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Upcoming Releases in Tarot (Summer-Winter 2008)

Here's a preview of upcoming Tarot books, decks and bags for the latter part of 2008. Rachel Pollack will be coming out with two new releases (Tarot Wisdom and a re-issue of the Vertigo Tarot), and David Skibbins will be out with the fourth installment of his Tarot Card Mysteries series called The Hanged Man.

The much-anticipated second book in the Song of Montsegur series The Last Quest by Derek Armstrong comes out in October 2008, as does my Back in Time Tarot Book. Several Tarot decks will be coming out, too, including the Tarot for Hip Witches Kit, Frank Fradella's Undersea Tarot, Mystic Dreamer Tarot (with text by The Tarot Channel's own Barbara Moore) and the Initiatic Tarot of the Golden Dawn.

Below is the complete list for upcoming releases for Summer-Winter 2008. If you know of any other upcoming Tarot releases, please let us know!

2009 TPAB Call for Articles and Art

Hi all,

I'm the new Editor of the 2009 Tarot Professional's Appointment Book, published by the same folks who publish Tarot World Magazine.

The 2009 edition of the TPAB will be exploring the theme of the Cups suit and water element. Articles should be between 800-1,000 words and the deadline is July 15, 2008. Please include your bio, as well
(not included in total word count).

We also need artists, so if you're interested, please contact our Art Editor Tina Maravelis at gallery@twmpublishing.com

Below are the cards and holidays that need writers; if you choose one or more of the holidays, you'll need to let me know which card/s you're associating with it. Please write me at tpabeditor@twmpublishing.com if you're interested. Thanks!

Two
Five
Six
Eight
Nine
Ten
Page of Cups
Page of Swords
Page of Wands
Knight of Cups
New Year's Day (January 1st)
Imbolc
Ostara
Earth Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Midsummer Solstice
Lammas
Mabon
Yule

-- Janet Boyer

Look for my book Back in Time Tarot to arrive Fall 2008 from Hampton Roads Publishing!

The Silence of Trees - ABNA Finalist

Tarot figures heavily in The Silence of Trees, a story by Valya Dudycz Lupescu. Valya's novel has made it to Amazon's Breakthrough Novelist Award Semi-finals. You can download a free copy from Amazon.com here. If you like what you see, be sure to write a glowing review of the excerpt at Amazon.com!

To read a synopsis of the book, click here. To read Valya's story behind the book, click here. To view Nadya's Tarot spread and go deeper into the story, click here.

Good luck, Valya!

-- Janet Boyer

Back in Time Tarot - Upcoming Book by Janet Boyer

Hi all,

I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed a contract with Hampton Roads Publishing and that they are releasing my book in Fall 2008.

The Back in Time Tarot Book: Picture the Past, Experience the Card, Understand the Present uses an innovative technique I've created called the Back in Time (BIT) Method. Engaging, entertaining and insightful, the BIT Method Snapshots re-create scenes from pop culture, literature, history and personal experience using Tarot cards.

In addition to my own BIT Snapshots, over a dozen Tarot authors and deck creators have contributed their own take on my BIT Method in The Back in Time Tarot Book, including Mary K. Greer, Joan Bunning, Teresa Michelsen, Lisa Hunt, Mark McElroy, Riccardo Minetti, Zach Wong and other published luminaries.

You can read my specially created BIT Snapshots that aren't in The Back in Time Tarot Book in my regular column in Tarot World Magazine.

Feel free to stop by my AmazonConnect Blog to post your comments and questions or just to say "hi"!

-- Janet

Emergency Call for Articles

Heidi Snelgrove, the Editor of Tarot World Magazine and the Tarot Professional's Appointment Book, has told me that one of the contributors to the 2008 TPAB has been in a serious car accident. Sadly, she has suffered brain damage and her family doesn't know how she will recover.

Because of this, the 2008 Tarot Professional's Appointment Book now needs articles on the following topics:

*The High Priestess

*All Fool's Day

*Earth Day

*Beltane

If you're interested in contributing or have any questions, please email Heidi at editor@tarotworldmag.com.

-- Janet Boyer

ATA Quarterly Journal Needs Writers

Liz Hazel is the new Editor of the ATA Quarterly Journal and has made this announcement:

Greetings!

I'm the new editor of the ATA Quarterly Journal, and working with our new fearless leader (Arwen) and the other members of the ATA team, we're seeking creative and talented writers to help us
continue to deliver a great hard copy publication for the ATA membership. The new Submission Guidelines and issue deadlines are given below. Please feel free to cross-post this to other tarot lists or to other tarotists who might be interested.

An exciting new feature we're going to try is tarot cover art. If you're an artist working on a new tarot deck, please consider submitting a card - details below.

2008 Tarot Professional's Appointment Book

Have you ever wished for a Tarot-themed day planner? Have I got good news for you!

The publishers of Tarot World Magazine (set to debut in January 2008) are also producing a 2008 Tarot Professional's Appointment Book which you can pre-order here. They describe it like this:

A thick 232 pages, this 8 1/2 by 11 Appointment Book has all the room a professional reader needs.

It is staple bound to lay flat when opened, and includes 40 articles on all Major Arcana articles and holidays, as well 10 original spreads. Packed with useful information, the 2008 TPAB also features Monthly Tax Record information and Holidays from five religions and four countries.

They and the artwork in this annual piece make it a collector's item worth treasuring.

On a personal note, my husband Ron hand-painted the cover art (pictured above), which is imbedded with Tarot symbolism. The 8 x 10 acrylic painting is now for sale (serious inquiries can be made via email).

Also, I wrote two articles for the 2008 TPAB on The Chariot and The Hanged Man.

To insure that you get your 2008 Tarot Professional's Appointment before January, you can pre-order directly from the TWM site.

-- Janet Boyer

2007 UK Tarot Conference - October 20

I'm delighted to be headed back to London for the 2007 UK Tarot Conference! This full-day event will be held Saturday, October 20th, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ... and gracious host Kim Arnold has assembled a schedule of speakers you won't want to miss!

Yours truly will kick off the day with "Test the Tarot," an action-packed, hands-on workshop exploring 20 different applications for the cards. Geraldine Beskin's session on the detailed symbolism of the Thoth deck is designed to help everyone get more out of Crowley's "wicked pack of cards." Riccardo Minetti of Lo Scarabeo will also be on hand to talk about the company's decks and publishing style -- and he'll stick around later for informal chats with attendees!

During lunch, Susanne Corbie will offer an optional, more intimate workshop (just twelve seats are available!) on "Cosmic Ordering through Tarot" -- ways to use the cards as tools for exercising the power of intention. Miranda Gray will be on hand to offer "Healing the Shadow," a workshop for releasing and healing old emotions and thought patterns. And David Goddard will close out the day with a series of guided meditations based on the Major cards.

One special note: on Friday, October 19th -- the night before the conference -- I'll be leading two useful, exciting sessions: "Making Friends with the Spooky Cards" (6:30-7:30) and "Unlocking the Meaning of Dreams" (7:45-9:00).

Kim Arnold (and hubby Martin!) do an incredible job of hosting and coordinating the event, making the UK Tarot Conference one of the warmest, friendliest, and most powerful Tarot events on the planet. Check out the web site, get the details, and plan to join us!

Tarot School Readers Studio 2008

One of the brightest and best Tarot events in the U.S. is back, featuring everything from a dazzling new location to a jaw-dropping poster by Ciro Marchetti (of the Gilded Tarot).

There's a wealth of information on the Tarot School's Readers Studio page, including a great story about how the Amberstones used the cards to identify and quality their new host hotel. Seats (and rooms) are limited, so, to avoid disappointment, sign up today!

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