Books Written
Elizabeth Barrette currently has three books in print.
Composing Magic (New Page, 2007) is nonfiction.
From Nature's Patient Hands (Diminuendo, 2010) and
Prismatica (Diminuendo, 2010) are poetry collections.
Her work also appears in various anthologies.
Composing Magic (New Page, 2007) is nonfiction.
From Nature's Patient Hands (Diminuendo, 2010) and
Prismatica (Diminuendo, 2010) are poetry collections.
Her work also appears in various anthologies.
Composing Magic:
How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayers
Composing Magic guides you through the exciting realm of magical and spiritual writing. You'll explore the process of writing, its tools and techniques, individual types of composition, and ways of sharing your work with other people.
The book shows you how to write:
Read more about it on the "Composing Magic" page.
The book shows you how to write:
- Basic and advanced forms of poetry
- Spells
- Chants and rounds
- Prayers
- Blessings
- Solitary and group rituals
Read more about it on the "Composing Magic" page.
From Nature's Patient Hands: A Collection of Poetry
From Nature's Patient Hands explores Earth's wonders through verse. Walk through the turning seasons, across the continents, into cathedrals built by life and time. Enjoy faraway places, colorful wildlife, and adventures in the great outdoors. Whether you love nature or poetry, or both, you'll find a new scenic view in here.
Poems include free verse and various forms. Many of these were inspired by the flora and fauna of Midwest America. Others have been inspired by places visited or researched along the way, from all the corners of the Earth.
Read more about it on the "From Nature's Patient Hands" page.
Poems include free verse and various forms. Many of these were inspired by the flora and fauna of Midwest America. Others have been inspired by places visited or researched along the way, from all the corners of the Earth.
Read more about it on the "From Nature's Patient Hands" page.
Prismatica: Science Fiction Poetry Spanning the Spectrum
Prismatica soars through the myriad realms of "What if...?" These poems feature many classic motifs of science fiction, including starflight, time travel, aliens, inventions, and things that make scientists say "That's funny..." Someday, if the black gods of space are kind, people will be reading this book in zero gravity or under the light of distant suns.
Please note that the following individual poems in this collection are award winners or nominees:
One Ship Tall -- 1st Place winner in 2007 SFPA Poetry Contest
Artifacts of Intelligent Design -- 2nd Place winner in 2008 SFPA Poetry Contest
The Poltergeist of Polaris -- nominee for 2005 Rhysling Award
Read more about it on the "Prismatica" page.
Please note that the following individual poems in this collection are award winners or nominees:
One Ship Tall -- 1st Place winner in 2007 SFPA Poetry Contest
Artifacts of Intelligent Design -- 2nd Place winner in 2008 SFPA Poetry Contest
The Poltergeist of Polaris -- nominee for 2005 Rhysling Award
Read more about it on the "Prismatica" page.
Anthologies & Other Appearances
Elizabeth Barrette has also sold a variety of short stories, poems, articles, and other work for use in anthologies, periodicals, etc. These include:
The 2005 Rhysling Anthology edited by Drew Morse
The 2007 Rhysling Anthology edited by Drew Morse
The 2010 Rhysling Anthology edited by Jaime Lee Moyer
Arcane Whispers Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Companion for the Apprentice Wizard edited by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Creative Community Collected Comics Pages edited by William Brian MacLean
Dead Souls edited by Mark S. Deniz
Dwarf Stars 2009 edited by Deborah P Kolodji & Stephen M. Wilson
Genderflex edited by Cecilia Tan
The Goddess in Each of Us edited by Joan Robinson-Blumit
The Impossible Will Take a Little While edited by Paul Rogat Loeb
Mystic Signals Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Mystic Signals Vol. 6 edited by Carol Hightshoe
The Pagan’s Muse edited by Jane Raeburn
Self-Inflicted album by Implant
A Time To... Vol. 1 edited by Carol Hightshoe
A Time To... Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
A Time To... Vol. 3 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Triangulation: Taking Flight edited by Pete Butler
Vampyr Verse edited by Lester Smith
Various Llewellyn annuals (years 2004-2010 listed)
OG's Speculative Fiction #9
Read more about these on the "Anthologies" page. Note: that page may load slowly, due to a large number of graphics.
The 2005 Rhysling Anthology edited by Drew Morse
The 2007 Rhysling Anthology edited by Drew Morse
The 2010 Rhysling Anthology edited by Jaime Lee Moyer
Arcane Whispers Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Companion for the Apprentice Wizard edited by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Creative Community Collected Comics Pages edited by William Brian MacLean
Dead Souls edited by Mark S. Deniz
Dwarf Stars 2009 edited by Deborah P Kolodji & Stephen M. Wilson
Genderflex edited by Cecilia Tan
The Goddess in Each of Us edited by Joan Robinson-Blumit
The Impossible Will Take a Little While edited by Paul Rogat Loeb
Mystic Signals Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Mystic Signals Vol. 6 edited by Carol Hightshoe
The Pagan’s Muse edited by Jane Raeburn
Self-Inflicted album by Implant
A Time To... Vol. 1 edited by Carol Hightshoe
A Time To... Vol. 2 edited by Carol Hightshoe
A Time To... Vol. 3 edited by Carol Hightshoe
Triangulation: Taking Flight edited by Pete Butler
Vampyr Verse edited by Lester Smith
Various Llewellyn annuals (years 2004-2010 listed)
OG's Speculative Fiction #9
Read more about these on the "Anthologies" page. Note: that page may load slowly, due to a large number of graphics.
Links"A Brief History of My Career"
"Cut to the Core" "How to Become a Reviewer" "How to Recognize BAD Poetry" "How to Support Your Favorite Author" "Interview: Elizabeth Barrette, Poet and Wordsmith" by Diane Severson Mori, Part 1 and Part 2 "So Your Story Needs a Prophecy" "Thoughts on Rhyming Poetry" "The Words of a Scribe" |
Shopping for Books
If you buy books directly from me, that maximizes what I receive from the purchase, so this would be greatly appreciated. The second-best option is buying them from the publishers. See the New Page Books entry for Composing Magic. See the Diminuendo Press site, on the pages for From Nature's Patient Hands and Prismatica. They also appear on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but I and the publisher get a very small piece of the pie that way -- it's mainly intended as exposure, for people who don't already know me.
Buying from me, the price is $13 plus shipping for Composing Magic.
One book $13 + $2.50 shipping = $15.50
The above covers shipping for travel within the United States of America at media mail rates. Postage to Canada typically runs $10. If you live somewhere else, or want faster shipping, I'll have to check the rates. Worth noting is that the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope at $13.45 seems to be the best bargain for most foreign destinations. If you want that, it's a fixed price. See the USPS "calculate postage" page for further details.
Buying from me, prices are the same for From Nature's Patient Hands and Prismatica:
Hardcopies:
One book $12 + $2.50 shipping = $14.50
Two books: $12 + $12 + $4 shipping = $28
Five or more books ordered together gets you free shipping. Other numbers of books, ask me and I'll estimate the price/postage for you.
The above covers shipping for travel within the United States of America at media mail rates. Postage to Canada typically runs $10. If you live somewhere else, or want faster shipping, I'll have to check the rates. Worth noting is that the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope at $13.45 seems to be the best bargain for most foreign destinations. If you want that, it's a fixed price. See the USPS "calculate postage" page for further details.
Ebooks:
One book = $7
Both books together = $13
The standard format is PDF file. I have that for both books already, and can send it to you immediately on receiving your payment. If you want some other electronic format, please let me know what that is and which book(s) you want; I'll ask the publisher if it's possible to translate the book into that format. Please treat this work with respect and refrain from pirating it; honesty and dishonesty will be appropriately rewarded by karma tribbles. Wordsmithing is my dayjob and this is how I put beans on the table.
When ordering, please tell me which book(s) you want, what format(s) you want, and where to send your order. For hardcopies, I will be happy to autograph the book(s); please tell me what you want the inscription to say.
I accept PayPal and checks.
If you want to arrange some other method of payment, contact me and we'll discuss details. If you have any questions or comments regarding my work, just ask.
Are you sort of broke right now, but interested in my books anyway? Add what you want to you Amazon wish list, and maybe someone will buy it for you. Click the banner box below to visit Amazon's "Gifts and Wish Lists" section.
Buying from me, the price is $13 plus shipping for Composing Magic.
One book $13 + $2.50 shipping = $15.50
The above covers shipping for travel within the United States of America at media mail rates. Postage to Canada typically runs $10. If you live somewhere else, or want faster shipping, I'll have to check the rates. Worth noting is that the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope at $13.45 seems to be the best bargain for most foreign destinations. If you want that, it's a fixed price. See the USPS "calculate postage" page for further details.
Buying from me, prices are the same for From Nature's Patient Hands and Prismatica:
Hardcopies:
One book $12 + $2.50 shipping = $14.50
Two books: $12 + $12 + $4 shipping = $28
Five or more books ordered together gets you free shipping. Other numbers of books, ask me and I'll estimate the price/postage for you.
The above covers shipping for travel within the United States of America at media mail rates. Postage to Canada typically runs $10. If you live somewhere else, or want faster shipping, I'll have to check the rates. Worth noting is that the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope at $13.45 seems to be the best bargain for most foreign destinations. If you want that, it's a fixed price. See the USPS "calculate postage" page for further details.
Ebooks:
One book = $7
Both books together = $13
The standard format is PDF file. I have that for both books already, and can send it to you immediately on receiving your payment. If you want some other electronic format, please let me know what that is and which book(s) you want; I'll ask the publisher if it's possible to translate the book into that format. Please treat this work with respect and refrain from pirating it; honesty and dishonesty will be appropriately rewarded by karma tribbles. Wordsmithing is my dayjob and this is how I put beans on the table.
When ordering, please tell me which book(s) you want, what format(s) you want, and where to send your order. For hardcopies, I will be happy to autograph the book(s); please tell me what you want the inscription to say.
I accept PayPal and checks.
If you want to arrange some other method of payment, contact me and we'll discuss details. If you have any questions or comments regarding my work, just ask.
Are you sort of broke right now, but interested in my books anyway? Add what you want to you Amazon wish list, and maybe someone will buy it for you. Click the banner box below to visit Amazon's "Gifts and Wish Lists" section.