Month: April 2014
Since very few of us live on farms or have a chance to light bonfires, I say we re-purpose this holiday. Let’s celebrate sex workers and give them the respect they deserve.
We shall call it Wal-porn-gus-night!
Ave Babalon
To celebrate its one year anniversary, My Babylon is on sale for only 99 cents through May 1st.
A novel about the paranormal and dark desires. The story of a cursed young man who has an intimate view of the Apocalypse. My Babylon weaves elements of urban fantasy, erotic horror, and real-world occult practices to form a unique personal tale that thrills, terrifies, and even enlightens.
In My Babylon, the magus, consumed with longing, seeks to create a replacement for his lost love using a grisly ritual that requires the theft of a body. Through her creation, he learns that he has a much bigger role to play, and that she may be a form of salvation not only for him but for others.
The Complete edition contains all five books of the My Babylon story.
Reviews* for My Babylon:
“Captivating, interesting, dark, and at times even funny.”
“Darkly horrific, Lovecraftian work. Parts of it make you squeamish, parts send chills down your spine. A deft illustration of the black side of the human soul.”
“What I really loved about this work was what was left unsaid—telling a story with details rather than stating the obvious is becoming a lost art. What surprised me about this work was how much it drew me in despite my merely mild interest in the occult.”
“James has put together a great story with great characters who feel authentic, even as they go about tasks that you’d be horrified to find out your neighbors were up to. And even though Mike, the magician who narrates this story, is involved in really heinous activities, I still like the guy. And that is an impressive feat.”
“Not for the timid this book, but well worth it.”
“An intriguing look at what drives us …”
“It’s the struggle to remain sane, keep discrete, and keep the emotional compulsions in control that structures the suspense of this thriller.”
“In the end, you’re left with the sense of a masterfully conceived protagonist who gives credence to the idea of the unsympathetic character. It also maintains an orbiting cluster of supporting characters who are interesting in their own right but also necessary to the development of the protagonist.”
*Reviews originate from those left for the individual novellas included in this book.
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babalon
“the name babalon, which is used to designate the office of scarlet woman, differs from the apocalyptic version not only in respect of its orthography but also for the following reasons. the biblical concept of the scarlet woman is already a corruption of that ancient magical tradition of…
With all due respect, I believe Mr. Grant has some wrong thinking here. To delegate Babalon to some kind of consort, a mere receptacle for The Beast, strips her of her power and majesty. Crowley being a prime example, he treated his Scarlet Women as disposable side-kicks.
Babalon, like Lilith, will not lie beneath.
To take away her Apocalyptic symbolism is to take away her major function- to destroy our conscious, to make us ready for a new Aeon.
She is NOT mere arm-candy for egoistic priests. Low be to those who try. She is not an office. She is a Goddess.
The Epoch
Just bought my copy of The Epoch by Peter J. Carroll. Squee!
My Babylon is a great read.
Thank you!