Coby Michael Ward

Coby Michael Ward is an accomplished author and freelance writer with a diverse professional background in beauty culture and education. Currently serving as an author at Inner Traditions International since March 2020, Coby has penned "The Poison Path Herbal," focusing on baneful herbs, ritual entheogens, and medicinal nightshades. As a freelance writer for Patheos, Inc. since August 2016, Coby maintains a weekly blog on Patheos Pagan, contributing insights into religious studies. Prior experiences include positions at Rudae's School of Beauty Culture as an educator and instructor, where Coby supervised students, organized curriculum, and facilitated learning. Coby's extensive experience in cosmetology spans self-employment and various salon roles, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Arizona State University.