First Draft of New Shamanism Book Completed

The first draft of my new book on shamanism is complete and ready for its edit.

Article Published in Inscriptions

Inscriptions, the magazine of the Friends of the Egypt Centre, Swansea have published my article, entitled ‘Sacred and Profane: The Myers Collection in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts’, which is a feature review of their new exhibition and an exploration of the life of the founder of the collection, Major W J Myers.

Interview with Newstalk Radio

My live interview with Irish national radio station, Newstalk 106-108 FM, went well with lots of new and exciting questions from an informed interviewer. You can listen to the recording by selecting the Part 2 of the Sean Moncrieff show for Friday 17th June here.

Hear Me Live on Irish National Radio

Just arranged that I will be live on Irish national radio station, Newstalk 106-108 FM, tomorrow after the 2 o'clock news. You can listen to me live here.

Mention in Eric Francis' Astrology Blog

After the total lunar eclipse of 15 June, Eric Francis, a leading astrologer, mentioned my research in his popular blog, Planet Waves.

New Book on Shamanism Commissioned

A leading publisher has commissioned me to write a new book on shamanism drawing on indigenous traditions around the world.

'Follow the Shaman's Call' Available as an eBook

Follow the Shaman's Call has been fully digitalised and is now available for dowload as an ebook from eBooku.com.

First Draft of New Druid Book Completed

The first draft of my new book on the Iron Age Druids is complete and ready for its edit.

'Follow the Shaman's Call' Now Previewed on Google Books

Follow the Shaman's Call now appears in Google Books, alllowing readers to preview selected pages of the book before they buy. It is available to view here.

Sacred Hoop Review 'Prehistoric Belief'

Sacred Hoop calls Prehistoric Belief "fascinating", "intellegent", and "convincing", whilst stating that reading it is "a must".

Pagan Dawn Review 'Prehistoric Belief'

Pagan Dawn calls Prehistoric Belief an "iconoclastic" work and highly recommend it to their readers.

Pagan Dawn Interview is Published

Pagan Dawn publish an in-depth interview with me, entitled 'Evidence from the Ground' in their Imbolc edition (Issue 178). It ranges over many subjects and is extremely positive and complimentary about my work and approach.

Writing Started on New Book

Today, I started writing my next book, which will be a practical exploration of Iron Age Druidry and how we can adopt practices from this ancient path of the Celts to use in our modern lives.

Watkins Review Publish a Feature on Mike Williams

Esoteric magazine, Watkins Review, publish a feature about me entitled 'Making Belief in the Past', in their Spring 2011 edition (Issue 26).

Sid Lonegren Reviews 'Prehistoric Belief'

Author Sid Lonegren calls Prehistoric Belief "exciting", comments that he has "praised [it] literally to the heavens", and calls the book "one of the best ones I've picked up in years". Read the full review here.

Interview with Pagan Dawn

Pagan Dawn, the leading pagan magazine in the UK, have interviewed me for their Beltaine issue. Questions ranged widely and we chatted for well over an hour so it bodes well for the final article.

The Independent Newspaper Publish Article

National UK newspaper, The Independent has syndicated and published my article 'Domesticating the Dog: Taming the Wolf'.

The Megalithic Portal Review 'Prehistoric Belief'

The Megalithic Portal calls Prehistoric Belief "refreshing", "enlightening", and "easy to read" in an extremely complimentary review. Read the full review here.

Article Published on Heritage Key

Heritage Key have published my article, entitled 'Domesticating the Dog: Taming the Wolf', which examines the enduring relationship between dogs and humans and how it might have begun.

Sacred Hoop Reviews 'Follow the Shaman's Call'

Sacred Hoop comments thatFollow the Shaman's Call is "interesting", "thought-provoking", and "a book for you" in a wonderfully complimentary review.

History Today Publish Article

National newsstand magazine, History Today, publish my article entitled 'Acting Like Neanderthals' in their October 2010 edition.

Article Published in Sacred Hoop

Sacred Hoop, the major magazine for shamanism in the UK, published my article entitled 'The Shamanism of the Ancestors: The Archaeological Evidence for Shamanism' in their autumn edition (Issue 69).

Interview with Willi Paul, the Editor of Planet Shifter Magazine

I have been interviewed by Willi Paul for Planet Shifter, the magazine for sustainable living. Catch the conversation at PlanetShifter.com

The History Press Publish Article on Facebook

The History Press, publishers of Prehistoric Belief, have posted my article on their Facebook Wall entitled 'Why Shamanism Now?' Read why shamanism is so important in the modern world and how we can draw our inspiration from the prehistoric past.

Esoteric Source Publish Article

New online magazine, Esoteric Source, publish my article in their Fall 2010 edition (Issue 2) entitled 'Ancestral Spirits'.

Touchstone Review 'Follow the Shaman's Call'

Touchstone magazine comments thatFollow the Shaman's Callis "accessible", "moving," and "much needed" in a highly complimentary review.

Prehistoric Belief: Shamans, Trance and the Afterlife now published

My latest book, Prehistoric Belief: Shamans, Trance and the Afterlife, is now available from The History Press.

Prehistoric Shamanism on Facebook

A brand new Facebook page is launched bringing together news, comment, and features on everything connected with prehistoric shamanism and a lot more besides. www.Facebook.com/PrehistoricShamanism

Prehistoric Belief Publication Date

Prehistoric Belief: Shamans, Trance, and the Afterlife is now in print and will be published during August.

Article Published in Touchstone

Touchstone, the in-house magazine for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, has published my article,entitled 'Druidic Wisdom from the Iron Age' in their July edition.

Final Publisher's Meeting for Prehistoric Belief

The edit is completed, the proofs approved, and the final marketing meeting is sheduled for today.

Local Newspaper 'Brecon and Radnor Express' Run a Feature on Mike Williams

Mid and South Wales newspaper, the Brecon and Radnor Express run a hugely complimentary feature describing my books and work as a shamanic practitioner.

Article Published on Heritage Key

Heritage Key have published my article, entitled 'Inside the Shaman's Mind', which is a scientific exploration of what happens to the mind when a shaman journeys.

GoodReads Reviews 'Follow the Shaman's Call'

GoodReads comments that Follow the Shaman's Call is "excellent", "immensely helpful", and will be "wholly dog-eared by the time I'm done with it." Read the full review here.

'Follow the Shaman's Call' Honoured at Star-Studded Gala in New York

Follow the Shaman's Call picked up a Silver Medal at a star-studded gala celebration held in New York on 25 May. Rewarding excellence in independent publishing, the Independent Publisher Book Awards are now in their fourteenth year and are the benchmark for recognising emerging talent as well as rewarding established names.

Follow the Shaman's Call Wins a Silver Medal

Follow the Shaman’s Call wins a Silver Medal at the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Many thanks to everyone for your help and support.

Heritage Key List Mike Williams as an Expert

Heritage Key, the web-based archaeology service, has listed me as an expert in prehistoric belief and shamanism. My profile can be viewed here.

2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Finalists Announced

It has just been announced that Follow the Shaman’s Call is a finalist in the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards Awards. Final medal placements to be decided next week.

Article Published on Shaman Portal

Shaman Portal, the international website for shamanism, has published my article, entitled 'The Prehistoric Origins of Shamanism'.

2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards

Follow the Shaman’s Call has been entered for an Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) in the Mind, Body and Spirit category.

Prehistoric Belief available for pre-order

Prehistoric Belief: Shamans, Trance and the Afterlife will be published by the History Press during the summer of 2010. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk.

Follow the Shaman's Call on Facebook

Follow the Shaman’s Call can now be found on Facebook.