About the author
Carmen Spagnola is described in her publisher's material as a trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, animist, and practicing witch, and her books apply that background to contemporary witchcraft practice. "Spells for the Apocalypse: Practical Magic for Turbulent Times" (2025, Countryman Press) offers rituals and remedies intended to support emotional wellbeing and stress management during difficult periods. "The Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year" (2022, Countryman Press) frames witchcraft as a seasonal practice, connecting recipes and rituals to the turning points of the year, from Samhain through Midsummer, and drawing on ancestral tradition. Both books present witchcraft as a grounded, everyday practice tied to nature, food, and self-regulation rather than as spectacle, aimed at readers looking to build a seasonal or ritual practice rather than an academic history of witchcraft.
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💬 What our editors say about Carmen Spagnola's books
“This title offers a charming entry point into folk magic for beginners, though it may lack depth for seasoned practitioners seeking complex ceremonial structures. It is not suited for readers who prefer theoretical grimoires or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year
“Spagnola’s approach is refreshing for those who view magic as a therapeutic tool for daily resilience rather than purely theatrical performance. The fusion of self-help strategies with practical spells makes complex emotional…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spells for the Apocalypse: Practical Magic for Turbulent Times
