Hey Gang!
It’s time to announce the winners of the 2023 Weird Webby Awards!
There are fewer categories this year. I only wanted to keep the ones that received nominations. All winners are the result of votes from the fans! These awards are my own way of recognizing and celebrating the people and projects that my own listeners enjoy outside of my own show.
Without any further waiting, here we go!
Best Blog Weird Webby Award 2023
Under the Ancient Oaks by John Beckett
John Beckett is a leading voice in modern Paganism. He continues to challenge us to think deeper on many issues. It is no surprise that my listeners love and appreciate John’s blog. He has been a guest on my show several times! You can find John and his blog over on Patheos. Congratulations, John!
Best Book Weird Webby Award 2023
The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft by Diana Helmuth
The Witching Year is a book that reveals a personal journey into Witchcraft during the pandemic. There aren’t any instructions on how to be a Witch. There are just stories from experience starting out with a sincere desire to know the divine. There are emotions, doubts, successes, and more doubts. There are so many wonderful parts that made me laugh out loud too. I was sad when I finished this book. I wanted to know more. It looks like my listeners enjoyed it too! Congratulations, Diana!
Best Author Weird Webby Award 2023
Mortellus is another leading voice in modern Paganism that shares their amazing insight and wisdom! The newest book by Mortellus is The Bones Fall In a Spiral: A Necromantic Primer. It was published by Crossed Crow Books. Mortellus has a style of writing that feels like they are right there with you. Their first book has and will help countless Pagans get the funerals they want. This new book on Necromancy finally gives the world of Paganism and Witchcraft a gateway into Necromancy that isn’t burdened by monotheistic thought. Congratulations, Mortellus!
Best Tarot Deck Weird Webby Award 2023
Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasa Ilincic
This tarot deck features the enchanting art of Natasa Illincic. Natasa’s has been one of my favorite artists for many years. When I heard she would be doing this tarot deck, I got beyond excited! It looks like my listeners were in agreement! This deck will pull you deep into the mysteries, and help you with all of your divination pursuits! Sasha Graham wrote the guidebook for this deck! Sasha has been a guest on this show! She is so much fun, and her insights into tarot are unimaginable! Congratulations to both Natasa and Sasha!
Best YouTube Channel Weird Webby Award 2023
Ivy The Occultist by Ivy Corvus
Ivy’s show covers the Occult, Chaos Magic, Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Paganism. She has informative videos, interviews, and all of them are insightful and fun. Her personality shines through every time! I’m not surprised we share some fans! Congratulations, Ivy!
Best Podcast Weird Webby Award 2023
The Spirit Box by Darragh Mason
The Spirit Box is a podcast exploring folklore, esoterica and the mysteries of spirit world. From the secrets of the Jinn to the whisperings of demons and everything in between. It’s an excellent show that I enjoy myself. In fact, I’ve even been a guest on the show! Congratulations, Darragh!
Person of The Year Weird Webby Award 2023
Congratulations, Mortellus!!!!
The fans have honored you as the Person of the Year! You have clearly been making a great impression everywhere you go as you tour around the country promoting your book!
Mortellus’s Bio:
Mortellus is the High Priestex of the Coven of Leaves in Rutherfordton NC, a Gardnerian Coven operating an Outer Court training group who like to say that they are a bubbling cauldron of bitter esoterica slithering their way through Western North Carolina. Additionally, they are a Mortician, Author, Medium, and Necromancer. Their book of pagan death rites and rituals for Llewellyn is set to come out Winter of 2020 with a second un-announced project in the works. Currently, they resides on 3 acres that are hastily becoming overgrown again with their husband, daughter, two year old boy girl twins, two chickens, and one really, really ridiculous dog. They are the author of a book on pagan death rites and rituals titled “Do I have to Wear Black?”, and also The Bones Fall in a Spiral: An Introduction to Necromancy and the Magic of Death.
Mortellus On The Web:
Main Site: https://www.mortellus.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mortellus
That’s a Wrap!
Thank you to all of the fans who took some time to nominate your favorites from 2023, and all of you who took the time to vote! Congratulations to all of the winners! There are no trophies or real awards to show off anywhere. You get the bragging rights that the fans of Weird Web Radio also love the work that you do!
If you have ever considered being a creator of any kind, please give it a try! Let these people inspire you! The world can always use more people unlocking their imagination!
Have a Happy New Year! Stay Weird, my friends!