D. J. Conway Explained
Deanna "D. J." Conway (May 3, 1939 – February 1, 2019[1] [2] [3]) was a non-fiction author of books in the field of magic, Wicca, Druidism, shamanism, metaphysics and the occult, and the author of several fantasy novels. Born in Hood River, Oregon to a family of Irish, North Germanic, and Native North American descent, she studied the occult and Pagan religion for over thirty years.[4] In 1998 she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice,[5] a Neo-Pagan magazine. She was an ordained minister in two New Age churches and holder of a Doctor of Divinity degree.[4] Several of her stories were published in magazines, such as the science fantasy publication Encounters, and she was interviewed in magazines and appeared on such television shows as Journey with Brenda Roberts.[6] She also designed Tarot decks, in collaboration with fellow author Sirona Knight and illustrator Lisa Hunt.[7]
Bibliography
Non-fiction
- Celtic Magic (1990) Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd,
- Norse Magick (1990) Llewellyn Publications,
- Dancing with Dragons: Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom and Power (1994) Llewellyn Publications,
- The Ancient and Shining Ones (1995) Llewellyn Publications,
- Animal Magick: The Art of Recognizing and Working with Familiars (1995) Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd,
- Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess (1995) Llewellyn Publications,
- Astral Love: Romance, Ecstasy & Higher Consciousness (Llewellyn's Tantra & Sexual Arts Series) (1995) Llewellyn Publications,
- Falcon Feather & Valkyrie Sword: Feminine Shamanism, Witchcraft & Magick (1996) Llewellyn Publications,
- Magickal, Mythical, Mystical Beasts: How to Invite Them Into Your Life (1996) Llewellyn Publications,
- Lord of Light and Shadow: The Many Faces of the God (1997) Llewellyn Publications,
- Magick of the Gods and Goddesses: How to Invoke Their Powers (1997) Llewellyn Publications,
- The Mysterious, Magickal Cat: The Magick of Claw & Whisker (1998) Llewellyn Publications,
- Perfect Love: Finding Intimacy on the Astral Plane (1998) Llewellyn Publications,
- The Celtic Dragon Tarot (1999) Llewellyn Publications,
- Crystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones (1999) Crossing Press,
- Laying On Of Stones (1999) Crossing Press,
- Advanced Celtic Shamanism (2000) Crossing Press,
- The Celtic Book of Names: Traditional Names From Ireland, Scotland and Wales (2000) Citadel,
- A Little Book of Candle Magic (2000) Crossing Press,
- Feminine Shamanism, Witchcraft and Magick: Invoking Woman's Power with Kimberly Nightingale (2000) Llewellyn, (2000)
- The Little Book of Pendulum Magic (2000) Crossing Press,
- Wicca: The Complete Craft (2001) Crossing Press,
- A Little Book of Altar Magic (2001) Crossing Press,
- Magickal Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers Into Your Life (2001) Llewellyn Publications,
- A Little Book of Healing Magic (2002) Crossing Press,
- Flying Without a Broom: Astral Projection & the Astral World (2002) Llewellyn Publications,
- Moon Magick: Myth & Magic, Crafts & Recipes, Rituals & Spells (2002) Llewellyn Publications,
- By Oak, Ash & Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism (2002) Llewellyn Publications,
- Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures (2004) New Page Books,
- Elemental Magick: Meditations, Exercises, Spells And Rituals to Help You Connect With Nature (2005) New Page Books,
- The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (2005) Crossing Press,
- The Fantastical Creatures Tarot (2007) U.S. Games Systems,
- Mystical Dragon Magic: Teachings of the Five Inner Rings (2007) Llewellyn Publications,
- Guides, Guardians and Angels (2009) Llewellyn
Standing on the Edge (true story of NDE with her husband) (2013) ebook or print on demand on Amazon.
Fiction
- The Dream Warrior (Book I of the Dream Warrior Trilogy) (1997) Llewellyn Publications,
- Soothslayer: A Magical Fantasy (Book II of the Dream Warrior Trilogy) (1997) Llewellyn Publications,
- Warrior of Shadows: The Final Battle (Book III of The Dream Warrior Trilogy) (2002) Llewellyn Publications,
- The Broken Spell: (2013) CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,
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),
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: The Library of Congress – Linked Data Service – LC Name Authority File (LCNAF) . The Library of Congress . 8 October 2019.
- Web site: Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing . Llewellyn.com . Llewellyn Worldwide . 7 February 2019.
- News: Tejeda-Moreno . Manny . Remembering D.J. Conway . 7 February 2019 . The Wild Hunt . The Wild Hunt . February 6, 2019.
- Web site: Fantastic Fiction Website. 2008-07-07. 2008-04-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20080423174614/http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/c/d-j-conway/. dead.
- Web site: Llewellyn Worldwide Website: Author Bio . 2008-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080427223926/http://www.llewellyn.com/bookstore/author.php?id=25602 . 2008-04-27 . dead .
- Web site: Journey With Brenda Roberts Website . 2008-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080922185645/http://www.journeywithbrendaroberts.org/journeytv.html . 2008-09-22 . dead .
- Web site: Tarot Card Meanings at Aeclectic Tarot. www.aeclectic.net.