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WitchLit Podcast

WitchLit Pod
Witchcraft
Tarot
Writing
Spirituality
Paganism
Folklore
Grief
Astrology
Kabbalah
Mental Health
Closure
Writing Craft
Self-Publishing
Writing Process
Sagittarius Witch
Occult Practices
Loss Of Pregnancy
Community
Folk Magic
Cookbook Of Shadows

WitchLit Podcast is a place to talk about the craft of writing and writing the craft, featuring interviews with pagan and occult authors of fiction and nonfiction

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Latest Episodes

Author, concert violinist, and concertmaster JoAnna Farrer joined me to discuss her new book The Diviner's Path, a walk through the many ways we seek knowledge and understanding through divination. We get back to writing, process and research in this... more

I was so pleased to have folklorist, author, and playwright Tracey Norman join me this month to chat about Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories. Carter's twist on familiar tales dovetails nicely with Tracey's work as a folklore resear... more

Poet and anarchist mk zariel (it/its) joined me to talk about the magically queer classic The F*ggots & Their Friends Between Revoltions. A fairy tale for adults that still rings true, fortunately and unfortunately, in our own time. mk and I discuss ... more

A huge thank you to Tamsin Davis-Langley for jumping in to save me from a last minute scheduling disaster (of my own doing). It was an enormous pleasure to talk with her about Jake Stratton-Kent's Geosophia. The two-volume work spans a breadth of tho... more

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Recent Guests

JoAnna Farrer
Seasoned witch, seer and divination teacher; co-founder of the North Wildwood tradition; host of the Coffee and Divination podcast
Coffee and Divination; North Wildwood coven
Episode: JoAnna Farrer
Tracey Norman
Folklore researcher and author; theatre writer and producer
Circle of Spears Productions; Folklore Library and Archive
Episode: Tracey Norman
MK Zahrael
Transmasculine, neuroqueer poet, theater artist, movement journalist, and bash-back-aligned anarchist
Author of Void Gazing; writer for Asymptote; organizer in Great Lakes region
Episode: mk zariel
Tamsin Davis-Langley
Multi-classed witch, author of Outside the Charmed Circle, host's returning guest
Independent author; associated with 1000Volt Press?
Episode: Tamsin Davis-Langley
Lisa McSherry
Author and returning guest on Witch Lit
lisamcsherry.com
Episode: Lisa McSherry
Heisei Lutmers
Tarot conversationalist, life coach, and ritual and magical consultant
Independent practitioner
Episode: HiC
Anne Renwick
USA Today bestselling author of steampunk romance with biology background
Anne Renwick Books
Episode: Anne Renwick
Mark Norman
Folklore researcher and author; long-running Folklore Podcast guest
The Folklore Society; The Folklore Podcast
Episode: Mark Norman
Judika Illes
Cult publishing legend and author of Encyclopedia of Spirits, Pure Magic, and more
1000Volt Press / Author / Editor
Episode: Judika Illes

Host

Victoria Raschke
Host focused on books, authors, and craft within occult and pagan literature; frequently discusses folklore, witchcraft, and related publishing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great conversations!

    Love all of the detailed questions that really open up into interesting conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Anderson
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    I really love Witchlit Pod! I love hearing from the authors and Victoria is a fantastic host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshOp77
    United States3 years ago
  • Just so good.

    I’m so happy I stumbled onto this podcast a few months ago. Every episode is a joy to listen to, and Victoria is an excellent host. If you’re a nerd who’s interested in both witchcraft and the writing process, this is literally THE PERFECT podcast. The episodes absolutely fly by, too. That’s when you know it’s good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    incostantemoto
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the blend of scholarly context with practical writing insights and storytelling.
Guests appreciate the thorough, book-centered approach to craft and lore.

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Tamsin Davis-Langley
Q: How has Geosophia changed your approach to working with spirits and the concept of invocation?
It fundamentally reframed invocation and evocation, making her rethink methods and intention, and shifted focus to telos and purpose behind magical actions rather than merely performing traditional rites.
Tamsin Davis-Langley
Q: And what first drew you to this particular book and author as a focal point for discussion?
The guest explains that Geosophia offered a necessary corrective to modern magical practice, encouraging direct engagement with entities and a historical investigation into how the practices evolved, which resonated with her own experiences and questions.
mk zariel
Q: What about the book's framing of queerness and transness stands out to you as relevant now?
Its abundant, unruly framing of queerness and a subversion of binary gender offers a blueprint for inclusive organizing, showing that queerness is deeply tied to building community and networks of care rather than enforcing rigid identities.
mk zariel
Q: How did reading this book influence your own poetry and activism?
The book informs my approach to queer liberationism and anarchism in my poetry, reinforcing that creative labor and care work are essential to sustaining movements and communities beyond mere theory.
mk zariel
Q: Why did you choose this book for us to talk about?
I chose it because it foregrounds radical community-building, queer solidarity, and critique of assimilation in a way that still speaks to how we live, organize, and imagine futures today; it also invites a nuanced conversation about gender, care work, and the politics of art.

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A thoughtful exploration of occult literature, folklore, tarot, and witchcraft, focusing on how writers research, craft, and publish within these realms. Conversations center on books, authorial process, and scholarly framing, often weaving in historical context, ethical considerations, and practical writing tips. Noteworthy is the emphasis on bridging traditional lore with contemporary storytelling, plus a consistent attention to publishing realities, libraries, and access to Pagan and occult literature. Listeners likely value deep dives with expert guests, a book-minded approach to craft, and culturally aware discussions about representation and lineage within the field.

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1. JoAnna Farrer
2. Tracey Norman
3. MK Zahrael
4. Tamsin Davis-Langley
5. Lisa McSherry
6. Heisei Lutmers
7. Anne Renwick
8. Mark Norman

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