Badwitch iconBadwitchAug 10, 2026 ~1 min source read

Author Interview: Irish Writer Geraldine Moorkens Byrne

Geraldine Moorkens Byrne is an Irish poet, novelist and teacher of folk magic. I've chatted to her about her books in my interview series Authors On Their Own Writing.

Author Interview: Irish Writer Geraldine Moorkens Byrne

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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne is an Irish poet, novelist and teacher of folk magic.

I've chatted to her about her books in my interview series Authors On Their Own Writing.

It took quite a few years to write, and it was a subject very dear to my heart.

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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne is an Irish poet, novelist and teacher of folk magic. I've chatted to her about her books in my interview series Authors On Their Own Writing. It took quite a few years to write, and it was a subject very dear to my heart.

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  • It has been a part of Irish magical practices since our earliest ancestors, and uses techniques recorded in pre-Christian society.
  • Obviously it is in Irish culture but one of the great joys of Draíocht Ceoil is that belief in the power of sound is universal.
  • It can be adapted to any magical path, and you'll find it mirrored across many indigenous societies.

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  • Out of all that you've written, which is your favourite published book?

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Traditions is hands down my favourite book to date.

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