Kate West

Kate West (born 1957) is a British author and Wiccan High Priestess. West has held influential positions within the Pagan Federation and the Children of Artemis and has led her own coven, the Hearth of Hecate, since the 1990s. She has written thirteen books and is considered the most successful British author on witchcraft.

Biography Kate West was born in 1957. West's father came from a family of cunning folk and her mother was a Roman Catholic woman from London. West had her first encounter with a witch at the age of six, including several daughter covens. In addition to being associated with the goddess Hecate, West also has a personal relationship with the Morrígan, a raven deity.

Writing and recognition West has written thirteen books, series called Real Witches’ ..., and is considered the most successful British author on witchcraft.