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Ash the Solitary Witch

Holly the Hasty Witch

Warrior Poet ~ Musings of an Asatru Warrior

Goodbye Grandmother

Magical Bride: Craft an Interfaith Wedding for a Goddess

Pagans on the Wildside: Campfire Cooking

The Mouse in the Viking's Beard

Oblivious: The Misadventures of Harry & Mummy

Pagan Poetry for the Seasons and Festivals

The Witches' Course Book

Review by Crystal Allard
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Deep within the dark depths of the internet is a little oasis of the written word called Wyrdwood Publications. This wonderful site publishes pagan delights in E-book form. WP is also dedicated to environment awareness and plants a tree, in a deforested area, with the sale of every 'Green Leaves' eBook.

It is owned and operated by Edain Duguay and she has taken obvious care to bring together a collection of authors that are both unique and talented.

Warrior Poet, Musings of an Asatru Warrior by Robert Allard is one of WP’s delights. Released Oct. 22/09

Warrior Poet is Robert’s first prose piece and is exclusive to Wyrdwood Publications. The reader is taken on a journey of the soul, written by a modern day warrior. Robert is an accomplished leather worker and has completed wood projects that leave me in awe. Considering Robert is my “Kindred Brother” and we have spent many a night around the fire, I had no idea this strong craftsman and experienced swordsman also had a Skuld hidden deep within his warrior persona. Robert has taken the same care in his poetic musings as he does with his leather work and has therefore tooled a written work of art.

He gives his reader a glimpse into the heart of his creativity and does it with passion. His use of Kennings is profound and authentic. Robert has captured the essence of a warrior, wrapped it in chain mail and served it to his reader with the nine noble virtues as his shield.

Yule is just around the corner and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the heathen on your list, I believe Warrior Poet, Musings of an Asatru Warrior would satisfy even the harshest of critics. For information on how to order this book as well as others exclusive to Wyrdwood, visit their site at: www.wyrdwoodpublications.com

I am 10 pages into and I have to admit the poetry is beautifully written and wording is terrific.  I have yet to read a poetry book like this one.  It really is moving.  I very much recommend this for any poetry lovers out there.

By Paula on PaganGirl

For more details on Goodbye Grandmother by Kerri Connor and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

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For more details on Magical Bride: Craft an Interfaith Wedding for a Goddess by Clea Danaan and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

Reviewed by Mike Gleason:

Magical Bride:  Craft an Interfaith Wedding for a Goddess 

by  Clea Danaan  © 2009 

Wyrdwood Publications 

eISBN:  WYRDWOOD-0017                  

e-Book 

194 pages               

$6.99 (U.S.)

As a member of the Craft, and as a reviewer, I have read a lot of information on how to create a handfasting and/or an interfaith ceremony.  Almost all of them have concentrated on the symbols involved and the writing and performance of the ceremony itself.  It would be fair to say that I expected more of the same from this book.  I WAS WRONG.

That’s not to say that this type of information isn’t included, because it certainly is.  It’s just that this offering is AT LEAST as concerned with the nuts and bolts of a wedding – finding appropriate (for the individual) attire , setting budgets, locating the ideal site for the ceremony, and all the rest of the details that will make or break your memories of this wonderful day.

By the time I was half-way through the book I had only encountered a few pages on the meanings of colors, stones and metals.  And most of that was couched in thoroughly mundane terms.  This truly is a book which is appropriate for the bride- or groom-to-be at every level of Craft knowledge, from merely supporting you new spouse in their path to full-blown initiate.

Clea provides some very basic information on deities associated with marriage and family life scattered throughout the book.  Each box of information is kept short and very general.  Again, the idea is to be appealing to the widest possible readership.

This book is aimed at real world brides and grooms.  Amongst the best advice she gives is to be organized (even though she admits to her own shortcomings as time grew short for her own ceremony) in your planning and to remember to have fun and be realistic (i.e., keep you expenses to a reasonable level.  There is no reason to start a new life deeply in debt).

It is about making your guests comfortable as they share your big day.  Your dear Aunt Martha and Uncle Tom may be good Methodists, but there are ways to help them appreciate why you chose THAT particular candle color, or why you chose a song including names from Greek mythology without compromising your own beliefs.  By the same token, your coven-mates need not feel they have been forced to endure something which causes shivers.  You can be inclusive and accommodating without compromise if you follow some of the suggestions put forth in this book.

If you have a wedding, handfasting, or commitment ceremony of any kind coming up, this inexpensive little offering is well worth the price.  In fact, it is worth far more than its price, if only for the common sense reminders contained within it.

"Full of great information and ideas, thank you!' ~ Amy, CA 

For more details on Pagans on the Wildside: Campfire Cooking by Edain Duguay and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

Reviewed by Mike Gleason:

Pagans on the Wildside:  Campfire Cooking 

Edited by Edain Duguay  © 2009 

www.wyrdwoodpublications.com   

eISBN:  WYRDWOOD-0015       

46 pages                   

ebook  

$4.99 (U.S.)

These are all really basic recipes, but that should go without saying.  After all, you are not going to be doing gourmet cooking around a campfire.  For all of that, these recipes are designed to give you a little bit of everything – breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks.

There is one short story to start things off, which was cute, if a bit predictable.  There are also some humorous asides contained within the recipes, but the focus of the book is on enjoyable food for camping.  There are about 40 recipes and, although I haven’t tried all of them out, I can tell that they are simple and designed to be fun to make and eat.

It is a good collection of recipes and well worth the price.

"Brilliant and great fun!' ~ Cyndi, US 

'Great recipes! Better than the basic hot dogs and burgers I make!' ~ Dan, UK

'A charming, old fashioned bed time tale, loved it!' ~ Sue, BC, Canada

For more details on Oblivious: The Misadvenures of Harry & Mummy Vol.1 by Mat Robinson and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

Reviewed by Mike Gleason:

Oblivious: The Misadventures of Harry and Mummy. Volume 1

by Mat Robinson  © 2008

Wyrdwood Publications

eISBN:  Wyrdwood-0007

82 pages

PDF  

$6.99 (U.S.)

www.wyrdwoodpublications.com

This is a quirky little book with vaguely Pagan references scattered through its 82 pages.  It concerns an extremely young child (Harry) and his mother (Mummy).  Mummy is, apparently, a superspy while Harry is…oblivious.  He is apparently fixated on his own pleasures (and bodily functions), and occasionally manages to interfere with Mummy’s plans.

Each of these short stories is told in a quick-paced style with few pretensions.  They are intended to provide a quick smile with an even quicker chuckle.  In other words, they are simply fun to read.  Don’t look for more.  Purchase this book to give yourself an excuse to relax and laugh.  It is well worth the price.

For more details on Pagan Poetry for the Seasons and Festivals by Edain Duguay and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

'Thanks very much - this is a super book!' ~ Sam, UK 

'Very well presented.' ~ Micheal, UK

For more details on The Witches' Course Book by Raven Blackmoor and to order, please go to The eBook Store.

Reviewed on The Druid Network by Bryn Colvin:

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