A Pyrate Perspective
The thoughts and feelings of a Pirate Wiccan on Pagan issues and community.
Galina Krasskova
Galina Krasskova is a Heathen priest, author, and Northern Tradition shaman. She holds a Masters degree in Religious Studies and is currently working toward a PhD in Classics. Galina is the author of several books including “Essays in Modern Heathenry” and “Skalded Apples: A Devotional Anthology to Idunna and Bragi.”
(Photo by Hudson Valley photographer Mary Ann Glass.)
B. T. Newberg
B. T. Newberg is the editor of Humanistic Paganism, a community blog for naturalistic spirituality. For eleven years and counting, he has been practicing meditation and ritual from a naturalistic perspective. He is a member of ADF, and frequent contributor to Patheos, Witchvox, and GoodReads. Professionally, he teaches English as a Second Language. After living in Minnesota, England, Malaysia, and Japan, B. T. Newberg currently resides in South Korea with his wife and cat.
Mark Townsend
A former clergyman in the Church of England, Reverend Mark Townsend now leads his own inclusive and ecumenical ministry that nourishes a strong appreciation for the diversity of faith beyond Christianity, and which strives to honor the divine in all people, regardless of their faith, culture, sexuality or background. As both a progressive priest of the Open Episcopal Church and member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, Mark has been featured on the BBC and several other news programs throughout Britain. He is the author of Jesus Through Pagan Eyes, The Path of The Blue Raven,The Wizard’s Gift and other daring books. He lives in Hereford, England.
Tess Dawson
Eli Effinger-Weintraub
Genn John
Genn John lives in Arkansas near the “Quartz Crystal Capital of the World”. Since 1995, she has been a practicing eclectic witch, incorporating such paths as Crystal Wisdom, Wicca, Buddhism, Reiki, Shamanism, Light Language and more. Genn has been the Keeper at Arkansas Crystal Works, acting as the legs for the Crystal People since 1996. Having recently accepted the honor to be their voice as well, she is the author of Understanding The Crystal People, A Handbook for Lightworkers to Master Their Connection to the Crystal World. Connect with her at genn@arkansascrystalworks.com or Twitter @GennJohn.
Kenaz Filan
Writer, columnist, and interviewer Kenaz Filan is an initiate of Societe La Belle Venus #2. Her most recent book The Power of the Poppy was published by Inner Traditions in 2011.
Elani Temperance
Annika Mongan
Natalie Zaman
From 2006 to 2010, www.broomstix.com was an online magazine for families following alternative spiritual paths. Relaunched in 2013, Broomstix has a new format, but the same, simple goal: to be a positive community resource where folks can share their knowledge and talents.
Janet Boyer
Sihathor
A Kemetic for seven years, a Pagan for eight. When not blogging here or at Sihathor's Open Temple, he draws and writes.
Diane Morrison
Sable Aradia (Diane Morrison) is a licensed Wiccan minister and a Third Degree initiate in the Star Sapphire and Pagans for Peace traditions. A writer, musician, vlogger and podcaster, she makes her living through her metaphysical store The Threads That Bind Us and by teaching workshops. She also writes a column called "Seekers and Guides" at Patheos.com. Her book, "The Witch's Eight Paths of Power: A Complete Course in Magick and Witchcraft," will be published by Weiser / Red Wheel in Fall of 2013.
Wendy L. Callahan
Hope M.
Hope M. celebrated her sixth anniversary of being clean & sober in January. She has a sponsor and has the privilege of sponsoring other women, and has worked the Twelve Steps. She also has a homegroup and holds a job there. She has been a practicing witch since she was 12 years old. After many years as a solitary witch, she recently began working with a local ecstatic tradition. She writes this blog anonymously out of respect for the anonymity tradition of Twelve Step recovery groups.
Ivo Dominguez Jr
sannion
Sannion writes and worships Dionysos and lives in the Pacific Northwest. Everything else about him is subject to change.
Leni Hester
Leni Hester is a Witch and writer from Denver, Colorado. Her work appears in the Immanion anthologies "Pop Culture Grimoire," "Women's Voices in Magick" and "Manifesting Prosperity". She is a frequent contributor to Witches and Pagans and Sagewoman Magazines.
