by My Village Witch | May 1, 2024
This is woad. Ysatis tinctoria. It’s grown as a dye plant but I use it as a magical oil, to access my inner Pict. Merry May, all! I’ve spent the day running errands and now it’s too hot outside to work in the garden. That makes it a good day...
by Byron Ballard | Jul 3, 2018
I am going to attempt to give you the Festival Backstory So Far. Which means I have to go back in time and tell you about the longest leg of my summer tour. It began in Arkansas and ended in St. Louis. It was May–May!–the merry month of May… The...
by Byron Ballard | May 12, 2017
The books have arrived. I have three boxes of “Embracing Willendorf” that constitute the pre-publication sales (thanks to all who did that–it’s really helpful). I have a bunch of labels and a couple of good pens and will spend the afternoon...
by Byron Ballard | May 5, 2017
Aiaiaiai! The proof for my new book–Embracing Willendorf–has been in my hands since Monday evening and the first bulk order has been placed by the publisher, Smith Bridge Press. You can order it through the publisher’s website, by clicking on the...