I've recorded a bunch of podcasts this year. The time I spent with the folks at Mystical Musings was extra-special, though. We talked for a solid two hours (edited down to about 90 minutes) about everything from "Queer Rites" to the state of queerness in the United States to my favorite books in a bunch of different genres to my secret for perfectly-buttered toast.
Lots and lots of recommendations in this one, so give it a listen!
This ritual by Rev. Ron Padrón of White Rose Witching doesn't seek to push anyone to come out before they're ready, but it does help shine a light in the darkness and let them know they're not alone; that they are loved. Please share!
https://majorarqueerna.com/light-in-the-darkness-ritual-for-closeted-lgbtq-community-guest-post/
Queer Rites: A book of rituals for queer rites of passage. 20 rituals included, & helpful instructions to create your own!
W/contributions from Storm Faerywolf, Rev. Ron Padrón, Misha Magdalene, & Brandon Weston, & foreword by Ariana Serpentine.
https://majorarqueerna.com/buy
#QueerMagic #QueerSky #WitchSky #WitchBooks #PrideReads #QueerNonfiction #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks #LGBTQReads
So. You messed up somebody's pronouns. 🤦
Don't panic! It happens. What you do next is what matters *most.*
Check out some easy do's and don'ts in my post here: https://majorarqueerna.com/pronouns
You can even print this post as a mini zine!
OMG OMG OMG y'all.
When my first book came out, I had a couple places I was dying to see it on the shelf: places that meant a lot to me. One was my hometown public library (check!) & the other was Powell's in Portland, Oregon.
Well, Powell's had my first book available only as a special order, which was a little disappointing. But my newest book, "Queer Rites," is not only on the shelf at Powell's, it's a STAFF PICK. I am *screaming*. A colleague just sent me this photo.
OMG OMG OMG y'all.
When my first book came out, I had a couple places I was dying to see it on the shelf: places that meant a lot to me. One was my hometown public library (check!) & the other was Powell's in Portland, Oregon.
Well, Powell's had my first book available only as a special order, which was a little disappointing. But my newest book, "Queer Rites," is not only on the shelf at Powell's, it's a STAFF PICK. I am *screaming*. A colleague just sent me this photo.
I wasn't able to watch it live, but I'm stoked to check out the recording of Ariana Serpentine's #LlewellynCon talk about "Rethinking Binary Approaches in Magical Systems." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKEkxFnMFEE
Still my favorite blurb ever. Thank you, Kristoffer!
"Queer Rites" is available wherever books are sold! If you are able to support indie/local bookshops with your purchase, please do!
I'd also love it if you could request it for purchase at your local public library!
Had a blast presenting at LlewellynCon today - the very first day of the event (so there's lots more you can check out, if you missed it!). Llewellyn's marketing team is super on-the-ball and posted the video of my Queer Rites of Passage workshop on YouTube the second it finished, so you can watch if you missed it!
https://majorarqueerna.com/queer-rites-of-passage-at-llewellyncon-2025-watch-my-presentation/
Tomorrow! Tune into my session at LlewellynCon 2025, where I'll be talking about queer rites of passage at 1 p.m. CST. It's a free online conference!
MD/PA/WV/DE foks! I'm going to be signing books this weekend in Takoma Park, MD and Frederick, MD. Come say hi!
Pride month is going to be busy!
* Fri. June 6: Signing at The People's Book, Takoma Park, MD
* Sat. June 7: Signing at The Curious Iguana, Frederick, MD
* Wed. June 11, 2 pm EST: LlewellynCon online presentation (see previous posts for more info)
* Fri.-Sun. June 13-15: Magickally Queer weekend at The Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
* Wed. June 25: Queer Rites of Passage workshop at Frederick, MD UU
* Sat. June 28: Signing at the American Library Assn Conference, Philadelphia
#QueerSky #WitchSky
I look forward to LlewellynCon every year! It's a lightweight, fully online and FREE conference with lots of bite-sized sessions on a wide array of metaphysical topics. (And registrants get free stuff and can enter to win some fantastic prizes!)
You can catch my presentation on Queer Rites of Passage Wednesday, June 11, from 1 pm-1:30 pm Central Time. I'll be taking questions from the audience, too!
https://www.llewellyn.com/LlewellynCon2025/
This Omega Institute retreat is going to be amazing! I'll be presenting programming on queer rites of passage. There are still slots available if you want to attend!
Magickally Queer: Embracing the Power, Spirit, & Community of Otherness
June 13-15, 2025
OMEGA Pride Weekend - Rhinebeck, NY
Mat Auryn, Enfys J. Book, Aly Kravetz, Ivo Dominguez, Jr. & Storm Faerywolf
Learn more & register: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/magickally-queer?utm_source=auryn-et-al&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=auryn-et-al_OC_2025 #QueerSky #WitchSky #QueerMagic
I'm going to be presenting at LlewellynCon, a free virtual event featuring a ton of amazing Llewellyn authors!
You can hear my talk on Queer Rites of Passage on Wednesday, June 11, from 1-1:30 pm Central U.S. time. There will be time for questions from the audience.
Reserve your spot for a free sticker and the chance to win some great books: https://www.llewellyn.com/LlewellynCon2025/
