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05/10/2008

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LYDIA M. CRABTREE SIGNS WITH INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING HOUSE

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – Local author Lydia M. Crabtree, expert on information about building Family Coven^TM, has signed a contract with Llewellyn Publications Worldwide, Inc. to publish her book Family Coven: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft.

“I know that this sounds trite, but it is a dream come true,” the Cartersville resident says. “Llewellyn’s ability to promote and distribute authors is unparalleled within our genre. So to be picked up by them, it’s not just acknowledging that what I have to say is important, it means that what I have to say is going to be distributed.”

Family Coven^TM: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft is a step-by-step guide that provides families with a work-at-your-own-pace process of infusing their lives with spiritual significance. Crabtree uses her own research with modern neopagan families, proven results, illustrations and charts to provide families with the most usable techniques and practices for practicing spirituality as a family.

“Family spirituality is a topic that has been completely overlooked in the neopagan community,” explains the 37-year-old Crabtree. “There has been a focus on children; there’s been a focus on solitaries; there’s been a focus on covencraft. But the idea that the family unit is a spiritual unit is the message that I’m conveying.”

From mundane aspects of household chores, budgeting money and organizing school schedules to Sabbat rituals, Family Moon (full moon) celebrations and celebrating every stage of a growing child’s life, Family Coven^TM: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft offers neopagan families an opportunity to raise their children in a spiritual home infused with values, fun and an intimacy they have not known before.

“This first book not only defines, explains and explores Family Coven^TM – which is my term for family spirituality – it also begins to teach families how they can create that legacy of magic that many families are looking for,” says Crabtree.

Family Coven^TM: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft, the first book for a planned six in a series, is slated for publication this fall. Llewellyn Publications Worldwide, Inc. is the largest publisher of pagan literature in the world, including fiction, nonfiction, spirituality, self-help and reference materials. Crabtree is the most recent author joining with the Llewellyn Publications Worldwide, Inc. family.

“Family Coven is a revolutionary concept in family spirituality for people of all faiths and traditions,” says Jonathan Ware, Crabtree’s legal advisor. “It gives me great joy as Lydia's attorney to have assisted her in bringing this work of light into the world. I am excited about the many lives it is certain to touch and transform."

After 10 years of studies in the occult and Wicca, Crabtree, together with her husband priest, Tony, formed their own Family Coven^TM in order to provide a safe environment in which to raise their family. Soon thereafter, the Crabtrees cofounded Family Wiccan Traditions International, which promotes a child’s family as the first and most important coven in a witch’s life. Crabtree has thus been able to utilize her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minors in Theater and Journalism in both the mundane and spiritual worlds to present meaningful, entertaining and informative seminars, workshops and writings.

Crabtree has recently signed with Modern Witch Magazine as a regular features contributor to their Life and Family section and as a columnist for “Ask a Pagan Parent.” Awarded 1st Place in the SpiritOne writing contest in the nonfiction category, Crabtree has had her work published in the Family Focus section of CIRCLE Magazine and has published various articles and essays regarding family spirituality with online newsletters and e-zines, including The Witches’ Voice  and Earth Spirits Web 2.0. Currently, Crabtree is working to complete the first book in a series about creating a family spiritual tradition at home called Family Coven^TM: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft.

Publications

Modern Witch Magazine (MWM) has contracted Lydia to present feature articles for their Living and Family section. Additionally, she will bring a regular column called Ask a Pagan Parent.

"I am really excited about this partnership and believe that Modern Witch will begin to explore topics that have only been lightly covered in the past," Lydia said, "With an entire section devoted to families and crafts being covered every issue, Family Covens are going to find this  an invaluable resource."

There is also going to be a focus on news, arts, events and a special focus on being green.

Reserve your copy today!

Awards

First Place for Non-Fiction

Crabtree Spiritual Legacy

10/31/07

E - Publications

Celtic Whispers Ezine

Home of The New Ager and Spirit One Webzines

Personal Appearances

Pagan Unity Festival 2008 - Tennessee

5/15/2008 to 5/18/2008 Exact dates and times TBA.

Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft Part I and

Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft Part II

Candy Ritual 

Book Lydia

There has never been an approach to family spirituality that really and truly put family above anything else. Lydia's workshop was so intriguing and packed full of practical information.. She really engaged everyone with exercises for the whole family and created a fantastic presentation that all our friends still talk about.

Jill, Georgia

An accomplished tarot reader, Lydia will give readings as a fundraiser for your event or store. Starting in late 2008, book readings and signings can be scheduled. With the growing interest in Family Pagan Spirituality, Lydia books quickly. Don't miss out!

For Booking Call
678-535-7069

Articles By

Lydia M. Crabtree

• Faith and Children: Part III, Craft History and the Sacred Family, February 2008
• Faith and Children: Part III, Intercession and Training, January 2008
• Faith and Children: Part II, Fear, Prejudice and Magic, December 2007
• Christmas Illusions, December 2007
• Faith and Children: Part I, Expectation and Intimacy, November, 2007
• Crabtree Spiritual Legacy, Spirit One WebZine, Volume 100, Samhein 2007
• Gathering Etiquette When Children are Involved, CIRCLE Magazine, Fall 2007
• Faith is Universal, This I Believe
• What's a Pagan Parent To Do? (Gathering Etiquette When Children are Involved)
• Pagan Parenting?
• Public Service Announcement (PSA)