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The Great Handfasting Project: Pagan Wedding Planning Books
In February, my partner and I will be celebrating our third anniversary. Like many people who have been dating for a while, we’ve decided to get married. Because we’re both pagan, we’ve always known that we wanted a pagan wedding. But because neither of us is Wiccan (I’m a Heathen and he’s a Roman pagan),…
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The Bizarre World of “Cozy” Murder Mysteries
Note: This is a repost from a literature/film analysis blog I ran for a college class in 2020. The original post was published on January 1, 2021. When I think of murder, I don’t typically think of warm, fuzzy feelings. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’m a fan of all things gritty…
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Let’s talk about urban fantasy.
Note: This is a repost from a literature/film analysis blog I ran for a college class in 2020. The original post was published on October 25, 2020. Last week, I was hit with the dreaded condition that plagues all readers at some point. That’s right — I hit a reading slump. I was in the middle…
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The Viking Spirit by Daniel McCoy: A Mini-Review
Note: This was originally posted in a reblog of an anonymous ask to @skaldish on Tumblr. The anon had recently purchased this book and asked for help in making sure it wasn’t based on white supremacist misinterpretations. This was actually one of my first books on Heathenry! Like Zan mentioned, it’s an okay resource and…
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In the Dark by Loreth Ann White Review and Analysis
Note: This is a repost from a literature/film analysis blog I ran for a college class in 2020. The original post was published on September 13, 2020. Spoiler-Free Review I bought this book on a whim because the Amazon blurb reminded me of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The similarities are no mistake — In…
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Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked by Christa Carmen (Review + Analysis)
Note: This is a repost from a literature/film analysis blog I ran for a college class in 2020. The original post was published on August 27, 2020. Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked is a short story collection that feels like it was made for women who love horror — probably because it was written by one. Christa…
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Spooky Books I’ve Been Enjoying Lately
(Yes, this is a break from witchcraft/paganism-related content. It’s been a long week and my brain is tired, so we’re going to talk about other hobbies that require less research.) Does anyone else feel like Halloween has totally crept up on them this year? This is my favorite holiday, but I feel like I just…
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Book Review: Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci and Melanie Howard
Since I’ve started reading tarot for others more often, I’ve been making an effort to read more books about tarot and about different reading styles. I’m already pretty darn familiar with the cards and confident in my own reading style, but I think it’s helpful to see what other people are doing. It helps me…
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MY NEW BOOK: Sacred Choice
Are you tired of anti-choice people telling you that your views on abortion have no historical/religious support? Me too. So I wrote a book proving them wrong. “An exploration of the history of contraception and abortion in witchcraft and paganism. This celebration of the history and spirituality of reproductive freedom combines thorough research, reflection, and…
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Q+A: Resources for Learning About Southern Folk Magic
Question (submitted by Tumblr user @green-earth-witch): “I’m moving from Washington to Alabama in a couple months and I’m really hoping to learn about the Southern folk practices, and maybe incorporate some parts of it into my own. Do you have any recommendations on how to go about doing that? Or are a lot of practices…
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