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Good Southern Witches by [J.D. Horn, Angela M. Sanders, R.A. Busby, Joe Scipione, G. Lloyd Helm, Amanda Crum, Rod Martinez, B.F. Vega, Indigo Giordana-Altú, Keily Blair]

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by J.D. Horn (Author), Angela M. Sanders (Author), R.A. Busby (Author), Format: Kindle Edition

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GOOD SOUTHERN WITCHES
(from the preface)

The most accessible of supernatural entities, arguably even more so than ghosts, the witch is a wildflower, ready to thrive anywhere she chooses to take root.

She might be a force of nature, a mother, a maiden, a crone. Or she might not be a she at all, manifesting instead as a non-binary person, or a young boy looking to understand how he fits in in a man’s world. She is the knowing outsider, the cunning killer, the healing center, the avenger of the disenfranchised, and patriarchy’s perennial scapegoat.

Sometimes she acts as a window on other realities. Sometimes she stands as the dam holding these alien realities back.

In this volume, she’s dug her roots deep into the soil of the American Southeast. Here, you’ll find Baba Yaga reimagined as a Southern socialite, Kentucky granny witches, Texas water witches, Tennessee tricksters, North Carolina guardians, Georgia killers, Mississippi virgins, and Louisiana whores.

This collection is a love letter to the witch, in all her glorious and fearsome incarnations, because—you have to admit—even when she’s wicked, she’s still damned good.

Featuring stories by Lucy Bennett-Gray, Keily Blair, R. A. Busby, Rachel Coffman, Amanda Crum, Indigo Giordana-Altú , James Allen Grady, E.C. Hanson, G. Lloyd Helm, Rowan Hill, Valerie Hunter, Ruthann Jagge, Peter Lundt, Rod Martinez, Louise Pieper, Linday Pugh, Rie Sheridan Rose, Angela M. Sanders, Joe Scipione, J.J. Smith, Nathan Leigh Taylor, Lamont A. Turner, & B.F. Vega.

CONTENT ALERT
Some of the stories in this collection include elements of violence, violence against children, sexual assault, consensual sex, and profanity. It is a book about witches after all.

PRAISE FOR "GOOD SOUTHERN WITCHES"

"Like any successful conjuring brew, GOOD SOUTHERN WITCHES is that precise mélange of carefully-curated anthology ingredients: powerful tales, enduring voices, and enchantments of the darkest desires. Stir and serve freely upon devotees of macabre imagination."

—Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including "That Which Grows Wild" and "Doorways to the Deadeye"

"Who knew there was so much old magic buried in the red dirt of America's South? If you like spellbinding tales of powerful women and dark witchery, then this brew's for you."

—Lisa Morton, author of "Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances"

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"Like any successful conjuring brew, GOOD SOUTHERN WITCHES is that precise mélange of carefully-curated anthology ingredients: powerful tales, enduring voices, and enchantments of the darkest desires. Stir and serve freely upon devotees of macabre imagination."

-Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including That Which Grows Wild and Doorways to the Deadeye

"Who knew there was so much old magic buried in the red dirt of America's South? If you like spellbinding tales of powerful women and dark witchery, then this brew's for you."

-Lisa Morton, author of Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

J.D. Horn is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Witching Savannah series (The Line, The Source, The Void, and Jilo), the Witches of New Orleans Trilogy (The King of Bones and Ashes, The Book of the Unwinding, and The Final Days of Magic), and the standalone Southern Gothic horror tale Shivaree. Horn also has an MBA in international business and formerly held a career as a financial analyst before turning his talent to crafting chilling stories and unforgettable characters. His novels have received global attention and have been translated into Turkish, Russian, Romanian, Polish, Italian, German, and French. Originally from Tennessee, he currently lives in California with his spouse, Rich, and their rescue Chihuahua, Kirby Seamus. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XPTXDTF
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Curious Blue Press (April 13, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 13, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4373 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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- #1,222 in Horror Short Stories
- #1,256 in Horror Anthologies (Books)
- #1,696 in Fantasy Anthologies & Short Stories (Kindle Store)

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Lamont Turner
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Originally from Cincinnati, Lamont Turner now resides in the swamps just outside of New Orleans where he collects all manner of occult and arcane lore, and performs forbidden and blasphemous experiments. When not busy communing with the damned, he tells scary stories to the four little demons who claim to be his children.
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Ruthann grew up in Upstate New York, where her favorite month of October is magical.
She currently lives on a cattle ranch in Texas with her husband and his animals.
Dark speculative fiction and horror books are always within reach.
Extensive travel and appreciation for homegrown dread and superstition influence her characters and settings.
Other passions include cooking, travel, sewing, and dancing with her demons. 
Her large blended family keeps her sane most of the time.
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An exciting collaboration novel.
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Excellent Collection

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021

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Good Southern Witches is an anthology of short stories featuring a favorite supernatural being; the witch. 🧙🏻‍♀️Each story takes place in the south. I love the idea of a southern setting because most of the time people hear the word witch and immediately think of Salem, forgetting that there are witches all over the world.

A lot of stories about witches include a lot of fantasy elements. I found this anthology to really bring out the other side of witches and witchcraft, veering away from fantasy fiction and making it dark. Each story is entertaining but I do have my favorites.

“Bibliomaniwac” by J.J. Smith
Don’t read everything you see.

“Backtrack” by E.C. Hanson
Be careful who’s following you on Halloween Night

“Waking the Trees” by Amanda Crum
Nature gets its revenge.

“Telling Secrets” by James Allen Grady
This one isn’t scary, but it’s heart-warming and wholesome, aside from a few disturbing details.

“Hazing Night” by Rowan Hill
This is an empowerment story for women and feminists. Loved this so much!

“CrissCross Girls” by Ruthann Jagge
Another feminist story about coming into your power, and seeking revenge.

Those are my favorites of the collection with a brief one line description on each.

This collection is a perfect introduction to talented authors with vivid imaginations. Whether you’ve read their work before or not, these stories showcase their excellent storytelling. Oh it’s also perfect for the upcoming spooky season. 🎃

Check it out for yourself

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Heather

Song of the South-ern Witches

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021

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This book was a fun read. I needed a little lighter fare and this one hit the spot. Not that the stories are all lighthearted, they're not. There's darkness and murder and grief woven into these tales of magic, but there's also love and humor and the beauty of women's friendship.

Coming from a South-adjacent area myself (no one seems to know exactly what part of the country Oklahoma belongs to), there was such wonderful familiarity to these stories for me. From the sweltering heat to the drought-plagued crops, the cicada song and the drawing voices, these stories bring alive a setting that speaks of home to me.

These are not horror stories, the witches contained herein are good, as the title suggests. Powerful, yes, sometimes angry, justifiably vindictive, but ultimately good.

This book is a little slice of Southern goodness mixed with folklore and imagination to make a truly enjoyable collection.

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Xerlan J. Deery

Perfect October Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021

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I loved it! Such a perfect witchy read for October...Halloween....Samhain!
Seriously good short stories leaving me wanting more from these authors. Yes, I even made a list of their names so I could search and see if they have any books. If you are the least bit witchy, had some interesting relatives, lived in or spent time close to the South you may enjoy this one.

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Tindal38

This is a GREAT book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021

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One of the best books I’ve read in awhile (and I’m a voracious reader). I hated to see this book end. Very well curated authors. Each story was unique yet so well crafted. Would definitely read another like this one. Please say a sequel is in the works.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021

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Werid, some I just don't get. Some REALLY good. Not greatly impressed.. Not one I would recommend. But did finish reading.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021

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This book was a menagerie of tales.. I would like to read the stories in total form. I would read them.

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CNola.author

Massive collection of Witchy Tales!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021

Good Southern Witches is a massive collection of tales about witches, witches of all kinds, and origins, from Southern lore and beyond. Who doesn’t love a good witch story? I remember dressing up as a witch countless times for Halloween, wishing I was a witch later on as an angsty teen and loving the lore and legends surrounding them.

Magic, potions, hats and broomsticks, crystals, chanting and dancing under the moon; all things that intrigue curious girls, young or old. This collection has it all. The anthology opens with a beautiful foreword by JD Horn, before moving on to an absolute stellar line-up of stories. There are far too many stories here to describe them all but I picked out a few favorites.

One of the earlier stories in the books, “Putting Down Roots” by Keily Blair, left me chilled as the meaning of putting down roots takes on a whole new meaning when young Eliza returns home after the death of her sister. She hadn’t been back since her and her sister had left home years before. Eliza swears to make a quick visit home to deal with Maw Maw Pearl after she calls to tell her that she missed the funeral and her sister was buried in the family plot, against her wishes. Eliza drives home in a rage only to discover that her roots go deeper than she ever imagined.

“Bad Apple” by Louise Pieper also resonated through me. For such a short story, the characters were almost visible, leaping off the page. The narrative is being told from the main character's point of view, drawing you right into the story, and the down-home country accent she uses is almost audible in your head. Tace Bolley is her name and she lives on the family apple orchard that hides more than a few secrets. I found this story charming and delightfully creepy at the same time. Let’s just say Tace Bolley is a determined young lady.

A little further along in the book, we come to “Waking The Trees” by Amanda Crum. This tale tells us about Marcus who is out in the forest to mark trees for cutting due to disease. He is not quite finished when he gets a call on his Walkie Talkie from his boss, telling him a storm is brewing and he needs to get to camp. Marcus agrees and starts packing it up when a young lady appears on his path. She begins to question his presence and his work in the forest with a deep personal interest only to be interrupted by the approaching storm. She invites him back to her cabin to shelter since he will not make it back to camp. He soons finds himself in a situation that he did not plan.

Another one of my favorites was “The Criss-Cross Girls” by Ruthann Jagge. This was a clever story about water witches, revenge and redemption that I just loved. The weather in South Texas has not been very kind as of late and the crops are dying, as are the animals. Seventeen year-old Birdie is out walking the plowed rows looking for any treasures that have been turned up, having found arrowheads, silverware and an old tin heart before. She just wants to get out of the house and away from her brother when she is caught up in a dust devil that knocks her unconscious. Her mother finds her a while later and gets her in the house where Birdie is still delirious and has been burned or marked somehow on her hands. Her mother quickly wraps her hands to hide them from her father, who is overbearing and abusive on the best of days, let alone on his worst days. A few days later, Birdie’s father takes them to a social at the neighbors farm where matters with the menfolk take an awful turn. This story had a lot of moving parts and backstory which helped enrich the overall story line rather than confuse it and I really loved the surprise ending.

There are just too many great stories in here to describe them all but these were all stand-outs for me and I guarantee that you will find several new favorite witch tales to tell around those late campfire nights. I’m giving this five stars for the sheer volume of quality stories in this collection.

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