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In this episode, I bring back one of my favorite word witches, Lisa Quigley of The Glitch Witch. I ma so proud to share that Lisa is one of the three 13th Readers for The Magician's Table this year.  We discussed: - the TMT phrase “my modality is me,” which came from her 2023 cohort colleague Carly Greis  - how Lisa discovered my work from the Moon to Moon episode with Danica Boyce - Lisa's evolution from wanting to be a traditional tarot reader to focusing on the creative process and mystical creativity - the excitement she felt when her 2023 13th Reader Rebecca Padgett mentor, describing her channel as "Galactic," which resonated with her secret obsession - how embracing her mystical curiosity affected her relationship with her husband, and her fear of losing him as she came out with her “weirdness” - how she has learned to appreciate and his and her own skepticism as not a threat to her interests and fascinations  - the importance of not denying skepticism and how it can be a healthy response to past experiences - the invitation to not need to believe in something in order to explore it, and how this approach has led to more real experiences - how Lisa stays emergent with her evolving desires ++ About Lisa: I am a conscious contact guide, quantum hypnotist, psychic channel, and intergalactic witch. I'm a is a multi-hyphenate star-being-in-human-form with extensive training in hypnosis, energy work, psychism, channeling, contact work, human design, and more—which have integrated into my psyche to form a bespoke synthesis of mystical gnosis. The Glitch Witch was birthed inside The Magician's Table 2023. Of course, that's both true and not true. As I wrote on the opening page of my TMT journal: “The starting point is ancient, and outside of time. My being here now is inevitable, because I was always going to be here.”  I came to the Table in 2023 with a sense of fierce readiness, after a lifetime of devotion to my calling. I have felt an invisible pull on my heart since I was a little girl, talking to Lilac People and chasing butterflies in the sunlight. I say it was a lifetime, and that's true, but that doesn't mean it was ever clear, or that I never had my doubts about it, or that I ever even knew what it was. But my commitment to TMT in 2023 was an energetic message through the circuits of whatever connected me to that calling. I came to the Table to reverberate my clear YES through the timelines: I am here. I am ready. I will not turn away. I'm listening. It was toward the end of the TMT that I heard: The Glitch Witch—and just like that, more of my work revealed itself. Another glimmering thread to grasp in the dark. Another pull on the path of my heart. I call my mercurial and mutable practice Glitch Witchery and I am devoted to helping you remember who you are, and why you came here. Utilizing an intuitive blend of modalities, I collaborate with misfits, weirdos, freaks, and dreamers who are ready to claim their role as Sacred Aberrations in the human collective. To find the gifts you seek look no further than your so-called glitches. All the ways you “don't fit in”—these are your superpower codes. You did not come here to “fit in” to a malfunctioning system. You are here to spread your alternate codes through it like a holy virus—to glitch the system. +++ LEARN ABOUT THE MAGICIAN'S TABLE 2025 HERE! See who this year's three 13th Readers are and what the frequency and structure will be like for this year's iteration. Now in its 5th year - our Hierophant Year!  Alumni get an extra sweet discount this year when you apply by Jan 31. Please email info@brittenlarue.com if you are no longer getting my newsletter so I can share the link to apply. The discounted Early Bird pricing this year is ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TMT 2025 WAITLIST. Only those on that list will receive the link to apply on Feb 14. Applications will be taken Feb 14-16.  Only applications received that weekend will be eligible for the EB discounted tuition. All scholarship requests must move through this process, so be sure you're on the waitlist.  It's highly possible that most cohorts will fill from applications submitted Feb 14-16. Joining the waitlist is not an application to apply. Applying is not enrolling. If you want to give yourself options, join the waitlist, then apply. Then decide upon receiving your acceptance.  The only applications I decline are those where it's very clear the applicant hasn't read the course page and doesn't understand the structure and intensity of this offering, or when the applicant reveals that they do not have the emotional or somatic capacity to hold the energy of this transformation right now.  Questions? Please read through the course page carefully, stay tuned for more podcasts and emails on this offering, and/or reach out to my team at info@brittenlarue.com.  +++ E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Living Astrology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple. +++ Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.

Sometimes people go to astrologers because they want astrology. They don't care who the person is who is reading for them. That's beautiful. AND I have found it to be true that the real medicine that is coming through is not the modality itself, but rather the unique way it moves through the human being channeling it. It's not about "expertise." It's about presence. And emergence. In this way, whatever you call yourself, whatever particular set of modalities you tap into with reverence, whatever it is you're offering - what's really happening is the love that rolls through you in your sincere connection to your channel that you share with another being. This is so beautiful, and such an unlearning. MY MODALITY IS ME is a conversation about this. The conversation begins around 37 minutes. In the intro, I discuss some of the qualities of the astrological energy field right now, namely what's showing up as Mars and now Venus have been conspiring with Pluto, newly in Aquarius. My main topic of exploration is projection, and how projection will implode our relationships from the inside when we refuse to be with them or shame ourselves or someone else for having them. Let me introduce you to my guests in the order they speak in the episode: Lisa Quigley is a visionary writer, quantum hypnotist, psychic channeler, and intergalactic witch. She's a heretical mystic who practices Glitch Witchery, and she is here to support all the other Glitch Witches across the globe who are ready to remember who they are and claim their “glitches” as their most intentional, magnetic power. Alex (he/they) is a psychic energy reader and healer, medical intuitive, and registered nurse living in Brooklyn, NY. His work is centered around optimizing your wellbeing, reconnecting with your sense of self, and helping you reclaim your space and body. He applies a critical lens to wellness, healthcare, and healing, and believes that healing doesn't have to happen in isolation.  Carly is a galactic nature mystic with a deep love of all things musical, artful and paradoxical and likes to nerd out on neuroscience. Carly worked as a teacher and taught music for young children prior to becoming a parent to two amazing kids. Following yoga therapy training she became certified as a Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is presently completely enamored with her studies of the Human Design framework. Carly is currently working with children, offering mindfulness support through emotional regulation techniques and somatic practices.  Nicole France-Coe (one of the 13th Readers this year) is a devotee to Great Mystery in all Its beauty, pleasure, liminality and dismantling power. I am more at home in the Cracks than the binary and the static. Having been woven together as a queer mixed race mycelial thinker has provided me the blood, bone, root and celestial blueprint for learning how to dance with and at the Cross Roads; a location of fecund possibility, peculiar synergies and emergent orientation. I delight in embodying the archetypal energy of Trickster and color with this energy in my everyday life as a mother, partner, mystic, artist and dreamer. I am both soccer mom and seer and I love being both. Stacia Montenegro. Audaciously Grounded. Sunrise Capricorn. Scorpio Moon. Comfortably at Home in the Deep Emotional Waters of Truth Seeking. Devotee of the HoneyBee, Dragon, Serpent, Venus and Piglet.  Thank you all so much. This was profound. LEARN ABOUT THE MAGICIAN'S TABLE & SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY THE NEW EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25. +++ Podcast art Angela George. Podcast music Jonathan Koe.

My guest for #111 is Aquarius Sun / Aquarius Rising Lisa Quigley aka The Glitch Witch. We explore the Aquarius invitation across her life as well as how it shows up in her creative process and her fascination with rock gods. Lisa is one of those deeply sincere, passionate, and open-hearted humans I admire for their utter commitment to their channel. Lisa Quigley is a visionary writer, quantum hypnotist, psychic channeler, and intergalactic witch. She's a heretical mystic who practices Glitch Witchery, and she is here to support all the other Glitch Witches across the globe who are ready to remember who they are and claim their “glitches” as their most intentional, magnetic power. The Glitch Witch podcastPortals & Prisms (substack)ELECTRIC PORTALS, a free email course to rewild creativity that includes short video teachings, quantum journeys, tarot prompts, and more.Instagram @the.glitch.witchhttps://theglitchwitch.com/ Referenced in this episode: ~ pagan educator Danica Boyce ~ mystic & astrologer Jonathan Koe ~ my offerings Cave Space & The Magician's Table +++ JOIN OR DOWNLOAD UNSHAMING THE SIGNS: AQUARIUS CHECK OUT THE COURSE PAGE FOR THE MAGICIAN'S TABLE 2024 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK LIVING ASTROLOGY +++ Podcast art by Angela George. Podcast music by Jonathan Koe.

For a special Thanksgiving episode, Bradley checks in with Lisa Quigley, who runs his Solving Hunger philanthropy, for the latest on the thorny politics of universal school meals and related issues surrounding hunger in America.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

I've been wanting to talk about the word Witch for a long time time now. It's a word that is not neutral. This is a word that knows violence. This is a word that knows silencing. This is a word that knows projection. It's a slippery word one that resists description, definition, and even etymology. It belongs to the realm of the unlanguable: to mystery, to intuition, to magic. I wanted to have this conversation in my podcast because it might be safer for folks to get close to it if they don't have to put their name or their money down to engage with it. My desire is to do any small bit of clearing distortion that I can. To help me in my dream for this episode, I invited 6 individuals who I knew would offer words on Witch as unique as they are. Thank you to each, who you hear in this order: ~ Mariola Rosario (she/her): astrologer, artist, teacher, and witch ~ Rebecca Padgett (she/her): artist, mystic, and medium ~ Jonathan Koe (they/he): artist, mystic, and astrologer ~ Samar Jade (they/them): magical academic, seer, writer, and ensoulment doula ~ Lisa Quigley (she/her): alien cyborg glitch witch ~ Matt Bull (he/him): writer, artist, dad, lover I am wildly grateful for your these profound testimonies to the word Witch. What comes together here feels very magical to me, and I hope it does for you too. Let me know if you have any questions, thoughts, confusions, or shares! LEARN ABOUT MOON TO MOON THE CLASS HERE! Early Bird enrollment ends Aug 28 with regular enrollment running Aug 29 to September 10. The required text for the experience is my Moon to Moon workbook. All my workbooks sold here. For International shipping or to read workbook reviews, go to my Etsy store. Enroll in Unshaming Virgo here. +++ Podcast music: Jonathan Koe. Podcast art: Angela George.

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella celebrate 500 episodes and 10 years of This Is Horror Podcast. Hosted by Lisa Quigley (Ladies of the Fright) and Robb Olson (The ARC Party). Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast … Continue reading

Bradley on shaky banks, shaky charges against Trump, Israel's shaky democracy and the shaky Mets (well, no change there). Plus, he talks to Lisa Quigley of Solving Hunger about the growing momentum of universal school meals and why even good causes require extreme vigilance down the stretch.

Lisa Quigley, former chief of staff to Rep. Jim Cooper, joins to talk about the circus that is the speaker of the house vote - where Mccarthy has been unable to secure the votes thus far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennessee-holler/message

In part two of our 2023 prediction series, Bradley sits down with key members of his inner circle: Jocelyn Bucaro, director of the Mobile Voting Project; Erika Tannor and Jake Sporn, New York political consultants; Cristóbal Alex, head of DC office; and Lisa Quigley, director of Solving Hunger.

Okay, so it wasn't really a “girls night out”—but it really did feel like one! In truth, Hailey Piper and Jessica Guess joined Mackenzie Kiera and me on Zoom (I was in my pajamas—I can't speak for the other ladies!) but this is one of the most fun conversations we've ever had on the show. It was a great time, filled with lots of laughs—and some deep reflections. We talked about some of our favorite reads from 2021—and we also wet pretty deep on the connections between the romance and horror genres. It's a fantastic conversation that got me really thinking for long after, and I think you'll really enjoy it. We last spoke to Hailey Piper in episode 54, and Jessica Guess in episode 60. If you want more of their personal and individual stories, feel free to check those conversations out! Also, thank you so much for your patience in waiting for new episodes. It's been a really rough year for me so far, with several illnesses (including cover) and physical set backs. We had to take an unintended hiatus but please know: we are planning a ton more exciting content for our 2022 season! Books Mentioned Red X Root Magic by Eden Royce Sometimes We're Cruel The Loving Dead by Amelia Beamer The Writhing Skies by Betty Rocksteady Someone to Share my Nightmares With Sonora Taylor Night Bitch Rachel Yoder We Are Wolves anthology Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Spoiler Alert (book) The Forest by Lisa Quigley  Immortals After Dark series - Kiss of the Demon King When Things Get Dark  - Edited by Ellen Datlow Movies Mentioned Evil Dead Remake Lake Mungo Susperia Remake Malignant Candyman (remake) I Know What You Did Last Summer show

This episode is brought to you by the Ladies of the Fright Patreon! When we hit our goal of 30 patrons, we'll begin paying authors $25 for short story reprints! We've got tons of exclusive content for patrons at every tier. Head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright and join our community today! Show Notes For our eighth tropisode, we're talking FORESTS with debut author Katherine Silva. Katherine Silva is a Maine author of dark fiction, a connoisseur of coffee, and victim of cat shenanigans. She is a two-time Maine Literary Award finalist for speculative fiction and a member of the Horror Writers of Maine, The Horror Writers Association, and New England Horror Writers Association. Katherine is also a founder of Strange Wilds Press, Dark Taiga Creative Writing Consultations, and The Kat at Night Blog. Her latest book, The Wild Dark, is now available wherever books are sold. AND as you all know, Lisa Quigley is a horror author and pagan witch. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside's low-residency MFA program in Palm Desert. Her work has appeared in such places as Unnerving Magazine, Journal of Alta California, and Automata Review. She is the co-host of the award-winning horror fiction podcast Ladies of the Fright. Hell's Bells (2020) and Camp Neverland (2021) from Unnerving are her novellas. The Forest is her debut novel. Lisa lives in New Jersey with one handsome devil and two wild monsters. Find her at www.lisaquigley.net. Forest Group Reads The Forest by Lisa Quigley The Wild Dark by Katherine Silva Forest Book and Film Mentions The Wizard of Oz (film and book) The Forest by Lisa Quigley The Wild Dark by Katherine Silva The Ritual by Adam Neville The Night Will Find Us by Matthew Leions Pines by Blake Crouch The Blair Witch Project  The Fiends and the Furrows folk horror anthology Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer Strange Grace by Tessa Gratton The Neverending Story The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes The Bear in the Nightingale by Katherine Arden The Changeling by Victor LaValle Find Katherine: Website

Lisa Quigley, a former Hill staffer and advocate for poverty programs, joins Bradley to discuss the Biden administration's $3.5 trillion spending package — which pieces of it represent major structural change and which throw money at business as usual. Plus, the latest on Apple, why there could be an exodus from Austin and tips on how to do a million things at once.

The Abyss crew gather around the campfire for a spoiler-filled discussion of Lisa Quigley's Camp Neverland, an Unnerving Rewind or Die novella! We also talk about Nicholas Cage's Pig, our initial impressions of Kindle Vella, Beyond the Book of Eibon from Death Wound Publishing, and Netflix's Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Part Three: 1666! (Recorded July 18, 2021) Follow Staring Into The Abyss on Twitter: @intostaring

Bee was back on Twitch last weekend and this time she was joined by author and fellow podcast host Lisa Quigley to continue the discussion of the Gospel of Peter! Check out Lisa's podcast, Ladies of the Fright, and follow her on Instagram to keep up to date with all of her latest work @creativity.witch.   Thank you so much for listening to DOTS! If you like what you hear, please Subscribe and leave us a 5 Star Rating and a Review on your podcast platform! Connect with us further online at www.divinespark.co, on Reddit and IG @divinesparkmedia and @beescolnick, and consider supporting our project on Patreon www.patreon.com/divinesparkmedia ! Just $1/month goes a long way to continuing the work! THANK YOU!

While Richard is away, Michael and Matt take control of the Abyss for a spoiler-filled discussion of their co-hosts debut short story, "Beyond the Triangle," as published in the anthology, Dark Words: Stories of Urban Legends and Folk Lore, edited by Jamie and Matt Wildasin.  Before that, though, we talk about summer horror reads, the Broken Eye Books anthologies Cootie Shot Required and Whether Change, Lisa Quigley's Hell's Bells, the philosophies of Thomas Ligotti and Eugene Thacker, Tim Meyer's Paradise Club, and... Food Network? We also peel back another layer of the giant onion that is Matt Brandenburg as he reveals some publishing secrets of his own... (Recorded June 6, 2021) Follow Staring Into The Abyss on Twitter: @intostaring

Bee is back and flying solo this week to wrap up our series on Yeshua with the Revelation of Peter, an almost canonical Testament that covers the very beginnings of Christian outreach, community-building and the warping of Yeshua's teachings. After all, there's a reason it wasn't  accepted into the official Bible… This episode will be discussed on our next DOTS Livestream on Twitch, taking place next Sunday 7/18 at 11AM EST with guest Lisa Quigley! We hope you'll tune in! Thank you so much for listening to DOTS! If you like what you hear, please Subscribe and leave us a 5 Star Rating and a Review on your podcast platform! Connect with us further online at www.divinespark.co, on Reddit and IG @divinesparkmedia and @beescolnick, and consider supporting our project on Patreon www.patreon.com/divinesparkmedia ! Just $1/month goes a long way to continuing the work! THANK YOU!

In the 100th episode of GHOULISH, Max Booth III is murdered with a poisoned egg—potentially by a previous guest of the podcast. Andrew Hilbert takes over hosting duties and investigates the crime by analyzing over 30 eulogies sent in following the news of Max's death. Did one of these psychotic sons of bitches kill him? Listen and find out. Featuring Jon Lovitz, Kelby Losack, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd Keisling, Miguel Villa, Zach Chapman, Josh Malerman, Jessica Leonard, Lucas Mangum, Joshua Chaplinsky, Jessica McHugh, Sarah Read, Stephen Graham Jones, Betty Rocksteady, W. P. Johnson, Alan Baxter, B.R. Yeager, John Baltisberger, John Wayne Comunale, Brian Asman, Danger Slater, Frank Edler, Zachary Ashford, Michael Allen Rose, Hailey Piper, David Leo Rice, Armand Rosamilia, Jay Wilburn, Tony McMillen, Jonathan Raab, Briana Morgan, Lisa Quigley, Bob Pastorella, Michael David Wilson, and Lori Michelle. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon. "Ghoulish Theme Song" by Heathenish Kid

This week, we're excited to welcome Mackenzie Kiera to the show to celebrate her latest novella, All You Need is Love and a Strong Electric Current, which is out now through Unnerving as part of their Rewind or Die series! All You Need is Love and a Strong Electric Current is the story of Sadie Snow, a paramedic who has a fetish - she likes it cold. The only person who understood her and loved her was Michael, her ambulance partner and boyfriend. However, their relationship is cut short when Michael is killed. Sadie is devastated until she discovers that she can bring Michael back, again and again. But when it starts getting harder to bring him back, Sadie must make a decision on how far she is willing to go in order to save the person she loves. We remember the first time we became aware of this story, back when Mackenzie read the opening prologue on a live This is Horror event. It's one of the most attention-grabbing lines we've read in a long time and from there, Mackenzie crafts an unforgettable scene with an original voice and a blend of horror and comedy that's threaded throughout the novella. It's the sort of thing you don't easily forget and we instantly knew we had to get our hands on this book! All You Need is Love and a Strong Electric Current features plenty of laugh out loud moments and all the blood a horror fan could ask for, but there are also some heartbreaking moments that really pack a punch. This is a stunning debut that's a blast to read and a must for horror fans. We loved this book and can't wait to read whatever Mackenzie releases next! Also, be sure to check out the Ladies of the Fright podcast that she hosts with Lisa Quigley. They're one of our favorite podcasts and you'll find plenty of writing advice and great interviews throughout the episodes they've posted so far.

What can be said about the awesomeness of Lisa Quigley, author of HELL'S BELLS and one half of the brilliant Ladies of the Fright Podcast? Too much to fit this space. Listen to the incredible episode. We had a blast, and you will too.

In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, guilty pleasures, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s low … Continue reading

In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about being a witch, spiritual beliefs, rituals, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s low residency program … Continue reading

Lisa Quigley (author of Hell's Bells) hopped on the podcast to discuss why the devil is actually cool and good. We also talked a lot about Queen. Buy Hell's Bells by Lisa Quigley. Listen to the Hell's Bells soundtrack on Spotify. Check out our Bookshop.org page. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon. Check out our merch.

In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about early life lessons, escaping a cult, performing in a travelling Christian band, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University … Continue reading

In this podcast Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Lisa Quigley, and Mackenzie Kiera launch The Girl in the Video in a special live event with readings, conversation, and even book giveaways. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon … Continue reading

Welcome to Ladies of the Fright, a podcast for writers and readers who like it dark. We engage in literary discourse that is honest, smart, and irreverent.    I’m one of your hosts, Lisa Quigley.   Mackenzie: And I’m your other host, Mackenzie Kiera.   Before we get into today’s episode, we want to remind you that we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahvi, Bjorn Svartalfson, and Jocelyn Codner, and S. Velos at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, and if you’d like to check it out, head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright Show Notes Welcome to episode 52, our first episode of 2020 AND our special two year anniversary episode! Thank you for your patience with the release of this episode. Lisa's been battling a pretty severe head cold for almost a month and it's really slowed her down. Your patience and loyalty are much appreciated! Without further ado, here is the special anniversary episode: What brought us here? We talk about the horror movies that hooked us to the genre LONG before we were ever podcasters or horror authors. Also, we share a TON of patron and listener responses as well! To read through the Twitter replies from listeners, here's the link to the tweet.

In this week's episode, we tackle one of King's best novels alongside special guests Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera from the Ladies of the Fright podcast. Why doesn't this family just build a fence? Does Louis Creed actually have a medical degree or is he some bizarre conman? And when has slapping someone who's hysterical ever actually helped matters? PLUS: Should a sexy sponge glove replace the current Bram Stoker award? [SHOW NOTES] Listen to Ladies of the Fright. Browse the books we publish. Support us on Patreon. Buy a Castle Rock Radio T-shirt.  

In this podcast we preview episode ten of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing in which we unbox and analyse The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, with special guests Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Show … Continue reading

"Stories of the Fair Folk are not at all then what we think of as fairy tales, those moralistic stories wherein evil is punished and virtue triumphs, that were set safely in once upon a time, and had happy endings guaranteed. True fairy tales are horror stories." —Kat Howard Join Mackenzie Kiera and Lisa Quigley for a discussion of Roses and Rot, Kat Howard's debut novel.  Show Notes: Shout out to the This Is Horror podcast: We've been getting so much support from these guys (Michael, Bob, and Dan) and the immense generosity of this is not lost on us. Thank you guys SO MUCH for all the shout outs on the show and the shares on Facebook and Twitter. Your support truly means the world to us. Be sure to check out what they're doing on their Patreon. Kat Howard's second novel: An Unkindness of Magicians The Guardian article announcing the new Sandman comics

This week, I've got another diverse array of guests from Trail Days in Damascus a few weeks ago. While I guess a parade of hikers could have been interviewed, I preferred to go with others associated with the Appalachian Trail, so I've managed to get another interesting mix together.   Dan Bedore is hiking a kind of alternative AT, keeping the pioneering spirit of the trail alive by spending large amounts of time totally by himself. He said that he preferred it that way. When I checked his website, bedore.org, I was amazed at the variety of trails that he has completed. For those of you wishing to go a little off the beaten track, Dan's site is a good place to start. You can reach out to Dan at danshike@yahoo.com if you'd like to find out more about his journeys.   Next, I spoke with the first of the vendors this week. One of the Jacks, of Jacks R Better, demonstrated the Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock, based upon the design of a suspension bridge. It provides a flat sleeping surface. I was a little doubtful, but it was terrific. Had I seen this in 2014, I may have even considered a hammock. You can find out more about the company at the Jacks R Better website and this video demonstrates the setup of the hammock.   Eric Fox, the son of Alison and Bob Fox, hiked the AT a couple of years back. Bob wrote Eric's story for him, in a really interesting family collaboration, called The Endless Trail. Check out the book on Amazon. You can also see more about the book at Bob's website and Facebook page. Click on the appropriate link. Here's a picture of the two of us.     Kyle Jeffreys introduced me to a very reasonably priced air pad. The company is Klymit, and I highly recommend their website. I tried out the Static V2. At just over $60, it is a bargain and extremely comfortable. The website will give you far more information, as well as some really excellent deals for somebody putting together a bunch of equipment from one supplier. Once again, click on the link that appeals to you.   Moe Lemire is a hiker who wanted to give back. Instead of just talking about it, he joined the NY-NJ Trail Conference, responsible for more than 50 miles of the AT in these two states. If you're from that area, or simply want to see the great work that Moe and his team do, check out their website.   Eddie Hinnant was showing us The Packa, his very own invention, at Trail Days. He demonstrated his combination pack cover and jacket with the fervor of a man who knows he has done good work. Let Eddie himself show you in this video. If you want to learn more, go to Eddie's website.   Lisa Quigley, representing the Virginia Creeper Trail, told us as much as she could in the few minutes we spoke. If you'd like to learn more, you can see their pretty website or even their Facebook page.   Finally, Dave Degler was kind enough to talk to me about the work of A Christian Ministry in the National Parks. I was so impressed with Dave and his charming team, three of whom are hiking the trail this year. If you'd like to learn more about the extensive outreach that they do, visit their website.   I hope that you enjoyed meeting some of the people at Trail Days. I'm really glad that I went, and I PROMISE, the audio quality of outdoor recordings will improve if I do this again!!   Charlotte Taney, a previous guest, was originally unsure about any concerns that she may have had prior to starting the AT. On reflection, however, it turned out that she had a few for this week's Fear and Loathing on the Appalachian Trail.   Attie seems right back into it, so we're both looking longer term than we had in previous weeks. I can't tell you how delighted I am. I also know that I posted this picture a few weeks ago, but I wanted a Trail Days picture to go with the podcast on Facebook and this turns out to be it.     One last thing.   If you've read any of my three books and you HAVEN'T left a review, please do me a big favor and click on the appropriate link below to take you directly to the review page of that book. Thanks so much.   My Appalachian Trial I: Three Weddings and a Sabbatical   My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon   Hiking the Appalachian Trail is Easy: Especially if You've Never Hiked Before.   By the way, remember that this last book is free at my author's website, though I won't be in the least bit offended if you want to pay me $2.99 for it!!