“Tempest” by Julie Cross
11 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Book Reviews, Prose Tags: Book Review, Magic
I had a little trouble connecting withthe story at first - but
it wasn’t long before Jackson captured my interest in the spirits of the unknown.
This is a cleverly written Young Adult story with many techniques of good storytelling. The messages of values are clear and the standards of conduct are main-stream. Yet, the fantasy of time travel is such that you wonder, right up to the last few pages, what will happen.
I’ve sent this on to my 17 yr old Granddaughter, knowing I’ll have to buy the other two books in the “Epic Trilogy”.
Full Disclosure – St. Martins’ Press provided an Advance Readers Edition of this book – with my thanks – but my
reviews are not for sale. You can trust that what I wrote is how I feel about the book.
You Can Create An Exceptional Life – by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson
25 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
in Book Reviews, Spirits Tags: Book Review, Magic, Spirit of 13
Grab hold of this wonderful little book and prepare to spend time with two delightful people as they share their hearts and souls with each other and us. The give and take between two professionals demonstrates how we can help others and ourselves move toward emotional and spiritual well-being through the use of affirmations. Ultimately, they are teaching us ways to improve our relationship with ourselves. For learning to love and appreciate ourselves opens the door to others – including those we think we dislike.
It was so nice to read about other folks that talk to themselves, their cars and the mirror. Louise Hay shares many of her affirmations she uses in her life in order to show Cheryl how to get a hold on her life. She is the perfect example of how affirmations change the tones you hear and speak by speaking positively of herself and her world. As she stated, “if people get a hold of their day, they get a hold of their life”. Wonderfully said. And the unique way Cheryl tells their story gives the examples root to grow in your own garden of life.
This should be in your home and/or office library – available to remind you of how much you love yourself. Read the book, practice self-care, and learn the joy of loving yourself.
Full Disclosure - As a volunteer reviewer for Hay House, I was provided a copy at not cost, but my reviews are not for sale. You can trust that what I wrote is how I feel about the book.
Young Readers Book Review
01 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
in Book Reviews, Prose Tags: Book Review, Magic, Prose
“This Dark Endeavor – the Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein”
By Kenneth Oppel
Come meet the Frankenstein twins. You’ll be quite surprised by who they are, where they live, and their secrets. From the surprises of the “Dark Library” to their various adventures, the events and characters are uniquely Kenneth Oppels.
His descriptions of people, places and things are full of life and color. Book sets the stage for a series on the Frankenstein Family that could be very intriguing – A Simon and Schuster Book for Young Readers.
Full Disclosure – Simon and Schuster provided this Advance Readers Copy without cost or compensation.
Magic of Disney
04 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
in Prose Tags: Charlie Rose, Magic, Prose
Robert Iger, CEO of Walk Disney, was at the round table with Charlie Rose last night. He share some great insights on the Entertainment Industry and the magic of Walt Disney.
I was delighted to hear his positive “glass half-full” outlook for the 100 million Americans – many of whome watch their television stations from ABC. He had the usual number of clips and quotes in praise of Disney. But the company philosophy struck home – “don’t make a lot of great things, but make a few things great”.
I struggle with that on my beadwork and basketry. I can only make so many pieces a year. Do I shoot for quality or quantity? If you go for quantity, you lower the prices. If you go for quality, you raise the prices and reduce the numbers.
This past year I went for quality and increased the dollar value of my sales, but I’m still bound by the number of pieces I can complete each year. Then the question comes, how should I create? Do I make pieces for the New Age/Spiritual market or the average consumer looking for jewelry market?
Mr. Iger gave me the answer – design them for the heart. If the item touches your heart it will appeal to all groups. Good plan!
