Happy May Day! I'm behind on my blog updates and I'll be going on a little vacay soon so I thought a new entry here would be a good idea. Now... friends in life and followers on Twitter this is what I have to say. My free book Star Water - Book One - Sweet Sorcerer up at the Swoonreads website for awhile now and when I get back from the holiday I expect to see a lot of comments and ratings! Ha! Seriously, I would do it for you.
One thing I've learned through the experience of offering my book online is...some friends and relatives can be dismissive. Not only do they not want to help me, they're not interested in something new...or maybe (and this thought has crept into my mind recently) some people just don't want to see me succeed. It's a weird trip, this book series - in many ways but I'm so glad to learn more about people and life, really!
Star Water - Book Two (and I'll reveal the title later) ends on May Day. This is a significant event in the second book of my series. May Day is a significant event since recorded time began.
About visions and revisions. Take the words literally. When I wrote these books it was all about my vision. Not the publishers, editors, agents revision. Revision is like Re-seeing. Why? What's wrong with the first vision? Nothing, it's all mine and I intend to keep my vision and not have it run through the publishing industry until my idea isn't mine anymore. Too much change from the beginning to final product these days and unnecessarily so. The current fad is to change everything. The author's voice is lost and becomes the editor's voice. I don't need my books to be polished gems. I want them unearthed, glittering and full of possibilities for the reader to imagine. Ttys!
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Music of the Spheres, Enchantment and Eclipses
I'm going to combine a few ideas here, the concept of oneness. We all want to know the mystical secrets of our existence - no one knows but we can learn as we go!
I came across the old Pythagoran theory and refreshed my memory - the music of the spheres, architecture of sound, a mathematical equation. All is harmonious in nature - Pythagoras was a mindblowing genius. Combining vibrations to build - because all matter is vibrations. How does sound and music fit into this picture? We all have our ideas.
Of course it's no secret I think Pink Floyd musicians are amazing. They experimented with sounds like no other band - everything from dogs singing along to breakfast frying, to the ping of electronic equipment. The ping is in news today a lot, due to the MH370 aircraft search. I think it may be in the Gobi Desert and I've said so online - no one listens though...and I hate to speculate as so many people are grieving so I won't dwell on my theory. I wish I could help.
Here's a video 'Live at Pompeii', music featured on Pink Floyd's albums, Meddle - Echoes - the lyrics are divinely inspired and the music is a gift from another dimension, and it's no secret how much I think David is a hottie too, then and now!
What I want to say is science, magic and nature are one - they have to be, there's no other way we could be alive in our reality. My book is still up for free at Swoonreads - exclusive there until the eclipse on April 14th at midnight in the Pacific NW just as April 15th begins - and then after that I'm free to sell the book to any publisher I choose - but they have to want it! Sweet Sorcerer is all about teenagers discovering the path of enchantment, dreams and all things Neptunian. Check it here!
Star Water - Book One - Sweet Sorcerer
Also, I'm exploring another of our senses - the scents. I found my powerful potion quite by chance, in a shop - and now it has been pulled from the shelves. The scented lotion is a hot fragrance - smells hot, the best way to describe. Has the word Heat in the name, too, and drives men wild - believe me I've tested it lol! I analysed the ingredients and when my book becomes well known I intend to market my fragrance - the name is already chosen!
Enchantment takes shape in many forms - Happy Full Moon mid April! I like to say we'll have a Pink Moon, as natives here call it. Science calls it a Blood Moon This is good, this is very good, for my art & my love.
I came across the old Pythagoran theory and refreshed my memory - the music of the spheres, architecture of sound, a mathematical equation. All is harmonious in nature - Pythagoras was a mindblowing genius. Combining vibrations to build - because all matter is vibrations. How does sound and music fit into this picture? We all have our ideas.
Of course it's no secret I think Pink Floyd musicians are amazing. They experimented with sounds like no other band - everything from dogs singing along to breakfast frying, to the ping of electronic equipment. The ping is in news today a lot, due to the MH370 aircraft search. I think it may be in the Gobi Desert and I've said so online - no one listens though...and I hate to speculate as so many people are grieving so I won't dwell on my theory. I wish I could help.
Here's a video 'Live at Pompeii', music featured on Pink Floyd's albums, Meddle - Echoes - the lyrics are divinely inspired and the music is a gift from another dimension, and it's no secret how much I think David is a hottie too, then and now!
What I want to say is science, magic and nature are one - they have to be, there's no other way we could be alive in our reality. My book is still up for free at Swoonreads - exclusive there until the eclipse on April 14th at midnight in the Pacific NW just as April 15th begins - and then after that I'm free to sell the book to any publisher I choose - but they have to want it! Sweet Sorcerer is all about teenagers discovering the path of enchantment, dreams and all things Neptunian. Check it here!
Star Water - Book One - Sweet Sorcerer
Also, I'm exploring another of our senses - the scents. I found my powerful potion quite by chance, in a shop - and now it has been pulled from the shelves. The scented lotion is a hot fragrance - smells hot, the best way to describe. Has the word Heat in the name, too, and drives men wild - believe me I've tested it lol! I analysed the ingredients and when my book becomes well known I intend to market my fragrance - the name is already chosen!
Enchantment takes shape in many forms - Happy Full Moon mid April! I like to say we'll have a Pink Moon, as natives here call it. Science calls it a Blood Moon This is good, this is very good, for my art & my love.
Friday, 21 March 2014
A Poem to My Dream Love
Hello & Happy Spring, equinox and a new year in the zodiac calendar, heralding the constellation Aries, the Ram. Today I felt a stream of consciousness as I wrote the following poem all within two minutes, no crossing out or hesitation, line after line, onto a page in my dream journal. I was thinking of a fave place I love, Lahaina, Maui and a trip with the ladies of the family not too long ago.
What rhymes with Lahaina?
Tropical
What rhymes with Lahaina?
Everything does - palm
trees,
Hibiscus, ocean
breeze,
Heat and Prison Street -
Mystery and walking
on
Fallen dry pods in pitch
dark
Finding our way to tiki
torches
At the Aina Nalu
-
Outrigger - my second
home,
Mahalo, Aloha
And a multichorus of
birds
Outside at sunrise
-
I must go back and record
them
On my
cellphone
Because everything
beautiful
Rhymes with Lahaina
-
And a surfer
spirit
Jumped into my
soul
Through a camera
lens
At the last
minute
Connecting us, kinda -
In Lahaina.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Our Newest Era - Books to Movies Pyramid
Hello, I had a dream last night. Tis the Ides of March upon us. Mainly in this dream I was in an elevator and a lady with two little children, a boy and a girl, entered. They were all dressed fashionably in black and white, although I thought the attire was too formal and uncolorful for the children. The little girl offered pink jellybeans to me - I took some jellybeans and we went up to the 12th floor. We all entered a theatre on that floor where a popular children's movie was playing, like Harry Potter, except in the theatre we had a choice of two screens - same movie but a big screen and a smaller one. We sat in front of the smaller screen where more seats were free.
When I woke up I thought, wow, this is how it is with choices in today's world! Nothing is one thing anymore. The theory of knowledge as an inverted pyramid is becoming more evident daily - the concept is we start at a bottom point and progress outward, knowledge expanded in all directions. There's obviously no end to it.
Maybe this is why astrologers say we have entered a new era, beginning with that Mayan calendar date everyone was so concerned about several months ago. Maybe we're expanding so far outward the person on one side can't communicate with the person on the other side, even in this age of communications.
I think "The Golden Age" of books ended somewhere around 4 years ago - not that it's worse now, just different - and maybe potentially an improvement of the past era, who knows? What I mean is remember when we waited for the next Harry Potter book to arrive at the bookstore? Line-ups went around the block - kids & parents stayed up all night waiting at the store. Same with the Twilight saga - line-ups, anticipation....it was great! That's all changed. Now we have choices - ebooks, printed books, downloads of all sorts...and basically it's all a tablet. Authors have to keep up with the times, and I enjoy technology...but for kids, I don't know. Is the thrill of a bookstore new release gone forever?
And the movies coinciding with those two epic sagas - Harry Potter and Twilight! Wow, we had premieres to attend - not changed much. What has changed is we waited for the collectible dvds to arrive, never mind downloading on electronics!! We wanted hard copies to take to our friends' houses and watch them over and over! That is changing - too many choices.
With this speed of attainment it's not easy to hold the attention of the public for as long as in "the old days". They want to go on to the next thing, faster than ever. Not that I'm an oldtimer sitting here going "Remember when, the good old days" - no, I'm optimistic and interested in this newest age.
A fast turnover rate is the same with not only books and movies but with employees (few stay in one place for many years like our grandparents). Music, too - sooo many choices. Albums -vinyl or cd? Downloads - which type do you want? There was a time of great music - in my opinion and research the Golden Era of music was in the late 1960's and early 70's when people bought albums, vinyl with artistically designed covers. And great music would stay on the best seller charts for months, sometimes many years! A great album of that era is Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon....and it has a pyramid on the cover....very futuristic and an emblem of our inverted knowledge is one way of looking at it. Pure art, music and life, inside and out, all over the world.
I'm concerned about the Art...of everything. Will it be lost among the expanding pyramid of choices? Should art have to jostle for a brief moment in this black hole of marketing? Not that there's anything wrong with that. Art & beauty will survive - I have no doubt. We're going through great cosmic experience together.
My free contribution, my artistic expression is Sweet Sorcerer First line of book is 'almost April' Please read & rate! We've got to help each other - Peace and Love.
Happy Spring
When I woke up I thought, wow, this is how it is with choices in today's world! Nothing is one thing anymore. The theory of knowledge as an inverted pyramid is becoming more evident daily - the concept is we start at a bottom point and progress outward, knowledge expanded in all directions. There's obviously no end to it.
Maybe this is why astrologers say we have entered a new era, beginning with that Mayan calendar date everyone was so concerned about several months ago. Maybe we're expanding so far outward the person on one side can't communicate with the person on the other side, even in this age of communications.
I think "The Golden Age" of books ended somewhere around 4 years ago - not that it's worse now, just different - and maybe potentially an improvement of the past era, who knows? What I mean is remember when we waited for the next Harry Potter book to arrive at the bookstore? Line-ups went around the block - kids & parents stayed up all night waiting at the store. Same with the Twilight saga - line-ups, anticipation....it was great! That's all changed. Now we have choices - ebooks, printed books, downloads of all sorts...and basically it's all a tablet. Authors have to keep up with the times, and I enjoy technology...but for kids, I don't know. Is the thrill of a bookstore new release gone forever?
And the movies coinciding with those two epic sagas - Harry Potter and Twilight! Wow, we had premieres to attend - not changed much. What has changed is we waited for the collectible dvds to arrive, never mind downloading on electronics!! We wanted hard copies to take to our friends' houses and watch them over and over! That is changing - too many choices.
With this speed of attainment it's not easy to hold the attention of the public for as long as in "the old days". They want to go on to the next thing, faster than ever. Not that I'm an oldtimer sitting here going "Remember when, the good old days" - no, I'm optimistic and interested in this newest age.
A fast turnover rate is the same with not only books and movies but with employees (few stay in one place for many years like our grandparents). Music, too - sooo many choices. Albums -vinyl or cd? Downloads - which type do you want? There was a time of great music - in my opinion and research the Golden Era of music was in the late 1960's and early 70's when people bought albums, vinyl with artistically designed covers. And great music would stay on the best seller charts for months, sometimes many years! A great album of that era is Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon....and it has a pyramid on the cover....very futuristic and an emblem of our inverted knowledge is one way of looking at it. Pure art, music and life, inside and out, all over the world.
I'm concerned about the Art...of everything. Will it be lost among the expanding pyramid of choices? Should art have to jostle for a brief moment in this black hole of marketing? Not that there's anything wrong with that. Art & beauty will survive - I have no doubt. We're going through great cosmic experience together.
My free contribution, my artistic expression is Sweet Sorcerer First line of book is 'almost April' Please read & rate! We've got to help each other - Peace and Love.
Happy Spring
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Swoonworthy pics
Happy Birthday on March 6th, David Gilmour, lead guitarist & vocalist, creator of Pink Floyd!
Here are a few pics of a very cool dude, then and now. I swoon for thee, David!
Here are a few pics of a very cool dude, then and now. I swoon for thee, David!
Unearthly trips
Finally I watched the movie "Rush" late last night. I should have watched it on the big screen at the theatres but I didn't. Instead, I rented the dvd from the only video store in this region and at least my tv is connected with decent Polk speakers for audio.
I thought this movie was excellent - a good story and directed by Ron Howard, who has beautiful taste and vision. Fast cars and accidents are a touchy subject for me - and for a lot of people I suppose, but that's why I waited and finally decided the time was right to watch it.
Today, I find myself thinking about "Rush", connecting thoughts and imagination. When a movie stays with me until the next day and elevates my thoughts I know the movie has hit a chord. I thought about astrology, and how I have no Earth in my chart, no planets at all in Earth signs. Some famous people have no Earth - no Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo in their birthcharts although this is a rare thing. We're not grounded, but now I don't see it as a deficiency. See your free natal chart (birthchart) at Astrotheme, and look up some of your fave celebrities - the list is vast. Click on degree of each planet to open a window, to see a symbolic reference, like an I Ching scene.
Astrotheme is one of the best astrology sites imo, based in France.
When I watched the Formula One cars in the movie "Rush" I realized they are just barely grounded - going as fast as possible, just skimming the earth. In a way, it's not a death wish as some have suggested, but an attempt to bridge sky and Earth - touching the ground lightly in one spot and moving on.
I see my attempt to skim earth as I go through life. Years ago, and even until I watched "Rush" yesterday, I thought I needed a friend or lover with strong Earth elements to balance the absence of those elements in my astrological chart - but now I know this isn't the case. Yes, I love gardening, digging in the dirt...but look how those little seedlings and all life, even the big trees reach reach for the sky. Man, do they reach!!!
Here's a video clip from the movie "Rush". Also, please check my Sweet Sorcerer a Young Adult (good for any age group really!) Paranormal Romantic Fantasy where I explore many unearthly ideas!
I thought this movie was excellent - a good story and directed by Ron Howard, who has beautiful taste and vision. Fast cars and accidents are a touchy subject for me - and for a lot of people I suppose, but that's why I waited and finally decided the time was right to watch it.
Today, I find myself thinking about "Rush", connecting thoughts and imagination. When a movie stays with me until the next day and elevates my thoughts I know the movie has hit a chord. I thought about astrology, and how I have no Earth in my chart, no planets at all in Earth signs. Some famous people have no Earth - no Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo in their birthcharts although this is a rare thing. We're not grounded, but now I don't see it as a deficiency. See your free natal chart (birthchart) at Astrotheme, and look up some of your fave celebrities - the list is vast. Click on degree of each planet to open a window, to see a symbolic reference, like an I Ching scene.
Astrotheme is one of the best astrology sites imo, based in France.
When I watched the Formula One cars in the movie "Rush" I realized they are just barely grounded - going as fast as possible, just skimming the earth. In a way, it's not a death wish as some have suggested, but an attempt to bridge sky and Earth - touching the ground lightly in one spot and moving on.
I see my attempt to skim earth as I go through life. Years ago, and even until I watched "Rush" yesterday, I thought I needed a friend or lover with strong Earth elements to balance the absence of those elements in my astrological chart - but now I know this isn't the case. Yes, I love gardening, digging in the dirt...but look how those little seedlings and all life, even the big trees reach reach for the sky. Man, do they reach!!!
Here's a video clip from the movie "Rush". Also, please check my Sweet Sorcerer a Young Adult (good for any age group really!) Paranormal Romantic Fantasy where I explore many unearthly ideas!
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Happy March! New info about my book
March came in like a lion today in the Pacific Northwest! Not much sun but scenic anyway...
I'm happy to announce my Sweet Sorcerer is now advertised at a great new UK website for all to view! Many titles and categories of books are easily viewed at this site. I'm glad to be with iAuthor
I suggest going over there and having a look at some very interesting adverts.....including mine!
Thanks.
I'm happy to announce my Sweet Sorcerer is now advertised at a great new UK website for all to view! Many titles and categories of books are easily viewed at this site. I'm glad to be with iAuthor
I suggest going over there and having a look at some very interesting adverts.....including mine!
Thanks.
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