Until You Walk the Path, You Won’t know Where it Goes will be once again hosting Intuitive Healer and Medium, Julie McNulty on September 27 at 5 pm eastern.
Julie McNulty loves being an Intuitive Healer. In these healing sessions she provides healing modalities that cater to her clients personal needs. The modalities that Julie offers are Reiki Treatments which help balance the bodies energy system. Another method that Julie uses for healing is called Angel Therapy® where Julie opens herself up to her the messages from your Angels. While working with your Angels Julie can hear and see any messages that the Angels are trying to give you about your past, present or future. The third healing mechanism that Julie offers is a Mediumship Reading. This mechanism is close to Julie's heart as she loves to help people hear healing messages from their loved ones that have passed over to the other side. Julie has a background in Counseling and went to Cal Poly where she attained a BS Degree in Human Development. Julie soon found that the counseling she was offering was not enough. She wanted to offer more to people to help them but didn't know what that missing piece was.
Then in 2001 Julie had an amazing awakening. She was going through a major life change. Her Father died of cancer, she and her husband where going through hard times, she was betrayed by her close friends and she felt alone. Laying down on the bathroom floor at a hotel in Hawaii Julie called out for help. She then heard a voice telling her that everything was going to be okay. Julie tells about how she heard the voice give her directions of how to heal her life. At one point she asked the voice who they were and she heard, "We are your Angels." Then Julie received what she calls "signs" that this voice was indeed a voice from the Angelic Realm.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on September 13 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about Intuitive Healing and for the opportunity for a reading. Those who wish to speak to Julie McNulty may call in at (347) 324-3745 or participate in the interactive chat room, which is available on the show’s page.
Mabon or Autumn Equinox is one of the eight solar holidays and is celebrated on approximately September 21. Also called Harvest Home, Feast of gathering, and Harvest Gift, it is not an official ancient festival in name or date. Mabon is one of the newer holidays and is considered the second harvest festival, which celebrates the bringing of the fruits, nuts and berries that would grow wild. Although the spirit of the holiday is agricultural related, spiritually it is also the harvesting of the sweeter rewards and receiving of unearned blessings. As the Divine has provide the wild harvest, so does she/he/it bestow miracles on those whose words and deeds have been blessings in others lives. It is a time when unexpected gifts are given to the loved ones in your life and the receiving of unpetitioned blessings from the Divine
With the day and night having equal power, so are the feminine and masculine energies evenly balanced. Both female and male deities are honored equally. Although the Sabbath is named for Mabon, the Welsh God who symbolized the male fertilizing principle, Persephone is also honored as she makes her return visit to the underworld, signally the upcoming close to the yearly harvest. On this day, rituals of thanksgiving for blessings already received and prayers for protection during the up coming winter months are performed. As the cycle of the year continues so hours of daylight shrink as will the influence of the masculine energy until Yule or Winter Solstice when the Sun God is again reborn.
This is also a day when life is brought back into balance on all levels. With the current financial challenges most people are facing, many forget that prosperity involves both give and take. Many are asking for blessings, yet they forget to be the blessing for others. In order for prosperity to flourish for all, each has to be willing to give as well as receive. Lately it seems the same people are doing the giving, while the same people expect only to receive, which is why so many people’s finances have become stagnant or are now written in red. It is not noble to be so self-sacrificing that you deprive yourself of the help you need; in fact by denying others the opportunity to help, you do harm to both. By always expecting to receive without reciprocating, you not only dam the flow of energy, but you also create bad karma for yourself. In many cases, we don’t always receive directly from those we have helped. In fact, more often than not, it will be another who will come to our aid. But as long as we remain open to both giving and receiving, abundance will flow for all.
Mabon Prosperity Ritual
You will need: Six long pieces of paper Glue or tape A pen A White candle A fire safe container
Divide the six pieces of paper into two piles. On three write the blessing you are asking for. On the remaining three, just write gift. Using the glue or tape to make the loops create a chain by alternating the blessing and gifts. Light the white candle and say:
Goddesses both dark and light Bless this ritual with your might. Three times three Let this chain of prosperity come to be. As I have asked to receive So will I be the blessing for those you bring to me.
Light the chain and let it burn out in the fire safe container. You can extinguish the candle or let it burn out; it doesn’t matter one way or the other.
Afterwards, you will need to be more aware of the people who come into your life. You never know when you will be asked to give aid. By helping others freely, you will draw your own blessing to you more quickly.
To learn more about Wicca and Paganism, please buy my Ebook of Shadows, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light. It is available at www.theresachaze.com for 7.00 through paypal.
Operation Home Base is a military drama about a fictional non profit organization that gives support to military personnel and their families. Staffed with unique characters, each of which has their own reasons for wanting to help military personnel, OHB is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military. OHB is a combination between NCIS and Army Wives with the potential for a therapist drama as well. There is a wide range of potential stories that can be spun from this set-up, from domestic drama, hospital/therapist drama, legal drama, crime drama, adventure, even the occasional comedic episode. Though fictional, this is a story of real people, and the situations could have been ripped from the day’s headlines. OHB has a bit of everything; war and suspense, action and adventure, romance and betrayal. Fully formed characters who are flawed, but working for redemption; edge of the seat suspense as the action zips along at warp speed.
Suggested Cast: Deacon (Deek) Williams: Tom Selleck Martin Flying Crow: Graham Greene Randi Cullen: Alyssa Milano Michael Woodsman: Drake Hogeston Lorelei Stewart: Gloria Loring Elaine Reynolds: Deidre Hall Walter Hummel: Alan Alda
Operation Home Base Pilot Episode: Acting as a representative for the branches of the military and the federal government, Walter Hummel approaches the founders of Operation Home Base with an offer of economic and logistic support as well as political influence. Although Martin Flying Crow doesn’t trust Hummel, he is unwilling to deprive the armed service personnel and their families of the badly needed support. However, once the paperwork has been signed, the committee realizes that they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Immediately they are called to service. Dishonorably discharged and accused of raping a local teenager, ex marine, Ken Thompson, is found dead in his parents home. The deputy sheriff in charge suspects the Gunnery Sergeant and his wife are responsible for the murder of their son The OHB’s new legal adviser and the government advocate with the help of the NCIS team not only exposes the ulterior motives of the deputy, but also truth behind the death of the much hated man
To read the pilot episode script please email me at Tirgana@yahoo.com
I am looking for investors for my military series Operation Home Base. OHB intertwines the challenges military personnel face with those of their families. This is not an Army Wives or reality show, but an accurate portrayal of military life. The show intertwines drama and suspense with comedy to tell the stories of active duty, vets, and wounded warriors along with those who love them. It is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military.
Operation Home Base is fictional non profit organization that gives support to military families, veterans, wounded warriors, and active duty military personnel by working with existing programs and organizations. OHB works in partnership with the bases’ Dependent Centers to give aid and comfort to military personal and their families while acting as intermediary not only with other military agencies but with the civilian services. Staffed with active duty and retired military personnel along with civilians, OHB was created by the combined branches of the services to take care of their own. It is pilot program, which is designed to build a bridge between the civilian population and the military. Their single goal is to fill the voids left by governmental agencies who are unable provide the necessary services and support for all branches of the military.
It will be shot in Michigan, which will qualify it for the 40-42% incentives offered by the state. Those who are interested may call me at 231-943-3298.
Until You Walk the Path, You Won’t know Where it Goes will be hosting Intuitive Healer and Medium, Julie McNulty on September 13 at 5 pm eastern.
Julie McNulty loves being an Intuitive Healer. In these healing sessions she provides healing modalities that cater to her clients personal needs. The modalities that Julie offers are Reiki Treatments which help balance the bodies energy system. Another method that Julie uses for healing is called Angel Therapy® where Julie opens herself up to her the messages from your Angels. While working with your Angels Julie can hear and see any messages that the Angels are trying to give you about your past, present or future. The third healing mechanism that Julie offers is a Mediumship Reading. This mechanism is close to Julie's heart as she loves to help people hear healing messages from their loved ones that have passed over to the other side. Julie has a background in Counseling and went to Cal Poly where she attained a BS Degree in Human Development. Julie soon found that the counseling she was offering was not enough. She wanted to offer more to people to help them but didn't know what that missing piece was.
Then in 2001 Julie had an amazing awakening. She was going through a major life change. Her Father died of cancer, she and her husband where going through hard times, she was betrayed by her close friends and she felt alone. Laying down on the bathroom floor at a hotel in Hawaii Julie called out for help. She then heard a voice telling her that everything was going to be okay. Julie tells about how she heard the voice give her directions of how to heal her life. At one point she asked the voice who they were and she heard, "We are your Angels." Then Julie received what she calls "signs" that this voice was indeed a voice from the Angelic Realm.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on September 13 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about Intuitive Healing and for the opportunity for a reading. Those who wish to speak to Julie McNulty may call in at (347) 324-3745 or participate in the interactive chat room, which is available on the show’s page.
Book Trailer: An Effective Promotional and Marketing Tool By Theresa Chaze
Book trailers are more than images set to music, nor do they just a recap of the book synopsis. In fact, they are an effect promotional tool that will create interest by going beyond the synopsis to the "heart of the book. Although, book trailers are considered promotional material, they are in reality an advertisement. The difference lies in the length and basic format.
Most book trailers are much longer than most conventional ads, running 1-5 minutes long, while currently most broadcast ad are 30 seconds. It would be too costly to run longer ads in prime time on the local or national level. Even well know writers such as Stephen King, only run 15 second national ads. They are quick in-out ad, which do little more than announce a new book However, book trailers are designed for the internet, where the venues are either free or low cost. Length is not a consideration; therefore, they can be more detailed both in content and style. The quality both in the writing and production can make the trailer an asset or a major liability. Being clever and unique can create a buzz about the trailer, which will in turn increase sales. However, if the trailer is merely random images set to music, it will make the author look amateurish.
The message has to do more than recap the synopsis. It has to be in itself a creative work that creates layers of interest. Whether as text or a voiceover, the message needs to tantalize the readers into buying the book. In the case of fiction, the trailer is a vignette with a beginning and middle, but the end is left hanging as a question. Its purpose is to introduce the lead characters and plot, while building up the conflict of the story, so that the readers will want to answer the question--what happens next? In non-fiction, most books have more of a targeted audience. The text will want not only to provide the author’s credentials, but also put forth her or his thesis, while hinting why it is different from ever other expert in the field. Both formats will want to provide reviews, ordering information, and run credits back to any person or site that provided resources for the trailer.
Multi-sensory devices such as videos, still pictures and voiceovers, all coordinated with music as the video trailer create layers of information that combine into a single effective ad. The video transitions and effects have to be appropriate for the message and match the audio portion of the piece. Both can create a sense of movement in still photographs, making them look more movie like. The availability of digit cameras makes adding live action shots easy and inexpensive. In addition, there are sites on the net that inexpensively offer video clips. There are also sites that music can be download for free, if they are given credit and a link back. The music needs to create a sense of the book beyond the words. It can add drama, intensity or humor depending the style of the music. It is just one more way to enhance the feel and add depth to the trailer.
By coordinating the whole package to roll out in a logical, concise format, the trailer becomes a thought provoking, interest creating marketing tool. However, if written and produced well, it doesn’t have to be elaborate or highly technical; sometimes the simple direct approach is the most effective, if done professionally and with creative thought.
I have produced the following trailers not no only for my books, but for others authors as well. I am available for hire by emailing: Tirgana (at) yahoo (dot) com. Here are some examples of my work can be found on my site at www.theresachaze.com
Affirmations are more than just new age mumbo jumbo. They are declarations or assertions of truth that a person wishes to create. They can be either positive or negative depending on how a person focuses their attention. Affirmations are the repetitive focusing of the mind, will and spiritual energy on a specific outcome. However, not all affirmations are formal or conscious. Sometimes the most powerful are the ones that are created when a person is daydreaming. Repetition is what energized the statements and clarifies the desire in the person’s mind. Whatever a person repeatedly thinks, feels or fantasizes about becomes a personal affirmation. Frequently used for healing or manifestation, affirmations focus the person's energy on the results they would like to achieve. The simpler and more direct the statement is, the more effective it will be. A popular one for prosperity is "Money comes to me quickly, easily and frequently." It is short, sweet and to the point. By focusing on what you want instead of what you are trying to eliminate, you open the door for financial prosperity to enter your life. Many people put their energy in the form of worry into their bills; they don’t realize they are asking for more of the same. The universe is more than willing to provide anything we ask for, we just have to know how to ask. In the case of illness, instead of asking for the disease to disappear, you should put your energy into being healthy and strong. As an example: “In every way and every day, I become healthier and stronger.” However, negative thoughts and feelings can just as easily diminish the positive outcome if the person chooses to put energy into their fears and doubts. By focusing on a negative outcome, you can delay or even prevent yourself from receiving the blessing you are asking for. It takes practice and control to be able to release past negative behaviors and open the doors to the miracles life has to offer.
Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it goes will be hosting Jay Peregrine of the Urantia Foundation on September 6 at 5 pm eastern.
The Urantia Book, first published by Urantia Foundation in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as a revelation to our planet, Urantia. Many who have read it accept this assertion. The writings in the Book instruct us on the genesis, history, and destiny of humanity and on our relationship with God the Father. They present a unique and compelling portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus. They open new vistas of time and eternity to the human spirit, and offer new details of our ascending adventure in a friendly and carefully administered universe.
Jay Peregrine spent much of his youth and early adulthood seeking Spiritual Truth. His search eventually led him to the Urantia Foundation. Beginning as a volunteer, Peregrine worked his way up from volunteer to become the Executive Director in 2004. For additional information, go to www.urantia.org.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on September 6 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about the ,Urantia Foundation. Those who wish to speak to Jay Peregrine may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it goes will be hosting Mark Hermann on August 31 at 5 pm eastern. Musically, Hermann has worked both behind the scenes and out front with such acts as Ray Parker Jr., Foreigner, The Commodores , Whitney Houston and Billy Preston. Mark started to yearn for his own musical voice and began a project in L.A. made up of New York musicians that became a band called Fire Ants, who had a number one song on MP3.com and yielded major press from CNN, Rolling Stone and Wired Magazine. This led to Mark’s return to New York, where he currently resides and runs a recording studio in Harlem. Fast forward a few years where Mark’s current group, Citizens Of Contrary Knowledge, have scored some major music licensing successes, including a feature song in the Showtime hit series, The Tudors. Currently, the group has been voted a Top 10 Artist of 2009 by Internet Radio Magazine
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on August 31 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about the music industry from the inside out and to listen to some of Citizens of Contrary Knowledge. Those who wish to speak to Mark Hermann may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which shares writing tips, and marketing strategies, which will make your publishing experience more successful. The marketing information includes how to effectively use SEO keywords in press releases, chose a publisher and low cost to free promotional options, while sharing writing tips.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which shares writing tips, and marketing strategies, which will make your publishing experience more successful. The marketing information includes how to effectively use SEO keywords in press releases, chose a publisher and low cost to free promotional options, while sharing writing tips.
Table of Contents
Introduction The Plot Thickens Story Structure Creating Conflicts Point of View Know Your Characters Activating Your Readers Imagination Copyright Choosing a Publisher How Bookstore Choose Books Marketing and Promotions Search Engine Optimized Press Release Choosing The Best Key Words About the Author Example of a Promotional Flyer
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining..., October 11, 2008 By BookReviewsByDebra "Book Reviews By Debra" (Hawesville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy Theresa Chaze Valkyrie Publishing, 2008 Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 10/08 4 Star Very entertaining... Rachel felt as though the cottage was calling to her. It was lonely. The church people wanted to burn it down, because a witch once lived in it. They now target Rachel for her beliefs and practices. When she attempts to open a new book story she becomes the mark of bigotry. This is not the type of book I normally read. Once I began, I could not put it down. There is a strength and yet innocence in Rachel. From the beginning, I sensed she had a secret. I wanted to see romance between Kevin and Rachel. Kevin is a wounded character. While this book is a fantasy and very entertaining, it also has an agenda, to teach the dangers of bigotry, close mindedness, and lack of love for people that are different. Unfortunately, this book needs proofreading. There are a lot of grammatical mistakes. Awakening The Dragon would make an excellent movie. Fans of fantasy will enjoy Awakening The Dragon.
4.0 out of 5 stars Follow your heart, awaken the dragon., November 3, 2008 By Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Reader Views (10/08)
Rachel lives her life by what leads her. She landed in Coyote Springs by asking the Goddess where she wanted her to go, then threw the dart. It is there in Coyote Springs where she will open her "New Spirituality" store, Dragon's Den. Being drawn to a small cottage on the outskirts of town she crosses paths with Kevin Mitchellson. Kevin is the owner of the home in which his grandmother was killed.
Being like many small towns, Coyote Springs is a place where everyone knows of, or about, everyone there. In this town there is great turmoil between the House of Christ church and those who choose to follow otherwise. "Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy" focuses on this turmoil and resolution prior to the opening of Dragon's Den....I eagerly await "Book Two" to continue the story.
"Awakening the Dragon" is quite intriguing and will have you also waiting to see what happens next. With few editing errors that do not distract, this story is raw energy. "Theresa Chaze and her writing are based on her philosophy that all people live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs." This is such a profound philosophy that would greatly benefit many. I often ask myself, "How does one know if what they personally believe is correct?" Life would be much less negative if everyone just accepted what the other believe to be correct for them and our own belief is correct for us, there is no wrong. In "Awakening the Dragon: Book One" you find yourself compelled to root for the characters and look at your own actions toward others.
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic, suspense and Karmic Justice Combine in a tale of Horror, October 10, 2007 By Theresa Chaze "Please visit my site at www.th... (Michigan) - See all my reviews
By Wixa (Acworth, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
When I started reading this book I didn't realized how quickly I would be caught up in the lives of the characters. I found myself feeling how the characters felt. Their anger and their joys. I laughed at how perfectly Theresa Chaze described the cats personalities. It is so obvious that she has furry children. I finished the book in two days and was disappointed when I realized I had reached the end of the book! I want more. Thank you for writing this book.
By Catherine J. St Amour "Kate St.Amour" (United States) - See all my reviews
Magic, Mystery, and Murder. The three M's! Ms. Chaze shows colorful, visual language that will even keep the romance novel buff obsessed in finishing this novel in one read! The pacing is excellent the main character strong and likeable, and the hint of romance to come in the final installments of the trilogy. I must say I'm already addicted to Ms. Chaze's writing style! A guaranteed page turner! Bring on the rest of the trilogy!
Truth in Fiction!, July 31, 2006 By Cate Cavanagh (USA) - See all my reviews
Ms. Chaze sustains what is now a proven trademark of excellency in plot and story development. This taut final book will continue to hold readers within the grasp of danger as the finely realized characters fight to sustain themselves against the evil that would destroy them. A must read book by breakout author Theresa Chaze who continues to weave suspenseful storylines while developing authentic characters. No fluff here! As an author in the genre I attest to the truth in Ms. Chaze's writing as she writes of Witches, evil and spells! If you want truth in fiction, Ms. Chaze is a must read! Fans of the genre will not be disappointed and will experience hours of being drawn into the reality of Witchcraft as never before depicted.
Kudos, Ms. Chaze! Fine work!
Buy this book! I found myself smiling when I finished the last page of Awakening The Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (formally Dragon's New Home), by Theresa Chaze. I've read a pretty good number of books in my life, but none have given me quite the mix of emotions that this books has. Let me explain. The Dragon Page reviews science fiction and fantasy from large publishing houses, small houses, and self-published authors. With few exceptions, a wide gulf separates the large houses' books from the others in terms of the quality of prose. Even when large publishers send me books I don't like, from a purely technical standpoint those books tend to be far better written than the small press stuff. Even the small press books that I like. Now, Dragon's New Home isn't a well-crafted book. But the book has something that most small press books don't even have a sliver of. Potential. Dragon's New Home feels like a diamond in the rough. I think that given a few hundred thousand more words, Ms. Chaze will become one damn fine author. She's just not quite there yet with this book. The Gist: Kevin Mitchellson's mother murdered his grandmother. His guilt for letting her get away with the crime is eating him alive, but he will not break his word to his father to protect her secret. So, one night, under the influence of potable spirits, he beckons spirits of another sort to take the problem out of his hands, and expose his mother in a way that cannot be denied. And damn if they didn't hear him. Rachael Franklin, a Wiccan Priestess, has just won the lottery, and has an inclination to set up a New Age bookstore called Dragon's Den (great name.) She calls on the Goddess to send her to a new home where she can make a difference. She throws a dart at a map and eventually finds herself on the front step of Kevin's grandmother's abandoned house with the local agent from Century 21. So, in one corner, wearing the red trunks, we have Rachael and her three cats: Merlin, Tara, and Ralph. In the other corner, wearing the blue, is Lady Katheryn, the murder, and the House of Christ, the local Christian cult that thinks that whole "live and let live" thing is for sissies. And the bell rings. The Good: Is it right to point out the good points of a novel by pointing out the mistakes the author could have made, but didn't? Forgive me if it's not kosher, but as I write this I can't stop making comparisons in my head between this book and other small press books I have reviewed. For instance, most first time, small press authors try to tell big stories, and tell them too small (all life on earth my be destroyed by a world wide phenomenon. Let's tell the story of one family driving across country.) Ms. Chaze's story, on the other hand, has a simple, relatable plot, and doesn't skimp on the ensemble needed to tell the story. Most genre books in general are plot based. This story is character driven, which I have firmly come to believe is the better route to take. Every plot-advancing decision Rachael Franklin makes comes from who she is as a person, not from what decision needs to be made to advance the plot in a certain direction. This gives the book a believability that many sci-fi and fantasy stories lack. And, finally, it doesn't hurt that the reader might be learning something new. Not being knowledgeable about Wicca myself, I enjoyed reading a book told from the perspective of a philosophy I'm not accustomed to. The Bad: The book suffers mostly from what most first time authors suffer from - amateur writing syndrome. The dialogue has no real spark. It's too on the nose. The story has no irony. In what could have been a very scary and engrossing story, there was only occasional suspense, and not very strong suspense at that. Not only that, but the author tends to write too much about things that are obviously important to her, but are not important to the story. At all. Not even a little. It is not hard to see that Ms. Chaze loves animals, but why do why have to plod through pages and pages of Rachael feeding the cats, sleeping with the cats, potty training the dog, etc? Dragon's New Home is the first book of a trilogy. I have the sneaky suspicion that once the series is done, it will be apparent that instead of three short novels, the book could have been one moderately-long novel, if the writing were more focused on the story and less sidetracked by animals, visions, astral projection trips that don't really go anywhere, and the like.
By "gemstonedeva" (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews
Theresa Chaze has written the first part of a magickal tale. I could hardly put the book down once I had picked it up and am looking forward to the sequel to this intriguing tale of magick
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live." Words the members of the House of Christ live by, and killed by.
Rachel Franklin knew from the first moment she laid eyes on it that the cottage was hers. She felt its pull, could sense the magic within its walls. She was home. However, the members of the House of Christ church had different ideas. The cottage was evil, the home of a witch, and all good Christians know that witches are evil beings, consorts of the Devil; their houses are evil and should be destroyed. But, the cottage's owner, Kevin Mitchellson would not allow that. He forbids any member of the church to set foot on the property left to him by his grandmother, Sarah, and the conflict rages, as Wicca and Christians team up, prepared to do battle with the bigotry and ignorance of the House of Christ fanatics. Therese Chaze draws her readers in from the first page and refuses to release them until the last word of this fantastic tale of witches, magic, love and betrayal. Set in the village of Coyote Springs, Dragon Domain is a book of lessons; lessons on love, forgiveness, and above all truth to oneself. In the grand traditions of Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley, Therese Chaze captures the imagination as well as the heart of her readers. Dragon Domain is an open door to a world of wonder, and from the first page to the last, you will be hard pressed to put it down.
Linda Rucker
4.0 out of 5 stars Dragon "drama" for Coyote Springs, November 19, 2008 By Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Reader Views (11/08)
"Awakening the Dragon: Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy" was a very intriguing book and had me eagerly anticipating "Dragon Domain: Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy." As I became familiar once again with the interesting characters in the series I was once again drawn into their lives and was gripped with anticipation in their trials.
Coyote Springs is a town torn. Reverend Marshall and the House of Christ church have helped to turn this quite little town upside down. The forces collide, leaving the town in turmoil and hatred for each other. As the story of Coyote Springs continues we learn more about life on the farm that Celeste, Cheyenne and Jane call home. Dominic (the same Dominic that gave you a not-so-good "vibe" in "Awakening the Dragon") becomes more and more controlling of Celeste and brings out the worst in her. He awakens the evil dragon within her and many dark events follow. They find that their hatred destroys, but not in the manner they thought.
Much darker than the first installment of the "Dragon Clan Trilogy," you will again find yourself engulfed in the writing of Theresa Chaze with "Dragon Domain: Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy." Being described as a woman that plays with dragons, especially the dragons of the mind, she takes this book beyond the realm and runs with it. I truly enjoyed this book just as much as the first book; please overlook the very few editing hiccups, and just enjoy a good gripping read. When you read the final paragraph, you will probably wonder as I, what will happen next? Will book Three follow Cheyenne, Rachel and the gang into lighter times or will Coyote Springs continue down the path of darkness? Like the author's bio reads in the closing of this book: "Her work is based on her philosophy that all peoples can live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs." Here's hoping Coyote Springs can resolve their issues of hate and live in peace.....or would that be a fairy-tale.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fans of the Dragon Clan Trilogy..., October 16, 2008 By BookReviewsByDebra "Book Reviews By Debra" (Hawesville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy Theresa Chaze Valkyrie Publishing, 2008 ISBN: 9780979840616 Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 10/08 4 Stars Fans of the Dragon Clan Trilogy... The lead character in Dragon Domain is Cheyenne. Her past comes back to haunt her. Dominic speaks of love; he turns her against those that care for her. This is the second book in the Dragon Clan Trilogy. In the first book, Awakening the Dragon, the focus was on struggle between Reverend Marshall, his church, and Rachel. Rachel is a minor player this time. The struggle is between forces of evil and the Dragon. I enjoyed the first book, but found Dragon Domain lacking the same attraction. This book is much darker. Fans of horror will enjoy this book. The interrelationships between the characters make this book. The characters are strong and well developed.
A Book of Shadows for the modern day world, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light reveals the truth and gives accurate information about Pagans and Wiccans. In addition, there are original ritual and spells that are beneficial to the beginner to the experienced practitioner, including: prosperity, love, protection, healing and many others. It is available as an Amazon Kindle; however, the full color and graphic version is only available through by emailing the author at Tirgana@yahoo.com The cost is 7.00 through paypal.
Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where It Goes will be hosting Psychic Astrologer, Reiki Master and Ordained Minister, Aynnie McAvoy on August 23 at 5 pm eastern. She will be talking about her spiritual path as well as the many groups she is involved with. In addition, she will talk about her books (Expect Miracles, Christmas is for Miracles and Angel Animals) and the philosophy behind them. She has also produced two CD's, I BELIEVE IN ANGELS, and TAROT 101, an instructional course on learning the Tarot.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on August 23 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about Psychic Astrology, Reiki and mediumship. Those who wish to speak to Aynnie McAvoy may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Rev. Patrick McCollum, Wiccan Elder, Circle Sanctuary minister, and director of the Lady Liberty League Prison Ministry Task Force, continues to be engaged in a major legal battle for free religious exercise and equal rights for Wiccans and other Pagans in California's state correctional system.
In 2004, Patrick brought a lawCircle and others on behalf of himself and Pagan prison inmates challenging the state's "five faith" policy as unconstitutional and in violation of prison religion law. The five "recognized" faiths in the California correctional system are Protestant Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Native American, and Islam. Islam and Native American were added as recognized faiths as a result of battles with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Now, Paganism is having its battle with the CDCR!
Over the past five years, Patrick's case has met with many challenges. Yet the fight continues as it takes its next step. On July 2, 2009, Plaintiff Rev. Patrick McCollum and the inmate plaintiffs, who were added to the case in 2006, filed a notice of appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the federal court system in the case known as McCollum, et al. v. California Department of Corrections, et al.
Rev. McCollum is appealing, among other things, the lower court's ruling that Rev. McCollum did not have standing to sue about a discriminatory hiring policy, which favors five faiths to the exclusion of others, without any unbiased, neutral justification for the policy. Some of the issues on appeal will be: (1) whether a job applicant has standing to sue under Title VII about a discriminatory hiring policy as a violation of equal employment opportunity; (2) whether a job applicant and/or taxpayer has standing to sue under the Establishment Clause of the U.S. and California Constitutions about a preferential hiring policy as an establishment of religion (i.e., in effect, "establishing" five preferred faiths); and (3) whether inmates' freedom of religion and religious discrimination claims under the U.S. and California Constitutions and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act were sufficiently alleged in their CDCR grievances.
Although no one can predict how the appellate court will rule, there is good precedent in favor of plaintiffs' claims, which the appellate court will be likely to address in its ruling. Briefs for the appeal are due late Fall. We expect the appeal to take several months. Lady Liberty League will keep the Pagan community informed as the case proceeds.
CALL TO ACTION: (1) SEND SUPPORT: Please send support to Patrick McCollum and this Quest for equal rights for Pagans in your meditations and rituals. Send him and those working with him strength, protection, and blessings of success.
(2) STAY INFORMED: To stay updated on this and other cases, join the Lady Liberty League Network, now on Facebook and Twitter (@LadyLibertyLeag).
(3) NETWORK: Please share this update with others. More information: www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty; liberty@circlesanctuary.org
Circle Times: Thursday, August 06, 2009
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Until You Walk the Path, You Won’t Know Where it goes will be hosting Master Herbalist and Druidess, Ellen Evert Hopman on August 9 at 5 pm eastern In addition, Hopman is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile, www.whiteoakdruids.org). current Co-Chief, a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, and a Druidess ofthe Druid Clan of Dana. She was Vice President of The Henge of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years. She has also been at times a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF). Hopman has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Hopman is a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages and has been a professor at the Grey School of Wizardry.
She has also released video tapes and DVDs on the subjects covered in her books through Sawmill River Productions: http://www.sawmillriver.com/
Until You Walk the Path, You don’t know where it goes will be hosting, Wiccan and Pagan Elder Charles Arnold. He is the senior advisor at Pagan Veterans of the United States of America and an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6393. Currently he is a member of the Lower Makefield Veterans Monument Committee. He will be talking about Pagans and Wiccans in the military as well as sharing information about both Earth Based religions.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on August 2 at 5 pm eastern to learn more about Wiccans and Pagans in the military. Those who wish to speak to Charles Arnold may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
Energy Tarot Reading for the Week of July 19-25, 2009
This week the energy will open our eyes to ourselves. We will be finally be able to see our own needs and desires as our individual path to healing is revealed. Whether it be the promise of dreams fulfilled or dreading the things we fear, many of us have been trying to live in the future. Neither is possible, nor necessarily inevitable. We can learn from the past and plan for the future, but we can only live in the present. When we attempt to live out of the moment, we miss the signs and opportunities to create or avoid the future circumstances.
The card we take from the past is the two of cups. It is a card of partners, friendships and relationships. With the rapidly changing energy, so are the connections in our life also changing. People and relationships that are not healthy for us will be disappearing, while those who will help us heal will appear. Yet there are others who will ride the fence, unable to decide what or who they want in their life. We cannot choose the life path for others, we can only respond to their decisions in the best and highest good for ourselves. Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for another is to walk away and allow them to find their own answers. If you love someone, set them free; if they return it was meant to be. Sometimes it is hard advice to hear, but even harder to experience. However, sometimes it’s the only choice that is left.
The energy this week is the Tower. A card of karma and uncontrolled cleansing, many this week will be forced to evaluate how their beliefs and actions have created their current circumstances. As we dream so will we manifest. If we claim abundance, abundance will be provided. If we attempt to run from our fears, they will claim us. People, things, and possibilities will be removed from our lives to make room for our new challenges and blessings. We can freely accept them and move on or fight the change and make the process more difficult. It is our choice.
We will take the four of swords out of this week. We will be given a time to rest and regroup. Even if it is only for a short time. It is a ledge on the side of the cliff where we can sit and evaluate our progress. We have time to take a breath and look ahead for the new hand hold. During this time, some will pass us either as they move forward or back slide. By sending a blessing for the best and highest good of the other, we pay ahead for ourselves. A blessing bestowed is miracle we create for ourselves in the future.
The challenge we will all be facing is the ace of cups. A card of emotional and spiritual new beginnings, we will all be asked to walk the journey the unexplored path; whether an old challenge or new, we will be exchanging the familiar behaviors and beliefs for those which will teach us our next life lesson. It is time for us to have faith not only in ourselves, but also in the Divine by allowing their wisdom to help us manifest our dearest dreams. Our job right now is to be open to new possibilities and to trust that our needs will be met. We need to do our best then allow the Divine to do the rest.
Readings for individual are available by going to www.theresachaze.com.
Until You Walk the Path, You don’t know where it goes will be hosting numerologists, Alison Baughman 5 pm on July 26 at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze . She will not only be giving readings, but also explaining how numerology can give us insights into our lives and destinies. Alison Baughman is a professional Numerologist, author, lecturer, frequent radio show guest and the host of “Visible By Numbers”, a weekly talk radio show about Numerology on BBS Radio. On “Visible By Numbers’ which airs Monday’s at 5 PM PST, Alison does amazing accurate on-air readings, interviews of fascinating guests, as well as teaches her listening audience how to use Numerology in their everyday life.
Alison first discovered Numerology as a child and has been reading as a professional for over 9 years for people across the United States on a weekly basis. Besides a lifelong study of Numerology, Alison has continued her studies with a wide range of Metaphysical subjects such as Palmistry, Astrology, Chakras, Meditation, Qigong.
Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 26 at 5 pm eastern to listen to Alison Baughman talk about numerology. Those who wish to speak to Alison Baughman may call in at (347) 324-3745. Free phone calls through Skype as well as an interactive chat room will be available on the show’s page.
