Patricia Telesco
Patricia "Trish" Telesco (born 1960) is an American author, herbalist, poet, lecturer, Wiccan priestess, and folk magician who has written more than 60 books on a variety of subjects ranging from self-help and cookbooks to magic, folklore and global religion. Articles by Telesco have appeared in several mainstream publications such as Cosmo, Woman's World, and , and in such Neopagan publications such as Circle Network News and popular websites such as The Witches' Voice.[1]
Telesco began her Wiccan education and initiation on her own, but later received initiation into the Strega tradition of Italy.[2] She is a trustee for the , a member of the Authors Guild, a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism and a professional member of the .[3] She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including Sightings and National Geographic Today – Solstice Celebrations. She has also appeared at major events in the New Age and Neopagan communities such as the Starwood Festival and Pagan Spirit Gathering. She runs a mail-order business called Hourglass Creations, and lives in Western New York, with her husband, two sons, and middle non-binary child.
Bibliography[]
- Cat Magic: Mews, Myths, and Mystery (1999) Destiny Books ISBN 0-89281-774-7, ISBN 978-0-89281-774-0
- A Charmed Life (2000) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-487-9, ISBN 978-1-56414-487-4
- The Cyber Spellbook: Magick in the Virtual World (2000) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-582-4, ISBN 978-1-56414-582-6
- An Enchanted Life : An Adept's Guide to Masterful Magick (2001) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-566-2, ISBN 978-1-56414-566-6
- A Floral Grimoire: Plant Charms, Spells, Recipes, and Rituals (2001) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2221-6, ISBN 978-0-8065-2221-0
- Futuretelling: A Complete Guide to Divination (1998) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-872-9, ISBN 978-0-89594-872-4
- Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings (1999) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-871-0, ISBN 978-0-89594-871-7
- Goddess in My Pocket: Simple Spells, Charms, Potions, and Chants to Get You Everything You Want (1998) HarperSanFrancisco ISBN 0-06-251550-0, ISBN 978-0-06-251550-6
- Healer's Handbook: A Holistic Guide to Wellness in the New Age (1997) Weiser Books ISBN 1-57863-018-5, ISBN 978-1-57863-018-9
- The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Gardening, Recipes, Healing, Crafts, and Spirituality (1998) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-1964-9, ISBN 978-0-8065-1964-7
- How To Be A Wicked Witch: Good Spells, Charms, Potions and Notions for Bad Days (2000) Fireside ISBN 0-684-86004-X, ISBN 978-0-684-86004-6
- The Kitchen Witch Companion: Simple and Sublime Culinary Magic (2005) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2670-X, ISBN 978-0-8065-2670-6
- Kitchen Witch's Guide To Brews And Potions (2005) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-790-8, ISBN 978-1-56414-790-5
- Labyrinth Walking: Patterns of Power (2001) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2217-8, ISBN 978-0-8065-2217-3
- The Language of Dreams (1997) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-836-2, ISBN 978-0-89594-836-6
- A Little Book of Love Magic (1999) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-887-7, ISBN 978-0-89594-887-8
- A Little Book of Mirror Magic: Meditations, Myths, Spells (2003) Crossing Press ISBN 1-58091-144-7, ISBN 978-1-58091-144-3
- The Magick of Folk Wisdom (2000) Book Sales ISBN 0-7858-1205-9, ISBN 978-0-7858-1205-0
- Mastering Candle Magick (2003) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-654-5, ISBN 978-1-56414-654-0
- Mirror, Mirror: Reflections of the Sacred Self (1999) Book World ISBN 1-881542-51-3, ISBN 978-1-881542-51-3
- Money Magick: How to Use Magick to Gain Prosperity (2001) New Page Books ISBN 1-56414-550-6, ISBN 978-1-56414-550-5
- Seasons of the Sun: Celebrations from the World's Spiritual Traditions (1996) Atrium Publishers Group ISBN 0-87728-872-0, ISBN 978-0-87728-872-5
- Shaman in a 9 to 5 World (2000) The Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-982-2, ISBN 978-0-89594-982-0
- Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders: Modern Magic for Everyday Life (1996) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-803-6, ISBN 978-0-89594-803-8
- The Teen Book Of Shadows: Star Signs, Spells, Potions, and Powers (2004) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2410-3, ISBN 978-0-8065-2410-8
- 365 Goddess: A Daily Guide to the Magic and Inspiration of the Goddess (1998) HarperOne ISBN 0-06-251568-3, ISBN 978-0-06-251568-1
- A Victorian Grimoire: Romance - Enchantment - Magic (2002) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 0-87542-784-7, ISBN 978-0-87542-784-3
- The Wiccan Web: Surfing the Magic on the Internet (2001) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2197-X, ISBN 978-0-8065-2197-8
- Wishing Well: Empowering Your Hopes and Dreams (1997) Crossing Press ISBN 0-89594-870-2, ISBN 978-0-89594-870-0
- A Witch's Beverages and Brews (2000) Career Press ISBN 1-56414-486-0, ISBN 978-1-56414-486-7
- The Witch's Book of Wisdom (2003) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2411-1, ISBN 978-0-8065-2411-5
- Your Book of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells (2000) Citadel ISBN 0-8065-2071-X, ISBN 978-0-8065-2071-1
References[]
- 1960 births
- Living people
- American occult writers