Datura: Esoteric Poetry Anthology

Chicago esoteric poet and FOI member Anna Applegate has been published in Scarlet Imprint Press's poetry anthology, Datura.

A celebration took place at Life Force Arts Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood: 3148 N. Lincoln Ave (just south of where Lincoln, Belmont, and Ashland Avenues intersect) from 7-9 p.m. and vegan appetizers, wine, and desserts were provided.


Anna recited her two poems that have been published: "Persephone's Rising" and "Bean Sidhe."

Scarlet Imprint Press is based in the U.K. and the April 24, 2010  book launch party was the only one held in the U.S. I wish I could go to Cornwall for the other party! Here is the publisher's link concerning this beautifully handcrafted book of esoteric poesy:

Joan Riise

Artist Joan Riise makes Anima Masks, Goddess Gourds, Talismanic Jewelry, and other wondrous creations, mostly inspired by Native American Spirituality.

Joan is the author of This Garden Grows a Goddess.