Pointy Hat Press

No longer tethered to the earth, what will you find in the land of the birds? In episode 3 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone discuss raven folklore, bird wisdom, and the riddles that inspired their latest Little Witch Tale, The Witch & the Raven. They contemplate the power of our dreams and what-ifs, share some of their recent reads, and try their hand at bird-shaped riddle from Lewis Carroll, ‘why is the raven like a writing desk?’

Mentioned in this episode:

Little Witch Tales: The Witch & the Raven
The Women’s Encyclopedia of Symbols & Sacred Objects, Barbara Walker
Women Dreaming-into-art, Patricia Ariadne, PHD
Crow Moon, Lucy H. Pearce
The Raven & the Reindeer, T. Kingfisher
The Vital Spark, Lisa Marchiano
Ornithomancy & April’s Full Moon
Step into the Night Garden: Bees in Mythology
Alice in Wonderland & The Adventures of Alice, Lewis Carroll
Alexandra de Angelis

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Buy our Books!

Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.

On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.

It’s time to tell the bees.

Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.

You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including the one from today’s conversation, The Witch & the Raven. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…

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The Pointy Hat Podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Music is Utopia, Aleksey Chistillin.

Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP literary coven online at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact [email protected].

In episode 2 of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone share an original fairy tale from the Little Witch Books library, The Witch & the Raven. The Witch & the Raven is a story about a girl born beneath the dark moon, a ‘what if’ captured by the night gods, and the riddles that nest in the land of the birds.

Mentioned in this episode:

Little Witch Tales: The Witch & the Raven
Little Witch Tales: Telling the Bees
Little Witch Tales: The Scavenger Hunt

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Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven!

Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication.

Buy our Books!

Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.

On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.

It’s time to tell the bees.

Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.

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Explore the library of *digital* tales, including this one, The Witch & the Raven.

Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…

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Music & Fx: 

Like a Bird, Letra. Melodic Logos, Soft Twinkle, Sweet String Pluck, Bell
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The Pointy Hat Podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero.

Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP literary coven online at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact [email protected].

In the first episode of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone welcome you to the halls of Pointy Hat Press! Pointy Hat Press is a witch-owned, independent publishing house and a hub for fairy tales and folklore reimagined. Their books, Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper and Little Witch Tales: Telling the Bees, explore nostalgia, animism, and the magick that exists betwixt and between each season of life. As partners and fellow storytellers, Caitlyn and Kristin are dedicated to observing Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens while creating timeless tales for witches of all ages.

Mentioned in this episode:
Magick & Alchemy podcast
Tamed Wild
The Crossroads writing community with Kristin Lisenby + Kate Belew

Books & Stories:
Slewfoot, Brom
Little Witch Tales: The Witch & the Raven
Demetra George

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Receive a key to a digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch when you join the Pointy Hat Press literary coven! Coven members will also receive sneak peeks of upcoming books, digital offerings, and other nostalgic creations from the makers of Little Witch Books.

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Read the latest from Little Witch Books:

Little Witch Tales: Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.

On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.

It’s time to tell the bees.

Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.

Order Little Witch Tales: Telling the Bees here!

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Peruse our library of *digital* tales:

Little Witch Tales: The Witch & the Raven: An illustrated story about a girl born beneath the dark moon, a ‘what if’ captured by the night gods, and the riddles that nest in the land of the birds.

For a limited time, download The Witch & the Raven (for free!) here. 

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Pointy Hat Press is a publishing house and bi-weekly podcast about storytelling and creativity, magic, nostalgia, and the archetypal Little Witch. It was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, & produced by Julio Montero. Music is Utopia by Aleksey Chistilin.

Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP literary coven online at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact [email protected].