Who is Laura Perry?
I’m the founder and Temple Mom of Ariadne’s Tribe, a worldwide, fully inclusive Minoan spiritual tradition. I’m also a creator who works magic with words, paint, ink, music, textiles, and herbs. My spiritual practice includes spirit work and herbalism through the lens of lifelong animism. I write Pagan / polytheist / magical non-fiction and fiction across several different subjects and genres. I’m also a devoted vegetable and herb gardener and an enthusiastic living history demonstrator of pre-industrial skills such as spinning, weaving, and hearth cooking.
What you’ll find in Laura’s Substack:
Minoan Goodies: I share my journey in Minoan spirituality, including research and spiritual practice from a polytheist and animist perspective. I’m also liable to share other Minoan-themed content, like this amazing crocheted Snake Goddess and the chants, book readings, and other original Minoan-themed content I post to my YouTube channel — always with a little extra background info, the story behind the story, so to speak. Much of my Minoan content is also pertinent to people with other interests in and around the pagan community.
Tarot: Once a week, I draw two cards from my Minoan Tarot deck and share them along with an interpretation for the upcoming week. I also sometimes share other decks that friends have created and other Tarot-themed content.
Book Reviews: I’m not just a writer; I’m also a reader, and I write book reviews, mainly of self-published and small press books, because those can always use more exposure. The subjects tend to revolve around paganism/polytheism, historical and magical fiction, and related topics. I only review books that I’ve enjoyed. If I didn’t enjoy a book, that might simply be because it wasn’t to my taste, and I’m not going to dim someone else’s light that way. Writers have enough trouble these days in the loud and crowded marketplace. I aim to be a help, not a hindrance to my fellow writers.
Other Content: Bits and bobs that don’t fit under any of the categories above. Like general polytheism that doesn’t fit neatly under the umbrella of Minoan spirituality. Or this Author Twenty Questions list, interviews and podcasts, the occasional rambling about odd life situations (like friends not recognizing me when I started wearing glasses!), and some of the gardening and living history activities I do.
What does a subscription get you?
You get access to the newsletter, directly in your email inbox, and the website including the post archive. My Substack is free, and I have no plans to charge for it. If I do ever add fee-based material, that will be separate from — and in addition to — the free posts that I’m already writing.
How to support my writing
As a creator, it’s hard to be heard in the crowded and chaotic online world. If you enjoy what you read here, please consider buying my books, Tarot deck, and art, reviewing my books online, and recommending my works to your friends. Thank you!
