The Naked Witch is a book written by Fiona Horne. It is a memoir that details the author's journey into witchcraft and her experiences as a modern-day witch. In this autobiographical account, Horne shares her personal struggles and triumphs, as well as her encounters with magic, ritual, and nature. The book delves into Horne's exploration of witchcraft and her initiation into a coven. She explores her connection with the natural world and the elements, and how this influences her magical practice. Horne also shares stories of her experiences with divination, spellcasting, and working with lunar energies.
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My parents didn t like me; I was shunned by classmates; when I did make the cut and I was allowed into a circle of friends, I spent my whole time desperately appealing for their approval. So this book is about how I totally recreated my life to be something I can live and truly enjoy through all its twists, turns and straight, wide-open roads.
Horne also shares stories of her experiences with divination, spellcasting, and working with lunar energies. Throughout the book, Horne emphasizes the importance of personal empowerment and self-discovery. She highlights how witchcraft has helped her find her true self and embrace her authentic power.
Book Review of Shadows: Naked Witch by Fiona Horne
F iona Horne’s extraordinary journey through a metaphysical-laced material world has all the breathtaking twists, turns, perils, redemption and enlightenment of a fantasy novel merged with Siddhartha and Entertainment Weekly.
It’s the late 70s and a 10-year-old girl builds an altar in the bushland of suburban Sydney. Stones, leaves and flowers are offerings for her animal friends and the mystical creatures of her imagination. Hidden from the real world the girl feels accepted, and safe. Alone in the bush she is a little pagan.
Fast forward to the 90s and Fiona Horne is now the face of modern Witchcraft, best-selling author, radio and TV personality, and founding member of chart-topping Aria nominated electro-rock group Def FX. She has Hollywood and the world at her fingertips. But simmering beneath the sparkling surface the demons lie in wait . . .
At once heartbreaking and inspirational, you will wonder how one person could pack all this into one life. Maybe she really is a Witch . . . – Goodreads.com
Wow. Honestly, this book is a wild ride. Inspiring, sad, shocking, beautiful, funny, and so so honest. Fiona has seemingly lived multiple lives in a short span of time, and it’s all due to a hell of a survival instinct and the drive and ability to burn it all down and build it back up. It’s no wonder she dances with fire, Fiona is a phoenix who’s risen from the ashes more times than seems possible. I gobbled up this book in 2 days and had a hard time dragging myself away.
The book is written in a comfortable tone – like you’re listening to her tell you her life story over a cup of tea. I often found myself comparing it to my favourite memoir of all time, I’m With the Band by Pamela Des Barres, which I also couldn’t put down and left me feeling like I had gained a soul sister. By the end of the book, I felt a little tired but also felt so inspired. As someone who’s going through their own issues with my mental state and the direction of my life, watching Fiona grapple with the same things and come out on top (LITERALLY. SHE’S A PILOT NOW!) left me feeling excited.
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The design of the book reflects everything I learned about Fiona by reading it. The cover is gorgeous and provocative, the photos of her smiling with rock stars like Gene Simmons and Gwen Stefani, or next to the plane she flies on aid missions through the carribbean exude love and pride, and her punny titles made me laugh out loud. I absolutely loved having those photos to expand on all of her stories and experiences. In one story she talks about feeling cleansed by the rain in the french quarter in New Orleans and the accompanying photo shows both the pain she was holding back and the beautiful cleansing from the rain. This was probably my favourite part of the book.
Scratch that, my favourite part was when SHE HAD A FRIENDSHIP AND FLING WITH TOM JONES. TOM JONES. IT’S NOT UNUSUAL, SEX BOMB, CARLTON DANCE TOM JONES. I screamed I was so excited. I didn’t see it coming at all! Fiona’s experiences in love and relationships show that true love has no gender or sex or real orientation. She fell in love with people, and they loved her back to the beautiful soul she is.
Throughout the book, Fiona details her struggles with a difficult upbringing, her magical experiences in the Australian bush, her time as the kickass lead singer of Def FX, her immersion in the Hollywood glam of 90s witchcraft and show business, and all of her issues with self-esteem and self-hatred. It’s painful to read about how much she hated herself, how ugly she thought she was, and how much she had to struggle because it’s obvious right away that she’s a loving and beautiful person with a good heart. (Plus she’s still a hot witch!)
As a previous 90s witch I read some her books growing up (they were at the local library!) and as it turned out I definitely watched her music videos in the middle of the night when MTV got a little harder. This book is a great bit of nostalgia for the era of the glam 90s witch, but it doesn’t stop there and neither did Fiona.
That’s really my favourite thing about naked Witch, Fiona’s unrelenting drive to survive and recreate herself. More than once she could have given up and given up on who she is, but she never did. When you get right down to it, Fiona is Fiona. She is the Naked Witch without the trappings of fame, the synthetic dreads and vinyl pentacles, and all of the baggage that comes with witchcraft and stardom – and it’s beautiful.
P.S. I’m interviewing Fiona Horne! In like… an hour! No joke! Keep an eye out next week for the first episode of the year – my interview with The Naked Witch herself!
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CONNECT WITH FIONA!
You can find Fiona all over social media and learn more about her books, her life, Def FX, and even the aid missions she flies throughout the carribbean! Read the book, and let her now how much you loved it!
You can find Def FX’s album Light Speed Collision on Spotify and YouTube is full of live performances and music videos! I’ve started compiling a playlist with some of my favourite videos that I recognize from when MTV played music, and the songs with incredible magical and witchy overtones here.
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Horne also discusses the misconceptions surrounding witchcraft and dispels myths and stereotypes that are often associated with the practice. One of the recurring themes in The Naked Witch is the connection between spirituality and nature. Horne discusses the importance of aligning oneself with the natural world and its cycles, and how this can enrich one's magical practice. She also encourages readers to find their own spiritual path and adapt witchcraft to suit their individual needs and beliefs. In addition to sharing her personal journey, Horne also provides practical advice and guidance for those interested in exploring witchcraft. She includes information on various magical tools, rituals, and spells, as well as tips for creating a sacred space and cultivating a connection with the divine. Overall, The Naked Witch is an insightful and engaging book that offers a unique perspective on witchcraft. Through her personal experiences and reflections, Fiona Horne provides a glimpse into the world of modern witchcraft and offers inspiration and guidance for those on a similar path of self-discovery and spirituality..
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- Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I wasn't a fan of "The Naked Wotch Book". I found the storyline to be too predictable and the characters felt one-dimensional. The humor also didn't resonate with me as it relied heavily on crude jokes and innuendos. Overall, I was disappointed and wouldn't recommend it to others.
- Robert - 1 out of 5 stars - I have to say, "The Naked Wotch Book" was one of the most disappointing reads I've had in a while. The humor was forced and juvenile, and the plot lacked any significant substance. The characters were nothing more than caricatures, and there was no real depth to them. I struggled to finish it and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
- Emily - 2 out of 5 stars - I was quite disappointed with "The Naked Wotch Book". The comedy felt forced and often crossed the line into crass and tasteless territory. The story was poorly developed, and I found it hard to connect with any of the characters. It didn't meet my expectations and I wouldn't read anything else from this author in the future.