I make books
I’m a poet, author and editor with two decades of publishing experience. I write about witchcraft, science and mystery.
Author
A wise, witchy, and welcoming guide to living life magicallyMya Spalter has spent years among candles, herbs, cats, and spells as an employee at New York City’s oldest occult shop, Enchantments. Since it would get crowded in there if all of you visited, this beautifully illustrated book will be your guide to its secrets and stories; in the process, Mya will introduce you to some mystical concepts you can use to build spells and rituals that resonate with your own personal style.Praise for Enchantments“Hilariously conversational, deceptively deep, and phenomenally illustrated, Enchantments will blow your mind and make you laugh while imparting expert knowledge of witchcraft and why it’s so needed today.”—Natasha Lyonne, actress and producer“Imagine that your best friend, a supremely cool, funny, and irreverent person, is also a witch willing to educate and inspire you toward your own witchy practice with humor, sass, and intelligence. This book is magic—literally!”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot“Part memoir, part recipe book, and part poetry collection, Enchantments lets readers in on the great secret of all witchcraft—that being a witch is about being free to be yourself.”—Dorothea Lasky, author of Milkand co-creator of Astro Poets“We can all use more magic in our lives in these trying times, and Enchantments will help us get started.”—Kimya Dawson, singer/songwriter, The Moldy Peaches
Editor
As an editor, I’ll read your manuscript or proposal and offer my notes on what’s working and what can be done to bridge the gap between your draft and your vision.I offer concise notes, meaningful feedback and industry expertise. What I love most about this work is helping to bring shape and clarity to new ideas.I’ve been a freelance editor since 2011, working on literary fiction and narrative nonfiction manuscripts including works by award-winning and bestselling authors Naomi Jackson (The Star Side of Bird Hill), Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Wench), and Victor LaValle (Lucretia and the Kroons). I’ve also worked as an editor for SALTY, a member-supported magazine and newsletter that centers the voices of women, trans and non-binary contributors.In my previous position as Assistant Editor at Spiegel & Grau/Random House, I edited literary fiction and narrative nonfiction titles, including works by bestselling and award-winning authors Ta-Nehisi Coates (The Beautiful Struggle), Victor LaValle (Big Machine), Wes Moore (The Other Wes Moore), Mat Johnson (Pym) and Jay-Z (Decoded).
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