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Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata welcomes Micheal M Hughes https://www.michaelmhughes.com/, author of Magic for the Resistance: Rituals & Spells for Change to discuss magic in the media and the response from the right to his viral 2017 Binding Spell. How does the right wing grift play out in occult spaces? And why should we worry about what people in the news media and elsewhere are saying about magical practitioners? Luxa also shares an update about The Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and Void House- creating consent centered magical spaces for conducting group work both in person and online, investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent, and providing consent education to magically inclined people. Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult . Or, Buy Me a Coffee.com is an option for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1 We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ and on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/luxastrata919.bsky.socialCheck out the Lux Occult YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlBMerch! https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustriesCommunity Protection Salt Ritual https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Atu6rNWkCSajdF6Fp6KYiMSHk7Sai-6IAlZfopNKFOU/edit?usp=sharing HAUNTQUINOX 2026 https://youtu.be/PNX6YR2A93M?si=l6MEE3wfLijf1yK-Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid by Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-good-a-mixtape-for-mn-mutual-aidCheck out The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/Find Luxa's work published in Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Ron Padrón https://revelore.press/product/serpents-of-circe-a-manual-to-magical-resilience/Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid by Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-good-a-mixtape-for-mn-mutual-aidMicheal M Hughes:The Art of Magical Living https://www.theartofmagicalliving.com/YT https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelMHughesFB https://www.facebook.com/michaelmhughesBS https://bsky.app/profile/michaelmhughes.bsky.socialIG https://www.instagram.com/michaelmhughes/Magic for the Resistance: Rituals & Spells for Change https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/magicfortheresistanceKill the Robots “Humanifesto” https://michaelmhughes.medium.com/kill-the-robots-7bad904e3c9eCharlie Kirk's Murder Intersects with Jezebel's Witchcraft Story, Raising Concerns for Pagans. Wild Hint.comhttps://wildhunt.org/2025/09/charlie-kirks-murder-intersects-with-jezebels-witchcraft-story-raising-concerns-for-pagans.htmlEYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsgNews music by Squiddums https://freesound.org/people/Squidems/sounds/709973/Lux Occult is produced by Luxa Strata. All Rights Reserved. 2026.
Spring Equinox (2026) emerges with blessings from Mercury stationing direct, and a cosmic infusion from the North Node in Pisces. A new season of alignment is here, asking that we hold our trouble with the same care that we hold our hopes for the future. A portal of potential is opening, as the collective moves through a profound restructuring, coalescing with the Saturn-Pluto sextile. As witches, spiritual folk, and future ancestors, we are tasked with centering care, building networks rooted in healing, and casting spells for the liberation of all people. Currently, there are terrible oppressive forces enacting so much harm on a global scale, and we must face reality, honor our fears, while dreaming, rebuilding, and seeding fields of renewal. Witches to the front!
This episode is proudly presented by Sphere + Sundry. Sphere + Sundry is an astro-magical apothecary founded by Kaitlin Coppock in 2018, known for pioneering the concept of Talismanic Materia — materials ritually crafted and consecrated during precise astrological elections to carry specific magical virtues. Blending traditional astrological magic with artisanal craftsmanship, the shop creates candles, oils, and other ritual tools designed to embody and transmit celestial energies. Its distinctive methods, aesthetics, and terminology have helped shape the modern astro-magical movement. SPHERE + SUNDRY — https://sphereandsundry.com TAKE THE QUIZ — https://sphereandsundry.com/#quiz-BZHEYDM OVER 11,000 5-STAR REVIEWS — https://sphereandsundry.com/client-testimonials/ --- What is Spring be asking of us? In this special episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah shares a preview of the Spring 2026 Equinox collective reading, offering a glimpse into the energetic themes emerging as the light returns and a new season begins. The Equinox marks a natural turning point, a moment that invites us to take action, shift old patterns, and begin planting new seeds for the months ahead. The full collective reading, including interpretations of the cards and guidance for the season ahead, is available for members of the Moon Studio Patreon community. You can join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio In this episode, you'll hear: Why the Equinox represents a moment of transition and action The importance of returning to the present moment and “monotasking” your attention Why this spring may bring opportunities to break long-standing patterns --- Join The Moonbeaming Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ --- Spring Equinox Preview: A Collective Reading for Spring 2026 What does this season of change actually ask of us? Many people are feeling the tension of this moment: uncertainty about the future, shifting plans, and the sense that multiple possible paths are opening at once. It can feel confusing to know where to focus your energy — whether to prepare for the long term, respond to what's happening now, or simply try to stay grounded through it all. In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah shares a preview of the Spring 2026 Equinox collective reading, offering insight into the themes emerging as the light returns and a new season begins. If you'd like to hear the full Spring Equinox collective reading, you can join the Moon Studio Patreon community, where Sarah shares extended seasonal readings, exclusive episodes, and deeper guidance for navigating the cycles of the year. In this episode, you'll hear: Why the Equinox represents a moment of transition and action The importance of returning to the present moment and “monotasking” your attention Why this spring may bring opportunities to break long-standing patterns Ultimately, this reading reminds us that the goal isn't perfection or certainty. The real work of this season is learning how to move through life with more awareness, adaptability, and compassion.
Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories
JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Visit the Land of Promise in tonight's Celtic mythology-inspired sleep story. In tonight's story, you are the high ruler of an island kingdom. One morning, you meet a mysterious stranger at an ancient monument. He offers you a magical gift: a silver apple branch that emits music so sweet it sends the hearer into blissful sleep. You accept the branch in exchange for three wishes, to be granted to the stranger in the future. You revel in the powers of the branch, but when the stranger returns, you find that his price is far too high. You pursue the stranger to his otherworldly domain to reclaim what is yours. In turn, you discover a wisdom greater than any magical object. If you're still awake at the end of the story, I'll guide you through a gentle meditation to help ease you into sleep. - THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES! Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Interstice of Sound by DEX 1200, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. - Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The party had a plan. The Fighter would kick in the door. The Rogue would sneak behind the enemy. The Cleric would prepare a healing spell. And the Sorcerer? The Sorcerer would spend six minutes explaining why Fireball is technically the safest solution to every problem, including diplomacy, stealth, and emotional growth. Because Wizards study magic… Warlocks borrow magic… But a D&D 5e Sorcerer is what happens when magic studies you and decides you're the group's primary tactical error. Today on RPGBOT: Sorcerer Levels 5 - 20 optimization, where your spell list gets bigger, your decisions get more destructive, and your Metamagic makes the DM visibly tired. Show Notes In this episode, the hosts dive deep into D&D 5e Sorcerer levels 5 - 20, focusing on high-level spellcasting strategy and how to survive having fewer spells known than literally every other full caster in the game. The discussion begins with the defining problem of high-level Sorcerers: choice scarcity. Unlike Wizards who prepare spells or Clerics who access entire spell lists, the Sorcerer spell selection becomes a long-term commitment system. Every spell must justify permanent residence in your character sheet. A bad pick at level 7 can haunt you until level 17. The conversation then pivots to Metamagic combinations, the true engine of the Sorcerer's power. Twinned Spell, Quickened Spell, and Subtle Spell are analyzed not as flavor tools but as tools to get more power out of their limited spell selection. From there the hosts analyze essential Sorcerer spells from levels 5 - 20, covering staples like battlefield control, defensive reactions, and encounter-ending options. The episode stresses a core Sorcerer philosophy: your spell list should not just be diverse, it should be ruthlessly efficient. The episode closes by discussing late-game scaling, Sorcery Point economy, and why the optimized Sorcerer becomes less of a caster and more of a reality-editing problem for the DM. At tier 4 play, the class stops solving encounters and starts rewriting them. Key Takeaways D&D 5e Sorcerer levels 5–20 reward planning more than improvisation due to limited spells known Your spell list should focus on encounter-winning effects, not utility redundancy Metamagic optimization 5e is the class's real power — action economy beats raw spell damage Twinned Spell dramatically increases value of single-target spells Quickened Spell converts turns into burst rounds and enables combo casting Subtle Spell bypasses counterspell and social encounter restrictions The best Sorcerer spell choices high level 5e scale across multiple tiers of play Defensive reactions matter more than armor — positioning keeps Sorcerers alive Sorcery Points are a strategic resource, not a panic button A well-built Sorcerer removes threats before durability becomes relevant High-tier Sorcerers specialize in encounter control rather than damage output The optimized Sorcerer plays fewer spells — but each one reshapes the battlefield Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Lovers of the fiber arts and all things witchy are making their way to Salem, Massachusetts next month for the upcoming Fiber Witch Festival! With trolley tours, a maker's market, and a special sea-themed gala, it's an enchantingly creative celebration of crafters and the supernatural. Ana Campos, the festival's founder and owner of Circle of Stitches in Salem, joins Nichole to share all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank redefines voice leading as more than just academic theory—it's a tool for writing smoother, more memorable music and a form of respect for the musicians performing your work. Learn how to approach open harmony with clarity by focusing on linear motion, avoiding awkward jumps, and writing parts that feel natural and inevitable.
The Aura is part of the Human Energy Field. Extending up to 2 feet around the body, the aura reflects the mental/emotional aspect of the energy body. Our thoughts and emotions generate unique energetic vibrations that colour The Aura. High frequency thoughts and emotions are reflected in colours associated with a high-frequency such as blue, violet, and indigo. Whereas lower energetic frequencies tend to appear as brown, black, or dark red. The healthier we are on all levels, the clearer and brighter the colours of The Aura appear. Learn more about the energy body with the Mayastar Energy Anatomy Diploma course: https://www.mayastar.net/energyanatomy.htmRead the full article on the Mayastar website: https://www.mayastar.net/auraarticle.htm Enjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank explains why a perfectly correct orchestral score can still sound wrong—and how the real culprit is often the bass and its overtone series. Learn how strong low notes can generate conflicting harmonies in the upper register, and what you can do to avoid those acoustic traps. Whether it's dynamic control or harmonic substitution, you'll walk away with practical tools for writing cleaner, more intentional orchestration.
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes daily affirmations to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges. We also look at the Wheel of Light Starseed Activation: Shakti Rising Attunement - a powerful energy healing modality that is passed on through energetic attunement. This divine feminine current can help us to balance the energy body, awaken out creativity, progress the healing journey and activate our spiritual gifts. Learn more: https://www.mayastar.net/shaktirising.htmEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank unpacks a powerful idea: you can't “use up” a composition technique. Instead of constantly reaching for new tricks, learn how to stretch one technique through contrast and transformation. From orchestration shifts to role reversals and rhythmic flips, the secret lies in development—not novelty. This shift in mindset helps your music stay focused, engaging, and full of life.
Success in dentistry isn't just about being a great clinician; it's about being a master strategist. In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman sit down to discuss why "playing it safe" is often the riskiest move a practice owner can make.From Casey's battle with a stubborn sore throat to Jarrod's recent deep dive into a competitive Magic: The Gathering tournament, the guys find inspiration in the most unlikely places. They draw a direct parallel between the high-stakes strategy of a card game and the complex maneuvers required to run a profitable dental practice.Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for infoFacebook: Four Quadrants AdvisoryInstagram: @fourquadrantsadvisoryLinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory
These affirmations can be used to enhance your spiritual practices, rituals and energy healing sessions. Aligning your consciousness with high frequency intentions can shift your energetic resonance, allowing you to manifest positive changes within and around you. As you listen to these affirmations, try to relax your mind, bringing your focus to your inner light - your spiritual centre that is eternally connected to your divine source. These affirmations are intended to help you to establish and reinforce your awareness of your true light and highest potential. You may repeat these affirmations after me - aloud or silently in your mind - or simply rest your body and mind for a time, and be receptive to these words...Listening early in the morning can set you up for a positive and prosperous day...and listening at night can help you to wind down for sleep while programming your mind with positive intentions. However you choose to use these meditations, I wish you peace, prosperity and progress in all you do...may the Universe bless you and surround you with love and light.I have used one of my meditation tracks as the background for this recording - you can hear the original here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHfZkJ5tCdo Enjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Fiona Horne is widely recognized as one of the original pioneers of modern witchcraft — and one of the few to remain relevant, respected, and bestselling across three decades. As a trailblazing public witch she's been a popular radio and TV personality on shows including Entertainment Tonight, Good News Week, Party in Australia, and Mad Mad House. She was also the frontwoman for the hit electro-rock band Def FX, and she is a licensed commercial pilot with a focus on humanitarian aid and animal rescue missions. She now leads beloved travel experiences at sacred sites throughout the world through her “Meet Yourself” expansion trips. Fiona is the author of sixteen bestselling books including Witch – A Personal Journey, The Art of Witch, and The Lost Book of Spells, and she's the creator of four oracle decks. Her newest book and oracle deck are called Coven. On this episode, Fiona discusses her decades long career as a public witch, the performance versus practice of witchcraft, and how covens change oneself and the world for the better. Pam also talks about the importance of group magic, and answers a listener question about finding magical gatherings in NYC.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Wheel of Fate, Dear Antigone, BetterHelp, Blessed Be Magick, Mithras Candle, and Robin Rose Bennett We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave
A spike in U.S. youth vaping rates back in 2018 sparked a worldwide moral panic over teen vaping. But the so-called “epidemic” was short-lived. In just 4-years, U.S. teen vaping fell over 60% to a historic low in 2023. It's good news for everyone except those campaigners who profit from panic. Guest: Michelle Minton, Senior Analyst, Reason Foundation RegWatch on GFN.TV (Rewind) Produced by Brent Stafford Original Airdate: November 24, 2023 https://youtu.be/_RfOTvHb8ac Watch GFN Interviews every second Friday at GFN.TV CELEBRATE WITH US | RegWatch 10th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/regwatch-10th-anniversary-fundraiser #RegWatchOnGFN @GFNicotine #GFN26 #RegWatch #VapeNews
The road to the outpost doesn't stay quiet for long.As the party breaks camp and pushes through the frozen woods, the echoes of Norvale still linger—howls in the distance, memories that refuse to fade. Hours into their journey, screaming cuts through the trees, pulling them off the road and straight into danger.
This week we are tackling “Reign of the Seven Spellblades” now this isn't your typical cozy magic school and we spend a fair amount of time talking about the "might makes right" philosophy of Kimberly Academy. Not only that we also point out some things where it just didn't sit right with us like where the teachers wait a full eight days before checking on missing students. Rick finds the whole setup pretty nonsensical, especially a weirdly flirtatious flashback involving the protagonist's mother that left him feeling confused about the whole thing. We also take apart the show's weird pacing, pointing out that you could probably skip several episodes and still have a decent handle on what's going on. We also talk about the mechanics of the world and everything and our differences of views on those.About the anime:When Oliver Horn enrolls at Kimberly Magic Academy, which is a very prestigious but apparently very deadly magic school, where only four out of five students survive to graduation, he arrives with more than just books and ambition. Shortly after arriving through a series of events he teams up with a few other fellow first-years. As Oliver begins navigating a school full of dangerous labyrinths, monstrous creatures, and cutthroat upperclassmen. We find out that he isn't just there to study. He's carrying a deeply personal secret and a vendetta that threatens to consume everything around him. As the group bonds, battles, and bleeds their way through Kimberly's brutal curriculum, the truth behind the seven legendary spellblades and Oliver's true purpose begins to surface, pulling them all into a conflict far darker than anything on the syllabus.Next Week's Pick: “Eminence In Shadow Season 2”Have you had the chance to watch Reign of the Seven Spellblades or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Kadokawa, Warner Bros. Japan, Sotsu, Movic, KlockWorx, Tokyo MX, BS11, Konami Digital Entertainment, Bandai Namco Music LiveStudio: J.C.StaffSource: Light NovelGenres: Action, Fantasy, Shounen, MagicAired: July 2023 to October 2023Number of Episodes: 15Our Scores: Jack's Score: 4 / 10Rick's Score: 3 / 10
2026 is testing discernment. False prophecies are rising. The Freedom Project – led by Emilio Ortiz & Anne Tucker – is a live initiation for those who refuse to be spiritually misled.If you're ready to channel your own soul, and walk this next chapter with authority – we begin March 1st. Secure your place here
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes daily affirmations to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges. We also look at the Ascended Masters Attunements course - a series of 13 energetic empowerments that amplify your connection to the light-beings that support our spiritual ascension and healing path. If you would like to be attuned to these energies by me, you can read about and purchase the Ascended Masters Attunements course from my website here: https://www.mayastar.net/ascendedmasters.htmEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
This week, Maria and Robyn are joined by Kelden Mercury, author of several books, with his latest release being Mother Goose's Book of Spells. We discuss the importance and power of folklore, and how you may find it in unsurprising places. We continue a collective tarot reading with the Three of Wands and focus on the upcoming astrological transits for magical alignment: Mar 2 – 9:16am – Mars enters Pisces Mar 3 – 6:38am – Full Moon Total LUNAR Eclipse in Virgo Mar 6 – 5:45am – Venus enters Aries Mar 10 – 5:22pm – Vesta enters Pisces Mar 10 – 11:30pm – Jupiter Direct Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn's choice: mayhemfiberwerks Maria's choice: Secret Garden Tarot Listener Choice: hiddenhouses Don't forget to join us on March 30th for Maevius Lynn's class on the Holy Holiday's of ThelemaAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at submissions@coffeeandcauldrons.com or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings
The Fangirls are at it again with another double header! They are joined by debut YA author (and former Top Chef competitor!) Marisa Churchill (SECRETS, SPELLS, AND CHOCOLATE) and international bestseller Elise Kova (DRAGON CURSED) for lots of laughs, tea spilling, and bookish joy. Stay up to date with Marisa and Elise by visiting their websites!Click here to read the extended show notes, which includes where to find a list of all the books mentioned in this episode, how to contact us, where to find us on social media, how to support the show and The Fangirls, and all our internet besties and associated coupon codes: http://theincoherentfangirl.com/show-notes
Sehnsucht Symphony releases on all major streaming platforms on March 7.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliotts sits down with filmmaker and creative director Chris Farrell. The storyteller behind Stronger Spells, the documentary capturing the making of Sehnsucht Symphony. From a 10-year-old's Jurassic Park moment to filming 92 musicians in Brno, Chris shares what makes a story “chemically change” you, and why a new symphony in 2026 is “crazy rare.”Together, they explore beauty, longing, intentional art in a disposable age, and why Sehnsucht, that deep ache for something beyond this world, is so important in our time.Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott #LABthePodcast #SehnsuchtSymphony #StrongerSpells #LeadingWithBeauty #BeautyThatPointsBeyondItself #VUVIVO #ArtAndFaith #CreativeFaith #Storytelling #SehnsuchtSupport the show
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got an interview with the amazing debut author Josiah DeGraff! When he's not busy beating the words into submission and drinking tea at noon, he talks with schlubs like us! We talked about his nerdy origin story, our shared love of speculative fiction and the written word. Then we dove into his novel A Study of Shattered Spells. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off A Study of Shattered Spells by Josiah DeGraff: https://a.co/d/01ASwnZK Follow Josiah DeGraff on social mediaJosiah's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Josiah-DeGraaf/author/B0FH44VRVJJosiah's Website: https://josiahdegraaf.com/ Josiah's Twitter: https://x.com/josiahdegraaf Josiah's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahdegraaf Josiah's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahdegraaf Josiah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahdegraaf Josiah's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50573269.Josiah_DeGraaf Josiah's Newsletter: https://josiahdegraaf.com/newsletter/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JosiahDeGraff #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #ChristianFiction #Triceratops #debut #DebutAuthor #prophesiedhero #prophesiedone #ChosenOne #AcademyStory
Jen Sankey is an author, professional witch, teacher, and speaker. She has over thirty years of experience reading tarot and being an energetic healer. Visit her at StardustWandererTarot.com and Instagram.com/StardustWandererTarot.Manifesting by the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Magic Paperback – February 8, 2026 by Jen Sankey (Author), Lorriane Anderson (Foreword)5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (11)See all formats and editions120 Spells and Exercises to Connect with the Moon and Manifest Everything You WantThe moon: a mystical advisor for manifestation who lights your way and creates a cosmic roadmap for you to get what you want with grace and conviction. This book illuminates how to work with the moon on your journey of self-discovery and unlimited potential.Jen Sankey teaches you how to reframe your thinking and incorporate your spiritual, mental, and physical self to create a tapestry of manifesting success. She first provides the foundations for building your own practice, and then she guides you, chapter by chapter, through each moon phase and the activities that help you connect to its power. With this book, you can step into your magic, define your path, and be fully present in your life.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under caution after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – the image of him sat slumped in the back of a car while leaving Norfolk police station on his 66th birthday splashes all the morning papers. Focussing on the politics, his could throw up lots of difficult questions for Labour and Keir Starmer – and governments famously don't much like talking about the Royals. What problems will this cause Starmer?In other news, it is not shaping up to be an easy return after recess, not least with Donald Trump's latest intervention on the Chagos deal. How many more setbacks can the plan endure?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I talk about the power of the smallest words we use most frequently in our self talk.My new book "The Opposite of Settling" is out now!Instagram: @case.kenny Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everyone levels up to 11! Spells are chosen, hit dice are rolled, and a lot of wandering conversation is had along the way. Heads up that this level up session is extremely meandering! If you'd rather just get a short summary of people's level up choices, we'll be sure to quickly go over everything at the start of our next proper PA episode. :) Ian reads spells from ancient tomes. Adam considers Vons's different elements. Erin recalls The Lore. Whit tricks out Steamboat's ride. Check us out online! We're at https://www.primaryattribute.com
Air Date - 18 February 2026What was the power of words in ancient magical practices and how may they be applied to modern manifestation? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Enid Baxter Ryce, has assembled a collection of poetic spells and incantations that recount the rich lives of our ancestors, who were connected across cultures by their experience of the world as a magical place, who shared a belief, and who engaged in magical practices for manifestation, prophecy, love, protection, healing, curses, and even vengeance. Enid Baxter Ryce is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who has exhibited at museums internationally, including the National Gallery of Art, the Getty, and the Arnolfini. A descendant of three Salem witches, she comes from a long family history of natural magic practice. Enid has an MFA in visual arts and studied at Cooper Union, Yale University, and Claremont Graduate University. She won the Elizabeth Kray Prize from the Society for American Poets when she graduated from Cooper Union. Enid is currently working on the Getty Foundation Art x Science Initiative project “From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments,” a forward-looking ethnobotanical study undertaken as the basis of a forthcoming exhibition and an accompanying publication at Armory Center for the Arts. Enid's work has been reviewed in The New York Times, Artforum, ArtReview, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications.Her website is https://enidryce.com, and she joins me this week to share her path and new book, Ancient Spells and Incantations: Echoes of Magic Through the Ages and Across Cultures.#EnidBaxterRyce #VictorFuhrman #DestinationUnlimited #InterviewsConnect with Victor Fuhrman at https://victorthevoice.com/Visit the Destination Unlimited Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/destination-unlimited/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
The Rebbe addresses a suggested alternate spelling Shin–Vav–Alef (שוא) and proves—bringing multiple sources—that the Siddur's spelling שבא is correct for this vowel, clarifying the linguistic/masoretic basis for writing it this way. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6071
We know we just finished Lorwyn cards, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are on their way. Prerelease is coming up soon and Wizards have not official released the set mechanics, so James combed through the leak and found the mechanics. We talk you through the mechanics before they are official released. Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG X: @casualtrypod Bluesky: @casualtryhardmtg.bsky.social Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search casual try hard. Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com
A love themed show for Valentine's Day featuring Fiona Lucas on Always and Only You, Joanna Toye on The Little Penguin Bookshop, Rachel Greenlaw on The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells, and audio describer Liz Gutman on writing spicy AD for Bridgerton. Plus we find a handful of books on all sorts of love in the RNIB Library.
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Eine Kreatur nervt rum, ein Enchantment behindert massiv unseren Boardstate, aber was tun? Natürlich wegräumen, dafür ist Single Target Removal ja da! Marius, Freddy und Jochen haben ihre 10 Favoriten mitgebracht und gleichen in der Folge ihre Listen miteinander ab - Überraschungen garantiert![Werbung] Wir werden von Ultimate Guard gesponsert - an unserer Themenwahl oder Ansichten ändert das nichts, es gibt nur immer mal wieder Shoutouts und Hinweise auf Neuigkeiten und Produkte. http://tinyurl.com/commanderkompass-Discord: https://discord.gg/Mu2EBCUwjKSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rVEuy5Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bX7fVPTwitter: https://twitter.com/edh_kompassDeezer: https://deezer.page.link/wduneK1DsrUKKVvF9-Editor: https://twitter.com/merlotter & https://archidekt.com/u/Flumpor
Big Rituals Big Games: Pouring Blood into Super Bowls (2/3/25)When In Rome: Sports and Spells (2/10/25)*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across the Big 12 on this episode of Bigger Than 12. The discussion focuses on Kansas State and Jerome Tang, including the Wildcats' continued struggles and what it means for Tang's job security moving forward. The guys also look at UCF trending up, why the Knights are gaining momentum, and where they fit in the conference race. Plus, Iowa State's dominant run and what it says about the Cyclones as Big 12 and national contenders, along with other news and developments from around the league. New episodes of Bigger Than 12 are available weekly on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode covers breath holding spells.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/breathholdingspells/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
In this episode we're settling into that long, liminal stretch between Imbolc and Ostara. The snow is still hanging around, the days are technically getting longer but it doesn't always feel like it, and seasonal cranky shut in disorder is very real. This is a quiet and often deeply cold time of the year, where hope flickers but hasn't fully taken shape yet. That's exactly why we're focusing on everyday magick. The simple, doable, low effort kind that helps you keep going when getting out of bed already feels like a heroic act.We share some of our favorite mundane spells that gently weave magic into the rhythm of daily life. Morning candle work for setting one small intention. Decluttering spells that help reset the energy of your space when the vibes are off. Bag and wallet magic to make room for abundance. Even the humble act of making your bed becomes a spell for nervous system care, protection, and coming home to yourself at the end of the day. This isn't about doing everything. It's about doing one thing with presence.Chelle also brings forward a tarot thread she's been holding for this season, a simple and reflective way of working with the cards as we move from Imbolc's inward spark toward Ostara's outward growth. Think less pressure, more conversation with the cards. Tarot as companion, not assignment.We also talk about how to work magic with your houseplants during this time of year. From tending them as living spell anchors to using them as allies for growth, renewal, and intention setting, especially when the outside world is still frozen. Your plants know spring is coming, even if the ground hasn't caught up yet. There's wisdom there.This episode is for anyone who feels tired, restless, or quietly hopeful. For witches who want to stay connected without burning themselves out. For those of us who need reminders that small rituals matter, and that light returns slowly, but it does return.So grab your tea, check in with your plants, and come sit with us for a bit. We're getting through late winter together, one simple spell at a time.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website
Let's Chat!!Welcome back to this week's mini Cauldrons of Chaos episode — the podcast where the candles are lit, the vibes are questionable, and sometimes the most powerful spell you can cast is not lying down on the floor.This mini episode is for witches who want results but do not have the energy for:Full ritualsCircle castingRemembering planetary correspondencesOr putting on pantsWe're talking Candles in a Crisis — emergency witchcraft for when you're exhausted, overstimulated, and one minor inconvenience away from communing with the carpet spirits.From random candles and half-burned altar stubs to the emotionally supportive tea light of desperation, this episode walks you through a low-effort flame ritual that still counts as real magick.No perfection. No guilt. Just intention, fire, and the radical idea that showing up halfway is still showing up.Survival spells are valid spells. Rest is sacred. And a single candle lit with intention is not a shortcut — it's efficiency.Stay lit.
During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on how counter magic can be tailored to meet your cube's design and thematic goals. Tune in as we banter on our favorites and what Nope spells we have selected and why they can enhance the player experience. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing!Join Team Uber Cube at the Raven Fest Cube Event on Jan 31st 2026Join the Uber Cube DiscordSupport Uber Cube via PatreonAnthony's CubesMay's CubesStu's CubesUber Cube is now on YouTube!MTG Cube Drafting PageFind us on Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialEmail Uber Cube : ubercubemtgpodcast@gmail.comThanks for Listening and Happy cubing!Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
In this week's episode, I take a look back at my ten bestselling books of 2025, and consider five lessons learned from them. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Sword of the Squire, Book #1 in the Dragonskull series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: DRAGONSKULL50 The coupon code is valid through February 2, 2026. So if you need a new audiobook this winter, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 287 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is January the 23rd, 2025, and today we are discussing five lessons learned from my 10 bestselling books of 2026. We'll also have Coupon of the Week and an update at my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Sword of the Squire (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. And that coupon code is DRAGONSKULL50. And as always, links to my Payhip store and the coupon code will be available in the show notes of this episode. This coupon code will be valid through February 2, 2026. So if you need a new audiobook this winter, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I am very nearly done with Blade of Storms, the third book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. I am probably just going to stay inside and finish it this weekend because it is very cold. It is winter, but it looks like this week we are having super winter and I'm in the part of the US where we're not getting any snow thankfully, but it is in fact -20 degrees [Fahrenheit] outside, which makes it a good time to stay inside and work on Blade of Storms. So hopefully it will start going live by the time this episode goes live or shortly thereafter. I'm also 16,000 words into Cloak of Summoning, which will be the 14th book in the Cloak Mage series. And if all goes well, that should be my main project soon. It might come out before the end of February, but it will probably slip to March, the way things are looking. In audiobook news, we're very nearly done with the audiobook of Blade of Shadows (as excellently recorded by Brad Wills) and hopefully that should start getting through quality assurance on the various audiobook platforms before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy has started working on Cloak of Titans, the 11th book in the Cloak Mage urban fantasy series. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:09 Main Topic of the Week: 5 Lessons Learned from My 10 Bestselling Books from 2025 And now let's move on to our main topic this week, five lessons learned from the top 10 of my bestselling books from 2025. I have this growing pile of tax paperwork on my desk and that got me to thinking about what were my 10 bestselling books of 2025 because all the sales data is now in so I can parse it and look back and see which books of mine sold the best in 2025. I thought it'd be interesting to look at my 10 bestselling ebooks, audiobooks, and paper books for 2025 and see what percentage of them or what rather what percentage of book revenue came from new stuff published in 2025 and old stuff that I had published previously and then I would take a look at five lessons learned from that. So with all that in mind, let's take a first look at my ten bestselling ebooks of 2025 and what percentage of my book revenue for 2025 came from new books and from my backlist. So first up, my 10 bestselling ebooks of 2025: 1. Shield of Deception 2. Shield of Battle 3. Shield of Power 4. Ghost in the Assembly 5. Ghost in the Corruption 6. Cloak of Worlds 7. Blade of Flames 8. Ghost in the Siege 9. Blade of Shadows 10. Cloak of Illusion And for my total ebook revenue for 2025, 29.3% came from new books and 70.7% came from things I published prior to 2025. So let's look at the 10 bestselling audiobooks of 2025: 1. The Ghosts: Omnibus One 2. Cloak Mage Omnibus One 3. Ghost Armor Omnibus One 4. Dragonskull Omnibus One 5. The Ghosts Omnibus Two 6. The Ghosts Omnibus Three 7. Half-Elven Thief: Omnibus One 8. Ghost Exile Omnibus One 9. Cloak Mage Omnibus Three 10. Frostborn: The Shadow Prison: Frostborn, Book 15 So for audio, for my total revenue, 11.92% of it came from things that were newly published in 2025 and 88.08% came from things that had been published prior to 2025. Now my top 10 selling print books: 1. The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition 2. The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide 3. The Ubuntu Beginner's Guide 4. Frostborn: The Gray Knight 5. Shield of Storms 6. Frostborn: The Master Thief 7. Shield of Darkness 8. Shield of Deception 9. Frostborn: The Shadow Prison 10. Frostborn: The Eightfold Knife In terms of the percentages of my total print revenue, 5.57% came from things that have been published in 2025, but a whopping 94.43% came from stuff I published prior to 2025. So those are the numbers and the sales percentages. Let's see what lessons we can learn from looking at this data. And so I thought of five lessons. #1: My efforts in 2025 to focus up and focus on finishing series and then shift to just working on three series at a time really paid off. For instance, my three bestselling ebooks for 2025 came from the Shield War Series (Shield of Deception, Shield of Battle, and Shield of Power). So very clearly it was a good idea to focus on that and it was also a good idea to focus on doing a new epic fantasy series like Blades of Ruin because Blade of Flames and Blade of Shadows were number, let's see, number seven and nine on that list respectively, and that was after they were published only in the last quarter of 2025. For that matter, I think people were very excited that I finally managed to get back to the Cloak Mage series because Cloak of Worlds was the sixth bestselling book of the year, even though it came out in I believe October and Cloak of Illusion was a year old and it was still one of the 10 bestselling books of 2025 just because people were that eager for me to get back to the Cloak Mage Series. Wizard Assassin, the fifth book in the Half-Elven Thief series, didn't make the list, but the reason for that is very obvious. It only came out on December 23rd and if it had become one of the 10 bestselling books of 2025 in the remaining, what was it, eight days of 2025 at that point, that would've been nothing short of astonishing, but it sold very well. And I think when I do podcast episode for this at the end of 2026, then some of the Half-Elven Thief books will definitely be on the list. So my strategy of focusing on just three series at a time and having the big epic fantasy series like Blades of Ruin be the main series, and then I alternate between Cloak Mage and Half-Elven Thief every other month does seem to be the right strategy. #2: The second lesson I think I learned is that it's good to have all your books in print if possible, but if you have nonfiction books, it's especially good for them to be in print because as you remember from the top 10, my top three bestselling print books of 2025 were The Windows Command Line, The Linux Command Line, and The Ubuntu Beginner's Guides, which are all nonfiction books I wrote a very long time ago and put into print. If I remember right, Linux Command Line and Windows Command Line, both were from 2012, which is a disturbingly long time ago at this point, but they remain my two of my top three bestselling print books of 2025. Obviously it's good to have all your books in print because you'll notice that several of my older fiction books and even one of my relatively newer fiction books (Shield of Storms) were all in the top 10 bestselling print list. But nonetheless, if you have nonfiction and you're selling nonfiction, I strongly recommend you get your nonfiction books into print because I think people are more likely to buy a nonfiction book in print than they are a fiction book. For fiction, it's only your absolute favorites that you get in print these days. I think the majority of what used to be the mass market paperback market has switched over to ebooks. But if you are reading nonfiction, trying to learn how to do something (and all three of these books are technical books), it's more likely that you're going to buy the print book but you keep it as a reference. So if you have a nonfiction, it's definitely a good idea to put it into print. #3: I think the third thing I learned is that audiobook bundles very definitely pay off. You notice that of my top 10 audiobooks for 2025, 9 of the 10 were audiobook bundles, and I think we see the influence of Audible on the audiobook market there. If you're familiar with Audible, you know that most Audible subscription plans give you a credit every month (or more than one credit every month), which means that Audible listeners are very length conscious because they want to get the most audiobook possible for their monthly credit. So they're more likely to spend their monthly credit on the Ghost Omnibus One rather than getting Child of the Ghosts, Ghost in the Flames, and Ghost in the Blood individually because it's a much better bargain. There's much debate online in the indie author space about how much influence Audible has over the audiobook market, and many people argue that Audible has too much influence over the audiobook market, but the reality remains that Audible has a lot of influence on the audiobook market. And so consequently, the longer the audiobook, the easier it is to sell. So if you have the opportunity to do audiobook bundles, it might be worth doing them. I think you'll find that selling an audiobook bundle is significantly easier than selling an individual audiobook. The best way to promote the audiobook is to promote the ebook. For example, this past week I had a BookBub feature deal for Cloak Mage Omnibus One that did very well (and thank you everyone for that) and it also boosted the audiobook quite a bit, to the point where that as of this recording January 23rd, 2026, Cloak Mage Omnibus One will be my bestselling audiobook for 2026 so far, we'll see how the rest of the year plays out, but I will continue to do audiobook bundles when feasible. And very clearly, this is an excellent way to market your audiobooks if you have the resources to do that, and you're willing to put the bundles on Audible. Not everyone is. #4: The fourth lesson is that I basically misread the LitRPG market because if you'll remember Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, the last book in my Stealth and Spells Online trilogy, came out in July and it didn't crack the top 10. I don't think it even cracked the top 20, if I remember right, it was like my 24th, 25th maybe bestselling book of 2025, which means that a lot of older stuff sold quite a bit more than it did. In fact, I think Demonsouled Omnibus One and Demonsouled Omnibus Two both sold more copies and brought in more revenue than Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest did. Now, I think those are good books, the Stealth and Spells books, and I'm very grateful to everyone who enjoyed them. But as I've said before, I think I fundamentally misread the LitRPG market because it's about a virtual reality game but the LitRPG market these days focuses mostly on isekai style stories or system apocalypse style stories, more things like on the verge of a Dungeon Crawler Carl than people playing a virtual reality game. This isn't to say that the genre of virtual reality online game can't be done well, it's just that I don't think I executed it well in terms of communicating it to potential readers. And as you might remember, it was originally entitled Sevenfold Sword Online, which just confused people because they thought it was connected to my Sevenfold Sword series. So with all that, if I had to do it over again, I would not do a virtual reality LitRPG, I'd probably do a system one or an isekai one, but for now, I'm not going to think about that. I'm going to focus on my three unfinished series and not start a new unfinished series until I finish one of my three remaining unfinished series because as I learned in '23, '24, and '25, having five unfinished series at the same time is too many for both the writer and the reader. So if I ever return to the LitRPG genre and never say never, it will not be for a virtual reality online LitRPG. #5: The fifth and final lesson I think I can learn from this is the combination of effort over time because I've been doing this for a long time, and the reason that in 2025, 70% of my ebook sales came from the backlist (and even more for print and audiobooks) is because I've been doing this for such a long time and my efforts have been compounding over that length of time. For example, when I published Wizard-Assassin last month in December, the previous four books in the series in just the eight days of 2025 that were remaining sold like 600% more in December than they had in November, just from the boost provided by a new book. And again, that's only possible with the effort over time because of those four books hadn't been there, then they wouldn't have been available to have that significant sales boost. So I think this just reflects that one of the hardest lessons of all is patience, because when we publish a book, we want it to immediately be a bestseller and make us lots of money and all that, but that usually doesn't happen. In fact, it hardly ever happens. What you really need to do is just keep slogging away, putting in the effort every day, writing your book, publishing a new one, and building up gradually over time. And I think looking at these numbers for the last year, that the combination of effort over time and remaining patient is indeed the most valuable lesson I can learn and that all of us can learn from 2025. And I would like to conclude talking about this by saying a big thank you to everyone who bought an ebook, a print book, or an audiobook over this year. I'm very grateful for all of your readership, listening and reading, and obviously there'd be no point in doing all this if nobody was reading the books. So thank you again for reading and listening over 2025. So that's it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful, a reminder that you can listen to all the backup episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy. Please stay warm, and we will see you all next week.
Tauranga's Mayor says they're hopeful recovery work can resume today, after Thursday's slip at Mount Maunganui. Six people remain unaccounted for and are presumed dead. Recovery work was paused yesterday after a crack was found on the maunga, making the site unsafe. Tauranga City Council has ordered an independent review into the slip - and what happened leading up to it. Mahe Drysdale says specialist equipment was flown in from Wellington last night - to help with recovery operations. He says geotechnical engineers are up Mount Maunganui at the moment - to ensure it's safe for work to continue today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moonwater reveals a method to elevate the power and effectiveness of your spells … using words that rhyme. She shares a powerful prayer to help you connect with your creativity. You also invite the God and Goddess to support you. For more on how to deal with disruption and chaos, see Moonwater's new book, World On Fire. Check it out with the link below. For more from Moonwater, get one of her books: #witch, #wicca #Wiccan, #Goddess, #God, #The Craft, #witchcraft, #hope, #friend, #support, #MoonwaterSilverClaw, #WorldOnFire, #hope, #grow, #gratitude, #choice, #truth, #rhyme, #power, #nature, #spell, #spellwork, #magick, #magic,
Everything Remade episode 289. Thanks so much to Jack for taking the time to chat with me. Intro/outro track: The Dense Macabre by Coma Regalia Featured tracks: The Sand That Smooths The Glass, Too Little Too Late and Vices by Stress Spells hear more: stressspells.bandcamp.com If you are enjoying what you hear and would like to support the growth of this podcast directly you can do so by way of donation via paypal: middlemanrecords@gmail.com venmo: @ediequinn or subscribe to our patreon: patreon.com/humanmachine
The crew of the Little Snail has come to Spillaway Peaks in search of an ally: Thelonious, the editor-in-chief of the Shining Star newspaper and a member of the mysterious group called the Luminaries. But before they can go, meet Theo, and earn his trust, they first have to do a little shopping… This week on Perpetua: A Picture of the HIlls 02 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058] Town Maps [TNMP] Spillaway Peaks [SPMP] The Shell Barrow You know that big dome you can see at Spillaway Peaks from the world map? Yeah, this is it. This is where they do their "Weekly Rehearsal," which is like Church Sunday for them. Depending on how things go, you can visit this place at the end of the arc and get a buff. The Clutch This is where Terrapine kids grow up and go to school. You can get a pretty good Jonathan scene if you go here, but that's about it for now. The Docks and Administrative District There's not much here, except a way to get back on the Ferry and head back to Calstega Bay Jonathan's Family Home This is the only of the Clan Homes you can actually enter, but it's pretty big! It's four or five levels high (depending on how you count) and there are a ton of rooms to explore, random NPCs to talk to, and some loot too! If you do a side quest for Jonathan's dad, he can build you some gear in his workshop! The Shining Star The town newspaper. If you're ready to advance the main plot, head up to the second floor of the Shining Star. You'll automatically run into Theolonius (and Jonathan's sister is working there as an intern or something, too). But if you aren't ready yet, you can stay downstairs and use the quest board to grind out some XP and asta! Shopping District The highest level of the Spillaway City map (not counting the Spillaway Outskirts, but there you have to load out to the world map before getting there, so I don't count it!) There are three main shops here. A general store, which basically just lets you recover IP and get basic items, and then Abelene's Armory and Stokely's Specialties. Abelene's Armory Armor: Reinforced Mud Suit 300 asta | 11 Phys Def / INS size +1 Mdef | -5 Init | Earth Resistant Armor: Meditation Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX die +1 / MDEF: INS die +2 |-2 Init Whenever you recover Mind Points, you recover 5 extra Mind Points. Armor: Choir Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX size +1 / Mdef: INS size +2 |-2 Init Counts as 1 bonus SL of "Sound Barrier": After you sing a verse with medium or high volume, all physical damage you suffer until the start of your next turn is reduced by【SL】(applied before Affinities). Shield: Eyecatching Cape 800 z | +2 Def /+0 Mdef As long as you don't have a martial armor or another shield equipped, you may apply the effects of the Dodge Skill (see Core Rulebook, page 203). Shield: Seasoned Potlid 1500 asta | Martial |+2 Def /+2 MDef When you deal damage with a delicacy (see page 151), you deal 5 extra damage. Shield: Plated Tambourine 1700 asta | +2 Def / +0 Mdef If you have the Resonance Skill , consider your Skill Level in it increased by 2 (up to a maximum of SL 5). Weapon: Giant Fork 1000 asta | DEX + MIG | HR + 16 | Martial | Physical Damage | Spear | Two-handed | Melee | When you use this weapon with the Knife and Fork Skill, you may add the High Roll to the attack's damage (you don't have to treat it as being equal to 0). Weapon: Electrified Flyswatter 1300 asta | MIG + DEX | HR+10 | Bolt Damage | One-handed | Melee You may attack Flying creatures, but you take -3 to the roll. Stokely's Specialties Accessory: Ring of the Occultist - 600 asta Spells you cast with a target of "Up to three creatures" instead have a target of "Up to four creatures" (you must still spend additional Mind Points for the fourth target). Accessory: Spare Magicannon Chamber - 800 When you summon a Magicannon, you also receive an extra Elemental Chamber, matching the previous elemental type you stored. Accessory: Ring of Denial 600 asta When you cast the Dispel spell (Core Rulebook, page 192), its MP cost becomes "10 × T" and its target becomes "Up to three creatures". Accessory: Lightcatcher Cage - 800 asta You are Resistant to bolt and light damage. If you enter Crisis, the effect of this accessory ceases until your next rest. Accessory: Ancient Pocketwatch - 600 Asta When using the Entropist skill Stolen Time, you may use any of its options one additional time per skill use (paying requisite MP cost as normal). 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The fight doesn't stop when the last gnoll falls.In the clearing outside Norvale, rage finally breaks loose. Steel crashes. Spells burn. And when the dust settles, the party makes a choice they never thought they'd have to—burn the house behind them and disappear into the woods.
Why Internet Spells Are Dangerous! The Hidden Karma & Blowback No One Talks AboutIn this episode of Spirit Sherpa, your hosts delve into the intricacies of casting magic, specifically focusing on the consequences and ethical considerations of performing truth spells sourced from the internet.Key Topics Include:The importance of intentionUnintended consequencesKarmic implicationsCaution and discernmentMagical workingsFar-reaching effectsPersonal stories and experiencesInsights into responsible magic use00:00 Welcome to Spirit Sherpa00:49 The Importance of Audience Support02:35 Introduction to Internet Magic04:38 The Dangers of Online Spells06:07 Understanding Truth Spells08:52 Consequences of Casting Spells15:10 Ethics and Karma in Magic22:22 Personal Experiences with Magic34:11 Final Thoughts and RemindersKeywords:internet spellstik tok magictruth spellblack magiccurse blowbackkarma in magicspiritual consequenceswitchcraft warningdangerous spellsenergy work mistakesspiritual ethicsmagic gone wrongbaby witch mistakesspell backlashunintended consequencesenergy protectionspiritual sovereigntyempath protectionastral safetyspiritual awakening podcastmodern shamanismpsychic masteryenergy boundariesmanifestation gone wrongtruth is dangerousshadow work spiritualitynew earth consciousnessdualities in spiritualitySpirit SherpaIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com
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Welcome, to this weeks Dark Minisode, Today, our long-time listener Marie shares a deeply personal account of what happens when a lifelong desire for paranormal proof finally answers back. What begins with a poignant childhood loss, evolves into decades of searching for connection beyond the veil...but finding the dangerous line between curiosity and invitation, the psychological and physical impact of fear, and the sobering realisation that not everything responding to a call is what we hope to find. Marie's experience is a haunting reminder that some doors, once opened, do not easily close.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 160+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Mood and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
“EXORCISM” by Ray Bradbury | When her mailman husband delivered a package of forbidden books to the woman up the street, Elmira Brown finally had proof of what she'd suspected all along — and she wasn't about to let a witch win another election.IN THIS EPISODE: The name Ray Bradbury immediately brings to mind such fictional tales – classics, many of them… some of which I've narrated here in the podcast such as “The Jar”, “Skeleton”, and “The Small Assassin.” But as good as Bradbury was at writing about the paranormal, he could also write comedy – and in tonight's story he combines the two. “Exorcism” is a fun short tale about a nosy housewife who suspects an older woman in town is studying to become a witch… and decides to confront the old lady to voice her disapproval. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Exorcism” by Ray Bradbury, from the book “The Stories of Ray Bradbury” from Rosetta Books:https://amzn.to/49nrJTGWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: December 05, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ExorcismRayBradburyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #RayBradbury #Exorcism #WitchStory #HorrorComedy #ClassicFiction #Witchcraft #ParanormalFiction #VintageHorror #ShortStory
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