Talk:List of occult writers

message: I just put in some time on the list of occult authors, but frankly, i think the entire lists of authors sitaution needs help. I, for one, would find it most useful if all lists became CATEGORIES. I can see where this was discussed and tabled in the past. As an indexer and organizer, i see the value of lists of authors being categories and such category listings appearing at the end of an author's entry, leading the reader on to other such authors. Just a voice in the wilderness here, i guess, but maybe, if i have the inclination, i will propose this again. It really is a good idea, and i can;t see why it was never implemented. Also, jsut for drills, a robot search of all wiki pages for the word "writer" in the articles would assist in creation of these lists. Just another helpful thought... Catherineyronwode 00:22, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Why is there no easy way to navigate the lists of authors? 

message: This list includes authors writing about occult subjects from a participant viewpoint; academic authors researching occultism have been excluded. Those appearing in red at this time will have short wiki articles created by me over the course of the next month -- or YOU can do it, if you want to help!!!! Catherineyronwode 04:02, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  How this list was developed 

message: As of today, there are 19 "red ink" names in this list. My partner nagasiva and i will be creating bio stubs and full bios for these names. When we have completed this task, we will apply for category status for the list, with the understanding that if category status is granted, we will then go into each of the individual pages and add the category tag (with name piped to show surname first, in alphabetical order). Please consider helping us, if so inclined. Catherineyronwode 20:07, 30 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Work Has Been Started to Upgrade This List to Category Status 

message: I've added quite a few names to this list (including the ones under 16:26, 9 May 2007 75.33.60.58 - my login had expired). Some have no articles of their own. Rosencomet 16:34, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Added Names 

message: This list has been messed around and names added that though show active are nothing more than a link to other lists or articles that have nothing to do with occult writers. I will over the course of time clean this section up. --BSTemple (talk) 11:21, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Could you be specific? I clicked on over a dozen names that I did not immediately recognize as well-known writers of occult material or books about occult material, and each one turned out to be an author of such a book, usually several. (OK, I'm not sure Torkom Saraydarian can be called an "Occult writer") None were "links to other lists". What is your criteria for an occult writer? Theosophy, Masonic mysteries, witchcraft, magic-based religions, mysticism, Magick, Thelema, healing through divine or non-medical methods, shamanism, astrology and other divination systems, mediumship, etc are all occult topics in my opinion. One could argue that authors of occult fiction belong here as well, though I don't see any here that aren't also authors of occult non-fiction.Rosencomet (talk) 18:32, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
replies: text:  Uh, No, actually it just says that I didn't find a name you LEFT that should be deleted, not that the ones you deleted SHOULD have been deleted. You want to know what these names have to do with the ocult? Let's see...
*Luis Alvarado - this should have gone to the article of the author of Psychology, Astrology & Western Magic, not the baseball player. I don't see an article for the author, so I guess it should remain deleted until there is one. His website () only lists the one book, so maybe he's not notable enough, anyway.
*George Andrews - This should link to an article about George C. Andrews, author of several books including: Food for Thought (about Psychic Energy), The Book of Grass (Written in collaboration with Simon Vinkenoog. Peter Owen Ltd., London, 1967), Burning Joy (Published by the Trigram Press, London, UK, 1968), Drugs and Sexuality (Published in collaboration with David Solomon. Panther, London, UK, 1974), Drugs and Magic (Published by Panther, London, UK, 1975), The Coca Leaf and Cocaine Papers (Written in collaboration with David Solomon, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York and London, UK, 1976), and Extra-Terrestrials Among Us (Published by Llewellyn, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A., 1986). 
*David Conway (or David A. Conway) - Let's see: Complete Magic Primer by David Conway (Thorsons Pub,  (1-85538-174-5)), The Magic of Herbs by David Conway (Maypole Editions,  (0-583-12427-5)), The Rediscovery of Wisdom: From Here to Antiquity in Quest of Sophia by David Conway, Secret Wisdom: The Occult Universe Explored by David Conway, Old Egypt And The New Age by David Conway, Beyond Tantra by David Conway, and a whole lot of books arguably not related to the occult like The Elements of Reasoning by David Conway & Ronald Munson.
*Tom Cowan (or Thomas Dale Cowan; NOT, obviously, the Scottish footballer)- OK, how about: Shamanism: As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life by Tom Cowan (1996), The Celtic Way of Seeing: Meditations on the Irish Spirit Wheel by Frank MacEowen and Tom Cowan (2007), The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers by Frank MacEowen and Tom Cowan (2002), Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul by Tom Cowan and Sandra Ingerman (2003), Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan (1990), Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit by Tom Cowan (1993), Love Magic by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan (1992), The Shaman's Quest: Journeys in an Ancient Spiritual Practice by Nevill Drury and Tom Cowan (2002), The Way of the Saints: Prayers, Practices, and Meditations by Tom Cowan (1999), and The Pocket Guide to Shamanism (The Crossing Press Pocket Series) by Tom Cowan (1997)
*Richard Webster - this one:  - Let's start with: Palm Reading for Beginners: Find Your Future in the Palm of Your Hand, Pendulum Magic for Beginners: Power to Achieve All Goals (For Beginners (Llewellyn's)), Creative Visualization for Beginners by Richard Webster (2006), Michael: Communicating with the Archangel for Guidance & Protection by Richard Webster (2004), Practical Guide to Past-Life Memories: Twelve Proven Methods by Richard Webster (2001), Uriel: Communicating with the Archangel for Transformation & Tranquility (2005), Raphael: Communicating with the Archangel for Healing & Creativity (2005), Dowsing for Beginners: How to Find Water, Wealth and Lost Objects (Llewellyn's Beginners Series) (2003), Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians: Contact Your Invisible Helpers (2002), Encyclopedia of Angels by Richard Webster (2009), Candle Magic for Beginners: The Simplest Magic You Can Do (2004), Gabriel: Communicating with the Archangel for Inspiration & Reconciliation (2005), Soul Mates : Understanding Relationships Across Time (2001), Astral Travel for Beginners: Transcend Time and Space with Out-of-Body Experiences (Sep 1, 2002), Aura Reading for Beginners: Develop Your Awareness for Health & Success (2002), 101 Feng Shui Tips for Your Home (1998), The Encyclopedia of Superstitions (2008), Amulets & Talismans for Beginners: How to Choose, Make & Use Magical Objects (2004), Color Magic for Beginners (2006)
Rosencomet (talk) 23:37, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

text: Well, Margot Anand does, and I'm returning her name to the list. Luis Alvarado probably isn't notable enough to merit one. The rest I'm putting in the work list above until someone writes articles about them.Rosencomet (talk) 17:25, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
replies: text:  These now have articles:
*Margot Anand - a well-known author of books on Sex Magic, Tantra and Sacred Sexuality like: The Art of Everyday Ecstasy: The Seven Tantric Keys for Bringing Passion, Spirit and Joy Into Every Part Of Your Life (June 15, 1998) Broadway , , The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers (January 1, 1989) Jeremy P. Tarcher , , The Art of Sexual Magic (September 9, 1996) Tarcher , , and recordings like Sexual Magic Meditations: Cultivating Sexual Energy to Transform Your Life (Audio Cassette) (September 1996) Sounds True ,  and SkyDancing Tantra: A Call to Bliss (Music CD) - Certainly occult topics.
*Arthur E. Powell - Astral Body and Other Astral Phenomena, Etheric Double, Human Astral Entities, The Mastery of Emotion, Astral Death, Clairvoyance in Space and Time, Kundalini, The Fourth Dimension, Rebirth, Discipleship, Chakras, The Development of Astral Powers, Sleep-life, Dreams, Invisible Helpers, The Astral Plane, Non-human Astral Entities, Thought Forms, The Magic of Freemasonry, Spiritualism, and The Work of a Lodge of the Theosophical Society Rosencomet (talk) 19:16, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  List work 

message: Maximilianklein (talk) 23:33, 5 December 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Wrong, Max, and I hope no one is thinking about a merge. These are all authors who write in the field of Non-Fiction, though some may also write fiction. For these folks, magic and the occult is very real, and not horrible at all.Rosencomet (talk) 16:07, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: WorldCat Genres

message: Her name is listed in wikipedia Italian (Wikimedia Italia).
Dont know how to get the link for it in English wikipedia.
The link is here: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Riva
~~ED~~ 2607:FEA8:4A2:4100:9C3:3CC4:91C9:4553 (talk) 10:37, 21 April 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Anna Riva, pseudonimo di Dorothy Spencer (1922 – 2003) 

message: - Anthony Norvell (April 25, 1908 - July 23, 1990)
- Zolar
- S Rob (aka Simon Robson)
- Christopher Penczak (born 1973) 
- David A. Shugarts
- Christine Payne Towler
- Dan Burstein
 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2607:FEA8:4A2:4100:F9CC:F756:4FA4:5A8B (talk) 22:47, 25 April 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Writers with no wiki article