Australian author Felicity Pulman’s latest book is I, Morgana, a beautifully written story about King Arthur’s half-sister, a woman loved and loathed in equal measure. Last night she was awarded a fellowship to spend three months in England to write and research the much-anticipated sequel. Just as exciting for readers, a reworked version of her
I was interviewed recently about Into the Mists, about the importance of the mists to the story, as well as the importance of the two black cats, and lots of other interesting questions… Below are a few of the questions and answers, and you can read the full interview here. Into the Mists is a
I was interviewed by Canadian writer Dianna L. Gunn about NaNoWriMo recently, for the first of her Author Spotlight articles to celebrate the upcoming NaNoWriMo. She found me on the NaNoWriMo site on the list of participants who’d had some of their NaNoWriMo books published… You can read the full interview here, as well as
The Truth About Witches Woman's Day – national weekly magazine Witches honour nature as sacred, recognise the masculine and feminine side of god and do rituals and spells to empower, help and heal. It is the fastest growing religion in Australia – but still the most misunderstood. By Serene Conneeley. Myth: You can tell a
Magical Rituals in Brasil Spheres – national spiritual magazine Brasil is the fifth biggest country in the world, covering a large chunk of South America, and an ancient, primal form of spirituality still thrives there. When most people think of Brasil, they picture colourful Mardi Gras parades and gorgeous girls in g-strings on endless stretches
When I was in Scotland late last year, an English journalist emailed me to request an interview, and to review Seven Sacred Sites. My mum sent off a copy of the book for me, and we emailed back and forth quite a bit, and I later sent my other books for review as well. I
The Magic of Ireland Spheres – national spiritual magazine While the phrase the luck of the Irish signifies magic and wonder to the rest of the world, and conjures images of leprechauns and pots of gold, it’s actually a sarcastic and ironic one to those who live in the Emerald Isle, a reference to their
Walking the Camino Women's Health – national monthly magazine Women’s Health magazine recently emailed around asking if there were any journalists who’d walked the Camino, as they wanted to do a hiking story. I’d been meaning to contact them to ask if they wanted one, the trekking aspect of the pilgrimage fitting so well with
Travelling to Faeryland Goddess Magazine – national spiritual magazine Faeryland seems to exist in another dimension, yet there are towns, forests and even whole countries that have long been associated with the fae. The enchanted forest of Broceliande In Brittany in the west of France, there is an ancient darkened forest shrouded in mystery and
Alice's Real-Life Wonderland Spellcraft – national spiritual magazine It was in and around the English town of Oxford that Lewis Carroll created a magical world for his young friend Alice, and a story that turned into one of the most loved books – and now movies! – ever. The beautiful town of Oxford, a 90-minute
Ghost Whisperer New Idea – national weekly magazine Celebrity psychic Georgina Walker brings comfort to the bereaved by contacting their lost loved ones and sharing their messages of healing and forgiveness. She suffers pain as people physically impress on her how they died, is woken in the night by impatient spirits wanting to pass messages
Crossing Over New Idea – national weekly magazine Acclaimed medium John Edward crosses over to mainstream success. Once when you thought of a medium or a psychic the image was of a wizened old woman draped in scarves and silver jewellery, trying to con you out of your hard earned cash. But the modern day
Evolution of the Calendar Dateline – internationally released hardcover book This is a short excerpt from the introduction to the book Dateline, which outlines the evolution of the calender into the method of marking the days that we know today... “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life
Lucy's Spell New Idea – national weekly magazine The ancient wisdom of the tarot has been updated in a magical new way by author, spiritual teacher and witch Lucy Cavendish. Long before we wrote three books together, Lucy interviewed me for a job on the magazine she edited at the time (I was too shy
Going Walkabout New Idea – national weekly magazine The Red Centre of Australia is one of the most breathtaking, stark and incredible places to visit in the whole world. The ancient desert landscape and the culturally significant Uluru (formerly referred to as Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are incredibly powerful sacred sites to
The Power of Power Animals New Idea – national weekly magazine Want guidance for your problems and physical healing? Dr Steven Farmer, a shaman and psychotherapist from LA, says forging a relationship with your power animal will help you do this. “A power animal is a spirit guide in animal form. They help us deal
Radical Change New Idea – national weekly magazine Change your life in just seven minutes, with a healing method that leads to forgiveness of self and others. Radical Forgiveness is a way to heal emotional and physical blocks and become happier and healthier. It involves reframing your perceptions through filling out a worksheet, going to
White Light Essences Woman's Day – national weekly magazine These inspiring natural essences will open your heart and heal your soul. Want to feel the energy of Peru without the expensive flight and the long and arduous journey? Want to experience a spiritual connection to the earth, or develop a relationship with your higher self
Ahead of her Time New Idea – national weekly magazine An interview with Hollywood legend and spiritual author Shirley MacLaine. On April 24, 2004, Oscar winner and spiritual searcher Shirley MacLaine turns 70. She’ll be on the set of her new movie In Her Shoes, which she stars in alongside Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette,
Be Happy Now New Idea – national weekly magazine Forget the pursuit of happiness – you can choose to feel joy in this very moment. They say there’s no such thing as a happy psychologist, but Dr Robert Holden has mastered the elusive art of being joyful – and he’s dedicated his life to teaching