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Here, magic pulses beneath the surface, dreams have power, and every world is an invitation to step beyond reality. Whether you crave paranormal intrigue, epic adventures, or mind-bending dreamscapes, you’ll find gripping stories, unforgettable characters, and immersive worlds waiting for you.

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Book cover for 'Witches of the West' by F.J. Blooding. The cover features a silhouette of a cauldron with a tree inside, with branches and roots intertwined, set against a smoky, glowing background.
Book cover for 'October Eclipse' by F. J. Bloading. Features a young woman with long, wavy red hair, wearing a black sleeveless crop top and jeans, standing with an intense expression amidst fiery and smoky background elements, including floating feathers.
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You’re Gone
You’re Gone
Baby Renee
Baby Renee
Escape
Escape
He ain’t wired right.
He ain’t wired right.
The Key
The Key
The Things We Pretend Not to Know
The Things We Pretend Not to Know
The Map on the Back of a Napkin
The Map on the Back of a Napkin
The Letter I Wish I’d Burned
The Letter I Wish I’d Burned
I Remember You, Rog. I Remember Everything.
I Remember You, Rog. I Remember Everything.
“Do You Want the Bad Memories Back?”
“Do You Want the Bad Memories Back?”
I Don’t Remember Sam.
I Don’t Remember Sam.
I Know I Wrote This… But It Never Happened.
I Know I Wrote This… But It Never Happened.
Subject 318: What Sam Became
Subject 318: What Sam Became
There’s No Way Out, Is There?
There’s No Way Out, Is There?
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The Bite That Changed Everything

Whiskey Grimoire

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The Un-Fuckery: What I'm Learning About Magick Now That I've Stopped Being Polite
The Un-Fuckery: What I'm Learning About Magick Now That I've Stopped Being Polite
Virgo New Moon Rituals: Healing Now, Building Forever
Virgo New Moon Rituals: Healing Now, Building Forever
The Chariot
The Chariot
The Lovers
The Lovers
The Hierophant
The Hierophant
The Emperor
The Emperor
The Empress
The Empress
The High Priestess
The High Priestess
The Magician
The Magician
The Fool
The Fool
Getting Started Again in Tarot
Getting Started Again in Tarot
The China Doll That Won’t Die
The China Doll That Won’t Die
The Roots of Green Witchcraft: I Am Green
The Roots of Green Witchcraft: I Am Green
Witchy Herbs List
Witchy Herbs List
Creating Sacred Spaces: Witchcraft in Everyday Life
Creating Sacred Spaces: Witchcraft in Everyday Life

Without Villains (WIP)

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How Power Shapes You
How Power Shapes You
WoV Chapter 15
WoV Chapter 15

Control of Power
Control of Power

Free Reads & Blog Features

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Looking for book recommendations, behind-the-scenes author insights, or witchy inspiration? Dive into the blog:

Book Club – I want to talk about books, dang it! Talk with me! Spill tea and read books!
Author Talk – Brutally honest conversations about writing, burnout, and creativity.
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Author Talk

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When a Country Decides Who Counts
When a Country Decides Who Counts

Silence helps evil win and I’m done being silent. So, I’m talking about what it feels like to sit at a divided table. And how that sparked a 7-book mini series the LAST time this president was in office.

The Rebellion They Used Against Me—And Why I'm Done Giving It Power
The Rebellion They Used Against Me—And Why I'm Done Giving It Power

I was told writing was a rebellion. Construction was safe. Now I'm reclaiming my power—and it's terrifying. Here's why I'm done letting fear win.

The Stories I Write When I’m Not Trying to Be Polite
The Stories I Write When I’m Not Trying to Be Polite

My bucket of fucks is finally draining. This un-fuckery journey is showing up in my writing, my magic, and my life. Here's what's shifting.

Legends & Lore

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Cost of Power
Cost of Power

Perceptions of Memory
Perceptions of Memory

There’s a lot of power in these rooms, power I’m afraid of.

Choosing the Moments We Tuck Into Our Who
Choosing the Moments We Tuck Into Our Who

There’s a lot of power in these rooms, power I’m afraid of.

Exclusive Collector’s Edition

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Display of multiple editions of F. J. Blooding's Whiskey Witches book series, including Kindle and hardcover versions with dark and mystical cover designs, along with open pages showcasing black and white photography and illustrations of women and a moth.

For the true Whiskey Witches fan, the Collector’s Edition of Whiskey Witches: Origins is more than just a book—it’s a piece of the world that started it all.

✨ What Makes the Collector’s Edition Special?

  • Exclusive Cover & Design – A stunning edition only available here.

  • Bonus Content – Deleted scenes, author notes, and behind-the-scenes insights.

You won’t find this edition anywhere else—not on Amazon, not in stores. It’s only available through Whistling Book Press.

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