Jaq D. Hawkins
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Jaq D. Hawkins, also known as Denise Channing, is an occultist, author, and lecturer on chaos magic
, born in Southern England who spent much of her early life in California. She currently lives in the United Kingdom
. She has also been known on the internet under the pseudonym
Mark Chao.
Hawkins also founded Goblin Films in order to produce her fantasy novel, Dance of the Goblins, as a film.
, England in 1993, and later to Norwich
in 2000 where she continued to write and work on films.
She first became known as a writer on the subject of magic in the 1980s through articles in various magazines. Most notable was Mezlim, an American quarterly. Her first book, Understanding Chaos Magic, was published in 1996. Since then she has become known internationally to some of those within the occult
and pagan subcultures as both a writer and lecturer on the subject.
She is the author of Spirits of the Elements series, including Spirits of the Earth, Spirits of the Air, Spirits of the Fire, Spirits of the Water and Spirits of the Aether. Each volume is on the subject of the elemental spirits seen to represent each element, as well as associations and uses in elemental magic.
She is also the author of Chaos Monkey, Women of Power: The Woman as Magus and is cited in Ramsey Dukes' work, Uncle Ramsey's Little Book of Demons.
. There are not currently sufficient funds to finance it. Acting as producer
, Hawkins, often under the name Denise Channing, has been seen in local media in promotion of the film, taking interviews with radio stations and newspapers. Most notable was her November 2007 appearance on the BBC2 television programme Dragons' Den
, although her request for investment was turned down. She claimed a reputable actor would be endorsing her film (later revealed to be Kevin McNally
) but nowhere has he confirmed any connection to the project.
Hawkins was also one of the first lecturers at the Arcanorium College, but officially retired from the position in 2008.
Chaos magic
Chaos magic is a school of the modern magical tradition which emphasizes the pragmatic use of belief systems and the creation of new and unorthodox methods.-General principles:...
, born in Southern England who spent much of her early life in California. She currently lives in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. She has also been known on the internet under the pseudonym
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
Mark Chao.
Hawkins also founded Goblin Films in order to produce her fantasy novel, Dance of the Goblins, as a film.
Early career
Denise Channing spent much of her early life around the Hollywood scene panhandling, telling stories and hanging out. She was also involved in event organisation, publicist work and stage management. Denise moved from Willits, CA to YorkshireYorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
, England in 1993, and later to Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
in 2000 where she continued to write and work on films.
She first became known as a writer on the subject of magic in the 1980s through articles in various magazines. Most notable was Mezlim, an American quarterly. Her first book, Understanding Chaos Magic, was published in 1996. Since then she has become known internationally to some of those within 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 pagan subcultures as both a writer and lecturer on the subject.
She is the author of Spirits of the Elements series, including Spirits of the Earth, Spirits of the Air, Spirits of the Fire, Spirits of the Water and Spirits of the Aether. Each volume is on the subject of the elemental spirits seen to represent each element, as well as associations and uses in elemental magic.
She is also the author of Chaos Monkey, Women of Power: The Woman as Magus and is cited in Ramsey Dukes' work, Uncle Ramsey's Little Book of Demons.
Recent history
In May 2005, Hawkin's first novel, Dance of the Goblins, was published as the first installment of the Goblin Trilogy. She then ventured into screen writing, and subsequently into opening her own film company, Goblin Films. The Goblin Films website states that a film adaptation of Dance of the Goblins is currently in pre-productionPre-production
Pre-production or In Production is the process of preparing all the elements involved in a film, play, or other performance.- In film :...
. There are not currently sufficient funds to finance it. Acting as producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, Hawkins, often under the name Denise Channing, has been seen in local media in promotion of the film, taking interviews with radio stations and newspapers. Most notable was her November 2007 appearance on the BBC2 television programme Dragons' Den
Dragons' Den (UK)
Dragons' Den is a British television series, hosted by Evan Davis. The format of the show is owned by Sony Pictures and is based on the original Japanese series, which has been sold around the world...
, although her request for investment was turned down. She claimed a reputable actor would be endorsing her film (later revealed to be Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally is an English actor who has worked in theatre and radio extensively as well as in film and television.-Life and career:...
) but nowhere has he confirmed any connection to the project.
Hawkins was also one of the first lecturers at the Arcanorium College, but officially retired from the position in 2008.
Further reading
- Breakspear, Francis. Kaostarr! Hidden Publishing, 2007.
- Evans, Dave. The History of British Magick After Crowley. Hidden Publishing, 2007.