Episode 94: Interview with author Deborah Blake

In this episode, Amberle welcomes author Deborah Blake to the podcast. They engage in casual conversation about pets, animal behavior, and the joy of living with animals. Deborah shares insights into her writing process and discusses her recently released books. She also talks about the challenges of revisions and the importance of feedback. The conversation concludes with a discussion on upcoming events and conferences for authors. They discuss upcoming books 'Witchcraft on a Shoestring', 'Circle, Coven, and Grove', and an upcoming deck, 
"The Everyday Witches Familiars Oracle Deck," which features 40 different animals and mythical creatures. She explains the process of grouping the animals and creating the deck, including the challenges of deciding which animals to include. Deborah also talks about the surprise release date change and upcoming books she has in the works. She emphasizes the importance of supporting authors and artists and discusses the issue of piracy. Deborah shares her perspective on incorporating witchcraft into daily life and the joy of everyday witchcraft.

 

You can find Deborah on Instagram and Threads @deborahblakeauthor

You can find Amberle on Instagram and Facebook @thehearthandhedge, her website, www.thehearthandhedge.com, or you can email her at thehearthandhedge@gmail.com.  She also has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/thehearthandhedge. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review wherever you find you podcasts.

Special thanks to ksbrmusic on fiverr.com for the wonderful intro music, and Michael of L12 Graffix (l12graffix@gmail.com) for the beautiful logo and graphic arts needs.

Production team: Amberle Light 

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Warm Welcome

00:42Casual Conversation and Small Talk

03:03Living with Animals and the Joy They Bring

04:08Reading and Writing

05:20Recent Books and Writing Process

06:18Challenges in Writing and Editing

07:39Being a Professional Author

08:07The Importance of Revisions and Feedback

09:26Newly Released Books

10:24Book Releases and Reprints

12:19The Eclectic Witches Book of Shadows Companion

13:42Author's Excitement and Book Openings

14:47Upcoming Events and Conferences

21:32Missing In-Person Interactions

24:02Paganicon and Other Conferences

25:28Sacred Space Conference in Baltimore

26:32Traveling and Family

27:27Cruises and River Cruises

29:31Bird Watching and Bears

34:02Witchcraft on a Shoestring

36:20Circle, Coven, and Grove

42:16The Year of Magical Practice

46:25Upcoming Tarot Deck

46:40Introduction to the Everyday Witches Familiars Oracle

47:23Grouping Animals and Mythical Creatures

48:24The Process of Creating the Oracle Deck

48:56Surprise Release Date Change

49:50Upcoming Books: Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft

50:48Supporting Other Authors and the Issue of Piracy

53:40The Challenge of Keeping Up with Reading

54:42The Importance of Supporting Authors and Artists

56:43The Impact of Piracy on Tarot Decks

58:46The Challenges of Being an Author

01:00:05The Reality of Making Money as an Author

01:02:02The Everyday Witch Way of Life

01:04:12Adapting Rituals and Practices

01:05:16Incorporating Witchcraft into Daily Life

01:06:18The Joy of Everyday Witchcraft

01:07:44Enjoying Podcast Interviews

01:08:17Closing Remarks