I am a western NC native, a teacher, an amateur folklorist, and writer. I have spoken at and taught workshops at the Appalachian Studies Association annual conference, the Conference on Current Pagan Studies, Rites of Spring, Florida Pagan Gathering, Gaia’s Womb, Glastonbury Goddess Conference, Hexfest, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Pagan Unity Festival, Sacred Feminine Rising, Sacred Space, Scottish Pagan Federation, Sisters Rising, Starwood, Trees of Avalon, and others. I am a senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC.
I love to contribute to anthologies, and I write a regular column on Crone Life for SageWoman Magazine. My books include Staubs and Ditchwater (2012), Asfidity and Mad-Stones (2015), Embracing Willendorf (2017), Earth Works (2018), Roots, Branches, and Spirits (2021), Seasons of a Magical Life (2021), and Small Magics (Fall, 2023). Upcoming books include Feral Church (2024), The Ragged Wound: Tending the Soul of Appalachia, a cookbook from Wyrd Mountain, and a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
I do a weekly podcast on Appalachian life and ways, with Alicia Corbin Knighten, called Wyrd Mountain Gals. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts.
Classes and Workshops: Wayfaring
I present workshops in all sorts of interesting places and explore our personal and collective mythos. There are few things more delightful and satisfying than a good workshop. We can create one tailored to the needs of your group or can let you know when the next one will be offered. Click on the link below to view available workshops. Please contact us for a more in-depth description as well as price and availability. Working in the glory of the southern highlands of Appalachia means we are but a stone’s throw from Charlotte, Atlanta, Richmond, DC.
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