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Emperor and Hierophant Susan Wands Publisher: SparkPress Genre: Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism The next installment in the thrilling Arcana Oracle series finds heroine Pamela Colman Smith kidnapped, imprisoned, and fighting to protect her tarot deck from Aleister Crowley once again. On tour with the Lyceum Theatre in Manchester, Pamela Colman Smith is kidnapped by a
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High Priestess and Empress Susan Wands Publisher: SparkPress Genre: Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism On her return to London, artist and seer Pamela Colman Smith discovers that her nemesis, Aleister Crowley, has returned—and his sights are set on her. Despite Aleister’s efforts to stop Pamela from further developing her tarot deck and accessing its magic,
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Magician and Fool Susan Wands Publisher: SparkPress Genre: Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism Pamela Colman Smith, newly arrived from New York to her birthplace of London, is received as an oddball in Victorian society. Her second sight helps her in her new job: illustrating tarot cards for the Golden Dawn, a newly formed occult group.
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Before there were hashtags, there were verses. Before there were marches, there were metaphors. Long before the phrase “spoken word” became a movement, there were revolutionary voices who carved truth into the flesh of language. Poetry has never been passive. It breathes, it shouts, it refuses to back down. It is a revolutionary act
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Who says life slows down after 50? These books for women over 50 prove that reinvention, adventure, and bold new beginnings are not just for the young. Featuring fearless women who leave their comfort zones behind, these stories celebrate second (or third!) chances, daring decisions, and the joy of starting fresh. From Tuscany to Sicily,
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in some heart-fluttering, page-turning romance. And what better way to celebrate than by revisiting some of literature’s most unforgettable book boyfriends? These fictional men have charmed their way into our hearts with their wit, devotion, and undeniable allure. Whether you’re into brooding bad boys, steadfast protectors, or
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There are moments in life that change you forever. For me, one of those moments happened in the poetry section of my local library back in 1970 something. It was a hot summer day, and I was wearing cutoff jean shorts and a tube top, sitting cross legged on the rough industrial carpet that always
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There’s something about the crisp air of autumn, the rustle of leaves underfoot, and the early arrival of dusk that stirs a certain mood, a feeling of lingering unease, as though the world is slipping into a quieter, more introspective time. In this season of shadows, the human fascination with mortality and the macabre feels
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