Upcoming Anthology: Brigid's Light - Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess

 

Art by Stuart Littlejohn

An interesting new project is coming to light, an anthology of Brigit writings taken from outside her traditional homelands. It is the brainchild of Cairelle Crow and Laura Louella of the Sanctuary of Brigid.

It's an unusual idea, which began with the intention of exploring Brigit in the lives of the "Celtic" diaspora, and has evolved to include those with no ethnic or cultural connection to Brigit, but who have met and loved her through others. I am pleased to report that I have two poems in it, having caught wind of the submissions call just before the closing date. I haven't seen the manuscript, nor do I know whose work is included, but I am looking forward to exploring this offering when the time comes.

Brigid's Light: Tending the Ancestral Flame of the Beloved Celtic Goddess by Cairelle Crow (Editor), Laura Louella (Editor), and Judika Illes (Foreword). Release date: 1 March 2022. Pre-Order: here. 

Stories, spells, rituals, and recipes celebrating the worldwide influence of this beloved Celtic goddess, with contributions from Amy Blackthorn, Laura Tempest Zakroff, Courtney Weber, and many others

This anthology celebrates Brigid, an ancient and mysterious Celtic spirit who ranks among today’s most popular modern goddesses. Venerated in many forms including as a saint and a goddess, Brigid has traveled the globe alongside the Celtic diaspora. Once a goddess with a narrow territory, she is now an internationally beloved presence. While acknowledging her origins, this book also explores Brigid from the perspective of those outside her original Celtic homeland.

Editors Cairelle Crow and Laura Louella have gathered art, poetry, stories, spells, rituals, recipes, and traditions as an homage to the worldwide influence of Brigid’s magic and lore, especially among the descendants of immigrants to the Americas. In compiling these individual works, Cairelle and Laura have given voice to those traveling ancestors by showcasing a rich and beautiful heritage manifested through embodiments of devotion by their descendants, as well as others touched by Brigid.

Pre-Order Discount on Brigit: Sun of Womanhood

Brigit: Sun of Womanhood

An anthology edited by Michael McDermott and Patricia Monaghan, scholars and followers of Brigit, featuring writers from Ireland,  Scotland, Canada, and the US.

Publishing date: Imbolc 2013

If you pre-order Brigit: Sun of Womanhood you will receive a special advance purchase price ($15) and free shipping in February 2013.


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This of course is the last work of Patricia Monaghan, who died last month.

Call for Submissions for Brigit Anthology

Here is something interesting--a call for submissions for a new Brigit anthology from Goddess Ink.

Call for Submissions for a new publication from Goddess Ink:

Brigit: Fire of Womanhood

edited by Patricia Monaghan and Michael McDermott

It is with great enthusiasm that we invite you to submit a proposal as a part of an anthology of work to be published by Goddess Ink (www.goddess-ink.com ). This anthology, comprising works about the Celtic Goddess and Christian saint Brigit, will be edited Patricia Monaghan and Michael McDermott, scholars and devotees of Brigit.

This call for proposals is being sent to a carefully selected group of scholars and religious practitioners. If you know of someone who might be interested in contributing to this anthology, please contact us at BrigitAnthology@gmail.com.

We are seeking submissions in any printable form, including but not limited to:

 Scholarly essays
 Personal essays
 Poetry
 Interior artwork (including small line drawings, in black and white)
 Cover and Back artwork (color)
 Chants
 Invocation

Deadline for submissions: July 1, 2012 Submit.

Planned publishing date for the anthology: Imbolc 2013. The anthology will be published by Goddess Ink. Contributors will be compensated with one contributor’s copy of the anthology.

Please direct inquiries to BrigitAnthology@gmail.com

To submit: for prose submissions, please send 150-word abstract outlining your approach to the subject; other submissions should be sent complete, with limit of 3 poems or chants per author. Include 150-word biography.

We thank you for your interest in this project.

Michael McDermott and Patricia Monaghan
Co-editors, Brigit: Fire of Womanhood

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