Q: Why did you write this spiritual growth
series? A: The understanding that I was destined
to do is for some too simplistic an answer,
but truth nonetheless. Spiritually speaking,
I know now that my soul came into life to
help those like myself who had not yet fully
realized the true nature of their being, their
inherent gifts and creativity, their immortality,
and their vital connection to each other,
their spiritual family, and the source of
wisdom and love. I am discovering the truths
to self and life along side of everyone else
who has ever asked such questions as, “Am
I all that I am, Is there more to me than
flesh and bone, Is this all there is, How
can I be happy, Does my life have meaning
or purpose, What I can I do to help the planet
and all of its inhabitants, and/or What awaits
me at death?” On a more human level,
I wrote of my spiritual quest to share our
miraculous experiences and unique discoveries,
those we can all benefit from. We learn and
grow the most when we meet and make a connection.
Q: Is it all true? A: Yes, in as much as I
believe it to be; your truths may not be the
same as mine. All of my experiences happened
as I have written of them. Pieces of the
Puzzle is a nonfiction series, except
for a few fictitious names of those who shall
remain anonymous. There are also numerous
interviewees within my writings who share
their own truths and experiences. - - see
interviewees
Q: What is the premise of Volume 1 –
Psychic Phenomena? A: That we are all
intuitive to some degree. That our psychic
abilities can be enhanced at any stage of
our life. That the paranormal is more normal
than many believe and that yes, we can truly
communicate with the dead, with our spiritual
family, friends, and loved ones in the spirit
world.
Q: What is the premise of Volume 2 –
Our Reality? A: That we are co-creators
of this life and our world. That we can create
a better life for others and ourselves by
first believing in the possibility and then
by sharing our inherent gifts and creativity.
Q: What is the premise of Volume 3 –
The Afterlife and Infinite Beyond? A:
That our existence is not finite. That when
this life comes to its divine time to end,
it is only the body that is discarded, the
spirit of us or conscious self returns to
whence it came, to an afterlife or infinite
beyond. To reincarnate, to move closer to
the source of life, or to do whatever our
soul is drawn to do.
Q: What is the premise of Volume 4 –
Spirituality and Faith? A: That at the
center of everything we think, say, and do
lays our spirituality and faith. We are as
spiritually mature as we wish to become, as
only our conscious self can believe and perceive
we can become. Can we change for the better?
Yes, I believe we must, as it appears to be
our purpose in life. To evolve and to be as
we were meant to be, enlightened spiritual,
human beings.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish with your
writings? A: To help others see the countless
possibilities to their existence. To help
others overcome their fears, fear of lack
or loss, fear of inadequacy, and fear of death.
To help others live truly happier, healthier,
and more abundant lives. To help others realize
their true self, their own value and worth,
and their vital connection to others and a
Divine force that moves around and through
every living thing.
Q: Do you think your book's messages will
actually do all that for readers? A: The messages
were life transforming for me, but each will
find what they are willing and able to receive.
My prayer is that each will come away with
at least a sense of wonder, hope, or personal
peace.
Q: What authors do you look to for
your own inspiration? A: There are a great
many insightful souls in both flesh and spirit
whose messages have inspired me, those of
the ascended masters, saints, and sages of
our history, as well as those spiritual authors
of today, including Chopra, Dyer, Walsch,
and Williamson, but the greatest inspiration
comes from within, from the source of wisdom
and unconditional love.
Q:
What is your religion or faith base? A: I
grew up in a Christian household, father coming
from a Catholic background and mother Baptist.
I was baptized at a young age and at twenty
married a man who was raised Catholic. Over
the years, however, I have found a number
of truths in various faiths from around the
world. Each assures me that the importance
lies not so much in identifying with the religion
one is desirous of following, but with those
spiritual practices of love and kindness it
encourages us to live by. Christianity, Islam,
Hinduism, Buddhism, Spiritualism, Judaism,
and a great many others all have love at the
center of their teachings. Love is
the highest creed or conviction in which to
follow or strive for.
Q:
Are you at peace with yourself and are you
fearful of death? A: Yes, I can most assuredly
say that I am more at peace today than ever
before in my life, and no, I am not at all
fearful of death, only curious. Through some
divine awareness, I now know that our life
has both meaning and purpose, that our existence
is indeed continuous in an afterlife and infinite
beyond, and that our spiritual family awaits
us. It is this knowing that brings me such
personal peace.
Q:
Are there any anniversaries, occasions, or
events upcoming to which we might
tie the publicity for your book? A: 2013 will
be the 30 year anniversary of my first message
from a psychic-medium.
Q:
Is there any competition for your book? How
are the other books alike? How are they dissimilar?
A: There are countless books on the supernatural,
reality, the afterlife, faith and spirituality.
This series is different from all others in
that it contains the details of those experiences
that were unique to me and those I have met.
It is my hope that readers will find their
truths to self and life as they learn of both
my own and those I have interviewed. Each
book brings the reader different perspectives
of truth.
Q:
What was your inspiration for the book? A:
The amazing power and presence of Spirit.
Q:
Tell us anything about you as a working writer
that you think might be interesting or unusual.
A: When writing the series, I could at times
actually feel a pulsing sensation, an energy
or presence in my head and finger tips, which
I believed to be the presence of spirit.
Q:
What do you hope readers will learn/discover
from reading your book? A: That each is a
valuable piece of the puzzle to our existence.
Each of us has value and worth. Each life
has both meaning and purpose. Meet and make
a connection with others to discover the same
essence in each. Everyone has the potential
to be happier, healthier, and wealthier. Everyone
has the ability to be better than we are and
to make this life one of true rewards for
their soul. Be who you are meant to be, by
first discovering the true nature of your
being.
