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Thursday, 17 September 2026

Author Interview: Robin Corak on Goddesses & Writing

In this post I've chatted to Pagan priestess Robin Corak, continuing my interview series Authors on Their Own Writing:  

Q: Out of all that you've written, which is your favorite published work?

A: I have a special relationship with all of the books I have published, but out of the Moon Books publications I've authored I would have to say that Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power is my favourite.

Q: What’s it about?

A: Persephone explores the various versions of the myth of Persephone and how we can learn from her lessons. The book also identifies ways we can work with Persephone on shadow work, communicating with our beloved dead, discernment and self sovereignty. There are guided meditations and hands on activities to assist with this. 

Q: Why is it your favourite?

A: I think Persephone holds a special place in my heart because she was my first full book that I wrote but also because I have loved her myth for as long as I can remember. For reasons described in the book, Persephone is one of the first goddesses that I felt a strong connection with and I continue to resonate with her story, particularly as I continue to go deeper and deeper in my work with her as time goes on. In addition, I have had multiple readers tell me this book helped them in various aspects of their lives, which is so meaningful to me as I see my writing, in part, as a service to the deities I work with and to others. 

Q: Tell me a bit more about yourself and anything else you’ve written.

A: I've always loved to write but never thought of doing it as a profession until eight years ago. I have a background in non-profit management and was for many years a CEO of a large, social services non-profit organization. Currently, I am retired but still do consulting, training, and coaching on topics such as leadership development diversity, equity and inclusivity, and non-profit management. I am also a certified life and business coach, end-of-life doula, and I present at various pagan conferences nationally and internationally. I live in the San Juan Islands in Washington state with my husband and a cat who thinks she is royalty. 

In addition to Persephone, I've written Demeter (Moon Books), Dream Magick (Llewellyn), and Medusa Rising (Llewellyn) the latter of which will be out in December this year. I also recently had an essay and a song published in a new devotional Arianrhod anthology entitled "Silver Wheel", published by Ninth Wave Press. 

Q: What are you working on now?

A: I am currently working on a book about the nine Muses of Greek mythology which is scheduled to be released in late 2027 or early 2028. 

Robin's website can be found here: www.phoenixawenrising.com

You can also reach Robin on social media via Facebook at facebook.com/robincorak or on Instagram at instagram.com/robincorak/

Links to books: 

Persphone: Pagan Portals - Persephone from Moon Books
Demeter: Pagan Portals - Demeter from Moon Books
Dream Magick: Dream Magick | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Medusa Rising: Medusa Rising | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Silver Wheel: Silver Wheel: A Devotional Anthology Honor of Arianrhod | Barnes & Noble®

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