A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 50 years. Born in 1939, in Hood River, Oregon to a family of Irish, North Germanic, and Native American decent, her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism, Wicca, New Age, and Eastern philosophies; to include history, the magickal arts, philosophies customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998 she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine. In 2006, her book, Elemental Magick, was a finalist for a COVR award, and she has been featured on television shows such as Journey with Brenda Roberts.