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I recently had an interview with Janie Terrazas from The Sacral Circle in which I discussed the background of my books and the impact that abuse and loss had on me in my life journey. Life can be harsh and it can also be beautiful. I believe that in order to deal with the hard times, we have to develop an attitude of gratitude and perseverance.
You can hear more at the link below:
https://sacredstoriesmedia.com/category/thesacralcircle/
Fear is like a looking glass.....
Eva Murphy loses something she'd never thought she'd lose. From that day forward her world changes and her journey begins.
Love and devastation come her way constantly and as she comes of age, her inner strength is tested over and over again.
Interview with Telly Glanville from Weeping Well:
Moojie Littleman is not just another disabled orphan with extraterrestrial friends, he is not just a kid who falls into a series of magical, mystical adventures involving love and family and watermelons. He is, above all, the most unlikely and powerful hero ever known. Moral allegory, magical realism, and lyrical prose, "The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman" tells the story of a disabled boy who is sent to St. Isidore's Fainting Goat Dairy, where determination to "belong" stirs up trouble and leads to a surprising destiny--if only he can survive one last terrifying trial.
Awards for The Improbable Wonders Of Moojie Littleman:
Literary Classics Int'l Book of the Year 2016, Best First Middle Grade, Gold & Pre-teen Fantasy, Gold Mom's Choice, Best Books 2016, YA Fantasy, Gold Library Journal, Self-e, Indie California Book Collection 2016, Curated Pick IPPY, Book of the Year 2016, Cover Design ~ Fiction, Gold International Book Awards, Book of the Year 2016, YA Fiction, Finalist Rave Reviews Book Club, President's Pick 2016 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Awards, Book of the Year 2015, YA, Finalist; Cover design, Gold Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award 2015, Fantasy, Gold Kirkus Reviews, Best Indie Books of the Month, December 2015 Kirkus Reviews, Best Indie Books of the Year 2015, current long list
Where you can find The Improbable Wonders Of Moojie Littleman:
https://www.amazon.com/Improbable-Wonders-Moojie-Littleman/dp/1942545002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473322777&sr=8-1&keywords=the+adventures+of+moojie+littleman
Interview with Robin:
1. What prompted you to write this book?
For most of my life, I’ve been drawn to the unseen, primary forces of life and the universe, and in discovering my relationship to them. At first, I did this through art. It was only later that I discovered writing. Both mediums have been a way to put what I’ve learned from life experience, spiritual study, and practice into coherence.
2. Is there anything autobiographical in your story?
My son inspired MOOJIE LITTLEMAN. Actually, I’ve had a pretty interesting life, beginning with being one of eight children in a pretty messed up family. This led to a lot of heartache, loneliness, and feelings of “not belonging.” I spent many years searching for spiritual answers, but the healing of these wounds really began when my husband and I adopted a baby with special needs. In spite of his difficulties, our son is the most kindhearted, courageous, and bright boy I have ever known. He has been teaching me so much. Especially, he is teaching me not to judge people by appearances, and to forgive others for hurting me. I wanted to put some of his life lessons together with mine to make a story that would inspire anybody who is dealing with difficulties and challenges.
3. Do you have any works in progress?
Right now, I am working on the audio book of MOOJIE LITTLEMAN. After auditioning readers worldwide, I, and my beta group, chose an incredible reader, James Stephens of London. We are on Chapter 4. It will be released Spring of 2016 through ACX, an Amazon company. I’m excited to know that the audience for the book will include folks who have challenges that prevent them from reading.
4. What do you hope to accomplish as a writer?
What a great question! I want to do my part to provide solace, laughter, and inspiration to readers. To help others recognize a greater sense of their divine nature. What starts with the imagination can flower into recognition and manifestation. Each of us is destined to awaken from material beliefs, and actually experience heaven on earth. As Moojie’s story points out—as Jesus, Buddha, Muhammed, Rumi, Kierkegaard, de Chardin, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King, Jr., Amma, our present pope, and many more great leaders have taught—true change begins with love and compassion.
5. If you could have one wish granted, what would it be?
When I look back at my life one day, I would like to feel that I learned to put my limited sense of “self” behind, and helped others do the same, that we rose together out of the tomb of fear and fulfilled our greatest potentials.
6. If you could give me one piece of advice about life, what would it be?
Learn to be quiet. Avoid busyness, for it delays awakening. Liberation from suffering begins with silencing old beliefs, patterns, reactions, and allowing the divine pattern to surface.
“You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.”—Franz Kafka
Thank you, dear Bright Souls.
Where you can find Robin:
http://www.madmysticaljourney.com/
http://facebook.com/RobinGregoryAuthor
http://www.amazon.com/author/r.s.gregory
Twitter @ tweety_robin
Kodus has lived a boring life in Stronghaven, sheltered from the world and isolated from any social interaction. This is until he meets a girl who leads him to adventure into Estonia. His life in Stronghaven was forced by his parents only for protection. His mother and father were the king and queen of Dagmarth, a beautiful planet considered the center of all galaxies, until a savage enemy led a surprise attack that nearly obliterated it. Some Dagmarthians found safety on the planet Palmar, where his parents hid for years before coming back to our own world.
It was a new prophecy told on Palmar that encouraged one last hope for winning the ongoing war and restoring Dagmarth to freedom and peace. But, every promising future comes with a cost. Dagmarth must convince one extraordinary boy to become its bright-shining hero. His name will be Kodus Solaris Hemsley.
All of Dagmarth will realize the hard part is not protecting Kodus, but convincing the boy to fight for them and all planets on its side. He will discover magical powers and skills that outmatch any warrior. It will be his destiny to be the hero for all – the hero of a new generation of freedom and peace. A quest that begins with an escape from Palmar and depends on Kodus accepting the truth and his destiny.
Reviews:
By Mike Prince on August 28, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
Awesome book. The story pulls you in and you won't be able to put the book down. It's a great sci-fi story and I eagerly await the sequel.Published 2 months ago by Paul
Where you can find Dagmarth: Escape From Palmar:
https://www.amazon.com/Dagmarth-Escape-Joseph-J-Miccolis-ebook/dp/B01GWON93C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472885816&sr=1-1&keywords=escape+from+palmar+joseph+miccolis
Interview with Joseph:
I ran across Audrey on twitter and was intrigued by her art. I looked through her photographs on her twitter account and instantly wanted to interview her! Her art is one of a kind as you can see:
So without further adieu, here is her interview!
1. Please tell me what led up to you beginning to create your art and why you decided to create it.
I was looking for a purpose after being diagnosed with cfs and fibromyalgia so I began praying. I spend a lot of time bedridden.
Art was something I tried in hopes of finding an interest which would enable me to work at home in my own time. The feeling of being able to release my emotions onto canvas brought a sense of peace within that I found comforting. Expressing my love for life and compassion for humanity meant inner freedom although I was physically limited.
2. Please describe your creative process.
The creative process is taken with a very easy going, intuitive approach. It's effortless, free and without much thought...I invite my angels, guides, god's loving intention and the rest is pure surrender. I'm simply a channel as I hold the brush and paints. It's like I'm in another state of consciousness.
There's no fear of outcomes. What I feel can be described as divine love and joy flowing through me as the painting comes to life.
3. What would you like people to know about you as an artist?
I had no previous art experience other than a few lessons. One day I was in severe pain and read a book entitled God Calling. I was praying for strength to cope. Suddenly I felt a strong urge to paint a picture in thanks to God. Without realizing it, I painted an angel. I was amazed and delighted. I proceeded to do more painting on small canvases. Eventually I looked around and counted 13 angel paintings in a short space of time.
I then heard a soft voice which I believe was God, saying, "Now do you believe in yourself?" Then a conversation took place. I fell to my knees overwhelmed with gratitude, love and happiness. I was also completely drained. My art was presented to me as a gift in my mind.
4. What do your paintings represent? Is there a universal theme behind them or does each one mean something completely different?
The paintings represent hope. I feel we as humans want to believe in angels and guidance; comfort that in times of sadness we can sense we're not alone. There's a universal theme that the angels are there for us. Emotions of love, sorrow, freedom, peace and joy are transferred onto canvas.
How do you feel that situations in your life contributed to your work? Was it a process of everything in your life leading up to your art being created or individual situations causing your art to be creating as an evolutionary process over time?
Situations in my life have allowed me to feel deep empathy. I've overcome much adversity. The loss of 3 babies in one year at the age of 19; aged 3 months called Tammy and 2 miscarriages brought inner turmoil and higher insight into my spiritual life. I meditate and focus on eternal life. Therefore I have come to realize that angels are dedicated to those who suffer. Loss and grief is something we all inevitably will have to endure.
On reflection, I believe there were many events that led me to this calling. Some do appear in the pictures unintentionally. So it's therapeutic. I cry after many of them as a surge of emotions are released.
A combination of life experiences and working in mental health allowed me to understand human suffering. Healing is something we all need at some point. It can be delivered in many ways. I have dreams where angels appear and guide me; also messages from spirit as I paint or connect with other energies.
The art is my way of contributing to help lift hearts and to shine light into others' lives. People often share stories with me of their own situations which can lead me to subconsciously paint an event that transpired in their past, present and possibly future. This brings them meaning and gratefulness.
6. How has your art affected you? What do you wish to achieve with your art?
We can have low self esteem for many reasons at different times in our lives. My esteem has grown as a result of creating my art.
I would love for anyone reading this article to ask yourself to believe that trusting in a higher power can lead to the manifestation of your dreams. My life has changed as I'm doing what I love and receiving so much support and encouragement. It gives me the will to continue and develop as an artist. For this I'm truly grateful.
I'm also paying tribute with my art to my lost angels. I'm reminding others that some things are unseen and a mystery but can be felt through imagery. That departed loved ones may be ethereal angel beings living in majestic realms at peace. Watching over those they hold dear.
It gives me the greatest pleasure to know that my beloved family, friends and art lovers will have something of my soul within these creations.
Where you can find Audrey:
https://twitter.com/AngelHealingArt