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Welcome to Red Light Reader, a monthly book club and podcast hosted at Bluestockings Bookstore in NYC. It was created as a platform to facilitate dialogue about sex worker rights and its intersections with technology, race, migration, labor, LGBTQ, and women's rights. We release new episodes each month featuring our interviews with authors, academics, and activists.
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I hope you’re ready to get up close and personal with your favourite witches! With your host, Hana the Suburban Witch, an intuitive Tarot reader, Astrologer and Witch to guide your way. Hana's conversations cover the many topics and nuances within witchcraft, religion and spirituality. Her warm and engaging manner makes for easy listening and easy learning. Perfect from the witch curious to the fully fledged witch and even those simply needing some guidance. You can submit questions for the ...
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In this episode I’m diving deep into what to do when the Tarot gets tricky, including my top 5 tricky tarot tips! This episode is for everyone who feels stuck, frustrated or confused in their tarot journey. So let’s get into it! Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut access to all podcast interviews, tarot resources and group style mentors…
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In our three-way interview, I celebrate with world-renowned children's authors Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple (who is also Jane's daughter), their brand new picture book, We Celebrate the Light, published last week (October 8, 2024) by Rise x Penguin Workshop with the 'luminous' illustrations of Jieting Chen (Illustrator). We talk about the process b…
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In this episode I chat with Marshall, Witch of Southern Light, all about the Red Mother (Old Mother Redcap) and the latest book in his collection. I am so excited to have Marshall join us again here on Witch Talks as he was a guest on season 2! If you want to listen to that episode it is titled ‘Cunning Words’. Marshall WSL is a queer, practicing t…
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Tina Shepardson and I celebrate her wonderful new picture book The Sorry Seeds, just published (two days ago!!) by Gnome Road with gorgeous illustrations by Bong Hyun Shin. In our candid conversation, Tina reveals the true childhood story that led her to write the manuscript, and discusses her own journey from child to teacher to author, the critic…
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Are you ready for the story of a credit card that takes cash on a spending spree? In my interview with picture book author Kimberly Wilson, we celebrate brand new book, A Credit Card Takes Charge, published just last week by Page Street Kids (Oct. 1st, 2024). It's third in her series of hilarious, punniful picture books dealing with all things mone…
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In this episode I answer a listener question from Anonymous about using elements, deities and more from other practices This conversation covers deities, closed practices, ancestory and appropriation. Get your free ticket to the ancestral summit here: https://suburbanwitchery.krtra.com/t/NuXSHZitWbCp *Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut…
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On this season of the Witch Talks Podcast (which is season 3 in case you didn’t know) I am aiming to showcase more Aussie guests, and folks who are witch-adjacent that are also doing incredibly magical things in the world. Today I'm chatting with Sydonie, creator of The Quirky Cup Collective. A unique and totally magical stationary and more store. …
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In this episode I answer a listener question from Laura about how to figure out if your readings are accurate. If you have a question you can email it to me for your chance to have it answered on the podcast! Simply email Hana: info@suburbanwitchery.com *Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut access to all podcast interviews! Sign up at ht…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Leonie Dawson; an internationally best-selling author of the ‘My Brilliant Year workbooks (formerly known as the Goal Getter workbooks) which have been used by over 500,000 people worldwide. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Leonie has generated over $14 million in revenue while only working 10 hours a week! …
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In this, our second interview, Cathy Stefanec Ogren talks about her brand new, wonderfully written and illustrated (by Alexandra Thompson) picture book, The Little Red Chair, just published by Sleeping Bear Press (August 1, 2024). We discuss Cathy's journey to success, the challenge of writing a picture book manuscript that 'begs' to be illustrated…
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In this episode I answer a listener question from Chantel about feeding your spirits, deities, ancestors etc. If you have a question you can email it to me for your chance to have it answered on the podcast! Simply email Hana: info@suburbanwitchery.com *Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut access to all podcast interviews! Sign up at htt…
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Professor Yirmi Pinkus celebrates with us the rerelease of the classic Hebrew children's book, 100 Rooms by Haya Shenhav, in a new American edition (Kalaniot Books, 2024), published (May 1st, 2024) by Kalaniot Books, with his stunning new illustrations. We also discuss his career as an illustrator alongside being an academic teaching the subject, a…
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In this, our second interview with prolific author Ruth Spiro, we celebrate the publication of her brand new book, One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story (Dial Books, 2024), with the stunning illustrations of Victoria Tentler-Krylov. Ruth talks about her remarkable career, writing scientific board books for toddlers (25 and counting!), as well as sto…
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NSFW! In this episode I’m diving deep into a the taboo topic of sexual pleasure using crystal dildos also known as crystal pleasure wands. I chat about the safety concerns, the crystals to avoid, plus the ones I recommend! So let’s get into it! Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut access to all podcast interviews! Sign up at https://www.…
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In this episode I answer a listener question from Claudia and Sandra about the difference between Charms, Spells and Enchantments. *Join the Suburban Witches Society and get uncut access to all podcast interviews! Sign up at https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/society* *Check out my class on using the 'Tarot for Energy Protection and Insight' here for…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Matt Stine, fellow exvangelical turned Witch about their journey from door to door evangelist to proud Witch! Slight trigger warning on this episode as we do discuss the topic of suicide briefly. So let’s get into it! Matts pronouns are They/Them/Theirs You can find Matt here: https://www.falkenslabyrinth.com/ and …
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In this episode I answer a listener question from Peter about whether it is a spiritual sin to forget a Sabbat. This conversation covers the wheel of the year, the history of the wheel, the rules around witchcraft along with a discussion on WHY this question was asked and how you can begin to move through the concept of black and white thinking. Yo…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Rachael Rose; Rachael is a mother, doula, business mentor for mothers, storyteller & course creator but mostly today we are going to talk about her work as a Circle facilitator. Rachael also hosts her very own podcast, called “Together”. She has a goal to inspire 10,000 women to start their own Women’s circles. She…
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Dan Gutman is the renowned, prolific author of some 190 books for kids from kindergarten up to middle school. His books include Rappy the Raptor (picture book) and the "My Weird School" series (early readers) about kids who go to a school in which all the grownups are crazy. Over thirty five million books have been sold . He has also written “Wait!…
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Persevering with our literary theme this season, in this episode Claudia Radiven and Chella Ward chat to A. M. Dassu about her books for young readers. Az is a children’s author of fiction and non-fiction, whose books include Fight Back (Tu Books, 2022) and Boy, Everywhere (Tu Books, 2021). Her books engage young readers with themes of migration, a…
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In 1920, W. E. B. Du Bois and the NAACP founders published The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun. A century later, The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families (Chronicle Books, 2023) recreates the very first publication created for Black youth in 1920 into a sensational anthology. Expanding on the mission of the…
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Don Tate is the award-winning author and/or illustrator of numerous picture book biographies, including Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes (Abrams) and William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Peachtree) and more recently, Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Laws…
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Bonni Goldberg, award-winning poet, writer, and educator, writes non-fiction for children and adults. In our animated discussion, we talk about how her recent picture book, Doña Gracia Saved Worlds (published December, 2023, by Kar-Ben and illustrated by Alida Massari) which came about, her life and writing career, Judaism, and advice for aspiring …
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Elizabeth Law has worked in the publishing field her whole life, first as an Editor at Viking Children’s Books and Puffin Books, as Associate Publisher at Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, then later as Publisher at Egmont USA, and most recently as the backlist and special projects editor at Holiday House Books for Young Readers. Elizabet…
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In our animated interview with prolific, award-winning children's author and poet Lesléa Newman, we celebrate two of her picture books which have just launched, Like Father, Like Son: A Picture Book, published in April, 2024 by Abrams, and Joyful Song: A Naming Story, published in May, 2024 by Levine-Querido. We talk about Lesléa's journey on her w…
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Robin Newman was a practicing attorney and legal editor but has more fun writing children's books about witches, mice, pigs, and peacocks. In our interview, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Who's Writing This Story?, illustrated by Deborah Zemke and published by Creston Books (2024), and talk about Robin's journey to literary succes…
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In this wonderful second interview with Jennifer Berne we celebrate the launch of her newest picture book, and the first in a series: A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts (Number Tours for Curious Kids) published by Astra and just launched on May 7, 2024, illustrated by Dawn DeVries Sokol. Jennifer has written many award-winni…
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Marie-Louise Gay is an internationally-acclaimed, multi-award winning Canadian author and illustrator of over 60 books. In our interview, we celebrate the recent launch of her newest book, Walking Trees (Groundwood Books, 2024), and discuss her youth, her studies and professional career, and several of her leading books, including the series featur…
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In this interview, we celebrate Julie Carpenter's first picture book, Harry and the Highwire: Houdini's First Amazing Act (Laura Catalán, illustrator), published by Green Been Books, May, 2024). Before deciding to write for children, Julie was a journalist, writer and editor for over 20 years.In our conversation we talk about the magic of writing, …
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“We’re not monsters, Mom. We’re goddesses—smart, fearless, and beautiful.” That’s the voice of Ava, the superpowered protagonist of Katherine Marsh’s captivating novel for children, Medusa (Clarion Books, 2024). Our discussion focuses on Marsh’s feminist retelling of the Medusa myth—and on the wider topic of the direction of children’s literature a…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Michelle Belanger; occult expert, and the author of more than thirty books on paranormal topics. They are the Founder and lead clergy of the magickal group House Kheperu but you might know them better for their work as a psychic medium and occult expert on A&E's Paranormal State and Osbourne Media's Portals to Hell…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch chats about troubleshooting your practice when it comes to multiple altars, working with ancestors AND working with a deity. For further resources join the Suburban Witches Society here https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/society *this months bonus in the SWS is a video of Hana refreshing her altar space…
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In this heartwarming interview with Laura Bower, we celebrate the launch of her brand new, debut picture book, The Imposter, illustrated by Kerisa Greene, and published by Sandra Sutter, Gnome Road Publishing (2024). Laura talks about her life and writing career, the story behind The Imposter, and her advice for aspiring authors. Learn more about y…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch gives you the low down on what is actually going on in the sky when Mercury goes Retrograde. She shares how it affects us as a collective and how it may affect you personally based on your own natal chart. Join the Suburban Witches Society here https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/society Send your Hana H…
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Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times best-selling author of fifty books for young readers of all ages, including the award-winning picture books (and personal favorites) Library Lion and Marilyn's Monster. In this, our second interview we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten (Candlewick, 2024),…
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The Devash Megillat Esther (Hadar Press, 2024) includes the full Hebrew Megillah text, an original kid-friendly English translation, and carefully selected commentaries from 2,000 years of Jewish tradition brought to life in newly accessible ways. Devash unlocks sophisticated texts for learners of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging deep question…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch goes on a deep dive around working with deities, gods and goddesses. She covers the signs to look out for, recounting her own story of when Thoth reached out to her. Egyptian Sacred Texts; https://www.sacred-texts.com/egy/index.htm For further resources join the Suburban Witches Society here https://w…
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Sue Fliess ("fleece") is the award-winning, bestselling author of over 50 children's books including Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket, How to Trap a Leprechaun, Mary Had a Little Lab, Rumble and Roar, the Beatrice Bly's Rules for Spies series, the Kid Scientist series, the Magical Creatures and Crafts series, and many Little Golden Books. Her books h…
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Emily Barth Isler is the author of AfterMath, an award-winning middle grade novel, and of the forthcoming picture book Always Enough Love. In our interview, we celebrate the publication of her second middle grade novel, The Color of Sound (Carolrhoda Books, 2024), the story of Rosie, a musical prodigy with synesthesia. We talk about her transformat…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Erica Davis of Dork Witchery. Erica is a freelance editor, co-host & producer of “This Podcast Needs a Title”, and tarot reader. In 2013, she quit her doctoral program in a blaze of glory to coach adult learners through academic writing, pivoted to editing fiction, then apprenticed with a literary agency. Her work …
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Erin Kraan has illustrated over half a dozen children's books, with more on the way. In our interview we celebrate her latest illustrated picture book, Buffalo Fluffalo (Random House Studio, 2024) written by Bess Kalb. Erin talks about her life and career, and explains her unique process of carving her characters into wood and seeing how their quir…
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Suzanne Slade is the Sibert Honor author of more than 170 books for children. A mechanical engineer by degree, Suzanne writes about STEM topics, fascinating figures in history, and occasionally lyrical fiction. Her newest books include Some Days are Yellow, Shining Star: Vera Rubin Discovers Dark Matter, Behold the Octopus!, and Dazzilin' Dolly: Th…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch gets right into the concept of meditation with a specific focus on the tweaks needed for those with ADHD. She shares on the difference between Active and Inactive meditation + which brain waves states are the best to aim for. Here is the link for the Mystic Metals Coin Divination Kickstarter: https://…
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Heather L. Montgomery writes for kids who are wild about animals, masterfully employing yuck appeal to engage young minds. Her 17 nonfiction books include Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill, What's in your Pocket? Collecting Nature's Treasures, and Bugs Don't Hug: Six Legged Parents and their Kids. Here we celebrate Heather's brand new book…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch defines the term 'low energy witchcraft' which is a great option for folks who are disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, time poor, new parents, on a budget and more. Included are lot's of examples of various types of low energy witchcraft and a couple of Hana's personal spells are shared too. Jo…
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Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent with over 15 years’ experience in both the publicity and agency sides of publishing. Before founding Lucinda Literary, she worked in the Publicity division of HarperCollins, where she assisted on the media campaign for Freakonomics among other New York Times bestsellers. She currently represents authors writing i…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch answers a listener question about location during spell casting and whether it matters, or not. Send your Hana Help Me questions to info@suburbanwitchery.com Find the waitlist for both the Psychic Course and the Exvangelical Deconstruction Course/Classes here https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/courses T…
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Laurie Wallmark is the award-winning author of picture book biographies of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as fiction. In our second interview, we celebrate Laurie's new picture book, Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut, co-written with Raakhee Mirchandani, illustrated by Maitreyi Ghosh (Illustrator) ,…
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In this episode Hana O'Neill the Suburban Witch, chats with Kathleen Borealis (She/Her) about personalising and adapting the wheel of the year to your life and location. Kat is a geologist, life-long pagan and host of Borealis Meditation - a nature science podcast that has been going on for over 10 years! Kat was previously on Witch Talks back in S…
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Christopher Swann is an award-winning producer and director of documentaries, a playwright, author and editor. In our lively interview we discuss his career, his thoughts on creativity, his friendship with two legendary geniuses: author-illustrator Maurice Sendak, and composer conductor Leonard Bernstein, and the monumental films which these friend…
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