| Title | : | Wicked Witches |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 099818540X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780998185408 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 |
| Publication | : | First published October 11, 2016 |
Wicked Witches Reviews
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Review copy
Before reviewing the stories that make up this anthology I need to mention Mikio Murakami, the artist responsible for the artwork on the eye-catching cover of Wicked Witches. Beautifully done, as is this collection of twenty-wo remarkable short stories about good witches, bad witches, and every shade in between.
That Witch We Dread by Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert - A delightful poem to begin this wickedly entertaining anthology.
In Agatha Craggins' Defense by John McIlveen - John is one of several writers in this collection whose work is already familiar to me. In this tale, John gives us the story of a woman everyone in town believes to be a witch, and her young apprentice. Expect the unexpected.
Welcome to the D.I.V. by Errick A. Nunnally - How far would you go for a chance at significant wealth? What does witchcraft have to do with becoming a big time stock broker? The answers lie within.
The Witch's Apprentice by Morven Westfield - A young witch who wants it all now. What could possible go wrong?
Going Home by James A. Moore - When it comes to storytelling there are few better than James A. Moore. This one set in modern day Salem.
White Witch by Catherine Grant - A story steeped in the witchcraft known as voodoo. There are some gems in Catherine's prose. He smelled of rum and whiskey, like a perfume gone to rot. And...The blade sliding through his flesh like over-ripe papaya. This piece is as good as its prose.
Baskets - Paul McMahon by Tommy thinks he's gotten Gandma Shawl all figured out, but outsmarting a witch isn't as easy as it might seem.
The Saint of Regret by Nick Manzolillo - I liked the author's imagery well enough, but I didn't quite connect with this particular story.
Witch by Trisha J. Woolridge - Another poem fitting for this collection. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of most poetry, but I loved this story and the way it was told.
Run in the Widow's Hell by K.H. Vaughn - Every holler had a Granny Witch, a tough old hill woman who could cure warts and fevers or brew up a charm for love or money. Runnin' moonshine is not without it's perils and the revenuers aren't the only ones you need to watch out for.
Portrait of an Old Woman With Crows by Peter N. Dudar - One of my favorite stories in the anthology. A perfectly creepy little tale, chilling and very effective, about what happens when an art student paints a subject without her permission.
Tilberian Holiday by Izzy Lee - Although just a short story. This one packs a punch. I loved how it all came together in the end. A story of the tiberi, cool pets that do your bidding.
To Dance the Witches Circle Again by Morgan Sylvia - A first person tale of witch hunts with a truly delightful twist.
Another Plane by Patrick Lacey - A well-told tale of a man who loses his wife when she tries to find her sister on another plane.
Access Violation by Jeremy Flagg - A modern day coven made up of hackers performing their own special kind of witchcraft.
T.S. Eliot Burns in Hell by GD Dearborn - The disturbing tale of a journalist's quest to get the story of his music idol's disappearance at the very pinnacle of her career. One of the best in an anthology of great shorts. I loved the line The ancient farmhouse looked like its best days were a century gone. It aspired to ramshackle-ness. Good stuff.
Black Forest, Black Heart by Joshua Goudreu - A story that combines witchcraft with werewolves and even a bit of Lovecraftian mythos, all deftly woven into one great tale.
The Jatinga Effect by Doug Rinaldi - A compelling read with great characterizations, particularly the Russian co-worker Bogdan. When sleep walking becomes sleep driving...
The Place of Bones by Barry Lee Dejasu - "Any of you ever hear of the Bone Witch?" A group of college students take a break from their studies and head off into the wooded area behind the campus, where campfire tales become all to real.
Creaking Through Salem by Ogmios - One more break for poetry.
Blessed Be and Kick Ass by Jan Kozlowski - A powerfully moving story which made me feel empathy for the young girls involved and anger toward their abusive parents. Well done, Jan.
Moving House by Rob Smales - A great way to end the anthology. If you've ever had a run-in with a condo or homeowner's association, you might get a kick out of this one.
I found the stories in Wicked Witches to be diverse, engrossing, and totally enjoyable. This may seem like a narrow theme for such a large anthology, but each story had it's own unique vision keeping the collection fresh from start to finish.
Halloween may be past, but good horror can be appreciated all year long.
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Among all of the stories in this collection, I think there was only one that I didn't care for. The others were spot-on.
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As a horror fan and long time resident of New England I have always been interested in stories about witches so this gorgeous cover immediately caught my eye. Beyond this cover, Wicked Witches is just plain "wicked good" story telling. The tales that cast the strongest spell on me were as follows..
"In Agatha Craggins' Defense by John McIlveen -
To say Agatha was unattractive was a gross understatement but does that make her a wicked witch just because the townsfolk point and stare and gossip about her? You will have to read to find out.
"The Witch's Apprentice" by Morven Westfield - Callie has had enough of her annoying noisy neighbor and decides to use witchcraft to get some peace and quiet.
"Going Home" by James A Moore - A witch returns to Salem but are her intentions good or evil?
"White Witch" by Catherine Grant -When a baby is born the "wrong color" it will take the power of a mother's love and some help from voodoo to protect her.
"Baskets" by Paul McMahon- When Tommy shows up at Grandma Shawl's house uninvited and unwelcome they're both going to be sorry.
"Portrait of an Old Woman with Crows" by Peter N. Dudar
When a woman begins painting a portrait without asking the subject for permission to use her likeness the results are horrifying. This one had me almost afraid to turn the pages.
"To Dance The Witches Circle Again" by Morgan Sylvia- This story was amazing! Trouble is brewing as more and more witches are arrested and put to death.
"Another Plane" by Patrick Lacey-
Matt is fed up with his wife Kelly's interest in witchcraft. It's not real. Or is it?
"The Jatinga Effect" by Doug Rinaldi-
Edson is having a really bad day at work, and so are his coworkers thanks to a curse.
I would highly recommend this anthology to any fan of horror, dark fiction, or witches in general. All the stories were good, some were spectacular.
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Putting together a successful anthology seems to be a lot like curating an art show. You don't want to pack all of the best things on one wall. You begin with a piece that brings people into the room. It has to be a strong one because it is an invitation to continue. Goudsward, Price and Keohane hand us that invitation with Reynolds-Alpert's "That Witch We Dread," immediately followed by John McIlveen's "In Agatha Craggins' Defense." We cannot refuse. These two, a poem and a story, lay out most of our perceptions of what witches are: they are awful, they are sometimes good but more often evil. We don't always recognize them because they are crafty and duplicitous. In an art show, the curator balances really strong pieces with pieces that are considered to be rest stops or breathers. It gives the viewer a break in the experience. Too much emotional input can make the visitor uncomfortable and cause them to walk out before they have seen it all. So, too, with an anthology we have really strong stories that tie us up in knots with some that are a little lighter in tone or have a pinch of humor. And then, about a third of the way in we surprise the viewer/reader with something they didn't expect. In this case, a poem, "Witch" by Trisha Wooldridge that fills us with emotion and makes us question our ideas of what witches really are. We have to stop for just a moment and reconsider. At the half way point, we again pull no punches and deliver another of our strongest contributions. This one hits us where we live because it is about mothers, children and loss. It makes us question our high minded ideals and think about what we might do to regain a lost child. "Tilberian Holiday" by Izzy Lee is stunning in its implications. Some of the stories aren't as strong as others but they all find a place in this collection. They are all important to the experience. As all curators know, it is as important to end a show with a dynamite piece as it is to begin and so we end this anthology with Jan Kozlowski and her story "Blessed Be and Kick Ass." This story brings us right up to the twenty first century and the modern day witch fighting an ages old evil. Jan always speaks to my need for justice and retribution and she doesn't hold back in this tale either. It will rock you. The perfect exclamation point to this anthology is provided in "Moving House" by Rob Smales. Because what better way to end than with the quintessential old world hag. It doesn't escort us out but instead weaves its magic and invites us to stay and revisit our favorites. Art shows are put up and taken down but with a little bit of sorcery and some great editing skills the reader gets to keep this collection to re-experience at will. This is beyond a doubt, my favorite anthology of 2016.
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What a wonderfully wicked short story and poetry anthology!
Wicked Witches gathers 22 stories about witches. The New England states have been rich in Witch lore for hundreds of years. This anthology gathers new modern tales of witchery, ranging from misunderstood crones to evil satanists.
I enjoyed every story in this collection. Some were humorous, others chilling. But all were delightfully witchy and wonderful.
My favorite tale is T.S. Eliot Burns in Hell penned by GD Dearborn. A reporter searches out a long-missing former rock star, only to find he has gotten himself into real trouble. From the setting -- a crumbling, old farmhouse filled with cannibalistic cats -- to the slow build of terror, the story was fantastic! Sometimes things that disappear should best be left to the shadows where they belong. The story was just awesomely horrific! It left me staring at my cats with awe and major distrust for the rest of the day.
Included in the anthology are:
That Witch We Dread - Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert
In Agatha Craggins' Defense - John McIlveen
Welcome to the D.I.V. - Errick A. Nunnally
The Witch's Apprentice - Morven Westfield
Going Home - James A. Moore
White Witch - Catherine Grant
Baskets - Paul McMahon
The Saint of Regret - Nick Manzolillo
Witch - Trisha J. Wooldridge
Run in the Widow's Hell - K.H. Vaughan
Portrait of an Old Woman with Crows - Peter N. Dudar
Tilberian Holiday - Izzy Lee
To Dance the Witches Circle Again - Morgan Sylvia
Another Plane - Patrick Lacey
Access Violation - Jeremy Flagg
T.S. Eliot Burns in Hell - GD Dearborn
Black Forest, Black Heart - Joshua Goudreau
The Jatinga Effect - Doug Rinaldi
The Place of Bones - Barry Lee Dejasu
Creaking Through Salem - Ogmios
Blessed Be & Kick Ass - Jan Kozlowski
Moving House - Rob Smales
The wicked cover art was designed by artist Mikio Murakami. The anthology's introduction was provided by Penny Dreadful, hostess of Penny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers.
I definitely recommend this collection of witchy writings for anyone who enjoys horror and dark fantasy! -
I would like to thank the New England Horror Writers for the complimentary copy of the Wicked Witches Anthology.
First, the New England Horror Writers are a group of horror and dark fiction writers from the New England area. This anthology is chock full of spooky tales of witches that range in nature from recluse witches who meddle with herbs while hiding away in the woods, to dark witches who may appear ordinary in life, but hide supernatural powers, to evil witches who have no shame. There is something for everyone in this anthology — that is if you are fascinated by the lore of witchcraft. The release date of this book couldn’t have possibly happened at a better time with Halloween right around the corner.
All of the stories were great, fascinating reads, but a few were particularly exceptional. Here are the highlights:
My favorite was Portrait of an Old Woman with Crows, by Author Peter N. Dudar. Let’s just say I will never look at crows the same way again! And the ending, whoa! If you love the rush from reading a scary read, Portrait of an Old Woman with Crows does that and then some.
Another exceptional story was In Agatha Craggin’s Defense, by John McIlveen. This story completely surprised me with the direction it took in the end. I actually gasped! GASPED, people!
A story told as a poem, titled simply Witch, by Author Trisha J Wooldridge, chilled me to the bone. I loved the secrecy and the reclusive nature of the girl who they called a witch. A girl who only wanted to be thought as good.
Tilberian Holiday, by Izzy Lee, was another one that blew me away with its originality.
Also Baskets, by Paul McMahon, a tale that made me curious about hoarding and hoarders in general and the true purpose of all those candy wrappers and what-nots. Read it. You will see what I mean!
Those are only some of the many great stories of this anthology. Over all, if you enjoy stories about witches, there is no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy the Wicked Witches Anthology by the New England Horror Writers.
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I must admit that I have a bit of an addiction to New England in general, but especially anything witch-related and this book gave me the hit I needed.
It would be impossible for me to do anything but love this eclectic mix of stories and poems, ranging from frightening to funny. These are great for reading individually when you don't have a lot of time, or for reading all at once. I found the mix of different writing styles worked very well together, presenting both the light and dark arts of witchcraft for the reader to enjoy.
I like the way this book is organised, with shorter and longer stories, some more intense than others. The theme of New England in clear in all of the stories and that made it feel close to my heart. If you are a fan of witches and New England lore, you will want to check out this book.
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Where have all the wicked witches gone?
First it was vampires. For years, readers were inundated by a never-ending flood of them. Now, many cookie-cutter writers have jumped on the zombie wagon. Zombies, zombies, and more zombies. Perhaps witches, in their diverse forms, were pushed aside as unprofitable. What a shame.
Thankfully, The New England Horror Writers have reanimated an almost forgotten staple of the genre--Witches. Unlike zombies, witches are not homogeneous. This factor is delightfully emphasized in Wicked Witches.
Wicked Witches is a kaleidoscopic collection of short stories all centered around witches. One very admirable aspect of the collections is the variety of characters, situations, and the witches themselves. Since no two plotlines, characters, settings, or witches are alike, readers will be surprised by each tale. There are good witches and bad witches--young witches and old witches. The stories take place in the past, present and even in the future. One of the best tales is a humorous.
In an era when harried readers can find less and less time to read, a collection of short stories will no doubt be a welcomed elixir for those burdened by onerous schedules. A linking table of contents would be a wonderful addition to this collection for readers who would appreciate the ability to make up of the book in a nonlinear manner.
Discussing writing style is difficult due to the fact that Wicked Witches is a collection of various voices. Even though the collection is highly recommended, a few of the writers do not perform on as mature a level as others. Perceptive readers may very well be disappointed by issues such as a massive overuse of participles, an underuse of commas, numerous indefinite references, and unfortunate metaphors. On the other hand, the collection contains a number of precious gems.
In Agatha Craggins's Defense, by John Mcllveen is one of the best. The tale takes place in Massachusetts in 1693. The protagonist's voice is remarkably believable, authentic, and smooth. In addition to superior pacing and plotting, the author possesses a wonderful sense of irony.
Portrait of an Old Woman with Crows by Peter N. Dunbar offers a fast-paced tale of one woman's simple mistake. She disrespects a witch in hiding. The plot races on like a runaway train until a culminating conflict with witch and woman.
Paul McMahon's Baskets is another story that benefits from an outstanding use of irony. It is a great story with two very interesting and surprising characters. Most of all, the story is an exemplary demonstration of how showing is so very superior to telling.
To Dance the Witches Circle Again by Morgan Sylvia offers a very interesting alternate view. The period piece takes place during an era of witch trials. Perhaps, the witches were smarter than history leads us to believe, again reinforced by an exquisite use of irony.
The collection ends with an hysterical and undeniably human story. Moving House by Rob Smales will entertain even those with little or no interest in witches. Mr. Smales produces natural and downright realistic dialogue. His characters are so human, every reader will recognize them. Even the witch enhances the humorous nature of the story. There is nothing like saving the best for last.
Those who love witches will no doubt be glad that The New England Horror Writers have chosen to honor their favorite genre.
The witches are back.
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For most writers, crafting short stories takes a lot of effort and sometimes, even brute force. When the words won’t put themselves together in a coherent form, many times writers have to bludgeon them into place and then see what shakes out. I speak from personal experience on this, as several of my shorts are the result of relentless pounding and under-the-breath cursing.
I’m not sure if any of the writers involved with the WICKED WITCHES anthology went through this ordeal, but if so, the results are well-worth the angst. WICKED WITCHES is a great collection of short stories about exactly what the title describes: those evil sorceresses that thrive on wreaking havoc through their mischievous magics. These twenty-two tales are a delight to read, and horror fiction fans will want to add this anthology to their libraries as soon as possible.
Given the geographic proximity of where these New England writers are based, I cannot think of a more qualified group to write about witches and their dark intentions. I’m not sure how many of them (if any) live close to the original Salem Township, but I would imagine being anywhere within 1,000 miles of the place would be inspirational enough to crank out endless accounts about witches and witchcraft.
The stories in WICKED WITCHES are all written well, and each does a great job of offering up a unique tale. In fact, this abundant originality is a big part of what makes this anthology so good. The authors appear to have worked hard to stay away from traditional tropes about witches, and thankfully so; the overused and overdone concepts of witchcraft are getting as frequent as zombie stories.
One of my favorite stories in this collection is “Run in the Widow’s Hell” by K. H. Vaughan. In this tale, a moonshiner during the Prohibition era makes a bad decision to drive through a patch of woods where a witch lives. As I’m sure you can guess, things don’t end well for him. I love the atmosphere the author creates, as well as the way the story concludes.
WICKED WITCHES is a big win for me, and I highly recommend this book. I’m very happy this talented group of writers was able to make witches scary for me again. As such, I cannot wait to see what they do next. WICKED WITCHES is available now in a variety of formats. -
An exemplary collection of stories dealing with witchcraft, from classic "Wizard of Oz"-style evil to more pagan ideals to sinister Satanism. One of the best anthologies of 2016.
(Note: a particular standout is Izzy Lee's "Tilberian Holiday". It focuses on a gruesome bit of Swedish folklore and has some intensely disturbing imagery. While there's a a plot hole of sorts towards the end, the story is on the whole pretty friggin' fantastic.) -
I love witch stories. Especially witches that are bad to the bone. Of course, not all of the witches in this book are evil but it's one damn fine book. It's quite honestly very hard to choose just one or even a best of the batch. They are all very good. There were only two I didn't care for but for me it's just a style thing because I'm not all that thrilled with poetry but I realize that a lot of people do. And they were well-written so it's probably just me.
These are a few of the ones that really stood out for me in Wicked Witches:
Going Home by James A. Moore: A witch returns to her hometown along with an aunt. But the aunt isn't exactly your tea and cookies kind of aunt. More of a steal your soul to form a coven kind of aunt.
White Witch by Catherine Grant: A great, gut-wrenching story with a bittersweet ending.
Run in the Widow's Hell by K.H. Vaughn: A tale of a moonshine runner and a witch.
To Dance the Witches Circle Again by Morgan Sylvia: A witches tale of injustice and justice with a little revenge thrown in for flavor
Access Violation by Jeremy Flagg: This one was interesting and a bit different, mixing magic, dystopia and a bit of high tech makes a very interesting witches brew.
Blessed Be and Kick Ass by Jan Kozlowski: An excellent tale of white witchery used to protect the innocence.
This is not to say the other stories are low grade. Wicked Witches was an excellently put together and well-written anthology. Most definitely recommended. I have rarely come across an anthology that I can recommend whole-heartedly but Wicked Witches is one of them.
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First of all I want to thank NetGalley and NEHW Press for giving me a digital copy of this book. This won’t influence my review in any way.
So now that we’re done with a disclaimer I ask you - what you imagine when you hear the word witches? Old, crooked women gathered around big boiling cauldron? Young witches luring men just to kill them? Or maybe Harry Potter kind of witches? Well, in this book you’ll get a taste of every witch possible and more. The book starts off with a strong, but usual story and for a moment I thought that I won’t find anything good in these stories after all but boy, I found some great stories that left me wanting more.
We have old witches, we have young witches, we have accidental witches and witches with experience. The only thing, the one and only thing I disliked in this book was a sci-fi story. While I do think that sci-fi has its place in horror genre I personally dislike it so when I reached the story which I disliked from few first sentences i flipped through the pages to the next story. And that was the only thing I didn’t like and the only story I skipped.
I loved so many stories I can’t even begin naming my favorites. Recently I couldn’t really find any good anthologies but “Wicked Witches” was a pleasant read after many disappointments. Do I recommend this book? You betcha.
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An eclectic and well put together anthology of wicked tales.
What I enjoyed most about this anthology was the variety of the tales. I was not pounded over the head with the same ol', same ol' you so often get with these subjects.
If you like well crafted tales that are easy to get sucked into I highly recommend giving this a shot. -
Excellent read. It deserves more than 5 stars.
I think I might know some of these witches. -
Introduction
Penny Dreadful
I’ve been a witch for about 700 years, give or take.
It’s been fun, but I miss the old days when we’d make
a cow’s milk go sour or cause Goody Wilkins to break
out in pustules. Those were good times! Now you have
all these positive-type “witches” doing all this really “nice”
stuff and it’s like, “What?! This is what the scene has
become??!” I mean, it used to be pretty cool back in
the day, but now everybody knows about it. Where are
the poppets and needles? Where are the flying
ointments made from the fat of unbaptized babies?!!...
Uh… Not that I ever made any of that myself, of
course. I’m just saying.
What is it about stories of witches and warlocks that
continue to fascinate? From age-old beliefs and stories,
to Medea in Greek mythology, to fairy tales, to the
witches in Macbeth, to Gothic tales like The Witch of
Ravensworth, Dreams in the Witch House, and The
Necromancer, to films like The Wizard of Oz, Black
Sunday, Suspiria, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,
The Blair Witch Project, Warlock, and The Witch, to TV
witches like Angelique in Dark Shadows or Willow in
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, all the way to the present
day with the unhallowed tome you hold in your hands,
witches return again and again to entrance audiences
with their spells.
There’s something captivating about the magic witches
wield, and that’s part of their appeal. Witches can bend
others to their will. They can know the unknowable.
They can subvert the laws of nature itself. They are
formidable, and sometimes frightening.
Witches of horror literature and films are typically
presented as normal humans who either obtain
supernatural powers via a pact with dark forces, or they
are born with innate magical abilities. If we’re talking
about horror genre witches, it’s often the former. When
presented in this way, the witch is something terrifyingly
“other” – a denizen of darkness who warps all that
which is natural. Truly, witches such as Helena Markos in
Suspiria or Princess Asa Vajda in Black Sunday, for
example, are cut from the same ebon cloth as
vampires, werewolves, zombies, and other gothic horrors.
But there are many different types of witches. Not all
witches are creatures of dark sorcery and ill-intent. For
example, there are witches like the wise and good
Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter books, or the
absent-minded but kindly Madame Razz in the She-Ra
cartoons. And, of course, who can forget Samantha,
Endora, and the rest of the family in Bewitched? As we
learned in the Wizard of Oz, some witches are very
good and some are very, very bad. Either way, witches
and warlocks can do things regular folks can’t, and
that’s part of their draw.
And so, before you read this tenebrous tome or
terror, I must warn you - have your torch at the ready
(We hate fire!), take hold of your protective amulet (We
love curses!), and remember to avoid that house made
of candy and sweets (We love to eat kids!...um.. Well,
not me, but some people I know). Prepare to be
entranced and electrified by stories crafted by the many
talented authors who contributed to this forbidden
volume. Indeed, I have it on good authority that even
Black Phillip fears the contents of this book, though I
think he may have eaten my copy. Damned goat
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great selection of stories; enjoyed every one
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Wicked Witches by Scott Goudsward.
New England has a rich, dark history with the supernatural. From this region many writers of dark fiction have fueled their stories. One chapter in history has been the stuff of legends and nightmares: the Witch. Look to ancient mythology or your next door neighbor and you will find them, practicing arts both Dark and Light. The New England Horror Writers proudly present a new anthology which pays tribute to those whose ancestors were accused, hung, pressed, drowned, or burned at the stake. Enter these pages, wander the hard roads of Colonial America or modern corporate boardrooms, to face the Witch.
This was a good read with good characters. Some stories were better than others. 4*. Netgalley and broad universe. -
Only PLAGIARISM!
Suzanne Reynolds says: "Despite many developments of bespoke mathematical image analysis methods for use in biomedicine, the physical sciences and various forms of engineering, the arts and humanities have – with very few exceptions – been overlooked"
Rewrite (i.c. COPY) Dutch books without mentioning the original SOURCES is not done!
Wenn 'overlooked', please tell the truth how you did find out?
In Dutch "Witte vrouwen uit het Verloren Millennium" the word 'wit' does not only mean a color, but also a reference to chemistry ánd MA-the-MA-tics. In Dutch 'witch' means 'HEKS' since these prejewish women knew already about the hexagramm, the pentagram and the 'lost triangle' (21 forbidden cm). Out of Dutch 'wit' the English 'witch' is helixing since words are getting longer at the end and solve at the front (i.c. I (k)now). Not only English, but also German ánd French language are 'helixing' (universal soundpattern) out of DUTCH.
If academic researcher in Great Britain were honest, please go to your linguists (Pulman, York) and ask them from WHO they got the knowledge about the UNIVERSAL SOUNDHELIX (KLANKHELIX, LAUTHELIX).
I do love all your research. It is a good work and my knowledge of the English language is too miserable to write about. But look at 'The universal soundhelix of the prehistoric midwives stolen by famous scientists' (even Noam Chomsky)! Or look on ISBN.de klankhelix -
Anthologies are a roulette wheel, there's never a guarantee you'll win with each new story, but WICKED WITCHES is stacked. Literally. For me, there was only one tale which left me somewhat unsatisfied, and it was even a minor disappointment.
As someone who's greatly drawn to witches and the occult, it's always great to find a collection of tales that treat the material with respect, pride and knowledge. Whether it's an inheritance that may be darker than one expects, a drug war in the desert or witchcraft in corporate offices, all bases are covered in WICKED WITCHES.
This was the first time I supported the New England horror writers' community in terms of purchsing one of their books, but it won't be my last. -
This is one of the few anthologies that I have enjoyed from cover to cover.I think I read this too soon because it would definitely be a perfect Halloween read.In Agatha Craggins' Defense pulled me right into this book.I loved the ending.I really enjoyed the White Witch,Black Forest Black Heart,and Blessed Be and Kick Ass.It's a great title and an awesome ending.So if you like witch stories this is the book to get.I plan on checking out some more of the New England Horror Writer anthologies.
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Wicked good read!
This is an excellent collection of short stories about witches, not sweet or friendly witches, no, these are stories of the kind of witches that will give nightmares. A few of these tales are truly terrifying! -
Disclaimer: I have a story in this anthology (“The Witch’s Apprentice”), but mine isn't the only story, so I'm basing the rating on the rest of the anthology.
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I started reading the stories the day I checked it out at the library. I finished it because I like stories like these.
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Quite a good collection of short stories, with a few poems in the mix too. Some were captivating and made me wish for more but others were a little lacklustre.
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Anthologies are never an easy choice.It is difficult to maintain the same standard throughout the different stories.Some are good, even very good, some are ok and some are barely ok.Still,all in all,a good (and interesting! )introduction to the witches of New England.
