WitchLit Podcast

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...

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 y...

TJ Green joined me to talk about the journey of self-publishing, weaving folklore into fiction, and all the challenges that come with magical world building over a long series. TJ's books and audio books are available in all the usual spots and you can find out about new releases and events on her  website . You can also follow TJ on  Instagram . Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and...

Siri Vincent Plouff joined me to discuss the transition from teaching live courses to writing, the importance of community in heathenry, the cultural nuances of runes, and the challenges of navigating social media. Queering the Runes  is available wherever you buy books but you can support Siri's work by purchasing it from their bookstore  Lore Books . You can also follow Siri's work on  Instagram...

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...

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...

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 boo...

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 ot...

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 up...

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...

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 wher...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 follo...

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 avail...

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...

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 edit...

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 . An...

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 suppor...

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 o...

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 ...

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  Instagram or check out her  website  for more on her other books. Please support Black, indigenous...