Amanda HughesJun 227 minwriter interviewsWriter Interview: Gracie SmithThis Writer Wednesday, the spotlight shines on author Gracie Smith! A magickal (with a K) woman and writer, Gracie is a storyteller...
Amanda HughesJun 12Tarot Stories: The ChariotThe differences between the traditionally published author’s experience and the self-published author’s journey are staggering. In this...
Amanda HughesMay 8Tarot, LiterallySince the origin of human communication, people have shared stories. Even before written language, humans utilized symbols, pictograms,...
Amanda HughesMay 2Tarot Stories: The HierophantYou are the writer of your story, you are the holder of your pen. As the five-star reviews start flowing in, championing your work and...
Amanda HughesApr 11Tarot Stories: The EmperorAs you venture through the tarot, getting to know and learn the cards, you will soon discover which cards are your favorites—the ones to...
Amanda HughesMar 28Tarot Stories: The EmpressTarot image credit: Our Tarot, by Sarah Shipman Typically referred to as female and/or exuding feminine energy, the Empress is the...
Amanda HughesMar 21Tarot Stories: The High PriestessThe High Priestess reminds us of the famous Greek declaration inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, “Know thyself.” A wise and...
Amanda HughesFeb 23Celebrating Black Creatives: Black Magicians, a Tarot StoryThe first numbered card of the tarot, The Magician serves as a conduit between the spiritual and physical worlds, making magic happen...
Amanda HughesFeb 21Synchronicity and the Number 52Since I was a little girl, I’ve been fascinated with numerology. Although I’m terrible at math, I have a knack for remembering numbers,...
Amanda HughesFeb 14Celebrating Black Creatives: Rachel True and a Review of Her "True Heart Intuitive Tarot"An introduction to the deck: Rachel True, an actress most frequently recognized for her role as Rochelle in the ‘90s cult classic The...
Amanda HughesFeb 7Celebrating Black Creatives: Pamela Colman Smith Pamela Colman Smith (1878 - 1951) also known as "Pixie," was a prolific illustrator, author, poet, publisher, and theater designer who...
Amanda HughesJan 31Writing Arcana: The Fool's JourneyIn fictional writing, every story has a beginning, middle, and an end. The hero of each story must navigate this arc, meeting various...
Amanda HughesJan 24An Overview of the Tarot’s Anatomy for WritersOn last week's post, The Tarot Closet, I briefly introduced writers to the anatomy of a traditional tarot deck, with regard to the...