Ep 39: Salt and Skin: Interview with Eliza Henry-Jones
10/19/22 • 77 min
This month Hanny and Liz interview Australian author and flower farmer Eliza Henry-Jones. Eliza's latest book 'Salt and Skin' contains witchcraft themes that both Hanny and Liz adore. During the interview we talk to Eliza about her inspiration for the book, The Orkney Islands, themes of Salt and Skin, and the magic Eliza finds within her life.
Plot: "Grief-stricken over the loss of her husband, Luda Managan and her two teenaged children try to make a home for themselves on a collection of harsh and haunted Scottish islands.
Luda, a photographer, is mesmerised by the extraordinary magic of the islands and soon finds herself condemned by the local community after publishing images documenting the death of a local child. Alienated, Luda turns her attention to the records from the 17th century island witch-hunts and the fragmented life stories of the executed women. Min, restless and strong, tries to fill up the space in their family left by her father. She soon finds comfort in the depths of the icy North Sea and in an unlikely friendship with the elderly and irreverent local ‘witch’..."
Connect with Salt and Skin:
Salt and Skin | Ultimo Press
Salt and Skin eBook : Henry-Jones, Eliza: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
Salt and Skin by Eliza Henry-Jones | 9781761150524 | Booktopia
Connect with Eliza and her works:
Contact — Eliza Henry-Jones | Author (elizahenryjones.com.au)
Eliza Henry-Jones (@elizahenryjones) • Instagram photos and videos
Other references:
Sheena Graham George: Echoes from the Past | Projects (sheenagrahamgeorge.com)
Wildcare - Branches - Whale Rescue Volunteer First Response Team (wildcaretas.org.au)
Witch Bites Socials:
Opening/Closing song
This month Hanny and Liz interview Australian author and flower farmer Eliza Henry-Jones. Eliza's latest book 'Salt and Skin' contains witchcraft themes that both Hanny and Liz adore. During the interview we talk to Eliza about her inspiration for the book, The Orkney Islands, themes of Salt and Skin, and the magic Eliza finds within her life.
Plot: "Grief-stricken over the loss of her husband, Luda Managan and her two teenaged children try to make a home for themselves on a collection of harsh and haunted Scottish islands.
Luda, a photographer, is mesmerised by the extraordinary magic of the islands and soon finds herself condemned by the local community after publishing images documenting the death of a local child. Alienated, Luda turns her attention to the records from the 17th century island witch-hunts and the fragmented life stories of the executed women. Min, restless and strong, tries to fill up the space in their family left by her father. She soon finds comfort in the depths of the icy North Sea and in an unlikely friendship with the elderly and irreverent local ‘witch’..."
Connect with Salt and Skin:
Salt and Skin | Ultimo Press
Salt and Skin eBook : Henry-Jones, Eliza: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
Salt and Skin by Eliza Henry-Jones | 9781761150524 | Booktopia
Connect with Eliza and her works:
Contact — Eliza Henry-Jones | Author (elizahenryjones.com.au)
Eliza Henry-Jones (@elizahenryjones) • Instagram photos and videos
Other references:
Sheena Graham George: Echoes from the Past | Projects (sheenagrahamgeorge.com)
Wildcare - Branches - Whale Rescue Volunteer First Response Team (wildcaretas.org.au)
Witch Bites Socials:
Opening/Closing song
Previous Episode
Ep 38: Hawthorn
Liz is flying solo this month and is talking about Hawthorn. It's about to flower here in the southern hemisphere, and you northerners are being treated with the red berries!
References:
https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/hawthorn-berry-recipes-foraging
https://learningherbs.com/remedies-recipes/hawthorn-cordial-recipe
https://chestnutherbs.com/spiced-hawthorn-pear-persimmon-brandy
https://thekitchenapothecary.com/hawthorn-and-apple-fruit-leathers
https://www.keeperofthekitchen.com/2020/06/23/foraged-hawthorn-blossom-vodka
Bradley, K. (2020). Hawthorn: Foraging and Using – for heart and immunity care. Retrieved from Milkwood: https://www.milkwood.net/2020/04/06/hawthorn-foraging-and-using-for-heart-and-immunity-care
Breen, F. (2017) Farmers revive convict craft to restore historic hawthorn hedges. Retrieved from ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-04/restoring-tasmanias-hawthorn-hedges/9106960
Brooklyn Museum. 2022?. Cardea. Retrieved from Brooklyn Museum: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/heritage_floor/cardea
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Witch Bites Socials:
Opening/Closing song
Next Episode
Ep 40: Bells and Echidnas
Whelp, we're a little late this month, but we have two topics that are both near and dear to our hearts. Hanny is covering the history and magic of bells. Liz is covering echidnas, both science-y and witchy! We would love to hear how you use both of these in your practice!
Bell References:
https://witchcraftandwitches.com/witchcraft/terms-bell/
https://otherworldlyoracle.com/witches-bells/
https://spells8.com/witches-bells/
https://spellswiccanstore.com/witch-bell-the-essential-guide-for-using-bells-in-witchcraft/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_metal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vairocana
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellfounding
The Elements Encyclopedia of Witch Craft by Judoka Illes
Echidna References:
Augee, M., Gooden, B., & Musser, A. (2006). Echidna : extraordinary egg-laying mammal. Collingwood: CSIRO.
King, S. A. (2007). Animal Dreaming: the sybolic & spiritual lanague of the Australasian animals. Glen Waverley: Blue Angel Publishing.
Nicol, S., & Andersen, N. (2002). The timing of hibernation in Tasmanian echidnas: why do they do it when they do? Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 131(4), 603-611.
Reed, A. (1993). Aboriginal myths, legends & fables. Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland.
Rismiller, P. (1999). The echidna : Australia's enigma. Hugh Lauter Levin Associates.
Roberts, K., & Hughes, B. (2022). Wild Wisdom Australia: guidebook. Glen Waverly : Blue Angel Publishing.
Van Dyck, S., Gynther, I., & Baker, A. (2013). Field compantion to the mammals of Australia. Sydney: New Holland Publishers.
Vogelnest, L., & Portas, T. (2019). Current therapy in medicine of Australian Mammals. Clayton South: CSIRO.
Watts, D. (2002). Tasmanian Mammals: a field guild. Kettering: Peregine Press.
Witch Bites Socials:
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