The age of Aquarius is here everyone! It’s going to be way more fun and wacky for all of us. No more of the boring patriarchal rules from the last millennium! That was soooo 500 years ago. Now its time for creative and awesome artist to shine and make the Goddess smile.

Also new this year is the Secret Surprise Center! For $25 a year via Paypal to ddsecretsurprise@yahoo.com you can be part of all kinds of special offers! For a limited time only when you join you will receive a FREE hard copy of the Meat Cake compilation, AND a FREE SECRET SURPRISE! Please include the address in your pay pal where you want your gifts to be sent besides the 30% coupon discount on all DDetsy store items. Please include the address in your Paypal where you want your gifts to be sent!  You can look forward to raffles, Gothic Lolita fashion contests, you can win FREE books, prizes and one of a kind art from Dame Darcy. You can even win a date with Dame Darcy and receive special invitations to our Gothic Victorian Lolita Tea Parties! You can also be profiled as the winner of contests. We’ll put your art, music, and fashion out there for everyone to see!

Not to mention secret surprises will happen randomly all the time.

New Year! Classic Books! Different Media!

Turn a New page with Dame Darcy E-books!

Meat Cake SALE

Classic Meat Cake compilation now available hand signed with illustration to you, usual retail price $23.00 now only $15.

PLUS Meat Cake Vol 16 and Vol 17 are now available as E-Books on any device for only $2.00!

If you haven’t already check out or new motion comic SPIDER SILK TROPICS from Meat Cake Vol 17.

Oh Wax Wolf, you silly bitch.

New Sexy One of a kind Framed Illustration + Fashion Sale + Archived Illustration Sale

Don’t forget your Dame Darcy Witchcraft Holiday Calenders beautiful! It’s still only January 2013

Hot Witches Through Herstory: Hannah Woolley // Born 1623; England

Woolley, a professional educator, was another woman active in the early stages of English feminism. She published many writings, the most widely read  being the Gentlewoman’s Companion (1675), a compendium of recipes, housekeeping hints, medical advice, and autobiographical writing. She believed that if women could obtain the same education as men, their “brains would be as fruitful as their bodies!”

Love and Best Wishes, DD

COUPON CODE: DAMEDOLL999

You’re all beautiful and amazing!
Best wishes and Magic Blessings to you!

Love,

Dame Darcy

Here’s lots of exciting new items now for the Holiday season!
 Let your family and friend feel the holiday spirit with unique and fun ways to write letters!

Hot Witch Calendars * Yule Print * Stationary Sets * Postcards * Stickers

Looking for a special gift? Our holiday sales include Mermaid Tarot Cards and original black and white or hand painted art combo pack! Hooray!

The Handbook for Hot Witches books are still available and now we have them personally bedazzled available for the holiday season! Great for kids and teens! Each book will contain a personal note and illustration from Dame Darcy!

Hot Witches Through Herstory

* Lady Godiva

‪Her story dates back to the 11th century. She was married to Leofric ‪III Earl of Mercia who had earned his title through success in business. They moved to Coventry in central England where in 1043 they founded and funded an abbey in Honor of Eunice, and early martyr slain ‪by the R‪omans. The abbey soon became a social focus for the town, where her husband used his high position in business to impose what Godiva viewed as excessive taxes. She tried to persuade him to lower‪ the taxes for the townspeople, to which he responded that he would if she rode naked down main street. He was shocked when she agreed for the sake of the people. The day Godiva‪ made her historic ride, the townspeople stayed inside their houses in honor of her modesty. Except for peeping Tom. Still to this day Coventry celebrates an annual Godiva festival.

And, if you haven’t already, check out our hilarious infomercial starring Isabelle to promote Handbook for Hot Witches!

Blessed Be and Happy Holidays!

Love,

Dame Darcy

www.damedarcy.com

The 2013 Witchcraft Holiday Calendar is here! just in time for Halloween, the Witches New Year!
12 pages of magical fun facts and spells featuring the exciting illustrations of me, Dame Darcy, and your favorite Goddesses. $15. Includes shipping wherever you are. Hand signed to you or a friend, on Etsy specify your friend’s name.

Also, the bejeweled one of a kind Handbook For Hot Witches books. Only 10 available at this time so get ‘em while they’re hot! Perfect for a holiday gift.

To buy on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113388436/2013-witchcraft-holiday-calendar-by-dame

To buy on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113388792/the-bejeweled-handbook-for-hot-witches?ref=v1_other_1

If you’ll be in the Chicago area on October 29th, you should stop by Quimby’s at 1854 W North Ave Chicago,IL 60622, it begins at 7pm! The fun continues in Chicago at Bert Green Fine Art Gallery PRESENTING…

Dame Darcy “Hot Witch,” Ink on Paper, 11 x 8.5″, 2012 a fantastic show of drawings as well as Book Release Party forHandbook for Hot Witches
http://www.bgfa.us/artists/darcy

One Night Event
Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 5-8 pm
(I will be there!)

Bert Green Fine Art
8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1220
Chicago IL 60603
312-434-7544
http://www.bgfa.us

GLOBAL WARMING AND FRANKENSTORM…A little advice and encouragement to all who suffers from Hurricane Sandy:

We were born into this system in which we had no say in the making. A century ago they thought they were doing the best they could to improve the conditions of the human race, but they set the system up wrong and now we, the animals , and all of nature must pay. These kinds of colossal storms breaking out don’t even need to be a wake up call or a reminder to the error of our ways as a race. We are already well aware of global warming and the error of our ways, but what can we do to stop the spiral? Changing little habits every day and being aware of our impact on a bigger level helps but essentially our system is broken and its going to take a lot to break the old patterns and build anew. Nostradamus and other profits predict the end and rebirth of our time on earth now. How we operate is not sustainable, but their prophecy did not say it was the end of the world, as so many have misquoted, actually it is a new era.

The age of Pisces (the fish) and Jesus is waning and a new era, Aquarius, a time of femininity and thinking out of the box is upon us.

We can no longer go by the rules of man, for they have always been wrong, when we go by the rules of Nature and understand what this is the ultimate governing power are we can live in harmony, though in the beginning it may be more difficult to shift. May the Goddess bless and protect you my friends in the eastern sea board and all of those effected by Hurricane Sandy. Find peace in your hearts and safety for your selves and homes. We are all in this together!

Magic Blessings,

Dame Darcy

I have been following Dame Darcy’s career for several years, ever since we met on a book and music tour with Lisa Crystal Carver. Dame Darcy has been writing and illustrating a hilariously mischievous and zany comic book series called Meat Cake since those wonder years, in addition to writing music; making films, videos, dolls and crafts; performing sea shanties on a banjo while dressed as a mermaid; producing shows; painting murals; hanging out with celebrities; freaking out jocks on reality TV shows; and, well, I don’t know if there’s anything this DIY Gemini witch princess doesn’t do. Once upon a time, she painted a giant unicorn on my living room wall as a housewarming gift. What a gal!

Her newest project, Handbook for Hot Witches, is here to take the guesswork out of things like making healthy raw food snacks and manifesting your dreams. There are even some re-written fairy tales with a feminist slant so that the girls win in the end on their own without having to rely on a prince to make their wishes come true. Disney should have been writing these stories decades ago!

I recently sat down with Dame Darcy at the gorgeous House of Collection in Williamsburg and asked her a few questions about her book, her fashion sense and her politics. It was a lot of fun, because in addition to being superbly talented, a feminist and a visionary artist with a cool name, she’s got a dazzling way with words.

Check out this exclusive video of our conversation right here:

 
And now, for a real life happy ending to this blurb: Dame Darcy will be celebrating her official New York book release party for Handbook for Hot Witches on Thursday, October 11th at Forbidden Planet Comics’ new location on 832 Broadway at 12th Street. What a great way to celebrate the International Day of the Girl.

Can’t make it? No big D! While she’s in town, she’ll also be presenting her books and original art at Smartclothes Gallery (154 Stanton Street in the Lower East Side) on Saturday, October 13th at 6:30 PM.

 
For more information or to order her book, visit www.damedarcy.com.

Text and interview by Jessica Delfino

Photos and video by Alex M.Smith

The opinions expressed on the BUST blog are those of the authors themselves and do not necessarily reflect the position of BUST Magazine or its staff.

I’ve got the New York fever this week beginning with my book promotional party at NYC’s most reputable comic store, Forbidden Planet.
My window display is looking fabulous and I can’t wait for Thursday’s event!

Woo!!

The deets for Thursday’s event:

Dame Darcy Book Release
for Hand Book For Hot Witches
Graphic novel released on Holt
at Forbidden Planet
832 Broadway NY NY 10003
Thursday 11th Oct.
7:00-on

Ironically enough, the same day as my book release party (October 11th) it is International Girls Day!

Perfect Timing!

The fun isn’t over yet! Don’t forget my art show is also this week.

And I want to give a shout out to my patient, wonderful gallerist and friend who also wrote a mystery novel. It’s only $2.99 right now and a portion of the proceeds are being donated to animal charity. It’s a good cause my friends! Check out her novel on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sitter-Mystery-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0098D2EVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347278718&sr=8-1&keywords=pet%2Bsitter%3A%2Ba%2Bjenna%2Bstack%2Bmystery

> Or visit the website www.petsitterbook.com

Alix Sloan rocks!!

That’s what’s going on in the crazy life of Dame Darcy… for now…!

Anitra Opera Diva, whose name says it all, will also be performing.

Fiona Horne, a hot celebrity witch from LA, Agent Ribbons from Austin TX and Ophelia De La Fuente are more performers to look forward to. Last but not least, Skippy Spiral and Dame Darcy perform sea shanties and Electrococo music in their band Death By Doll. The list continues with DJ Peter Dark, MC Nicodemus, dancers Lila, Tara, Caroline, Acid Poptart, and more! Look for Gothic Lolita Pirate Fashions by Kambriel.

$5. at at the door. $3. when you come in costume. Many thanks to Clara and Burke at The SpareTime as well as Beth Vantosh for making this dream come true!

Make sure not to miss the Savannah Pagan Pride Festival the very next day, http://www.facebook.com/savannahpaganpride?ref=ts

I’m going to have a booth signing books and Death By Doll will be performing at this magical event that goes on all day! Thanks to Adriana Iris Boatwright, PPD coordinator and Head Witch in Savannah GA. My witchy gal pal, Fiona Horne will be there as well.

Along with getting ready for this crazy fun-filled weekend, I’ve been doll crafting with my interns and getting ready for my window display in Forbidden Planet in NYC!

The weekend of October 12 is going to be a crazy one as well. The New York journey continues. With the Forbidden Planet window display, I’m also having an art show with the lovely Alix Sloan of Sloan Fine Art and I’ll be signing books and supporting my fellow artists at Comic Con. Hope to see you all at any of the events mentioned!

Sloan Fine Art Gallery flyer

Forbidden Planet flyer

The Handbook For Hot Witches tour has officially begun! As most of you hopefully know by now, the book was released on Tuesday which was a very happy day! Things are going pretty well right now, the House of Dame Darcy is finally up and running with lots of dolls, comics, and art for every Savannah pedestrian strolling by to check out.

I’m learning how to use the tricky square credit card reader (technology blows my mind) and I love meeting and talking with interesting people at the store.

That’s me hard at work in the studio!

The studio is looking great, the floors and walls are tastefully painted pink and blue and there’s plenty of natural light with the big windows- it’s just how I wanted it, like stepping into an elaborately decorated psychedelic birthday cake!

I found a mannequin too! Perfect for modeling my newly printed tees

I’ve delved a little more into the printing business with my new Mermaid, and Hot Witch tees. You’ve gotta check them out! They’re so soft and cozy and I even have my own custom Dame Darcy tag inside! Look at me, ma! I feel really good about it all.

We have A LOT available…

Yesterday, I put my Dame Darcy Mermaid Tarot deck to use by reading my beloved friend and business partner, Beth’s, tarot.

Me showing off my Rainbow Roll Tarot Skills!

Despite my concerned look, I think everything is going to turn out OK for her

The invitation for Naughty Nautical Nite designed by our amazing graphic designer, Emory Davis

I do need to put down the Tarot though because these next few weeks are going to be super hectic for me! I’ll have my awesome crew with me so hopefully they can keep me sane…beginning September 1st I’m going to the Decatur book festival in Atlanta and then onto several Pagan Pride festivals in Jacksonville, Savannah, Athens, and Augusta-whew! I’ll be performing a Cabaret at the Savannah Pagan Pride with my dear friends and magic witch sisters, Adriana Iris Boatwright, Juli, and Fiona Horne — I am so ready for some good times with my girls. And then everyone in Savannah needs to get ready for the Naughty Nautical Night at The Spare Time on September 28th. There’s going to be belly dancing, a DJ and probably lots of weirdness, which is OK with me!

LOTS OF LOVE
Before I go out and enjoy my Saturday, I just want to say thank you to the Goddess and my wonderful friends who manifest in her many forms, particularly Beth Vantosh, Skippy Spiral, Claire Clayton, Kyle Hoover and all the creatures of the Earth, the spirits of the elements, and the spirits of Calhoun Square.
May we all live in peace, abundance and light, love, liberty and life!
Dame Darcy

Combine a graphic novel with a dash of crafts, a sprinkle of feminist fairy tales, and a whole cauldron of spells—voilà!—Handbook for Hot Witches. Ever wondered what your dreams mean? You can look them up here. Want to learn to knit? This book can get you started. With sections on witch holidays, love, crystal ball gazing, meditating, and much more, this fully illustrated guide is the handbook that will send girls on their way to independence, creativity, and magic.

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