Welcome to Pointy Hat Press, a library of fairy tales & folklore, reimagined. Join Caitlyn Barone and Kristin Lisenby as they explore literary spellcraft, storytelling, and nostalgia through a mythopoetic lens. Find their books at LittleWitchBooks.com.
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Chapter 2: Little Witch Tales: The Witch & the Raven
Season 1 · Episode 2
Friday, November 29, 2024 • Duration 22:54
In episode 2 of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone share an original fairy tale from the Little Witch Books library, The Witch & the Raven. The Witch & the Raven is a story about a girl born beneath the dark moon, a ‘what if’ captured by the night gods, and the riddles that nest in the land of the birds.
Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication.
Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.
On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.
It’s time to tell the bees.
Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.
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The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Chapter 1: Welcome to Pointy Hat Press!
Season 1 · Episode 1
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 32:25
In the first episode of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone welcome you to the halls of Pointy Hat Press! Pointy Hat Press is a witch-owned, independent publishing house and a hub for fairy tales and folklore reimagined. Their books,Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper and Little Witch Tales: Telling the Bees, explore nostalgia, animism, and the magick that exists betwixt and between each season of life. As partners and fellow storytellers, Caitlyn and Kristin are dedicated to observing Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens while creating timeless tales for witches of all ages.
Receive a key to a digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch when you join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven! Coven members will also receive sneak peeks of upcoming books, digital offerings, and other nostalgic creations from the makers of Little Witch Books.Read the latest from Little Witch Books:
Chapter 16: Tarot is a Song with Jess Adams
Season 1 · Episode 116
Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 01:23:58
In episode 16 of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone interview Jess Adams. Jess is a voice-trained word witch and musician whose creative work bridges the realms of craft and spirit, and explores the liminal space between verbal and non-verbal communication. In this conversation, Jess discusses tarot as a song and music as a way to play with mystery. He contemplates the faces of the High Priestess and the Magician, and explains why divination is a doorway to decorate time. Together, they venture into Horned God territory, where the journey of an artist is a reunion with our desires.
Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven!Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication. For more magick, find us casting spells and sharing stories on Substack.
Chapter 15: The Crossroads of Creativity with Kate Belew
Season 1 · Episode 15
Friday, May 30, 2025 • Duration 01:09:28
In episode 15 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone talk word witchery with Kate Belew. Kate is an author, poet, and Witch whose work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. In this conversation, Kate reflects on her childhood muses, libraries as portals, and the first poem she ever wrote. She contemplates the ever-evolving landscape of her creativity and discusses the origin of the Crossroads writing community. Kate also introduces us to her upcoming book, Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You.
To connect with Kate Belew, visit her website and follow her on Instagram. Read more of her writing at her Substack, Word Witch, and pre-order her upcoming book!
Between the pages of winter, Mother Deer raised her horns, and the doorway to the stars hinged open.
In episode 6 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone discuss deer folklore, antlered crowns, and the wonderings that inspired their Little Witch Tale, The Deer Mother. They contemplate reindeer, horns, and hoofed women like the Cailleach, Frau Holle, and Artemis.
“The thing is - the greats never go by one single name.” She booped the deer's nose. “Names shapeshift, and what we call someone today is nothing more than a prelude within an endless trilogy. The best characters, the greats, are always changing.”
In episode 5 of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone narrate The Deer Mother, an original fairy tale from the Little Witch Books library. The Deer Mother is a hopeful tale about the return of the sun, the way of the Fae, and a horned heroine roaming the pages of winter.
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Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven to explore our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication.
Read the latest from Little Witch Books
Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.
On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.
It’s time to tell the bees.
Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.
What does it mean to ‘tell the bees?’
Many moons ago, magick was part of everyday life. Bees brewed honey and pollinated flowers, but they also worked as household psychopomps, fuzzy messengers that carried our stories between worlds.
Back then, bees were not mere insects but divine couriers, and upon reaching important milestones, families toasted their good fortune with the hive. The buzzing might go on for days (the bees loved any excuse for a party), but once the hoopla died down, a team of pollinators would set out for lands unseen and deliver meaningful news to spirits long gone.
Chapter 4: Literary Spellcraft
Season 1 · Episode 4
Friday, December 27, 2024 • Duration 52:26
In episode 4 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone discuss literary spellcraft, the power of words, and the altars built from our creativity. They suggest writing can be a doorway to the unconscious, and dismiss the idea of proper spelling, grammar, and literary ‘rules’ according to our education systems. They contemplate channeled writing, singing as a spell, and collaborating with muses via our dreamscapes. They reimagine creative acts as heart-centered quests and suggest that literary magick can be as simple as carrying the intention that books, poetry, and chosen words are spells and portals for creation.
No longer tethered to the earth, what will you find in the land of the birds? In episode 3 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone discuss raven folklore, bird wisdom, and the riddles that inspired their latest Little Witch Tale, The Witch & the Raven. They contemplate the power of our dreams and what-ifs, share some of their recent reads, and try their hand at bird-shaped riddle from Lewis Carroll, ‘why is the raven like a writing desk?’
Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication.
Chapter 14: Nostalgia in the Paranormal with Amanda Paulson
Season 1 · Episode 14
Friday, May 16, 2025 • Duration 01:10:38
In episode 14 of the Pointy Hat Press podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone interview Amanda Paulson. Amanda is a paranormal investigator, public speaker, and medium based in the Pacific Northwest. This week, Amanda visits the halls of Pointy Hat Press to discuss nostalgia in the paranormal, odd emotions, and her journey as an artist and medium. She discusses trance, channeling, and traveling through the subconscious like a waking dream. Amanda also discusses haunted objects, including one of Caitlyn’s childhood toys.
Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication. For more magick, find us casting spells and sharing stories on Substack.
Chapter 13: Mediumship & Journeying with Jennifer Green
Season 1 · Episode 13
Friday, May 2, 2025 • Duration 01:29:01
In episode 13 of the Pointy Hat Press Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone interview Jennifer Green. Jennifer is an artist and spiritual practitioner who has spent over thirty years dedicated to the creative arts, healing, and her ever-evolving magical practice. She is a printmaker, illustrator, clairvoyant, and a lover of birds. In this conversation, Jennifer shares insight into her journey as a magical practitioner and explains how her creative process intersects with ritual work. She discusses making medicine dolls, the power of humor in spirit communication, and what it was like growing up in a ‘weird-tolerant’ family.
To learn more about Jennifer, follow her on Instagram @jennifer_green_artist and read an extended interview in the Literary Coven on Substack!
Join the Pointy Hat Press Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication.
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An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.
On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.
It’s time to tell the bees.
Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales. Order here!
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
You can also explore the library of *digital* tales, including The Witch & the Raven, The Deer Mother, and The Hanged Weaver. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books...
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Join the Literary Coven and receive a key to our digital garden of folklore, enchanted artwork, and spells for the literary witch! Coven members will also be privy to book-related updates, new releases, and tips on submitting their work for publication. For more magick, find us sharing stories on Substack.
You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including The Witch & the Raven, The Deer Mother, and The Hanged Weaver. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including the story that inspired our previous conversation, The Deer Mother. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Today, the ritual of telling the bees appears in animistic and magickal communities, and according to Little Witch, a happy hive is a fruitful spell, sweetening the boundaries of heart and home.
Music & Fx: Like a Bird, Letra. Melodic Logos, Soft Twinkle, Sweet String Pluck, Bell Cristian Lucchetta - Practical Magic, Magical Portal, Open, Atmospheric Choir, Stardust Chimes, Wind Gust
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.
You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including the story that inspired our previous conversation, The Witch & the Raven. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Telling the Bees: An illustrated fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.
On the next new moon, join Little Witch and her coven beneath the Elder.
It’s time to tell the bees.
Alongside Persephone and the Fairies, join Little Witch for high tea with the hive! As you and the bees sip honeyed potions, Madam Spider spins riddles and Little Witch describes a curious dream – one about a moonstruck hare, moving at your own pace, and the origin of fairy tales.
You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including the one from today’s conversation, The Witch & the Raven. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
Explore our library of *digital* tales, including The Witch & the Raven, The Deer Mother, and The Hanged Weaver. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
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The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
You can also explore our library of *digital* tales, including The Witch & the Raven, The Deer Mother, and The Hanged Weaver. Digital stories that receive the most love might find their way into future books…
The Pointy Hat Press podcast was created by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone, and is produced by Julio Montero. Manuscript submissions are currently closed, but you can follow the PHP Literary Coven on Substack, or at @pointyhatpress and @littlewitchbooks. For wholesale inquiries, please contact hello@pointyhatpress.com.
