Wicca and Witchcraft For Dummies
by Diane Smith
Wicca and Witchcraft For Dummies
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About the Author
Diane Smith has been a Witch all of her life, but she realized the fact in 1987. She incorporates ideas from many diverse sources (including Shamanism, Bohmian physics, and String Theory) into her eclectic beliefs and practices. She has been a writer and an editor for more than 25 years, working in the fields of medicine, child advocacy, and book publishing.
Dedication
For my mother, Shirley Anne Smith, and my father, James Smith
Authors Acknowledgments
I want to thank Brian Kramer, the editor for this book. I cant begin to express in words my gratitude for his compassion, expertise, and professionalism. I deeply regret the unexpected challenges of this book project, and I appreciate his grace and good nature under extreme pressure. I wish him a Divine blessing on all his future endeavors.
I also want to thank Stacy Kennedy for her patience and compassion. I sincerely hope that she, too, is blessed and rewarded in the future.
I want to include a heartfelt thank you to Kristin Cocks, Kathy Cox, Diane Steele, and all the people at Wiley for their kindness.
I deeply appreciate the technical review of Debi Baker and her contribution and ongoing dedication to this project.
Thank you to Stuart Stuple and Bjoern Hartfvang for their invaluable input and assistance.
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