June 18, 2009
My Amazon Author Profile
I have not really made much use of my author profile on amazon but if you use amazon.com please “friend” me or whatnot (if it has such a thing).
My profile link is:
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002BMOLG
Or you can use http://amazon.johncoughlin.com
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May 11, 2009
Social networking
Well I thought I would try out the more pagan-focused social networking sites to see if they would be of use for me to keep folks informed of my work. Not sure which ones are worth the effort maintaining so I'll try them all out for a month or so and then depending on activity I'll cut or keep the accounts.
If you use any of these sites please "friend" me.
http://www.paganspace.net/profile/JohnJ
http://www.coven-space.com/jcoughli
http://www.paganspace.com/jcoughlin
My usual profiles:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i
http://www.livejournal.com/users/darkwy
http://www.myspace.com/jcoughlin
http://jjcoughlin.deviantart.com/
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April 27, 2009
Second printing of the Cthulhian Grimoire of Dream Work
I've never been one to ignore synchronicities and there have been many signs of late that indicate it is time to release another printing of my Cthulhian Grimoire of Dream Work. Like the first run, this will be limited to 23 numbered and signed copies. Only the special edition will be done.
The books will be ready around June but reservations can now be taken online at http://waningmoon.com/publications/cthul
Due to earlier reservations, as I write this I only have 14 left.
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March 31, 2009
Esoteric Book Conference 2009!
Esoteric Book Conference 2009
September 19 & 20
This multi-disciplined conference will feature presentations by contemporary authorities researching and working in esoteric currents both East & West. Western Esotericism, Gnosticism, Theosophy, Mythology, Shamanism, Rosicrucianism, Sacred Sciences, Occulture and World Religions are among the subjects to be represented. An esoteric book fair and art show will also be on site allowing education, vending and networking in a unique field of literary, historical and cultural arts.
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February 20, 2009
Book cover contest for my book on craft ethics
I announced on Waning Moon Publication's blog last week that we're having a contest for cover design of the release of my book _Ethics and the Craft_. Details can be found at http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseac
If you can't make the deadline send me a draft with the estimated time of completion so you can be included in the contest.
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February 9, 2009
Cleaning house – book sale!
Now that I am married, I guess it is time to start getting rid of all the duplicate books we have as well as a few other items which crossed our path but were never added to the library (some I am sure you'll guess why). There are a few gems in the bunch so check it out!
http://www.amazon.com/shops/waningmoon-d
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January 7, 2009
Quick 2009 update and some pics
Just posted some pics of me working on my Waning Moon Publications blog, so thought I'd add them here too as a "see, I really AM still alive" post. Not that I will apologize for my reclusiveness (reclusivity?) - that's just the way I am, albeit I seem to be more of a recluse than usual lately if such is possible!
Been considering doing some lectures again just to get me out-and-about a bit. As much as I dislike public speaking it proves a nice way to keep me on my toes and meeting new folks almost always ends with getting new ideas and perspectives. I just got tired of my normal topics. I've been working on a few new ideas involving the "Habits of the Mind" (educators may recognize that) and the magical path. Finding some neat ideas, especially when mixed with NLP schtuff. Granted, not my usual ooga-booga approach to magic, but sometimes I like to take a more psychological approach, especially when it comes to BEING a magician vs. the practice itself. By that I mean that rites/spells/etc are common tools of the trade but there is more to it than those trappings. It's as much a state of mind and process of Becoming as it is dabbling in arcane arts. Magician seek to shape the world around them just as much as they seek to shape themselves and there are so many tools and techniques out there to adapt besides what is found in a grimoire. I especially like when I can adapt them to look good in a grimoire but I'm silly that way. ;)
Anyway, I am pooped so time for bed... here are those pics of me from over the weekend. If you have not visited my Waning Moon Publications site lately check it out! I recently did a redesign. WaningMoonPublications.com.
Oh and happy new year… 2009 sort of snuck in on me while I was busy. Sheesh!
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December 18, 2008
Scam: Check your Verizon bill
If you know me you know I am not a "penny pincher" but I just discovered something which blows my mind in a bad way. I pay all my bills with automatically estimated payments and I noticed this month my usual payment did not cover the bill by a few dollars. No big deal I think, rates must have gone up, etc. I see a new entry on my bill "VDL Shortfall charge" for $3.49 and I decide for the heck of it I would call and ask what it was since I needed to know if I should adjust my automatic payments.
I am told that since I did not spend $6.50 in long distance I was penalized with that additional fee. So let me get this, I ask, I already pay $6.50 a month for long distance, which I almost never use so in THEORY that alone is a penalty since I am not using what I am paying for, NOW, on top of paying for that I am being charged MORE. In other words, spend money on long distance or you pay MORE. The answer: yes. WTF?
Needless to say I changed long distance plans. Actually I don't know why I even have a phone other than wanting to have one for emergencies and so people don't call my cell, but I have to rethink my logic. It bothers me that Verizon has stooped this low to make a buck at my expense.
So in an effort to ensure they make less money, I am sharing this and warning all to ask about new fees you see on your bill. Please pass this around.
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September 15, 2008
Married!
I am happy to announce that Nicole and I were married yesterday in a wonderful handfasting ceremony. The rain stopped long before the ceremony and we surprisingly had clear skies for the event despite the original warnings of scattered thunderstorms – not that a thunderstorm at a castle on a mountain would be a bad thing. We actually had a great view of a mountain called Storm King and as its name suggests, it would have boasted a most interesting view had storms rolled in!
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July 5, 2008
Summer update
Been pretty busy between the new house and bookbinding. I’d say two-thirds of my time has been to house projects and the rest mostly to getting the remaining copies of Black Venus out of the way. I have yet to formally announce the book outside of my direct circle of contacts (like via my infrequent blog) but I am happy to say I am finally ahead on the books with all pre-orders fulfilled. So now it is all about creating enough to have stock on hand. I hope to get some final photos on the website this weekend.
While there I admired some of the art and was baffled at others. For example how does one tack two pieces of bread to a wall with thread and sell it for $800? I guess I am just not hip enough to get it. Whatever. Other art was very nice and we even purchased a small painting on silk by Jane Blake which I look forward to receiving. I enjoyed speaking with her about her work.
Anyway, as often happens when I go to art shows, I left feeling inspired to explore some of the ideas I have had for my own art and wondered if I could ever actually make enough decent art to have my own show. Now, being a magician, I often find myself in a predicament. I suddenly have a desire to do something and I know that AS a magician it is my duty to manifest my Will and not necessarily steep in idle wishful thinking (tho I guess daydreams have their place too). My point is, if I say I wish I could create art, and I mean it, I instinctively answer with “so DO something about it – see where it takes you!”
That’s all I will say on that topic for now. I don’t like to talk too much about my work until it has reached a point where I feel it has become something worth talking about. I’m weird that way I guess. For now consider my art a series of experiments to articulate some thoughts I have.
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June 5, 2008
Interview on The Magical Buffet
The Magical Buffet posted a 10-question interview of me regarding my work on Waning Moon Publications. Check out
http://www.themagicalbuffet.com/Issues/V
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June 2, 2008
new email address
Wayyy too much spam these days and good emails are getting harder to locate in the mess so I am changing my email address.
New address can be found at http://waningmoon.com/contact
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April 21, 2008
Moving and Catching up
For the last several weeks I have been working hard on the new house and will finally be moving in this weekend – only a week past my initial schedule. Not bad for the amount of work that unexpectedly had to be done. I’m tired and sore in muscles I did not even know I had, but it was worth the effort since I knew I would not do any of that work once the furniture was in place.
Once I am settled into I will take and post the final pictures of Black Venus – the book came out really nice and has been getting great comments which is very exciting. In mean time, all new orders will probably not ship for two or three weeks since I need to do some catch-up.
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January 6, 2008
Looking for a new logo design for WMP
When I first made Waning Moon Publication's logo (an inversed triangle enclosing a waning moon crescent) I started to realize it had certain similarities with another publisher's mark. While there was some unintentional irony in that similarity which amused me, it was clear I would probably need to change the logo since not only did it open the door to future legal headaches, but I had a certain legal and ethical responsibility to avoid logo confusion with books when I start producing paperback and hardcover titles which will make their way to the shelves of stores. (I refer to the publisher's mark on the bottom of the spine of a book.)
To make a long story short, I want to change the logo asap so I am revisiting my other ideas for logos and wanted to open this up to those who might wish to help. As a token of appreciation, if I use anyone's submission, or if a submission inspires me to create the logo I ultimately use, I will offer a gift of your choose of one copy of any hand made WMP title currently in stock or in production (with a value of $200 or less). I hope to make a decision in the next two weeks.
Submissions must actually contain two items:
1) A long logo which includes the words "Waning Moon Publications, Ltd." Which would be used as letterhead, on website, etc.
2) A short logo or publisher's mark which is used on spines of books and on title pages. This need not have any letters or words. (i.e. some of my drafts use the WMP initials but that is not necessary.)
The two designs should be related as one is ultimately a shorter form of the other.
My email address can be found at http://www.waningmoon.com/publications/c
[Usual legal crap: one winner only and not guaranteed since I may prefer my own ideas, not refundable for money, the offer has no monetary value, choice of title must be made in 30 days of award announcement.]
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December 5, 2007
Last call for the High Priest editions of Liber Yog-Sothoth
I have 3 or 4 copies left of the larger-sized High Priest editions of Liber Yog-Sothoth (I ended up only making 10) so will be sending the rest to some dealers on Monday, so if you have been considering one please let me know soon so we can make arrangements to reserve your copy.
As for the 100 special editions, I probably won't do "last call" until late January since I still have a few left to bind but I do have copies available to ship now.
For photos, info, or to order please visit http://www.waningmoon.com/publicati
-John
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November 26, 2007
Made a myspace page for WMP
Yup... time to start networking....
For those on myspace interested in my work with Waning Moon Publications please visit http://myspace.com/waningmoonpublication
And should you not already know it, my personal page is http://myspace.com/jcoughlin
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November 21, 2007
What ever happened to John?
I have been a bit incognito of late since I am busy binding my Liber Yog-Sothoth and preparing The Little Book of Black Venus for printing. Needless to say, the next two months will be busy ones, which is ironic since I will technically be using quite a number of vacation days at my “day job.” Go figure!
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September 24, 2007
RIP, Leo (Little Evil One)
The closest thing to a child passed this morning as I held him. Always seems silly to hear of pets being equated with children but perhaps the bonding period when I carried it as a baby in a pouch clipped near my heart for two weeks was more of a 2-way process than I thought.
As southern flying squirrels go, he lasted years past his expectancy. And now, as I wrap him in a shroud laden with my tears and place him in his little box with his favorite nut, I already hear the stirrings of a new day. The first chirp of the birds, the faint drone of cars in the distance, the stir of my neighbors… and soon the clatter of my own morning routine, as I try to pass the day. Seems wrong somehow. But life goes on, however less colorful.
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September 21, 2007
First English translation of The Consecrated Little Book of Black Venus
Waning Moon Publications is pleased to announce the coming release of the first English translation of The Consecrated Little Book of Black Venus (also known as Tuba Veneris), translated by Teresa Burns and Nancy Turner and illustrated by Jeffrey S. Kupperman and DARLENE, with contributions by Vincent Bridges and Phil Legard. The text is attributed to Dr. John Dee but veers from his better-known Enochian work. It appears to be a traditional grimoire which instructs the magician in the proper preparations and tools needed to summon the six sprits ruled by Venus, but in fact may be a connection back to the benandanti witch cult and forward to Dee and Kelley's angelic workings.
This translation was made primarily from the handwritten Latin text of London's Warburg Institute MS. FBH 51 dated around 1600 CE, with other versions of the text referred to as needed. Both the English and Latin text are together. Also included in the book are several related articles to further elaborate on the significance of this work.
Estimated release date is winter of 2007/2008 although pre-sales will be fulfilled as books are completed. Each of the 256 hand bound copies will be of quarter leather green goatskin with a metallic copper cover paper, as attributed to Venus. The text is black with color frontispiece and green page borders. Some of the 256 copies will be privately distributed and the remaining made available to the public.
We are excited to be part of this significant contribution to occultism! This is the first publication in book form of an English translation of this grimoire and we have gone to great lengths to use the best materials and bind each and every copy by hand, starting each batch on the day of Venus.
For more information or to secure a copy though pre-order visit
http://www.waningmoon.com/publications/b
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September 16, 2007
A thank you to everyone at Stone Circle
Just a quick thanks to all the folks at Stone Circle for an enjoyable Saturday. What a great group of people! I knew the day would go well after all the interesting road kill discussions. ;)
Oh, that reminds me... Dead Possum. As promised, here he is, tucked away in a dusty corner:
Also I promised someone a link to freely accessible Lovecraft stories on line: http://www.templeofdagon.com/lovecraft-a
We ended up leaving early Sunday since we forgot we had laundry to do. We did check out Hickory Park on the way out... very interesting with the grouping of trees! I wonder if someone planned it that way? Very curious.
I look forward to a future visit.
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