Hi, folks! Just a quick update–I am getting close to the end of shipping out IndieGoGo backer packages, which I said I was going to send out first. Almost all the packages are out, except for: Vulture Culture Starter Kits (waiting for a box of skulls to arrive), Tails (and Ears) sets (just need to sit down and finish the tails and ears themselves), Furs of North America (ditto), and a few of the Book Lover sets for which I’m waiting for either the not-Vulture-Culture-101 books to arrive, or I’m waiting for the person to tell me what book they want. All in all I have less than two dozen packages left, so soon as those are out the door I can get the other preorders shipped out. If you haven’t yet gotten in an order for your copy of Vulture Culture 101, you can do so at
https://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book/

Also, if you are getting an ebook, keep an eye on your spam folder! I had a few people contact me asking where their file was, and it ended up spammed (oops.)

Will keep you all posted, and thanks :)

IT’S HERE!!!!!!!!

Vulture Culture 101: A Book For People Who Like Dead Things has arrived! This is the first book about the subculture (fandom?) surrounding hides, bones, and other animal specimens. In it you’ll learn about who Vultures are, how to build your own collection, tutorials on bone cleaning, tanning and more, how to explain Vulture Culture to the general public, and much more. Whether you’re just getting involved or have been a Vulture for years, this is a great addition to your bookshelf--and it’s the perfect thing to hand to someone who may not understand your unusual interests, too!

Get the book here: https://www.vultureculture101.com/buy-the-book/

I have way too many art/craft supplies! Help relieve me of some of them by checking out my destash section at https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreenw.....ion_id=7464254

How does my hide and bone art intersect with my pagan spirituality? Read on at Bella Morte at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/bella-morte/

We don't need to head out into the deep wilderness to experience the restorative benefits of nature! Read about how to make the most of your nearby nature at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/the-imp.....nearby-nature/

Holy cow, folks, I lost track of how long it was since my last update. My apologies. I’m not going to give you a big rundown on all the other things I’ve been focusing on in my life; suffice it to say that I have been hard at work clearing the decks so I can focus on getting this done.

I am looking to send the book to the printers in March. Here’s what still needs to happen:

–My awesome guest essayists have sent me the bulk of their work and at this point I’m just waiting for a few pics and minor details. I’ve already plugged everything else I’ve received into the manuscript.

–I’m currently added some finishing touches before I start actual layout of the book. (I took a break from turning all my sources into proper APA format to write this post, in fact. Why, oh why, didn’t I write my citations properly the first time instead of just posting URLs and book titles? Ahem.)

–Layout involves formatting the pages, the text and the photos correctly. It’s something I used to do professionally so it’s not that difficult, just REALLY TIME CONSUMING. But it’ll look great when I’m done!

–Once that’s done, I’ll have a final page count and I can make the actual book cover. See, the page count determines the size of the book’s spine, which affects the trim size of the entire cover, so I can’t actually design the cover til I know how big it has to be, down to the millimeter. Thankfully CreateSpace has some good tools to help with that.

–At that point I can get the book files submitted for review to make sure there aren’t any errors, and then once I get the green light I can order the books! Yay! It’ll take a couple weeks for them to get to me, during which time I’ll be prepping IndieGoGO (IGG) perks and the like.

–Shipping is going to take a bit of time as I’ll have literally hundreds of packages to send out, but IGG orders will be the first ones out. Since I am a one-woman-show and this isn’t the only thing I do for a living, it’s going to be a bit of a process, but I’ll keep you all posted.

–Once all that’s done, yay! The book thing is done and everybody has their stuff and hopefully you all like what I created!

I really appreciate your patience; I seem to have a bad habit of underestimating how much time it’ll take me to actually do a thing, so I need to remember this for my next IGG. *sigh* The curse of the optimist. But it IS happening, if more slowly!

So. Done with my update, back to the manuscript. You rock my socks!

Nature isn't perfect; why should we be? In my latest blog post I talk about how instead of striving for perfection, perhaps we should look at something a little more realistic: http://www.thegreenwolf.com/natures.....imperfections/

I’ve just posted a new Patron-only exclusive video to my Patreon account, all about just how fabulous feathers are! My Patrons get access to videos on nature, paganism, small business tips and more every month at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf - for as little as $1/month you can, too!

So last month the largest spinning ice disk recorded formed in the Presumpscot River in Maine. It’s a pretty rare phenomenon caused when a piece of ice breaks off a frozen river surface near a bend and is spun around like a record. This one, being so incredibly large, attracted a lot of attention.

Unfortunately, not everyone could just appreciate it for the natural wonder it was–and I use “was” deliberately. Find out what happened to it and why that's a problem at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/sacred-.....ture-as-it-is/

Hey, Portland-area folks--I’m teaching a class on Pocket Osteomancy: A Simple Bone Divination Set in March!

When: March 17, 2019, 2pm - 4pm

Where: Raven’s Wing Magical Co., Portland, OR

Divination with bones doesn’t have to be complicated! Pocket Osteomancy: A Simple Bone Divination Set is a simple but effective system for using animal bones to focus your intuition and explore possibilities in your present and future. It is based loosely on the Minor Arcana of the Tarot of Bones. It’s great for both beginners who may feel intimidated by more complex systems, and also provides a basic structure for more experienced practitioners to build on and explore.

In this class you'll learn about Pocket Osteomancy and how to use it, and get to create your own set with real deerskin and bones! You'll also have a chance to try using your new set for divination, and ask the creator questions. The registration fee is $50/person and includes all materials for creating your set as well as a copy of the Pocket Osteomancy book. To register, please call the Raven's Wing Magical Co. at (503) 946-8951.

As a naturalist pagan, I find the sacred in all things--including the messy, the gross, and the overlooked. Working on a farm has helped me to appreciate the magic in manure; read more at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/the-magic-of-manure/

Poet Mary Oliver passed away this past Friday. Her poem, Wild Geese, was instrumental in shifting my path toward one that is much more nature-centered, particularly in the approach to morality. Read how this happened at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/the-inv.....of-wild-geese/

Hi, everyone! So, first of all, happy new year! I hope your 2019 ends up being worth all the crap 2018 threw at us. 

Second, things are getting back on track for Vulture Culture 101. The guest essayists are putting the finishing touches on their essays and should have them in their final form by the end of this month. Once I have those I can actually lay the book out, add in photos, get a final word count, and then design the cover accordingly. After that I should be able to get the book to print; I'm hoping to release it by early spring. 

I really, really appreciate your patience; 2018 knocked my feet out from under me in a lot of ways, and while a lot of good came out of the experience, it did mean a few things had to be temporarily back-burnered, including this book project. But I never lost sight of it, and it's time for me to get this thing out into the world. 

How can we honor the animals, plants and fungi that die so that we may live, even in the most urban of kitchens? And why is it important to do so? Read more at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/spirits.....s-of-our-food/

So I had a special request from one of my Patrons over on Patreon. They wanted to get some advice on storing art supplies, which sounds simpler than it actually is. See, if you're an artist, you probably have a tendency to buy way more supplies than you actually need in the moment, often spurred on by creative impulses that say "Hey, look at this neat thing--you could TOTALLY make something out of it!" Which is how, over the years, I have ended up with everything from a vintage floorstanding radio to a full-sized taxidermy hyena to way more tchotchke shelves than anyone has any business owning.

Having been a hide and bone artist for two decades has at least given me the opportunity to figure out how to best store lots of big, bulky supplies like fur coats and antlers. Read more at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/how-i-s.....at-to-do-with/

I’ve worked with a lot of animal, plant, fungus and other nature spirits over the years, but P. chrysogenum--the fungus that first brought us penicillin on a large scale--is one of the most unexpected tricksters I’ve met. Want to read about my experiences with this being? Contribute $5 or more at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf and you’ll get access to new spiritual profiles each month. There are lots of other perks available, starting at just $1/month, too!

What do I want to be creating in 2019? You can watch my new video where I talk about this in my Patron-only feed! For as little as $1/month you, too, can have access to videos, WIP shots and other exclusive content. Plus there are plenty of tiers of art and books and other goodies if you want awesome stuff mailed to you each month! Join up now at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf before the year turns over to get in on January’s perks :)

As the new year approaches, this is a great time to get a twelve-month Tarot of Bones reading! Each card will explore some of the themes for each month of 2019. I will be starting readings this evening, so the sooner you reserve your spot the closer to the change of the year you'll be. Readings are $60 each and your results will be emailed to you. Here's how to reserve your spot:

--Paypal $60 to lupa.greenwolf[at]gmail.com - make sure you include an email address where I can send your reading results.

--Email lupa.greenwolf[at]gmail.com with any questions, specific topics or focuses you'd like in your reading (I can also just do a general reading and we can see what pops up!) 

I have been practicing divination since 1996, and have had thousands of satisfied clients. This is a chance to get an idea of some of the potential patterns thay may unfold this year, and some ideas on how to prepare yourself. (As always, this is not medical or psychological advice, for entertainment purposes only, insert other small print here, yadda yadda.)

Hi, all! I’m now open for Pocket Osteomancy bone readings! You can find out more info at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/readings/ (there’s info on other sorts of readings I do as well.) I’ve been practicing divination since 1996 with plenty of experience, and am happy to read for specific questions or situations, or just do a general reading to see what pops up. Thank you :)

There’s still time to place your orders for the holidays for all sorts of hide and bone art, as well as my books on nature-based paganism! You can find most of my work at http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com, though over at http://thegreenwolf.storenvy.com you’ll find unique items not available on Etsy, so check ‘em both out! My next shipment goes out Friday morning, so now’s an awesome time to order.

Want to get access to exclusive videos where I talk about nature, vulture culture, nature-based spirituality, small business tips, and more? Be my Patron for as little as $1/month to get access to my exclusive Patron-only feed at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf

Hi, folks!

So I have a trio of neat media pieces surrounding the Tarot of Bones! The first is an interview that I had sworn I had posted, and apparently hadn't. This has been a ridiculously busy year so I've had a few things slip off my radar despite my best efforts. The interview is with Raushanna of Pagan Pages, who asked some really good questions! You can read it here: http://paganpages.org/content/2018/03/interview-with-author-artist-lupa/

I also have two great reviews! One is from Madame Hearth Witch on Tumblr, and you can check it out at http://madamehearthwitch.tumblr.com/post/175993226001/tarot-of-bones. 

The other review is over at http://circusfreakgirl.blogspot.com/2018/11/tarot-of-bones-reviewshowcase-hannabal.html - it's very image-heavy, but worth it!

Thank you to all three amazing writers; I so appreciate the attention you've given to my work <3

Surprise! I have a new book! Well, booklet, anyway. And there's a nifty handmade divination set with it, too! 

Pocket Osteomancy is a bone divination system that I created based loosely on the Minor Arcana of the Tarot of Bones. It's a bone casting method using a casting cloth divided into four quadrants. I first released it to some of my Patrons on Patreon last year so that they could try it out, but they only had a single instruction sheet to work with. Now I've fleshed that out into a 24-page booklet available as a paperback or ebook, and you can purchase the casting cloth and bones as well!

Divination with bones doesn’t have to be complicated! Pocket Osteomancy: A Simple Bone Divination Set is a simple but effective system for using animal bones to focus your intuition and explore possibilities in your present and future. It’s great for both beginners who may feel intimidated by more complex systems, and also provides a basic structure for more experienced practitioners to build on and explore.

I've ordered paperbacks and they should be here within the next week to week and a half, so you can go ahead and place your orders now. I will fill ALL orders once the paperbacks have arrived. You can make your purchase here at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/pocket-osteomancy/.

I’m doing some cleanup around the studio, and I have some art supplies (scrap fur, feathers, fossils, more) I just listed to Etsy at http://thegreenwolf.etsy.com :)

People often lump plants and fungi together, spiritually and otherwise. Yet nothing could be more incorrect spiritually or biologically speaking. In my latest Patron-only video on Patreon, I explain why.

Want to have access to this video and more exclusive content? Become my Patron for as little as $1/month at http://www.patreon.com/lupagreenwolf :)