Meet the author is a series of articles intended to introduce you to our wonderful authors. Learn about the books they’ve written, the spiritual pathways they’ve traversed and some fun little tidbits… introducing Martha Gray.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I grew up in Derbyshire but have spent the last decade in California and Arizona with my husband and two cats.

I studied under Melusine Draco, becoming a High Priestess and Elder of The Temple of Khem in The Egyptian Magical Tradition, and have since become the virtue holder of the order after Melusine Draco’s sudden passing in January 2024.

In addition to the Egyptian Magical Tradition, I have been a long-time practitioner of Traditional British Witchcraft and herbal law.

I am a keen gardener who is happy being up to my elbows in soil. I am an animal lover, especially cats. While in California, I was part of the feral cat campaign, ensuring that those cats that do not have forever homes are healthy and cared for. The feeding stations were an attraction to other animals like Skunks and raccoons, among others, which I also came to love and was able to study their behaviour.

What books have you written?

My first published work was Grimalkyn: The Witch’s Cat: Power Animals in Traditional Magic, and recently Nine’s A Charm: Herbs of the Anglo-Saxon Healing Poem. I contributed to three anthologies, including ‘ Witchcraft, 60 Years On’, and articles to various magazines. Pagan Portals Set: Lord of the Desert is currently in process.

How would you describe your spiritual pathway?

I practice both Traditional British Witchcraft and the ritualistic methods of the Egyptian Magical tradition.

What is something fun and quirky about yourself?

I am pretty conventional, and there are no quirks as far as I am aware. I am much disposed to laughter with an odd sense of humour at times.

Where can people find you?

https://www.facebook.com/martha.gray.5245

I am also on Threads, WordPress, Substack, and Instagram under Martha Gray.

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