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Cliffhangers and Cocktails

Amy Cissell & Shéa MacLeod

Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women"s fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.

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Episode 23: The search for Shéa's soul and an...

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2026/04/07

Today's episode calls for an alcohol-free Aperol spritz! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about witchcraft, Emma Hamm's latest release "The Heartless One," and general shenanigans. Affirmation: I stand in my power, honoring the strength of my ancestors while healing generational wounds and reshaping the future. Emma Hamm: Website: emmahamm.com Instagram: instagram.com/emmahammauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmahammauthor Aperol Spritz (Energy: Joy, luck, and community energy) Mocktai...

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36:19

The Witch's Liquor Cabinet: Stirring up Spells (and...

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2026/03/31

In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how to sweeten your spells with syrups and sauces - as well as how to make your own! Mix yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various fruits, herbs, or spices used to add sweetness, texture, and complex flavor profiles to drinks! Remember to choose your syrups with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink. You’re mixing magic. Resources: Witchcraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas Moon, Magic, Mixology and Witchc...

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74:53

Episode 22: In case of emergency, brandish fork - and...

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2026/03/24

Today's episode calls for an electric lemonade! Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about Aries season, Jennifer L. Hart's upcoming release "Queen of the Midlife Mystics," manifestation, cocktails, and general shenanigans. Affirmation: I am fearless in pursuit of what brings me joy and sets my soul on fire. Resources: Shea's Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sheamacleod/lady-rample-steps-out-special-edition-cozy-mystery-hardback The Rooted Woman Oracle Deck by Sharon Blackie: https...

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Minisode 13: Happy Ostara!

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2026/03/19

Grab your springiest mocktail and settle in for a brief overview of Ostara, including CONTROVERY, then stay for Amy's fangirlling over medievalist Eleanor Janega, bareknuckle boxing, and a list of our favorite historians! Affirmation: I am nurturing and growing a life that brings me joy! In the Southern Hemisphere? Check out our Mabon Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429206/episodes/17883603 Amy's Ostara Sources https://www.tragicbeautiful.com/blogs/book-of-spells/rituals-for-ostara?_...

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Episode 21: Coming up on HGTV: Vampires - Crafting...

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2026/03/12

Find yourself a bottle of limoncello and settle in for an interview with Steffanie Holmes! We're gonna talk Pisces season, the Nevermore Murder Club and Smutty Book Coven (best series name ever? I think so), cocktails, and general shenanigans. Affirmation: I release my mistakes and open myself to new opportunities. Resources: Follow Steffanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffanieholmeswrites Sign up (for free!) for Steffanie's Spookybat fan club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Steffan...

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49:58

Minisode 12: Writing Through the Shadows Part II

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2026/03/03

Today's minisode is a bit more serious than usual. Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about writing during hard times, including physical and mental health issues. But always remember - If you CAN write, write. If you can’t, care for yourself and return when you can. The words will come back. They always do. Resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/find-your-local-nami/ Suicide & Crisis Hotline: call or text 988 (USA/Canada)The Trevor Project (US): For LGBT...

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56:42

Episode 20: A trio of cougar shifters would like to...

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2026/02/24

Grab some gin, cherry liqueur, and bubbles, and join us for Amy's 49th birthday episode. We're gonna talk Pisces facts, Amy's upcoming release, cocktails, and general shenanigans. Affirmation: Magic flows through me, adapting to the shape of my energy. Resources: Amy's cocktail cherry recipe: https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/homemade-cocktail-cherries/ Visit Amy's website & sign up for her newsletter at: https://amycissell.com Pre-order Wolf Pack of the Apocalypse! https://books2read.com/wo...

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36:15

The Witch's Liquor Cabinet: “Mix, Muddle, Magic” (A...

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2026/02/17

In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about how mixers make magic, how stirring, muddling, pouring, and balancing transform a simple cocktail into a purposeful potion. Mix yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various juices, herbs, spices, carbonated beverages, and sweeteners used in your mixed drinks. Remember to choose your mixers with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink. You’re mixing magic. Resources: Witchcraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas Mo...

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53:38

Minisode 10: Writing Through the Shadows Part I

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2026/02/10

Today's minisode is a bit more serious than usual. Join Shéa and Amy as they talk about writing during hard times, including physical and mental health issues. But always remember - This is not the time for perfection. This is the time for gentleness. Especially with yourself. Resources Suicide & Crisis Hotline: call or text 988 (USA/Canada)The Trevor Project (US): For LGBTQ youth, call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678.Crisis Text Line (US): Text "HOME" to 741741 to c...

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62:00

Episode 19: Uranus ended our friendship! A Very...

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2026/02/03

Pull up an Aviation cocktail, don your fanciest party attire, and help us celebrate Shéa's 52nd birthday! Today, we talk about Aquariuses (Aquariusii?), cocktails, and Shéa's newest book, Night of the Conjurer! Affirmation: Today and every day I will celebrate myself. Resources: Amy's cocktail cherry recipe: https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/homemade-cocktail-cherries/ Visit Shea's website & find all her socials + sign up for her newsletter at: https://www.sheamacleod.com/ Buy Night of the C...

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Minisode 9: Blessed IMBOLC!

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2026/02/01

Pour yourself a lemon drop and join us for a brief history of Imbolc, a briefer and way less accurate account of goat-whacking, and a dive into ways to celebrate Imbolc today! Resources: Make an Imbolc Brigid corn husk doll: https://www.morbitorium.co.uk/s/stories/make-an-imbolc-bridey-doll Make a Brigid's cross: https://youtu.be/Yn_MG4HZVOo?si=_2BzCu7LtjsIq48d Ideas for your Imbolc feast: https://gathervictoria.com/2016/01/20/midwinter-feast-of-light-reviving-the-magical-foods-of-imbolc/&n...

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51:30

The Witch's Liquor Cabinet 1: Base Spirits (a minisode!)

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2026/01/27

In today's episode, Shéa and Amy talk about the foundation of a good, magical cocktail - the base spirit. Pour yourself a cocktail and learn about the energy you can find in the various liquors used in your mixed drinks. Remember to choose your spirits with intent, because you’re not just mixing a drink. You’re mixing magic. Interested in learning more about the cocktail classes Shéa takes https://www.tammystastings.com/ Watch us on YouTube at https://youtu.be/EEMpGA3YZ7U Follow the pod on ...

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Episode 18: Nutcracker Care Bears and an interview...

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2026/01/16

Deb Carroll PWF Book Club: https://pwfbookclub.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135326188810667 Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deb-Carroll/author/B0B4KJW35B Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwfbookclub/ Affirmation I am strong steady and grounded. I vibrate powerful abundant peaceful energy and attract the same energy in return. Deck: Enchanted Spell Oracle (Medieval Hedgewitch Magic) by Priestess Moon https://priestessmoondesign.com/enchanted-spe...

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Episode 17: An interview with STEPHANIE BERCHIOLLY...

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2026/01/06

Stephanie Berchiolly Hexual Healing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT5ZN68F/ Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/SBerchiolly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.berchiolly/ Newsletter Signup: https://www.stephanieberchiolly.com/ Affirmation I am a magnet for prosperity and good fortune. James Doty books: Mind Magic & Into the Magic Shop Mel Robbins & James Doty Interview: https://youtu.be/s-wONyk3RV0?si=63GNW-4-xFYnKaKb Drag Queen Energy...

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30:24

MOONY-SODE 7: December 2025 Super Cold Moon

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2025/12/04

Hi all! It's time for another minisode - I mean MOONYSODE!. Today, we're talking about the December super moon - the Cold Moon. Jump in while we talk about the moon, rituals for this time of year, and drink a full moon martini (recipe below). During the pod, we mention that we are going to try to recreate the energy/look of the martini with a different recipe since neither of us loved this version enough to want to drink more of them - so look for a future mini-moony-sode when we reveal our w...

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Episode 16: (Crystal) Size Matters - an interview...

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2025/12/02

During this episode, we're talking to Samantha Hargrove again - this time about the science of crystals. (For our first interview with Sam, look for Episode 10 wherever you're listening!) Pour yourself a glass of wine (we're drinking Three Witches from http://anichecellars.com/) or a Manhattan, and settle in for rock talk and Caftan Coven shenanigans. This week's cocktail is a Manhattan. Recipe at the bottom of the show notes & a short video up on YouTube! This week's links - Orac...

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Minisode 6: Persephone's Kiss Craft Cocktail!

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2025/11/11

Welcome to Minisode #6! Today, our craft topic is Craft Cocktails, and we're going to take you through a Persephone's Kiss. The recipe is below if you want to follow along as we make it and discuss the magical properties of all the ingredients! Recipe Ingredients: 2 oz tequila (rejuvenation) 1.5 oz pomegranate juice (life, death, rebirth, fertility, and abundance) 1 oz orange liqueur (positivity, abundance, and joy) 3/4 oz lime juice (spiritual protection, purification, and promoting...

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Episode 15: Beaver, Gin, and an interview with AMY...

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2025/11/04

Today's interviewee is none other than 1/3 of the Caftan Coven (and pod co-host) Amy Cissell! We'll discuss her upcoming series - Silver City Shifters, as well as French 75s, pomegranates, manifestation, and the Beaver Supermoon! Pour yourself a drink, get cozy, and dive into the episode! This week's cocktail is a Pomegranate French 75. Recipe at the bottom of the show notes. This week's links - Oracle Deck: Laura May – The Ritual Kitchen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauramayritualk...

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Minisode 5: Happy Samhain!

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2025/10/31

Pour yourself a Hades Snare (recipe at the end) and join us for an overview on the history of the Western European celebration of Samhain. Today's Oracle deck is Juliet Diaz and Lorraine Anderson's Seasons of the Witch Samhain Deck, and our card is "Pumpkin." Key words: Protection, fertility, and prosperity! https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/seasons-of-the-witch-samhain-oracle And you definitely need to get Shea's latest Halloween-themed book, A Haunt Mess. (It's available all over, but...

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Episode 14: RENEE ROSE & LEE SAVINO! Abundance,...

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2025/10/23

Our 14th full episode features an interview with the amazing Lee Savino & Renee Rose, and we couldn't be more excited about it! Join us to talk about money magic, abundance journeys, co-authorship, and of course, general shenanigans. This week's cocktails are a cucumber gimlet (Renee's) and a jalapeño margarita (Lee's). Recipes at the bottom of the show notes. This week's links - Kelly Burton (tarot deck): https://sacredsoultarot.com/butterfly-tarot Write to Riches https://www.amazo...

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