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 Barnes and Noble or have your local witchy shop order them and suggest they carry them, too! You can follow Marshall on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads and list to Southern Bramble: A Podcast of Crooked Ways he co-hosts with Austin BanexBramble.

Please support Black, indigenous, queer, trans, and women-owned, local, independent bookstores and occult shops.

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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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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, 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.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.

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.
Autographed copies are also available from 1000Volt Press.