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ONE FOOT IN THE ETHER
Whispers of the Pendle Witches, Book 2
by Kayleigh Kavanaugh
Adult Fiction / Historical Fantasy / Paranormal
Publisher: Oriana Neoma
Publication Date: September 29, 2025.
Page Count: 400 pages
Content Rating: PG-13 +M
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Book Description:
Death wasn’t the end.
More than two hundred and fifty years after the infamous Pendle Witch Trials, the spirits of rival witches Demdike and Chattox remain tethered to their bloodlines—watching, waiting, and bound by unfinished business.
Now, in the late eighteen hundreds, a pragmatic midwife and a troubled young psychic—descendants of the two witches—are drawn into a haunting legacy. An ancient being is stirring—an angry god of the old world, hungry for vengeance and ready to consume the future.
To stop it, the living and the dead must unite, recovering the lost knowledge of their craft. Whilst facing age-old problems and new foes. Some spirits don’t rest easy, and in Pendle, they’re clawing their way back from the past.
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Interview with Author Kayleigh Kavanaugh
What genre do you write and why?
Fantasy, historical, and romance. Not necessarily in that order or combined. Because fantasy lets me escape; history fascinates me with the many secrets it hides; romance just makes the world feel like a more hopeful place.
There are many books out there about witches. What makes yours different?
I think that what makes me different is the way I approached the subject. These were women who were victims and purposely targeted for political agendas. I wanted to give them sympathy but to show they were also people—complex and complicated. There are a lot of stories locally about the witches still being around and haunting places. It made me think, “If they were still around, why? And what would they be sticking around for?” Dead witches with ties to the physical world and being guides to their families is definitely a less-explored aspect of the genre.
What made you write a book about the witches in this unusual way?
I really didn’t want to just cover the trials. I wanted what felt natural but could leave a more hopeful ending and possibility for more in the future. Being spirits and reincarnation seemed like a great solution to this problem.
Do you ever get writer’s block? What helps you overcome it?
Not exactly. I never suffer from a lack of ideas. It’s usually I’m too ill to think straight or make anything coherent. However, I did hear a great piece of advice. If you are blocked, it’s because the reader in you doesn’t agree with the writer. You need to go a few pages/chapters back and look at your work as a consumer. What part are you rejecting? Rework it. Then it should help release the block.
Is there a specific ritualistic thing you do during your writing time?
When I was writing a lot a day, I demanded silence, using ear defenders and turning my internet off. Now, when I’m writing less and need to take regular breaks, I typically have music playing in the background. A cup of tea and a bottle of water next to me. There isn’t more than this, maybe asking people not to disturb me, but that's more wishful thinking on my part.
In today’s tech-savvy world, most writers use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper?
The book I wrote in high school was all on paper. I burnt it years later…
Any hobbies?
I like making jewelry. My dexterity isn’t great, so I can’t do it as much or as often as I’d like, but I love giving my family little pieces I’ve made myself.
I love skincare and makeup.
I also regularly to do tea-leaf readings. Though I am also partial to the runes and tarot.
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Meet the Author: Kayleigh Kavanagh is a disabled writer from the North-West of England. Growing up in the area, she learnt a lot about the Pendle Witches and launched her debut novel around their life story. Her main writing genres are fantasy and romance, but she loves stories in all formats. Kayleigh hopes to one day be able to share the many ideas dancing around in her head with the world.
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Whispers of the Pendle Witches, Book Two
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