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Release Date Announced!
Posted: June 30, 2014 in Author Spotlight, Book Promos, Images, New ProjectsTags: Moon Books, Paganism, Poetry, Publishing and Printing, Religion and Spirituality, Samhain, The Woven Word, Wicca, Witchcraft
I am very excited to announce the release date of my next book The Woven Word: A Book of Invocations and Inspirations, coming out in hardcopy and ebook on the 31st of October 2014. That is right folks, a happy Halloween release!
This is a pagan tome of poetry and prose designed for rituals, festivals and celebrations. Working with deities, Romany has chronicled invocations and evocations for many Gods and Goddesses, and created clear and crafty quarter calls, circle castings, celebratory prose and meditations. Ritual is broken into its component parts allowing for easy reference and personal adaptation, and the additional correspondences information benefits the creation of unique rituals and celebrations. Created for use by both solitary practitioners and covens, sample rituals are also provided for seasonal celebrations and life events.
Romany’s personal experiences as a High Priestess give this book an enlightened view of the use of poetry in ritual, whilst her skills in classes, courses and workshops create a solid, practical foundation. Pagans, Priests and Priestesses, initiates new to the Craft, RE teachers and students, and anyone who loves Romany’s poetry will thoroughly enjoy this latest work.
“A fascinating book celebrating and utilising the power of the word both spoken and written with all areas of the Craft, including beautiful prose, blessings, meditations, visualisations and invocations. A great reference for how to use words for the greatest benefit.” – Rachel Patterson, author of Kitchen Witchcraft and Moon Magic (more…)
Lullaby of Astarte
Posted: January 3, 2014 in Images, Pagan Perspectives, PoetryTags: Astarte, Evening Star, Pagan Children, Pagan Lullaby, Raising Witches, Twinkle Little Star, Witchcraft
The Lullaby of Astarte by Romany Rivers
For my daughter, who loves the stars.
Text: Romany Rivers (C) 2013
Thou art magic
Posted: December 31, 2013 in Images, Pagan PerspectivesTags: Four Elements, Inspiration, Invocation, Magic, Paganism, Witchcraft
Poison Pen Letters Comes to Life!
Posted: November 18, 2013 in Images, New Projects, PoetryTags: Art, Book, Mental Health, Moon Books, Poetry, Poison Pen Letters to Myself, Publishing and Printing, Religion and Spirituality
Poison Pen Letters to Myself by Romany Rivers
I am pleased to announce the front cover artwork of my new book ‘Poison Pen Letters to Myself’. I am so excited to see the design process of the fabulous Moon Books team, and how they are manifesting my dream into a physical reality. I am really looking forward to holding that first printed copy in my hands!
From a dark mind to a light heart,
a poetical journey of emotional and spiritual self-discovery through the years.
- Romany Rivers and Moon Books (C)2013
This book chronicles a very personal journey through the years overcoming severe bouts of depression and consequently creating a more holistic and spiritual lifestyle. The chapters Red Letters, Return to Sender and Addressee Unknown reveal periods of depression and anxiety; anger and healing; and acceptance and spiritual growth. The words in these pages were not written for mass consumption. They were not artfully crafted for reading aloud in dim rooms to a soundtrack of clicking fingers and Parisian style applause. They were not intended as political statements or a way of reaching other wayward wandering souls. Over the last two decades they were poured, purged, scribbled and spat onto scraps of paper, napkins, backs of hands, into empty pages and blank spaces of other books. At times of sorrow, frustration, confusion, acceptance and joy these words made sense of the minds muddled meanderings. Within these pages you will find heart breaking, heart healing honesty that crosses the divide and touches the souls of others.
Published by Moon Books, 2014.
Listening to More Than Echoes
Posted: November 9, 2013 in Images, Inner Journey, Pagan PerspectivesTags: Challenge, Compassion, Discussion, Empathy, Opinions, Rights, Soapbox, Truth, Understanding, Views
Some people want to express, but not be exposed to, opinions – and it doesn’t matter what opinion you are voicing or what subject you are discussing, in person or online – some people want a soapbox in a soundproof room where the only feedback they hear is an echo of their own views. Having our opinions challenged is often a difficult and uncomfortable process, but if we take the right to express for ourselves then we must learn to give that same right to others – even when their opinion is at odds with our own. Stand by your own truth, but accept that the truth of another may be different from yours. Learn from this. It is at the fringes of our comfort zone, at the challenging of deeply held views, at the shaking of personal truth, that new ideas are formed or old ideas confirmed. Listening to nothing but echoes of ourselves does nothing for education, learning, growth, understanding, empathy or compassion. If we are prepared to speak, we must also be prepared to listen. – Romany Rivers
http://www.RomanyRivers.wordpress.com
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