I pride myself on being a Pagan author writing authentic Pagan fiction in Upstate NY. Imagine my surprise and delight when I learned I wasn’t alone! Janina Grey and I “met” on an online group devoted to Witch Lit, and I knew I had to start reading her Earth and Sky Series set in theContinue reading “Witch Lit Wednesday: Love in the Forest”
Author Archives: M. A. Phillips
Witch Lit Wednesday: The Moon, The Stars, and Madame Burova
Honestly, I should describe this novel as “Witch Lit Adjacent” since the titular character is Romani and not a practicing Pagan or Witch, however she has a talent many of us in those communities strive toward. Madame Burova, also known as Imelda, is a clairvoyant who reads tarot and palms. Also of interest is herContinue reading “Witch Lit Wednesday: The Moon, The Stars, and Madame Burova”
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” – The Book I Needed After My Grandmother’s Death
At the end of January, my grandma passed away. She was my last living grandparent, and probably the one I was closest to if I’m honest. My maternal grandfather passed before my birth, and my grandmother when I was eight. I spent many happy childhood and adolescent days at my paternal grandparents’ home which wasContinue reading ““Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” – The Book I Needed After My Grandmother’s Death”
Witch Lit Wednesday: Looking Ahead to Undiscovered
One of my goals in the New Year is to revive my attempts at Witch Lit Wednesdays. I’d like to post, at least once a month, anything having to do with fiction appealing to modern witches and Pagans. Book reviews, of course, but also an occasional cover reveal or, in this case, an interview withContinue reading “Witch Lit Wednesday: Looking Ahead to Undiscovered”
How I’m Observing the Winter Solstice this Year
The Winter Solstice is officially tomorrow at 4:47 PM EST in the Northern Hemisphere where I live. It marks the longest night of the year, but it’s also on a school and work night! How can we mark the occasion? Like other religious minorities in the US, I weigh my options each year. Honestly, it’sContinue reading “How I’m Observing the Winter Solstice this Year”
Rethinking Holiday Gifts (AKA – The Gift I Want More Than Anything This Year)
It’s been too long since I last posted on my blog. I spent much of October sick or helping take care of sick family members. I thought we were all doing okay for Samhain, and I enjoyed a lovely celebration with my grove, but then the crud crept back up on us and extended aContinue reading “Rethinking Holiday Gifts (AKA – The Gift I Want More Than Anything This Year)”
Book Review: Metal Never Lies
As someone who honors and serves the Irish goddess, Brigid, you’d think I’d have a greater interest in blacksmithing due to her connections to the anvil. You’d think I would have read more on the topic or perhaps taken a workshop, but you’d be wrong. Well, you would have been wrong up until recently whenContinue reading “Book Review: Metal Never Lies”
Let Me Show You Around My Rose Garden
Happy (almost) Lúnasa! As the first major harvest festival, it’s a great time to be a gardener. My veggie beds are producing some beautiful food for us already in the form of beans, tomatoes, and eggplant. The squash are just starting to develop flowers and fruit. Hopefully we’ll enjoy harvesting them closer to the AutumnContinue reading “Let Me Show You Around My Rose Garden”
Make Room on Your Witch Lit Bookshelves!
A year ago, I was basking in an authorly glow after rapidly publishing three Rituals of Rock Bay novels with Shadow Spark Publishing over several months. The exhaustion had subsided some, and so I set out to once more participate in Camp NaNoWrimo with the very relaxed goal to start plotting a new novel. An idea had taken seed–somethingContinue reading “Make Room on Your Witch Lit Bookshelves!”
Happy Mermay Authors & Artists Appreciation Week!
I’m delighted to participate in author D. H. Willison’s first (hopefully annual) Mermay Authors & Artists Appreciation Week! This is a virtual tour to celebrate mermaids and other denizens of the deep who inspire so many of us. As an author who features a mermaid-type creature in my novels, I simply had to join inContinue reading “Happy Mermay Authors & Artists Appreciation Week!”
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