Politics
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Treat others as they want to be treated
Have you heard of the ‘platinum rule’? It’s not treating others how YOU want to be treated. It’s to treat others as THEY want. Here’s how to do that.
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Accept people for who they are
Nobody’s perfect. Not your dad, not your mom, not your kids, not your lover, not you. But we still expect them to be perfect. And that keeps us from being able to accept people for who they are. Don’t believe your expectations are getting in the way of seeing your loved ones? Read on. Or,…
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The No. 1 way to kill joy: compare yourself to others
When you compare yourself to others, you sabotage yourself. Here’s how to silence that inner critic and alchemize self-doubt into confidence.
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Access your inner guide: a creative challenge
If your inner guide has misgivings, you should listen. Even if it means saying no to someone you love.
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Developing an exciting, new creative process for SONG OF LYRAN
When people hear I’ve written a book, they ask about my creative process. Here’s how I did it.
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Song of Lyran audiobook now available!
I’m so excited to share that if you love audiobooks, you can now listen to SONG OF LYRAN! Secure your copy here from Audible (and it’s free if you subscribe to the service or do the trial). Prior to writing novels, I was best-known for performing and public speaking. I used my voice a lot.…
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SONG OF LYRAN historical and creative notes
Much of the symbolism in SONG OF LYRAN is inspired by or borrowed from Judaism and Jewish mysticism. Since the Hebrews (known to the ancient Egyptians as the Ivrim tribes, which included the Essenes) were the OGs of monotheism, it seemed a fitting tribute to include them in a book celebrating the concept. Also, because…
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Where do souls come from?
In the SONG OF LYRAN, readers follow the Line of Sekhmet from pre-history to the present day. This line is one of soul transference, taking for granted that in the world of the novel, reincarnation is how souls evolve. But where do they come from? And is there any connection between the soul theories of…
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Who — or what — are the Lyrans?
If you’ve heard of SONG OF LYRAN, you’ve probably wondered: what’s a ‘Lyran’? Well, settle in my friends and I’ll give you a little background on where the idea for the Lion-hearted Lyrans, exemplified by the character of Sekhmet, came from. I have to say that the villains of the book came to me first.…
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How Honey’s journey inspired one woman to stand up for herself
The greatest compliment you can pay an artist is to share how their work has affected you. Imagine how blown away I was when a reader shared how Honey’s journey in SONG OF LYRAN inspired her to be a hero in her own life.