Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling: Divining with Tarot, Palmistry, Tea Leaves, and More (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781578638581)

Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is a writer, educator, performer, and fortune-teller in their mixed Sinti Romani tradition. Their poetry, fiction, and nonfiction has been published in Prairie Schooner, The Kenyon Review Online, Narrative Magazine, and elsewhere under the name Jessica Reidy. Jezmina reads tarot, palms, and tea leaves online as well as in person at Deadwicks Ethereal Emporium in Portsmouth, NH. They also teach classes and workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts. Jezmina often tells fortunes and performs poetry with The Poetry Brothel, Boston's premiere immersive literary event. Jezmina is also cohost of Romanistan, a podcast celebrating Romani culture, and owner and operator of the online vintage Etsy shop, Evil Eye Edit. Jezmina is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani-American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortune-teller. By age seventeen, her fate was sealed--until she decided to leave it all behind. Paulina is the subject of the podcast Foretold. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, the podcast follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. The cohost of Romanistan, a podcast celebrating Romani culture, Paulina is based in Los Angeles.