Chapter 4: Literary Spellcraft

In episode 4 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone discuss literary spellcraft, the power of words, and the altars built from our creativity. They suggest writing can be a doorway to the unconscious, and dismiss the idea of proper spelling, grammar, and literary ‘rules’ according to our education systems. They contemplate channeled writing, singing as a spell, and collaborating with muses via our dreamscapes. They reimagine creative acts as heart-centered quests and suggest that literary magick can be as simple as carrying the intention that books, poetry, and chosen words are spells and portals for creation.

Mentioned in this episode:
Lilith, Niki Marmory
One Dark Window, Rachel Gillig
The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World, David Abram
Astrology is Real: Revelations From My Life as an Oracle, Robb Brezsny
Women Dreaming into Art, Patricia Ariadne, PhD
Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstacy, Mircea Eliade
Seasons of Moon & Flame: The Wild Dreamer's Epic Journey of Becoming, Danielle Dulsky
@vedaustin_water - Water Consciousness
"An Ode to the Ghosts: The Myth of Persephone & Demeter"
“Songs for Holding Eachother,” Danica Boyce

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

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 story that inspired our previous 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 Press 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 on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact [email protected].