running her Aurora Cucina food business which offers everything from infused olive oils to gluten free mixes. Unsurprisingly, we talk about food a lot, because that's what happens when you put microphones in front of two kitchen witches. You can find all of Dawn's books wherever you usually buy books. Her new Kitchen Witch's Culinary Oracle deck is available to preorder now and will be out in February 2025. In the meantime you, can listen to her podcast, do some delicious holiday shopping, and find all her social links at her Cucina Aurora website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi Death in the Dry River a crime novella set in 1930s colonial Trinidad by Lisa Allen-Agostini is out now and available to order wherever you buy books or direct from 1000Volt Press. The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is available in all the usual places. And you can pick up the new volume of A Very Cryptid Christmas in digital and paperback to get a jump on your steamy holiday reading. | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Julia Gordon-Bramer | 00:58:31 | |
Julia Gordon-Bramer, poet, tarot reader, and Sylvia Plath scholar, joined me for the final episode of season six of WitchLit to talk about the life, work, and occult interests of poet Sylvia Plath. WitchLit will return July 17. You can find Julia's newer books wherever books are sold and her first book about Plath, Fixed Stars Govern a Life, is available directly from her website. You will also find information there about how to book Julia for a tarot reading or for an event. She's also on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Support WitchLit by using our affiliate link to purchase books from Bookshop.org or buy us a coffee on Ko-fi The award-winning books Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Dee Norman | 00:56:18 | |
Dee Norman joined me to chat about her contribution to Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic and her previous book Burn a Black Candle. We also nerded out on research. You can purchase Dee's work direct from Llewellyn or wherever books are sold. You can follow her on Instagram @BlackCandleCottage and get more info from her Link Tree. In addition to her books Dee also has a candle business and a Lenormand deck. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. Pre-order Verona Green by Victoria from all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Summer Hiatus - Re-Air - Margaret Killjoy | 01:14:12 | |
WitchLit is on a summer hiatus while we settle into our new WitchLit HQ and rather than leave a blank space in the feed, we’re taking the old TV network approach and bringing you some summer reruns from our first two seasons. Today’s rerelease is my conversation with Margaret Killjoy. We talked mostly about her book A Country of Ghosts and her Danielle Caine series. Since our conversation she has published two new books We Won’t Be Here Tomorrow and Escape from Incel Island. With the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness collective, she just completed a Kickstarter for Penumbra City, a role playing game set in "a world where money has lost its luster, and it is a character’s reputation with the various gangs, factions, and coalitions that determine their access to resources." She is also busy with two podcasts: Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, a history of organizers, activists, and anarchists, and Live Like the World Is Dying, a podcast with rotating hosts talking about community preparedness. Original episode show notes: Margaret and I chat about her writing, and her podcasting, and her music, and anarchism, but mostly about writing and her excellent book A Country of Ghosts and the Danielle Caine series of novellas. There may have been fangirling. Margaret’s work is available wherever books are sold. A Country of Ghosts is available directly from AKPress and you can preorder We Won’t Be Here Tomorrow and Other Stories. Find Margaret Please support Black-, indigenous-, queer- and women-owned, local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available to download at witchlitpod.com Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Brandon Weston | 01:09:45 | |
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 Facebook: facebook.com/OzarkHealingTraditions Instagram: @ozarkhealingtraditions Twitter: @ozarkhealing Please support Black, indigenous, queer, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram and Twitter | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Aliza Einhorn | 00:58:00 | |
Aliza Einhorn has a lot going on, not least of all studying psychoanalysis. She weaves her writing, astrology, tarot, school, and life into a life of magic and mysticism. Find Aliza: Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, women-owned, and local independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Follow WitchLit on Instagram | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Ashley Leavy | 01:07:02 | |
Ashley Leavy joined me to talk about the gifts of writing and reading, how we change and grow over time, and how we share those ups and downs with the world. You can learn more about Ashley's work at the Love and Light School for crystal healing. Her books are available wherever books are sold and you can follow her on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Charles Harrington | 00:59:53 | |
Charles Harrington joined me to talk about creating the Tarot of the Vampires with artist Craig Maher. We cover the lore and lure of vampires, creating the world of a tarot deck, and whether or not we'd take the gift of eternity if offered. You can find Tarot of the Vampires and other decks published by Llewellyn on their website. Tarot V and other decks are available from Lo Scarabeo. And you can find Charles on Instagram and that place formerly known as Twitter @tarotquest. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores. Transcripts of all episodes are available at witchlitpod.com Buy us a coffee (and support our work) on Ko-fi Changing Paths by Yvonne Aburrow and Conjuring the Commonplace by Laine Fuller & Cory Thomas Hutcheson are both available from 1000Volt Press or to order wherever you buy books. My book, Verona Green, is now available in all the usual places. Follow WitchLit on Instagram
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