Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain, witches! Marshall the Witch of Southern Light joins me again to talk about his new book The Red Mother for this Hallows bonus episode. We chat about writing the sophomore book, magical storytelling, and going deep on the lore of the characters he brought to life in Cunning Words. We're taking a bit of a season break and we'll return on November 20th to kick off a whole new episode of WitchLit. You can purchase both of Marshall's books from Amazon and...

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...

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...

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...

Author Wren Jones joined me to discuss her journey from cozy reader to cozy writer, the challenges of self-publishing, and the importance of representation in literature. Wren shares insights into her latest book and the process of magical world-building. Practical Potions and Premeditated Murder is available from Amazon and you can find all of Wren's social media links and information about upcoming books on her website. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned,...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

This week I was joined by Debra Burris, witch, farmer, physicist, and master naturalist. Deborah shares her journey from a curious child reading Dante's Inferno to becoming an academic and author including the intersection of science and witchcraft and the awe-inspiring power of weather. Weather Magic is available direct from Llewellyn or wherever books are sold. You can follow her work on Instagram and Facebook. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local,...

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...

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...

Derek Hunter joined me to talk about several of his most recent projects including Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists which follows a conspiracy of sorts regarding the true authorship of Shakespeares plays, with a little magic for good measure. You can find all of Derek's books on Amazon. And you can learn more about his series of Tarot novellas and other work on his website. And you can follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned,...

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,...

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...

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...

Jarod K. Anderson, poet, author, and podcaster—a.k.a The CryptoNaturalist— joins me to talk about why we write, wrestling with mental health, self v. traditional publishing, and more. There's also a wee poetry reading. You can find out more about Jarod's work including the podcast and Patreon on his website. You can preorder Something in the Woods Loves You directly from Hachette. And you can follow him on Instagram as CryptoNaturalist or Jarod K. Andersen. The book I was trying to remember...

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...

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,...

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 wherever books are sold or direct from Llewellyn. Find out more about Jamie's work and the Way of the Weaver at her website. And you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans,...

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...

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...

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...

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 talk about what it is to be human, and a witch. Kevin's book is available on Amazon and you can find about more about his work at his website. You can also follow him on Instagram. Please support Black, indigenous, queer,...