Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have lived in Big Sur since 1973 in the wildest part of the southern area. I have written and published one book, with others in the development stage.
during my time in this regeion, I have raised a family, and am a business owner, as well as a person with true pioneer experience, raising a ranch from scratch complete with livestock and orchard activities.
I am now a life purpose coach, specializing in helping women who are in the third act of their lives to find answers to the question, “now what?” I help by providing support, active listening, and a safe place to locate the tools within that can lead to a greater sense of purpose, vivid life experiences and authentic enjoyment. My coaching helps to identify goals that will fulfill a sense of soul resonance and create a legacy that she is happy and proud to engage with. the system includes actively using the seven Keys to locate inner power magnets and use them.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Prevail:Seven Keys to Create a Personal Victory” is my new book, and it is iinspired by my deep desire to transfrom the life experiences I have had into useful tools for others.
Early in life, I endured traumatic abuse on a daily basis. I know the scarring of deep poverty and what it can do to a person. I had a health collapse that nearly killed me. At that moment, I resolved to turn my life around and use everything I had learned about how to get through things that seem to be impossible, and offer them to the world as my gift to life. I do this out of gratitude for all the blessings and daily beauty that surrounds me, knowing that even in the most difficult times there is something to find and to learn.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always sit with my back to the mountain, in the same place, when writing. I like to drink some energy powder in a glass of juice to get going. New Age music helps me to relax while writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Bhagavad Gita
Poetry by Rumi
“Growing up Tough” by Taylor Caldwell.
“Man’s Search for Meaning”, by Victor Frankl
“The Anatomy of Spirit” by Carolyn Myss
What are you working on now?
Getting “Prevail” to its readers
A small book of affirmations for daily use, with illustrations
An illustrated version of my poetry
Figuring out how to expand on what I have just written ina meaningful way
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
On my web site there is a page, www.prevailsevenkeys.com that has purchase options and a link to Amazon.
I like getting on the radio and talking about the core principles of my book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep at it, and don’t rush into completion until you are sure you have the core of your message imbedded withn you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My grandmother told me, “If anyone ever tells you that something is impossible, DON”T BELIEVE THEM”. She was right.
What are you reading now?
the Self Aware Universe by Amit Goswami. I have read it before, and re-visiting for some fresh insights.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Drill into my core and find ways to keep the thread of my thoughts growing so I can create work of value.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Bhagavad Gita
Complete works of Rumi
I Ching
Tarot
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