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Why Many of Us Will Never Be Christian (No Matter How Hard We Try) [D.G. Cleveland]
I met a girl. Really I guess it always starts with a girl. Secondary conversion is one of the primary tools used by Revealed Religions to bring in new members. To quote Wikipedia (the bastard child of the internet in many ways) : In the sociology of religion, secondary conversion is the religious conversion of an individual that results from a pre-existing relationship with another convert, rather than any particular aspect of the new religion (1) . That was certainly the case
Making Your Life Magical [WitchGeek]
Most Wiccans and witches and many other pagans practice some form of magic (often spelled magick to distinguish it from stage illusions) . Magick is a topic at which most modern westerners would likely scoff, and doubtless this attitude throws into question the credibility of those who claim to practice it.We do not believe in the supernatural. All that exists that is part of this universe, is part of nature itself and is therefore natural. If intrusions from other universes
Soul Connection: The Means to Finding Your Life Purpose [Colleen Deatsman]
There is quite a bit of talk these days about self, and what that means, in metaphysics and the popular media. In all of these forums and disciplines, a person is divided within themselves in one of a number of different ways. Most disciplines have these divisions designated with terms coined by their founders or adherents. Id-ego-superego and mind-feelings-emotions-spirit are examples of such divisions. But it really boils down to what can be called the small-s-self, the workaday self throu
Love and the Use Of Magick [Gentle Deer Lion Tamer]
In this rambling, I will talk about the ever-present topic of Love Spells and also offer some guidance on the use of any spell, ritual or potion for manipulative purposes. By manipulative purposes, I am referring to a working where the object of said working is not aware it is being done, nor has he or she consented to such a working.Of course this is only my opinion and it is not intended to embarrass anyone. These are simply my thoughts on a subject that gets batted around quite freque
Spiritual Transformation [Leandra Witchwood]
We live in a very tense society. We are pulled apart... and we all need to learn how to pull ourselves together... I think that at least part of the answer lies in solitude. ~Helen HayesTo become spiritual begins we must experience stages of transformation. Some of these experiences are short and fast while others seem to take forever. More often than not, spiritual transformations are painful and difficult. Nevertheless, these stages are necessary for achieving our ultimate goal in beco

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Prehistoric Burial Ground Found On Skye
A prehistoric burial ground has been discovered on Skye. Six slab-lined graves and six cremation pits have been unearthed on the excavation site close to Armadale pier on the Sleat peninsula. Experts say it is one of the most significant archaeological finds yet made in the Highlands. Flint tools and urns were found inside the graves, although skeletal remains had been damaged due to the tid
House Panel Passes Bill Restricting Patriot Act
Defying the Obama administration, the House Judiciary Committee voted yesterday to remove from the USA Patriot Act a tool for tracking non-U.S. citizens in anti-terrorism investigations. The committee, dominated by Democratic liberals, also voted to amend the anti-terrorism law to curb the government's surveillance and records-seizure powers. The bill went to the full House on a 16-10 vote a
Psychic Spies, Acid Guinea Pigs, New Age Soldiers: The True Men Who Stare At Goats
More of this is true than you would believe, were told, just a few minutes into the movie version of The Men Who Stare At Goats, which opens today. But how many of the films outlandish military research projects really happened? Turns out theres plenty of material in the movie which sticks quite close to the truth though reality is a bit more complicated. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.)
Halloween Starts A New Year For One Clintonville Shop
While many think of Halloween as a day mainly for kids dressing up as ghosts, goblins and witches, for practitioners of witchcraft, Oct. 31 also is a special time of year. "It is kind of considered the witches' new year," Psyche North Torok said from her Clintonville magical resource store, Fly-By-Night. "It is a time when it is considered that the worlds between the living and the dead are

Who We Are

Welcome. We are GroundMark Press, a small publisher of occult works and other esoterica. Please visit our Website for more information about us.

For selected occult and esoteric works, GroundMark provides professional publishing services, including content editing, copy editing, proofing, layout, cover design, PR and marketing. However, GroundMark will accept only the best manuscripts among all submissions in order to ensure that each work's writing and design meet GroundMark's high standards.

Our Published Works

The Art of Magic WordsThe Art of Magic Words (book)

Print: $12.98

"This delightful introduction to the composition of New-Age Wiccan Spell Poetry takes the reader through the whole process of making a piece of rhyme that works, and it also includes a Grimoire of spell poems by the author."
~Peter J Carroll, Past Grandmaster, Illuminates of Thanateros

"Rather than simply advising readers to consider composing magickal prose as part of their Craft, the author encourages personal experimentation by providing lucid, step-by-step examples of her own creative process. The extensive included Grimoire reveals lyrical verse as a powerful and elegant tool for focusing intent and achieving magickal gnosis. A rich selection of spell-poems ranging from the pragmatic to the celebratory and visionary will inspire readers to explore the techniques herein and experiment with the possibilities for themselves."
~Al Hogar, Mystic and Magus, Order of the Golden Breath

What is The Art of Magic Words?

The Art of Magic Words is a book that explains why verse is so appropriate for casting magic: not only are sounds and rhythm conducive to achieving the right state of mind to work magic, but the meaning of the words can help to move you to another state of consciousness, a dream-state in which all is possible. “Having a spell, ” the author suggests, is a more accurate way to think of it than “casting a spell.”

This book will be a solid addition to your occult library, and will especially appeal to you if you’re interested in developing spells for your personal or for your coven’s Book of Shadows. Not only are ready spells provided in a Grimoire section, but four instructional chapters show how to master the art of spell-poem composition for yourself.

Plus, because the Grimoire section of the book is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License rather than a traditional copyright, with proper attribution the spells herein can be non-commercially published, republished on your Website or in your Book of Shadows, modified and published yet again in order to encourage creativity in the spell casting community.

This is a tool you can truly use in your spell book—a gift to the community!

The Art of Magic Words has a book profile at WitchVox.

Submission Guidelines

We accept completed manuscripts only. Your work should be on an occult or new age subject: magic(k), magic(k) theory, the occult, Wicca, witches, Druidry, alternative science, synchronicity, spell craft, the Tarot and so forth. We generally do not publish fiction or books about elves, fairies/faeries, werewolves, vampires, angels and the like; nor do we publish books specifically targeted at teens or youth.

Primarily we are concerned that your writing should be clear, well-organized and easy to follow even if the subject matter itself is highly technical or complex.

We print through Lulu, so in order to make your work available through distribution at online booksellers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble, it is recommended that you peruse Lulu's publishing guidelines. We can assist you, if need be, with any formatting issues you may have. Remember that although you are not guaranteed an acceptance at GroundMark, you may still publish your work through Lulu should we decline you.

Your submission packet should include the following:

A professional cover letter
Your completed manuscript
A brief description or synopsis of your book, something one might read on the dust jacket or back cover
An “About the Author” statement
An explanation of why you think the market needs your book: why this information should be shared

Please send your packet in Word document or pdf form to our editor at the email address or the contact link at left.