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Words of the Witches
"Anytown, U.S.A."
Berkley Publishing Group
August 2002
ISBN 0-425-18497-8
Real magic and witches are
far more exciting than anything pop culture has dreamed
up. Modern-day Witches live by one
commandment-Harm None. But even knowing the Rule of
Three-that which you do returns thrice to you-following
that commandment isn't easy in the face of threats to
their families, their jobs, and even their lives.
Against such odds, can these women summon the power to
follow the most sacred rule?
These stories offer a glimpse under the veil of
superstitions and misunderstandings about witchery-and a
fascinating look at the ancient secrets of some
thoroughly modern women and men.
Includes contributions from:
* Maggie Shayne
* Celia Moon
* Evelyn Vaughn
* Rosemary Edghill
* Zelina Winters
* Valery Taylor
* Jen Sokoloski
* Pamela Luzier
* Lorna Tedder
Reviews
"it was such a pleasure to
read "Words of the Witches," a new anthology edited by
Yvonne Jocks. There are a dozen short works of fiction
in this book by authors such as Lorna Tedder, Maggie
Shayne, Zelena Winters, and Rosemary Edghill.
Additionally, there are 9 meditations, spells, recipes,
or invocations sprinkled throughout. The tales are
diverse and unfold from a sweet tale of cross-cultural
acceptance to a somber story of what happens when you
meddle in practices beyond your knowledge or ability.
There are love stories, family tales, what-ifs,
theoretical physics, and a wide range of traditions and
practices all deftly handled in this collection.
Several of the stories brought tears to my eyes. Several
more got me doing some cross-checking about trads I was
unfamiliar with." -- Ruth S. Sheldon,
Amazon.com
"Yvonne Jocks has compiled
a marvelous anthology that provide a glimpse into the
philosophy of modern witches. Well-written
fiction, intriguing characters who divulge Wiccan wisdom
and duty, and the added bonus of uncomplicated spells
relating to each story, all combine for a compelling
work that's hard to put down. " -- Kelly Rae Cooper,
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