Leah Middleton

About The Author

Leah Middleton, also known as The Redheaded Witch in online spaces, is an author and a practitioner of Appalachian folk magic and traditional witchcraft. She shares her practice with those interested in blending magic with the mundane while exploring their ancestral roots, folk practices, and craft. After growing up in western North Carolina, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2022, where she continues to write and owns an online company called Folkcraft Goods.

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Books by Leah Middleton

Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers

Folk Witchery, Superstitions, and Healing Practices from Appalachia

By Leah Middleton

Foreword by Rebecca Beyer

Silver Winner—Body, Mind, and Spirit, IBPA Book Awards 2026

“This book stands as a valuable addition to the growing library of works on the lived experiences of Appalachians and how folk magic continues to be a valuable part of their cultural identity. I hope, after you read this...

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