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Q:
Why did you write this spiritual growth series?
A: I wanted to know more about the real me,
about life and death, and why we exist. Along
the way, I wrote of my discoveries. I also
believe the writing is meant to comfort and
uplift the hearts, minds, and souls of others,
as well as myself. Remind them of the true
nature of their being, their inherent gifts
and creativity, their immortality, and their
vital connection not only to each other and
their spiritual family, but also to a divine
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
especially, What if anything awaits me at
death?” I wrote of my spiritual quest
to share both my discoveries and resultant
miracles, those we can all benefit from. For
we learn and grow the most when once we meet
and make a connection.
Q: Is it all true? A: Yes, speaking only for
myself, all of my experiences have 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
persons and 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 recognized and 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 supposed
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 our life and this shared world. That we
can create a better existence here for others
and ourselves by first believing in the possibility
and then, of course, by sharing our inherent
gifts and creativity.
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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 end, it is only
the body that is discarded, the spirit of
us or conscious self returns to whence it
came. 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
is 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 be as we were meant to be, as evolving
spiritual beings experiencing a human existence.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish with your
writings? A: To help others realize their
true self, their own value and worth, their
inherent gifts and creativity, and their vital
connection to others and a divine force that
moves through and around every living thing.
To help others see the countless possibilities
to their existence. To help others overcome
any fear of lack, loss, inadequacy, or even
death. To help others live truly happier,
healthier, and more abundant lives. Simply
to be of help by living in service to others
through my writing, speaking, and in simply
meeting and making a connection.
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 and out of flesh
and bone whose writings inspire me, those
of the ascended masters, saints, and sages
of our history, those of the not so distant
past like Joel S. Goldsmith who wrote "The
Infinite Way" and Helen Schucman who
penned "A Course in Miracles," as
well as those spiritual authors of today,
including but not limited to Chopra, Dyer,
Walsch, and Williamson to name only a few,
but the greatest inspiration comes from within,
from the source of wisdom and unconditional
love.
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Q:
What is your religion or faith base? A: I
grew up in a Christian household, father Catholic
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 belonging,
but instead 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.
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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 this life
has both meaning and purpose, that our existence
is indeed continuous in an afterlife and infinite
beyond, and that my spiritual family awaits
me. 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,
our 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 for me and those I have met.
It is my hope that readers will find their
own 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 the truth to our existence.
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Q:
What was your inspiration for the book? A:
The amazing power and presence of a divine
Spirit.
Q:
Tell us anything about you as a working writer
that you think might be interesting or unusual.
A: While writing the series, I could at times
actually feel a pulsing sensation, an energy,
or presence within, feel it in my head and
finger tips, which I believed to be the presence
of Spirit, similar to automatic writing. Yet
whenever I was not physically aware of it,
the writing flowed just as easily. Know that
Spirit is always with you, whether
you are consciously aware or not.
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 all. 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. Be
who you are meant to be by first discovering
the true nature of your being.
