Deanna "D. J." Conway is a non-fiction author of books in the field of magic

Magic (paranormal)

Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...

, Wicca

Wicca

Wicca , is a modern Pagan religious movement. Developing in England in the first half of the 20th century, Wicca was popularised in the 1950s and early 1960s by a Wiccan High Priest named Gerald Gardner, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and "witchcraft," and its adherents "the Wica."...

, Druidism, shamanism

Shamanism

Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. To quote Eliade: "A first definition of this complex phenomenon, and perhaps the least hazardous, will be: shamanism = technique of ecstasy." Shamanism encompasses the...

, metaphysics

Metaphysics

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...

 and the occult

Occult

The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus , referring to "knowledge of the hidden". In the medical sense it is used to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g...

, and the author of three fantasy novels. Born in Hood River, Oregon

Hood River, Oregon

The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 5,831...

 to a family of Irish

Irish people

The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...

, North Germanic, and Native North American

Native Americans in the United States

Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...

 descent, she has been studying the occult and Pagan religion for over thirty years. In 1998 she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age

New Age

The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century. Its central precepts have been described as "drawing on both Eastern and Western spiritual and metaphysical traditions and then infusing them with influences from self-help and motivational...

 author by Silver Chalice, a Neo-Pagan magazine. She is an ordained minister in two New Age

New Age

The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century. Its central precepts have been described as "drawing on both Eastern and Western spiritual and metaphysical traditions and then infusing them with influences from self-help and motivational...

 churches and holder of a Doctor of Divinity

Doctor of Divinity

Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....

 degree. Several of her stories have been published in magazines, such as the science fantasy publication Encounters, and she has been interviewed in magazines and appeared on such television shows as Journey with Brenda Roberts. She has also designed Tarot

Tarot

The tarot |trionfi]] and later as tarocchi, tarock, and others) is a pack of cards , used from the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe to play a group of card games such as Italian tarocchini and French tarot...

 decks, in collaboration with fellow author Sirona Knight

Sirona Knight

Sirona Knight is an author, researcher and teacher in the fields of magic, Wicca, metaphysics and the occult. She is also both a published poet and a hypnotherapist. She holds a master's degree in psychology and leisure studies from California State University...

 and illustrator

Illustrator

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 Lisa Hunt

Lisa Hunt

- Biography :Lisa Hunt is an American watercolor artist and writer. Hunt has worked on many tarot decks including Shapeshifter Tarot, Celtic Dragon Tarot, Chesley Award nominated Fantastical Creatures Tarot and the COVR award winning solo project Animals Divine Tarot...

.

Non-fiction

• Advanced Celtic Shamanism (2000) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910734, ISBN 978-1580910736
• The Ancient and Shining Ones (1995) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 0875421709, ISBN 978-0875421704
• The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (2005) Crossing Press ISBN 1580911579, ISBN 978-1580911573
• Animal Magick: The Art of Recognizing and Working with Familiars (1995) Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd ISBN

1567181686, ISBN 9781567181685

• Astral Love: Romance, Ecstacy & Higher Consciousness (Llewellyn's Tantra & Sexual Arts Series) (1995) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1-56718-161-9, ISBN 9781567181616
• By Oak, Ash & Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism (2002) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 156718166X, ISBN 978-1567181661
• The Celtic Book of Names: Traditional Names From Ireland, Scotland and Wales (2000) Citadel ISBN 0806520965, ISBN 978-0806520964
• The Celtic Dragon Tarot (1999) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181821, ISBN 978-1567181821
• Celtic Magic (1990) Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd ISBN 0875421369, ISBN 9780875421360
• Crystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones (1999) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910106, ISBN 978-1580910101
• Dancing with Dragons: Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom and Power (1994) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181651, ISBN 978-1567181654
• Elemental Magick: Meditations, Exercises, Spells And Rituals to Help You Connect With Nature (2005) New Page Books ISBN 1564148335, ISBN 978-1564148339
• Falcon Feather, Valkyrie Sword (1996) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181635, ISBN 978-1567181630
• The Fantastical Creatures Tarot (2007) U.S. Games Systems ISBN 1572815418, ISBN 978-1572815414
• Feminine Shamanism, Witchcraft and Magick: Invoking Woman's Power with Kimberly Nightingale (2000) Llewellyn ISBN 1567181589, ISBN 1-56718-158-9 (2000)
• Flying Without a Broom: Astral Projection & the Astral World (2002) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181643, ISBN 978-1567181647
• Guides, Guardians and Angels (2009) Llewellyn ISBN 978-0738711249
• Laying On Of Stones (1999) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910297, ISBN 978-1580910293
• A Little Book of Altar Magic (2001) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910521, ISBN 978-1580910521
• A Little Book of Candle Magic (2000) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910432, ISBN 978-1580910439
• A Little Book of Healing Magic (2002) Crossing Press ISBN 9781580911467, ISBN 1580911463
• The Little Book of Pendulum Magic (2000) Crossing Press ISBN 9781580910934, ISBN 1580910939
• Lord of Light and Shadow: The Many Faces of the God (1997) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181775, ISBN 978-1567181777
• Magick of the Gods and Goddesses: How to Invoke Their Powers (1997) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181791, ISBN 978-1567181791
• Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures (2004) New Page Books ISBN 1564147843, ISBN 978-1564147844
• Magickal Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers Into Your Life (2001) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1-56718-149-X, ISBN 9781567181494
• Magickal, Mythical, Mystical Beasts: How to Invite Them Into Your Life (1996) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181767, ISBN 978-1567181760
• Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess (1995) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 0875421717, ISBN 978-0875421711
• Moon Magick: Myth & Magic, Crafts & Recipes, Rituals & Spells (2002) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181678, ISBN 978-1567181678
• The Mysterious, Magickal Cat: The Magick of Claw & Whisker (1998) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181805, ISBN 978-1567181807
• Mystical Dragon Magic: Teachings of the Five Inner Rings (2007) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 0738710997, ISBN 978-0738710990
• Norse Magick (1990) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 0875421377, ISBN 978-0875421377
• Perfect Love: Finding Intimacy on the Astral Plane (1998) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181813, ISBN 978-1567181814
• Wicca: The Complete Craft (2001) Crossing Press ISBN 1580910920, ISBN 978-1580910927

Fiction

• The Dream Warrior (Book I of the Dream Warrior Trilogy) (1997) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181627, ISBN 978-1567181623
• Soothslayer: A Magical Fantasy (Book II of the Dream Warrior Trilogy) (1997) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181627, ISBN 978-1567181623
• Warrior of Shadows: The Final Battle (Book III of The Dream Warrior Trilogy) (2002) Llewellyn Publications ISBN 1567181783, ISBN 978-1567181784

Tarot Decks

• Celtic Dragon Tarot - D.J. Conway & Lisa Hunt: Llewellyn Publications (October 1, 1999)
• Shapeshifter Tarot - D.J. Conway, Sirona Knight & Lisa Hunt: Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 2002) ISBN 1567183840, ISBN 978-1567183849

Interviews

• Aeclectic Tarot Website: Interview by Darryn Varey

External links

• D. J. Conway Website