Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written three fiction books, “The Ariana Series.” Previously, I have written articles for magazines and newspapers.
About myself…some might think I have an unusual life. I am a metaphysican, an advisor who employs proven therapeutic techniques with intuitive guidance to bring clarity and direction to others. I consider myself a guide to help people define their problems and objectives and to work with them to find tools to help have a successful life. My work as an advisor has inspired me to incorporate my spiritual knowledge and practices into “The Ariana Series.”
My background and education are in both counseling and nursing. I hold degrees in psychology, nursing, divinity, and metaphysics. I have over 40 years of experience and training in astrology, numerology, channeling and mediumship, creative visualization, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as substance abuse and family therapy.
I have lectured and taught in Europe, the US and Canada, as well as having been a regular guest on many radio programs both in Arizona and California, and the host of two cable television programs. For the last 34 years I have been the only channel of the combined consciousness known as Equinox.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book is the final book in “The Ariana Series.” It is called “Fighting Darkness.” I was led to write this series because I felt it was time to inform people of their unique abilities, how to understand and use them, with the final result of uniting us all on a quest to not only empower each individual but also to help our planet back to health.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When writing “The Ariana Series” I became obsessive, not even stopping to eat. I remained at my computer until I was exhausted and finally had to stop. I continued this process until the book was finally complete.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, John Green, John Irving, The Hunger Games,” and my favorite author, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
What are you working on now?
I am writing a workbook to go along with the book series and a new novel tentatively called “Faerie’s Tale.” I am co-authoring a spiritual book with Josephine DeFalco entitled, “The Human Handbook.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Through the Awesome Gang website I was able to develop a website for my book and to link that to an e-mail collection service. http://www.thearianaseries.com/
I have an author’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arianatheseries/
I have bundled “The Ariana Series” into a special 99 cent promotion for all three books that I will run for a limited time: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Ariana-Books-1-3-ebook/dp/B018GH4VEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449085038&sr=8-1&keywords=the+ariana+series+joan+l+scibienski
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find encouragement and grow a thick skin. Although it may feel like you are giving birth to your first born, you must be willing to accept criticism and editing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That I have the power to create the world I want to live in.
What are you reading now?
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue to empower others through my writing and my vision of how awesome this world and all that exist on it really are.
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?
I know that I could never choose just three or four, but certainly one written by Vonnegut, King, and also John Irving.
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Joan has been my spiritual guide for many years and is always spot on!