Do you hear the call of forests, lakes, or rivers? Are you curious how real magic and folklore interact with people in the 21st century? Do you thirst for books that portray contemporary Pagans with respect and love? Much of my work is inspired by mythology, the land, my experiences in the Pagan/Polytheistic community, and my time as a parent. I hope that my work brings you joy! For the most up-to-date info on my creations, please follow me on social media.
Novels
I’ve been writing since I was a little girl. I queried my first novel when I was a teenager, but quickly learned I had room to grow as a writer. Many years later, and after a lot of practice, I published my debut novel, River Magic with Shadow Spark Publishing! River Magic is the first of my Rituals of Rock Bay novels, followed by Hearth Magic and, most recently, Forest Magic.
Short Stories
My short stories provide glimpses into the lives of polytheists and animists living in America. Each focuses on connection with the land and spirits as well as each other. Most are currently unavailable as they were published in short-lived e-zines, but I am working to make them available soon.
– from Stone, Root, and Bone Issue 1. Unfortunately, Hagstone Publishing closed and the story is no longer available.
Prayers, Chants, and Poetry
- “Becoming” – an Ogham carving poem
- “Mugwort Harvest”
- “Transplanting Chant”
- “Prayer to Brigid Over Tea”
- Pagan Parenting: “Goodnight Prayer”
- “Traveling Prayer”
- “Healing Magic with Brigid”
- “A Druidic Alphabet” – a rhyming prayer for children. Previously published in Oak Leaves Issue 49, 2010 under my pen name Grey Catsidhe.
- “Harvest Prayer”
My Writing About Druidry
- “The Moon in Modern Druidism”
- “What is a Modern Druid?”
- “Who are the Gods? What are the Gods?”
- “What is the Brigid’s Hearth SIG?” Published in Oak Leaves Issue 59, 2012 under my pen name Grey Catsidhe.
- “Have You Hugged Your Grove Artisan Today?” Published in Oak Leaves Issue 59, 2012 under my pen name Grey Catsidhe.
- My Dedicant Program
- My Initiate Program (not up to date)
- My Artisan Guild Study Program
Reviews
- “The Rites of Brigid Goddess and Saint” – nonfiction book
- “The Secret of Kells” – animated film
- “Celtic Rituals” – nonfiction book on modern Druidry
- “A Dangerous Method” – film
- “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” – documentary series
- “Witchcraft Medicine” – nonfiction book
- “Birthing From Within” – nonfiction book on pregnancy and childbirth
- “The Celts” – a documentary
Author M. A. Phillips 