Category: Books
Posts about books — mine and others’. Behind-the-scenes notes on writing them, reviews of the ones that shape my thinking, and reflections on what gets put into print and what doesn’t. Browse the full catalog on the Books page, or read select titles free on-site in the Library.
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My Mother’s Dream vs Mine
In spite of a fourth absolutely stellar review that I will always cherish, I put a copy of Dark Revelations in the mail to my mom with the same trepidation as every time I send her one of my books. I want her, like the reviewers, to find it fascinating, intimately written, extraordinary. If she…
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Of an Age
Eye opener #2 for my trip to Daytona Beach…women over 40 should meet men in person only. From the Bookshelf The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks — a magical library, forbidden knowledge, and a librarian facing the fears she has manifested. Available direct from the author → Or read it free in my online Library.…
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A Different Energy
It’s been six days in Daytona Beach, and the epiphanies have been incredible. It’s totally changed the way I look at so many things. Of course, when realizations come that fast, they kind of boggle the mind and even hurt a little bit. This trip was nothing like I expected. From the Bookshelf The Lost…
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Beginnings, Endings, Revisitations
Things are coming to an end, unexpected things. I’m disconnecting from so many things that were so important before. Places, people, ideas. Things that don’t work anymore. From the Bookshelf The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks — a magical library, forbidden knowledge, and a librarian facing the fears she has manifested. Available direct from the…
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Sunrises
I’d forgotten how beautiful and peaceful a sunrise over water could be. I’ve spent the last 20 years gloating over my wonderful sunsets. Maybe it’s time for a lot of change in my life. From the Bookshelf The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks — a magical library, forbidden knowledge, and a librarian facing the fears…
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Thoughts Have Power
How often have I heard that thoughts have power? Not just in reference to magickal intent, but also in terms of science and water molecules and the effect of a literal word of kindness or love taped to the jar of water? From the Bookshelf Working Through Grief — gentle, practical help for coping with…
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Coming to Your “Self”
In the middle of the journey of our life, I came to my self in a dark wood where the straight way was lost.—Dante From the Bookshelf The Book of Heroes — a paranormal thriller where books are alive and the librarian is not what she seems. Available direct from the author → Or read…
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Following Intuition, Not Logic
Nothing makes me acknowledge my intuition faster than a primo business deal that everyone else thinks is great, but it just doesn’t feel right to me. People are shocked when I don’t agree. They expect me to explain myself, to defend my decisions not to take advantage of the opportunities they give me. From the…
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Letting Go
I’m gritting my teeth and saying goodbye. Box after box of dreams and plans. From the Bookshelf Rite of Awakening — Southern Gothic with bite, Book One of the Rites of Passage. Available direct from the author → Or read it free in my online Library. Some are remnants with lizards or sunflowers. Some are…
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Happy Solstice!
What a very interesting Summer Solstice Day it’s been! The bad first, then the good. From the Bookshelf The Book of Heroes — a paranormal thriller where books are alive and the librarian is not what she seems. Available direct from the author → Or read it free in my online Library. Lots of wild…
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WTF Dreams and Place-Holders
I had another dream, an utterly bizarre, what-the-fuck dream. Yeah, another dream about my ex. From the Bookshelf Rite of Awakening — Southern Gothic with bite, Book One of the Rites of Passage. Available direct from the author → Or read it free in my online Library. That’s what? Five or six in the past…
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Human Facets and the Natural Tendency to Fill in Blanks
One of my colleagues is seriously pissed off at me right now. From the Bookshelf A Reverence for Trees — an emotional short read about love, healing, and a little magic. Available direct from the author → She thinks I’ve been writing about her…I haven’t but I am now, and so she knows the difference,…
