From: sannion	Date: December 18th, 2007 04:36 am (UTC)		(Link)

There's a lot that made me groan, too, but I still recommend it to people because I think it can be very useful as far as helping folks plan events and understand the organizational aspects and interpersonal dynamics that go into creating a successful large group. A lot of us may not have had previous experience with this sort of thing, and therefore a book like that is certainly helpful. Which, of course, isn't to say that I agree with everything she says, only that in the absence of a better book on the topic I don't mind suggesting it to folks who are considering starting up their own groups.

	From: heathwitch	Date: December 18th, 2007 12:43 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Agreed. I have both CovenCraft and RitualCraft, and while there's bits that make me cringe in both, some of the organisational information is very useful.

	From: heathwitch	Date: December 18th, 2007 12:44 pm (UTC)		(Link)

P.S. seshen, I love the icon! :)

	From: amara_m	Date: December 18th, 2007 04:57 am (UTC)		(Link)

Having met Amber K, and having been underwhelmed, no, I haven't read any of her books.

Sometimes it's wonderful living in an area where so many Pagan authors live...other times...not so much.

	From: sunfell	Date: December 18th, 2007 02:48 pm (UTC)		(Link)

I've got it, but haven't read it in yonks. What made you twitch?

:-)

It's interesting how our view of things changes as we grow in age and wisdom. Stuff we wouldn't have looked askance at a decade ago now makes us twitch and roll our eyes. Is this progress? Or something else?

I've been an 'insider' for over 30 years, and yes, I cringe when I read stuff I wrote or said back in '87 (ten years in study, 7 in AMORC at that point). Hey, I thought I knew everything back then- after all, I was an Initiated High Priestess! Today, I know better, and have 'demoted' myself to Philosopher-Geek, or for folks who understand, Magus. I listen more than I talk, and prefer plain to fancy.

	From: nightwind2	Date: December 19th, 2007 12:11 am (UTC)		(Link)

At this point I remember reading something by her that made me twitch so bad she's on my level two list of authors I don't recommend (i.e. not as bad as Ravenwolf, mcCoy, etc), but can't for the life of me remember at this point whatit was I read or objected to.