WitchLit Podcast

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 abo

Katta Kis joined me to talk about her debut contemporary romance, that just happens to have a witch as a main character. We also talked about fame, diversity in publishing, and how, um, graphic we're willing to get writing those steamy scenes. You can find Katta's book wherever you buy books. As an indie-published book you may have to get your favorite bookseller to order i

Frater Barrabbas joins me to talk about his decade's long practice and translating that into what is a legacy of work and books blending ceremonial magic with contemporary paganism and witchcraft. You can purchase Sacramental Theurgy for Witches and many more of the books being released in 2024 directly from Crossed Crow books. You can learn more about Frater Barrabbas's wo

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

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 Insta

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 co

Award-winning YA author Laurie Stolarz joined me to talk about her beginnings as a writer and storyteller, getting that first book out into the world, and the arc of career that includes 18 books, multiple adaptions, and translations into 30 different languages. She's also from Salem, MA, so witches definitely come up. You can find Laurie's books wherever books are sold and

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 w

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,

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,