witches of the new forest

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Two more days…

On Sunday, Dec 1 the second book in my new fiction series, Witches of the New Forest, will be released! The Veil Between the Worlds was written straight after I finished Hedge Witch, and then they both were edited one after the other. That’s why there’s only around a month in between release dates! Also, as there was a cliffhanger at the end of the first book, I wanted to release the second as soon as possible. So, here we are! I hope you enjoy them 🙂

You can pre-order the Kindle version now!

Click HERE to buy in the US

Click HERE to buy in the UK

Click HERE to buy in Canada

Paperback not available for pre-order, but coming out on the same day, 1 December!

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Wow, That Was Fast!!!

Hot on the heels of the first book, Hedge Witch in my new fiction series, Witches of the New Forest, is this new second book, The Veil Between the Worlds. How did it come about so fast? I’ll tell you!

The first two books in this series were actually written one right after the other. As the story crosses over both books, I didn’t want to leave a huge gap in between them, as there is a bit of a cliffhanger ending in the first book! So, when I finished writing the first one, I immediately began the second. Once the second book was finished, then I started editing the first. When the editing was done, I then released it, and began editing for the second. So, September/October was spent editing Hedge Witch, and October/November was spend editing The Veil Between the Worlds. 

The third book in the series, The Witch’s Compass, will be out late spring/early summer of 2025. This will the the third part of Hunter’s trilogy, before we move on to her sister, Ryder’s story. That’s going to be fun to write! Ryder is a great character, as is Hunter, but so, so very different. 

The Veil Between the Worlds is availabe for pre-order on the Kindle version only. The paperback is not available for pre-order, but will be released at the same time as the Kindle version comes out, which is 1 December 2024. 

I am having so much fun writing these books. Writing fiction is such a joy, and is what I have always wanted to do. Ever since I was twelve years old, I’ve had stories running through my head that I just had to write. It started with handwriting in unused school notebooks, and then moved onto an old manual, clackety typewriter before our family got an old second-hand electronic typewriter, which was much better for my hands than the other, older one! I wish I still had that little, blue typewriter that I began my writing career with nearly forty years ago.

It was only decades later that I released my first book, and from there went to writing non-fiction books on subjects that were so very dear to my heart:  Druidry and Witchcraft, with some Zen Buddhism thrown in for good measure. I am so very proud of the work that I have accomplished over the years, and I still have another book coming out in the non-fiction category: The Old Ways, A Hedge Witch’s Guide to Living a Magickal Life (published through Llewellyn). This one will be released on 8 April 2025, but is available for pre-order now. 

All of my work is written from the heart. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I only write what I am passionate about, what I love. I feel that is the best way to write, and I am so blessed to be able to do this kind of work. Through the support of those who have followed me throughout the years, my readers, followers on social media, and my Patreon community I have been able to continue writing, and creating other content such as videos, music and more. Truly, I am blessed. 

Authors today need support. The market is changing so quickly, with so many new challenges to face. Technology is racing away, with very little thought as to the repercussions on human beings, their lifestyle, their livelihoods and their creativity. If you have favourite authors, please support them any way you can. Buying their books is, of course, the best way, but did you know that leaving reviews on Amazon will help a book be seen to more people? Even if it is just a star rating that you have the time for, it all makes such a difference. Written reviews also help the author to see what people liked and didn’t like about the work, and can inspire them in their own creativity and help them to progress in their career. Leaving reviews on other platforms such as Goodreads helps to get the word out as well. And don’t forget to share social media posts from your favourite authors, as word of mouth is still one of the best ways you can help!

I hope that you enjoy my new fiction series. And don’t forget, books make excellent holiday gifts! 

Many blessings to you,

Joanna

P.S. The links I’ve included in this post are for Amazon UK. If you live in a different country, you will have to visit that Amazon page in order to be able to get to the pre-order or ordering section for that book. Thank you!

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The Veil Between the Worlds will be here soon!

No, I know, Samhain has come and gone. But the second book in my new ficion series, Witches of the New Forest, is now available for pre-order on Amazon! This is only for the Kindle edition, but the paperback will be released the very same day. Both will be released on 1 December 2024. Order your copy now! And don’t forget, books also make wonderful holiday gifts 🙂

Synopsis

Hunter is dealing with the fallout that came from her last hedge riding ritual. Her world has been turned upside down, and now she must focus and throw herself into her studies in order avoid thinking about her relationship with Jack. She and her sister, Ryder, are currently thousands of miles away from home, in the little village of Burley deep in the New Forest of England. This quaint little tourist spot hides many magickal secrets, and is a liminal place where magick, myth and legend are very real. The sisters have already been confronted with many challenges as they learn more about their magickal heritage and legacy. However, now they have even bigger problems to hand.

   It seems that Hunter has made some powerful enemies, and she must keep her friends and family safe. As she learns even more about her heritage and what that means to her as a magickal practitioner, she grows in power. But is she using it wisely? And just what will happen when she finally does cross the veil between the worlds?

This is Book 2 of the Witches of the New Forest series, and is the second part of Hunter’s trilogy.

Praise for Hedge Witch, Book 1 of Witches of the New Forest series

“I have really enjoyed all of Joanna’s books and couldn’t wait to start this fiction one. Wow I wasn’t disappointed, I couldn’t put it down and escaped to the beautiful New forest with the wonderful characters with great dynamics. Her knowledge of witchcraft makes it one of the best and believable witchy books I have ever read. Can’t wait for the next instalment.” Amazon 5 star review (UK)

“The story is absolutely enchanting while also being quite educational. Trust me when I say that this book is entirely worth every cent it costs. I can’t wait for the next installment to come out.” – Amazon 5 star review (US)

“Highly recommended. A contemporary story about witchcraft [benign] set in The New Forest, England. Very readable, strong story line, a good sense of geographical place and interesting characters. A love story develops between two of the central characters, which features some intense erotic writing! When you have finished, you will definitely want to read the sequel!” Amazon 5 star review (UK)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D39L2TJT/ UK link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D39L2TJT US link

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November Update

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Today is the Day!!!

A new chapter of my life has begun, with the release of the first book in my new fiction series, Witches of the New Forest. Hedge Witch is Book 1, and forms a trilogy before we move on to other characters, and their stories, throughout the rest of the series. I am so excited, and I hope you all enjoy this new series. And Book Two, The Veil Between the Worlds, is on track for a December release!

Paperback and Kindle editions are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hedge-Witch-Witches-Forest-Book/dp/B0DLLFZDKM/

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It’s out tomorrow!

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New Book Coming out 8 November!

I am so excited for the release of my new fiction series, Witches of the New Forest. Coming out Friday, 8 November! Here is the back cover details:

Deep in the heart of the New Forest in England, lies the little village of Burley. Known for its modern connection to a famous Witch in the 1950s, Burley is now a tourist hotspot for those who are fascinated by the occult and the paranormal. However, there is a much deeper secret known to only a select few in the area.

Witchcraft is real, and there are very powerful practitioners of the art that still live in and around Burley. Magick runs deep within some family lines, passed on from generation to generation. There are also other magickal beings that have existed in the area for thousands of years. As a liminal place, Burley is where myth and magick come together. 

Two Canadian sisters, Hunter, and Ryder, inherit their aunt’s property on the edge of Burley. As they try to decide what to do with their inheritance, they make friends and begin to learn more about the secrets of this special place, and how it is linked to their own heritage.

This is the first part of Hunter’s story. Hunter is the careful and cautious elder sister. A university professor, she is familiar with some of the history of the area. However, Hunter’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers not only her family legacy, but also the extent of her own powers. Her guarded heart is opened by the love of a Druid whose life’s work is in dedication to the land, and whose encouragement to come into her own power, changes her life forever.

(Book 1 of the Witches of the New Forest series)

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Some Words about my new fiction series, Witches of the New Forest, and Book 1: Hedge Witch!

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Psst… It’s Here… NEW BOOK!!!

I’ve started writing a new fictional series, called Witches of the New Forest. The Kindle edition of the first book, HEDGE WITCH is now up and available for pre-order – yay! The paperback version will be ready for pre-order next week. This is the first installment of my new fictional witchy series set in the little village of Burley, in the New Forest 🙂 Here is the synopsis:

“Deep in the heart of the New Forest in England, lies the little village of Burley. Known for its connection to the flamboyant Witch, Sybil Leek in the 1950’s, this place is now a tourist hotspot for those who are fascinated by the occult and the paranormal. However, there is a much deeper secret known to only a select few in the area.

Witchcraft is real, and there are very powerful practitioners of the art that still live in and around Burley to this day. Magick runs deep within some family lines, passed on from generation to generation. There are also other magical beings that have existed in the area for thousands of years. As a liminal place, Burley is where myth and magick come together.

Two Canadian sisters, Hunter and Ryder, inherit their aunt’s property on the edge of the village. As they learn more about Burley, they also begin to learn more of their own heritage and how it is woven into the secrets that lie in the heart of this quaint little village.

This is the first part of Hunter’s story. The eldest, Hunter is the careful and cautious sister. A university professor, she is familiar with some of the history of the area. However, Hunter’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers not only her family legacy, but the extent of her own powers. Her guarded heart is opened by the love of a man whose life’s work is in dedication to the land, and whose encouragement to come into her true power changes her life forever.”

I am having so much fun writing fiction again. The characters write the story for me, and I’m just sitting back and watching all the fun, drama, intrigue and action! The first three books are all planned, and I’m already a third of the way through the second book, which is also the second part of Hunter’s story. The third book will be her sister’s (Ryder’s) tale. If you’d like to read something fun, funny, witchy, romantic and feel-good, then join me in the New Forest with this new series.

Here’s the link to pre-order the Kindle edition now! It will be sent to your e-reader on 28 October, just in time for Samhain 🙂 Paperback edition will be available for pre-order next week, so I’ll keep you posted when that is released.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJL1X635/