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Jess Settergren was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram and was treated with surgery, chemo, and radiation. She’s been a practicing Pagan since 1996 and discovered there aren’t many cancer support books available from a Pagan perspective. She wrote Defying Shadows hoping her experience would help others.

Jess also writes fantasy and paranormal romance. Jess lives in the woods with her fabulous husband, a horde of busy teenagers, two huge dogs who insist on being lapdogs, and fAngus the bossy tuxedo cat who rules them all.
You can find her at www.jessicasettergren.com
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Defying Shadows: For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness
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Morgan Daimler (Goodreads Author) (foreword)

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Witchy Wednesday: Low-Energy Circle

The Cancer and Chronic Illness monthly support group for Pagans (in Minneapolis, at Magus Books and Herbs) had an attendee in February, which was a wonderful bit of growth. One of the topics that popped up was how folk in this crappy club none of us want to be in have insights that outsiders just can’t truly understand, simply because we have experienced things outsiders haven’t.

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The Sasanian Empire at War: Persia, Rome, and the Rise of Islam, 224–651

by Michael J. Decker

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The Morrigan, Ireland's Goddess: Sovereign Secrets from an Irish View

by Lora O'Brien (Goodreads Author)

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The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might

by Courtney Weber

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Jessica Settergren rated a book it was amazing Mastering Candle Magic: Advanced Spells and Charms for Every Rite by Patricia J. Telesco	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is an excellent resource for all sorts of candle magic. Telesco's writing style is enthusiastic, approachable, and straightforward: it often feels like she's sharing her favorite spells and tips with you as a friend over for tea. In additio ...more
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