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Blog postTrauma as Initiation
What if the world is undergoing a profound call to initiation? An opportunity for the transformation of consciousness that could awaken us to a deeper, more authentic, more connected way of being?
I proposed this blog post as part of the launch for my memoir “Seduced into Darkness: Transcending My Psychiatrist’s Sexual Abuse,” that articulates the potential for growth and maturation that a descent into darkness can offer.
But that was before the coro -
Blog postSeduced Into Darkness: Transcending My Psychiatrist’s Sexual Abuse is a vivid and captivating story of hope for survivors of abuse as well as a case study in a skilled manipulator’s tragic exploitation of his professional power.
This poignant memoir chronicles the traumatic psychological abduction and sexual exploitation of depressed college student Carrie Tansey at the hands of her psychiatrist, Dr. Anthony Romano―thirty-one years her senior. For three years, their secre -
Blog postThe Balancing Act
Having been self-employed since 1992, I’ve learned a lot about the balancing act that comes with running a business. Entrepreneurs have to make choices as to what is practical and what takes precedence. We have to prioritize and when we choose something, we have to let something else go. It doesn’t take long before new entrepreneurs discover that some activities are very time sensitive and so the pressure is on and it feels as if there’s no choice. We feel em -
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Blog postWhen Captain Nova Ardis acquires the services of a dangerous, tattooed gladiator, she knows she’s taking a risk—but she would do anything for family.Kove has survived most of his life in the gladiator arena and now, on the eve of winning his freedom, he is sold once again. At least being the captain’s bodyguard shouldn’t be too hard compared to the bloody life he’s lived.But when she takes him to the forbidden planet and embarks on a mission to rescue her brother, Kove will have to call upon all
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Blog postBook Summary
In her desperate quest for family, Carolyn Lee is determined, against all advice, to reveal the shocking eighty-four-year-old secret she uncovered…until she realizes that "family" means more than blood.
In 1915, jealous, bitter Rebecca Roth cuts all ties with her life-long friends, the Pearls. Eight years later, Rebecca’s son and young Lena Pearl begin keeping company in secret. Rebecca agrees to a truce when the couple marries. But t -
Blog postThere was a healthcare study completed in 2018 by a leading Health Insurer, that noted 3 out of 4 American's struggle with loneliness with 43% feeling isolated from others, as well as feeling a lack companionship and a lack of meaning in relationships.
People have asked me what compelled me to decide to try to publish my poetry. And the answer is, I wanted to take this subject of loneliness in romantic relationships and talk about it. My book, I Asked the Wind: A Collectio -
Blog postI Asked the Wind: A Collection of Romantic Poetry
Book Summary
I Asked the Wind: A Collection of Romantic Poetry is a journey into romance, love and loss through poetry. The poems published in this collection span over 15 years of writing. Often starting with short rhythmic patterns, each poem’s lyrical tone is filled with inspired words to express the deep emotion experienced in the intricacies of romance.
Handwritten in a journal and hidden away until this publication, t -
Blog postSilver Spoons: One's Journey Through Addiction, takes an intimate and raw look at the current face of addiction and recovery. Talking about the current opioid epidemic, we follow a young couple while one of them goes through the recovery process. Told through letters, we get an understanding of their relationship as it struggles through his addiction and resulting recovery. From detox, rehab, sober living and the 12 steps of A.A., you get a raw and honest look at the effects of addiction and how
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Blog postGeorgia Stories on My Mind
Come visit Georgia within these pages as you read heartwarming stories shaped by local traditions and legends. The characters live life to the fullest through joys and hardships. Inhale the essence of Georgia’s revitalized small town squares while eating hand- scooped ice cream on a park bench. Each town has its own magic. Sometimes the most real things in life are things we cannot see but those that deeply touch us, as the folks in these tales learn. Share smile -
Blog postFlarence knows that Genies are supposed to help their masters by granting wishes, but he’s never been comfortable taking orders. To him, pummeling bad guys with magically enhanced weaponry feels like a much better way to use his powers.Darren is a gangster who wants to leave his reckless life behind so he can focus on providing for his family. Unfortunately, there are people in the neighborhood who won’t let him move on. Soleil is a humble man who tries to lead a passive life
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Blog postThe Unfaithful Widow
Ten Years Later
Picking up where The Unfaithful Widow ended, Ten Years Later continues the author’s journey from widow to a slightly askew woman. A memoir written with warmth and candor on being single again, aging, and finding a creative path surrounded by dogs, friends, laughter, and a bit of craziness.
Barbara Barth shares stories on the adventures that followed her first year alone as she moved headfirst into a new life, listening to her heart, s -
Blog postWelcome to Maravilla
Book Summary
The tiny hamlet of Maravilla, New Mexico is not immune to modern-day problems. But the citizens of Maravilla have their own special problems, as well:
A developer wants to build a Christian-themed amusement park next to Maravilla’s historic church.
The county line runs right through the town, splitting it in two.
And the government is threatening to close their post office!
Into this muddle steps Jake Epstein, a young w -
Blog postThe Protectorate Wars : Born HeroBook 1 of The Protectorate Wars seriesSixty cycles after the Protectorate War all seems well with Alönia and the rest of the Fertile Plains, especially to David, a determined young aide with a keen mind and a caring heart. Pain and turmoil have plagued his life, but he’s worked hard and things should improve at his new job as assistant to a popular politician. He has no idea that during the next few seasons political saboteurs will slander his ment
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Blog postHuge Starfish
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Blog postHeal Your Self with Journaling Power reveals the inner strength and grace that comes through the proven therapeutic power of expressive writing. You’ll discover the life-changing magic of journaling through moving personal stories told by just a few of the thousands of people who have tapped into this highly-effective way to heal, grow, and transform your life. The wisdom and lessons revealed in Heal Your Self with Journaling Power will help you mitig
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Blog postGhost Moon: The Wolfborne Saga Book 4
by Cheree AlsopAmazon Global: smarturl.it/dvzuqs
Zev has been given a new start in life, but cleanup after the earthquake is proving difficult.
When Zev starts to see the spirit of a girl he feels a connection to, he can’t just walk away.
Not All Of The Souls Are Peaceful.
Can he help settle the restless spirits before the town catches on to the supernatural world around them, and will he find a way to help the girl w -
Blog postMerrick Albright, a former military officer, is now a salty sheriff’s deputy who is frustrated and sickened by the current state of the United States and its ongoing political soap opera. He feels helpless to effect change on a national level and focuses on bettering his community by putting one bad guy behind bars at a time.
After a series of coordinated nationwide terrorist attacks, the United States drifts into chaos. Police and other first responders scramble to keep control, but the d -
Blog postAnna Levine’sWOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUROFAll Eyes on Alexandra
Book summary In All Eyes on Alexandra, young Alexandra Crane is terrible at following her family in their flying Vee. She can’t help it that the world is so full of interesting distracting sights! When it's time for the Cranes to migrate to Israel's Hula Valley for the winter, Alexandra is excited but her family is worried. Will Alexandra stay with the group, and what happens if a dangerous situation should arise? Mig -
Blog postWhat happens when some part of your life comes to a screeching halt?
Time to Refresh: A 21- Day Devotional to Renew Your Mind After Being Laid Off, Fired or Sidelined, highlights Karen Brown Tyson's journey through the Bible following one of three layoffs in her life.
Watch how God leads one woman on a 21-day journey through the Bible and teaches her how to G.L.O.W.— gratitude, listen, observe and witness.
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Blog postWerewolves are the guardians of sleeping vampires, protecting their masters during the deadly light of day. But what happens when a werewolf gets fed up with the persecution and tempts fate by breaking his chains and fleeing while his masters sleep?Wounded and desperate, Zev finds himself at the mercy of a family who stumbles upon him during their own quest for vengeance against the demons of the night.
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Blog postThe fall of Orion was the prophecy all of Earth awaited, but when the constellation vanished instead of the great ruling ship of the overlords, chaos fell across the savage land.Zyla had always felt a connection to the constellation. While experts were busy speculating about vanishing star systems, astronomical impact, and the longevity of the battle that began as a result, Zyla started searching for Orion because, if the nightmares she kept having come true, they were in desperate need of a her
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Blog postWhy I Went From Teaching Tales & Legends to Writing ThemBy Cheryl Carpinello
As a high school English teacher for over 20 years, I worked with literally thousands of students. (Boy, that sounds daunting, doesn’t it!) Together, we read and discussed stories and poems from around the world. Authors like Hemingway, Harper Lee, John Steinbeck, Homer, Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky, William Golding, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Joseph Conrad, T.S. Eliot, William Harding, Chaucer, and Tennyson. And we wr -
Blog postCheryl Carpinello’s
WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR OFGuinevere: At the Dawn of Legend
Book Summary
His one desire...To be a knight.His future queen...At times reckless.Best friends…Bound by Friendship and Loyalty.
When their adventure turns deadly & dangerous, Guinevere & Cedwyn find themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle.
Not only are they in danger, but so are the kids of Cadbury Castle.
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Blog postThe Watchers Series has been described as Braveheart meets Supernatural. The mythology for the series is based on many theological texts from dozens of sects with correlating themes. Ancient writings include the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Traditional Apocrypha, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Kabbalah. The Watchers are supernatural beings in human form whose duty it is to protect and guard mankind from the armies of darkness. Unfortunately, as the Book of Enoch mentions, some of these Watchers go b
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Blog postBreccan has struggled to adjust to his new life after a tragedy that cost him more than just his arm. To help him cope, his cousin introduces him to the Edge, the virtual reality world teenagers plug into when their bodies are sleeping. Avatar battles, mind-blowing levels, and a girl with a secret challenge his perspective. But when the security in the Edge begins to kill off avatars, Breccan finds himself caught up in a virtual battle that will impact their entire world.
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How My Writers’ Club Changed My Life“I’m hosting a wine and read-around at my house,” said our writers’ club powerhouse, John. “I have room for the first dozen who sign up.”I signed up. Several years earlier, my “like-a-second-father” and I had written a picture book depicting King Phillip and his husband, Don Carlos Emiliano Felipe Compañero y Campañero. They lived contentedly for decades until King Phillip was called t -
Blog postA dangerous force is about to attack Haunted High. This time, everyone at the school is needed to defend it. But Finn has other problems that start with his own kidnapping and end with a revelation of such magnitude it has the potential to change the way he sees his entire world. Can Finn stop the demon prince and end the threat to Haunted High once and for all, or will the school he has come to love become the demon’s latest victim?
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Blog post5 peppers
3 cups cooked rice
1 can black beans
1/2 jar of veggie Prego sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup corn (optional)
2 cups cheese
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot, boil the peppers until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and dry.
In a large skillet add the rice, beans Prego sauce, onion and cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted and is mixed well.
Stuff the bell peppers wi -
Blog postIts always so fun to get packages in the mail. I got one from Cheri Cheslsy, who is a good friend of mine.I make a lot of Cheri's book covers and she made something for me:
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Blog postTake a look at this amazing sharp shooting by Leif from 25 meters away!!!
Okay, now get this. That target was on a standard size paper.Here is to scale how big the target was.
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Blog postBut I didn't miss out.
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Blog postThank you so much Adelina Priddis for this wonderful opportunity and adventure with Julia and Tyler.
Here we are pulling Tyler out of the mud pit.I'm the one with the really double jointed elbows. -
Blog postEvery year my husband and I marry each other again.This year, we had the most geeked out wedding ever.
"In Sickness and in Elf."
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Blog postFor our anniversary I did a painting for my hubby. <3
Its not like the "pretty" paintings I usually do, but for those of you who know Nate, know that he really appreciates this style and theme.
Okay, now the really cool thing about this painting, that you can't see from these pictures, is that I painted it with glow in the dark paint.
In the dark, the angel has a beautiful halo, some unique affects to the wings to make it look like an angel of light, -
Blog postLeg Lifts
Crunches. Or get in this position and hold.
One handed push-ups
Plank
Yoga/Stretching
Wall Sit
Squats
Bicycles
Weights
What are some of your multi-tasking with a book ideas?
Join us next time for Multi-Tasking: Housework
Special thanks to my hubby for being my model
The book he can't put down is The Watchers, Knight of Light by Deirdra Eden
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Blog postOn one of our quest we went into a forest full of spiders.
I couldn't help but think of the Mirkwood spiders.
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Blog postI saw this in a dream and asked my hubby to pick up a few ingredients for Zombie Ice Cream
I used walnuts for the brains!!!Added coloring and flavoring.And used strawberry topping for blood.
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Blog postSo sad. The baby car seat won't fit in our Zombie Apocalypse Car so Nate had to cut out the roll cage. The frame is still reinforced and we can keep the weapon rack, but its still sad to see this amazing safely feature go.
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Blog postMy husband has been taking his vitamins
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Blog postWe took a trip to Phoenix where I taught two classes to a bunch of amazing authors.
Time Management for Creative People (soon to be a book)and Creating a Children's Book
Here are a few pictures I snapped:
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Blog postHad a surprise adventure today with Hubby. TREASURE HUNTING! We found a cashe of gear and relics including books on slaying paranormal creatures and this really cool WWII bayonet knife which, more than likely, has shed Nazi blood. Nate says he thinks this might have been a Skinwalker's stash. There was a TON of werewolf paraphernalia and Native American spiritualism stuff.
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Blog postI just watched the Gilbert Cultural Celebration clip here: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-dedicates-142nd-temple
My first thought was, "Why is everyone sweating so much at night?" Followed by, "Why is everyone wet?"
"This must be part of the event. Everyone is soaked. They are dancing in mud. What kind of a celebration is is?"
Then I saw the full shot and could see the massive pouring rainstorm in the surrounding
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The Watchers, Flood and Fire: International Edition
Mar 27, 2020
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Deirdra Eden
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The Watchers, Knight of Light: International Edition
Mar 27, 2020
by
Deirdra Eden
$3.99
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