Pagan Writers Community

Auugh! I think that sums up the feelings of our editors around the PWC these days. The last few weeks have been busy. Last weekend was the coincidentally timed Migration of the Editors. Strangely, our Contributing Editor Alyssa and our Managing Editor Laura both moved into a new mindset (as well as a new physical location) while yours truly took a spontaneous road trip to Duck, North Carolina.

Deanna Anderson is the author of Magick for the Elemental Witch, just released this week by New Gaia Press. You may remember her from our Featured Author column earlier this year. Today, Deanna has some interesting things to tell us about what it is like to publish and market a Pagan book . . . .

AM – This week our Featured Author is Deanna Anderson.  Deanna is the author of “Magick for the Kitchen Witch.” Her forthcoming book, “Magick for the Elemental Witch,” will be released sometime this year.  Thank you for joining us today!
DA – You’re welcome, and thanks for the honor of being a Featured Author.
AM – Please [...]

by Deanna Anderson
“In many belief systems there is a structure known as ‘the elements’ which stem from Greek Philosophers such as Empedocles, Plato and Aristotle who attempted to break the universe down into basic roots of life. Known in scientific and philosophic terms as the “archai” or “four classic elements” these teachings have existed and [...]

by Deanna Anderson
Have you ever spilled salt and quickly tossed a pinch over your left shoulder, but never quite knew why? Some of what we now commonly refer to as “superstitions” are actually small pieces of magick left over from bygone days. Kitchen witchery is a common and simple form of [...]

by Deanna Anderson
“The elements are very important in life and in magickal practices because of the natural energy they give off.  Working with all of the elements either separately or combined can really lend a sense of ‘old-world’ or ancient power to magick and rituals.  Exploring and working with each element separately helps one to [...]

by Deanna Anderson
“Kitchen Witchery is about easy tasks or spells, multi-tasking (sweeping the floor can be a ritual), and adding magick to the tasks we do anyway.  Some lemon grass in the mop water will help cleanse and clean your home.  A braid of garlic or garlic clove in the window absorbs negativity and traps [...]