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Behind Every Great Magician is Not-a-Magician (or a magician who doesn’t mind staying in the background).

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Steph — 1 Comment ↓

People are often surprised when they learn that I didn’t marry a Daemonolater or occult practitioner of any ilk. My significant other is a proud, but open-minded atheist. Meaning, he can understand why people have religion and spirituality, and he’s Continue reading Behind Every Great Magician is Not-a-Magician (or a magician who doesn’t mind staying in the background).→

Impostor Syndrome – Reflections

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Steph — No Comments ↓

For years I avoided teaching at writer conferences because I didn’t think I was good enough. I thought getting a contract with a publisher on my first novel was just dumb luck. I was so terrified to be around other, Continue reading Impostor Syndrome – Reflections→

What Makes a Good Friend?

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Steph — No Comments ↓

I was actually on social media earlier when a post came across my feed where one person was accusing another person of not being a good friend because that person wasn’t constantly over at the other person’s house, or constantly Continue reading What Makes a Good Friend?→

Choosing Kindness (Or Not)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Steph — 1 Comment ↓

Over the past week I received three emails from different people asking whether or not the Zagan Rite was for them. Now, normally I’m pretty honest. I will tell a person my thoughts on their use of magick for personal Continue reading Choosing Kindness (Or Not)→

The Whiny Entrepreneur

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Steph — No Comments ↓

We all know these people. They wake up one day, decide to start their own business, and when it doesn’t pan out immediately, they start whining how hard it is to be self-employed. I get it! I’ve been there off Continue reading The Whiny Entrepreneur→

Truths About Self-Publishing #writing #indieauthor

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Steph — No Comments ↓

I recently had the unfortunate opportunity to run across another “old timer” who is under the erroneous assumption that traditionally published = better authors and better quality books. This antiquated idea is still perpetuated by those who make their living, Continue reading Truths About Self-Publishing #writing #indieauthor→

When Networking Starts Impeding Progress

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Steph — No Comments ↓

My key phrase for the last month has been: Writing the next book is a writer’s first priority. This weekend, while at lunch with a fellow writing friend, we talked about volunteering for writing associations at which time she let Continue reading When Networking Starts Impeding Progress→

Experiments #DoMagick

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Steph — 1 Comment ↓

I know. All I’ve been posting lately are my #DoMagick posts. I guess I haven’t had much else to talk about lately since I’m deep in editing and finishing up projects right now. Gods only know what I’ll have done Continue reading Experiments #DoMagick→

Day 17: Picture Imperfect #domagick

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Steph — No Comments ↓

When you can’t write – read. So that’s what I did last night, and I listened to an audio book today at the office. I may end up reading tonight, too (instead of writing). We shall see. ::yawn:: I am Continue reading Day 17: Picture Imperfect #domagick→

Where Does Your Creativity Come From?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Steph — No Comments ↓

This past weekend my husband and I went to visit a friend of ours who is terminally ill. We were sitting on the back porch talking and drinking soda when our friend turned to me and asked out of the Continue reading Where Does Your Creativity Come From?→