A native of the Pacific Northwest, D. J. Conway (1939-2019) studied the esoteric and occult fields of spiritual practice for more than 35 years. She authored over 30 books on magic, Wicca, Druidism, shamanism, metaphysics, and the occult, and authored three fantasy novels. Born in Hood River, Oregon, to a family of Irish, North Germanic, and Native North American descent, she studied the occult and Pagan religion for over 30 years.