Cliffhangers and Cocktails

Cliffhangers and Cocktails

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.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 65 mins

Welcome to episode 10 where we interview massage therapist, reiki practitioner, and MOST IMPORTANTLY (to this episode), crystal chakra-balancing therapist. If you're in the Portland area and need any of these services (hint: you do), head to her website at www.satyaspace.com

In addition to a great interview, Samantha provided some resources for those interested in learning more about crystals and crystal therapy.

The Book of Sto...

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Welcome to our Lughnasa Minisode!

Bread recipe (Alas, not the one discussed, but also super easy!): https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-knead-crusty-white-bread-recipe

Seasons of the Witch Lammas Oracle by Juliet Diaz and Lorriane Anderson: https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/seasons-of-the-witch-lammas-oracle


Finally - follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/, check out our websit...

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On today's episode, we interview author extraordinaire Loretta Hignett, talk about every day magic, and reveal an upcoming exciting guest (REDACTED).

You can find Lauretta at the following places:

https://laurettahignett.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lauretta-Hignett/author/B079ZPLXNL

https://www.instagram.com/laurettahignett/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/laurettasravenousreaders/


If you want to (metaphorically) drink w...

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Find Red Tash at: https://planettash.com/

Her books are available at all major retailers: https://planettash.com/red-tash/

And you can follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theplanettash/


Today’s Oracle Deck is the Seasons of the Witch Litha deck by Juliet Diaz. You can get your very own at: https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/juliet-diaz


Find Shéa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheamacleodauthor/

Amy is at: h...

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Find Joany's Facebook Page No Doubt Rocks: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576663238253

Her YouTube page is: https://www.youtube.com/@wickedmerry

And her Etsy page is: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WickedMerryCreations

Obviously, go watch all her Hallmark Christmas movies immediately!



The Litha deck we used in this episode is by Juliet Diaz, and you can get it at Rockpool Pub...

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Welcome to episode 6 where we discuss the waning moon, Gemini Gin cocktails, and interview paranormal romance writer Anastasia Wild and learn all about her new series under the pen name Hollie Moon!

You can find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anastasiawildeauthor/
And her books are on Amazon in Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anastasia-Wilde/author/B01MEEF0NW?ccs_id=138d7001-80e6-4c72-ad50-17...

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Soo.... this is a bit on the late side. A combo of technical issues and broken feet (well, only one broken foot) delayed this a lot a lot.

But please enjoy the interview with Linda and our conversation about worms! 

You can find Linda's books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble OR head to her website  where you can also pick up her Oracle Deck!

 http://lindamercury.com

And find her on instagram @lindamercury

Clover Club Cocktail

Clover...

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In our fourth episode, we talk about Shéa's book "Day of the Were-Jackal" and wander through stories about drag queen cocktail hours, antiquity hoarders, and magic soap, stopping in to talk about the moon, Champagne, and whether bacon should be in a cocktail.

If you're interested in the magic soap (Wake up, witch!) you can visit If the Broom Fits.

If you want to check out our new drag queen superhero, find where S...

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Episode 3 features an interview with USA Today Bestselling Author Tara West and her books "Sugar, Spice, and a Magical Midlife" and "Fuck Off, I'm Fifty."

You can follow Tara on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!

We also drink magical lemon drops - 

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 3/4 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • ½ ounce limoncello (optional)
  • 1 ounce lemon juice 
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice

Add ice to cocktail shaker. Add all...

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In the second episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shea and Amy talk about Imbolc, drink Bloody Bellinis, and welcome USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Hunter to the pod!

You can find Elizabeth Hunter (and buy her books direct) at elizabethhunter.com, follow her on Instagram (@elizabethhunterwrites), and join her Facebook Group "Hunters Haven" https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElizabethHunterFans/.

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January 14, 2025 48 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails!

Today we discuss the history of the pod, general witchery, the first full moon of 2025, Butter Witch by Tess Lake (such a good book!), and our cozy hot cocoa cocktail (recipe below).

Join us to hear the horrific ways we pronounce hygge, find out what word from the (Enchanted Spell Oracle Medieval Hedgewitch Magic Guidebook) Oracle Card of the day descript...

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