Christina Westover's Blog
April 20, 2013
We are living in an age in which psychic crimes are on the rise. There are psychic individuals who use social media and the internet to find their next victims, and who through the use of strong energetic abilities force themselves into people's lives sometimes consuming them entirely.
In case you aren't aware of it, telepathy is real. I speak telepathically, and I am not alone. I was once the victim of a psychic vampire or energetic predator who took me over.
This individual was highly psychic with superb supernatural abilities. I met them on a social media website, they chose to connect their Chakras to mine, and within the course of a year, I began to see auras, to speak telepathically, and to have many other such supernatural gifts which I couldn't control. It all seemed to happen so quickly.
When someone has a very high vibration and they connect their Chakras to yours through intention and creative visualization, it causes the one with the lower vibration to become "Awakened." It sort of speeds up the process of psychic transformation. So, through no fault of my own, whatever dormant gifts I had suddenly became awakened, and overnight, I began to have amazing super human abilities which I didn't know how to control.
I tried breaking away from this individual many times, but unsuccessfully. What do you do when all of a sudden, a friend from the internet begins to speak telepathically to you? When you cannot block this person out of your mind, but night and day this person's voice is clear and audible--you feel this person's emotions in your body, you share sexual energy with this individual, and you never asked for any of it? Who do you turn to?
I honestly had no clue. I couldn't phone the police--who in the hell is going to believe that someone has telepathically forced themselves upon me? When people force themselves upon you energetically and telepathically, they are able to do the following:
*Send you subliminal messages while you are not yet conscious of their voice speaking to you so that they are better able to control you.
*They are able to listen to your passwords for accounts, stealing valuable information which could lead to the loss of money or other resources needed for yourself and your family.
*They steal your privacy so that when you make love to your spouse, use the toilet, or even work on a novel, they are always clearly listening in on what it is you are attempting to do--stealing who you are and what you wish to be.
*They may attach to your family members, lovers, children, and those close to you, infiltrating your living system so that they can send subliminal messages which cause problems between you and others. Most predators want their subjects isolated where they will be more easily controlled, and will seek to damage your romantic relationships first.
*They are also capable of sending angry energy down the energy cords of certain Chakras so that you feel a tightness in your chest, so that you feel sick or depressed and exhausted.
The ways an energy predator is able to take you over are endless. It is a crime against humanity to do such things.
Once again, I ask you, where do you turn when something like this happens? Following a recent incident in which I felt my very life in danger because a group of psychic individuals decided to attack myself and those closest to me, I decided to phone the local police. They were understanding and did not laugh over the fact that much of what was happening was psychic. However, they could not help me, since the individuals in question were not in the same state, but in another. I was advised to contact the FBI who have national jurisdiction.
I am writing this for an important reason. If people are attacking you psychically, it is affecting your physical life in a physical world, and must be dealt with on a physical level. Do NOT hesitate to take action in the physical world--contact the FBI if necessary--contact all of those you would normally contact should you be a victim of any crime against humanity including extortion, attempted murder, severe emotional abuse, etc.
Do not be afraid of what others will think. There is help out there, and there are more people going through this than most are aware of.
I am still waiting to hear back from authorities, but I am confident I will receive help, and I am proud of myself for having the courage to reach out for this help.
Times are changing. Psychic people are everywhere--and if they're like me, and became extremely psychic almost overnight, then they have most likely been the prey of a psychic predator.
Be brave, Be courageous, Be strong--and continue to LOVE love LOVE, because humanity is beautiful overall.
In case you aren't aware of it, telepathy is real. I speak telepathically, and I am not alone. I was once the victim of a psychic vampire or energetic predator who took me over.
This individual was highly psychic with superb supernatural abilities. I met them on a social media website, they chose to connect their Chakras to mine, and within the course of a year, I began to see auras, to speak telepathically, and to have many other such supernatural gifts which I couldn't control. It all seemed to happen so quickly.
When someone has a very high vibration and they connect their Chakras to yours through intention and creative visualization, it causes the one with the lower vibration to become "Awakened." It sort of speeds up the process of psychic transformation. So, through no fault of my own, whatever dormant gifts I had suddenly became awakened, and overnight, I began to have amazing super human abilities which I didn't know how to control.
I tried breaking away from this individual many times, but unsuccessfully. What do you do when all of a sudden, a friend from the internet begins to speak telepathically to you? When you cannot block this person out of your mind, but night and day this person's voice is clear and audible--you feel this person's emotions in your body, you share sexual energy with this individual, and you never asked for any of it? Who do you turn to?
I honestly had no clue. I couldn't phone the police--who in the hell is going to believe that someone has telepathically forced themselves upon me? When people force themselves upon you energetically and telepathically, they are able to do the following:
*Send you subliminal messages while you are not yet conscious of their voice speaking to you so that they are better able to control you.
*They are able to listen to your passwords for accounts, stealing valuable information which could lead to the loss of money or other resources needed for yourself and your family.
*They steal your privacy so that when you make love to your spouse, use the toilet, or even work on a novel, they are always clearly listening in on what it is you are attempting to do--stealing who you are and what you wish to be.
*They may attach to your family members, lovers, children, and those close to you, infiltrating your living system so that they can send subliminal messages which cause problems between you and others. Most predators want their subjects isolated where they will be more easily controlled, and will seek to damage your romantic relationships first.
*They are also capable of sending angry energy down the energy cords of certain Chakras so that you feel a tightness in your chest, so that you feel sick or depressed and exhausted.
The ways an energy predator is able to take you over are endless. It is a crime against humanity to do such things.
Once again, I ask you, where do you turn when something like this happens? Following a recent incident in which I felt my very life in danger because a group of psychic individuals decided to attack myself and those closest to me, I decided to phone the local police. They were understanding and did not laugh over the fact that much of what was happening was psychic. However, they could not help me, since the individuals in question were not in the same state, but in another. I was advised to contact the FBI who have national jurisdiction.
I am writing this for an important reason. If people are attacking you psychically, it is affecting your physical life in a physical world, and must be dealt with on a physical level. Do NOT hesitate to take action in the physical world--contact the FBI if necessary--contact all of those you would normally contact should you be a victim of any crime against humanity including extortion, attempted murder, severe emotional abuse, etc.
Do not be afraid of what others will think. There is help out there, and there are more people going through this than most are aware of.
I am still waiting to hear back from authorities, but I am confident I will receive help, and I am proud of myself for having the courage to reach out for this help.
Times are changing. Psychic people are everywhere--and if they're like me, and became extremely psychic almost overnight, then they have most likely been the prey of a psychic predator.
Be brave, Be courageous, Be strong--and continue to LOVE love LOVE, because humanity is beautiful overall.
April 13, 2013
I have read pretty much everything I could get my hands on about psychic self-defense over the past year. Most of what I read encourages people to stay positive, to focus on love, to meditate with crystals, to receive the help of energy workers.
None of it says to learn how to manipulate energy on your own. Physics teaches us that everything is energy–including our thoughts. It is a well-known fact that those who perform energy healing do so through creative visualization–picturing thoughts with the intention of healing with energy, changing the physical characteristics of something by changing its energy.
For those who see auras or speak telepathically, an imagination is the greatest asset one could possibly have, since creative visualization comes naturally to such ones, and because their power of belief in their own abilities and unknown possibilities brings these visualizations to life.
Because energy can be shared between people ( Example: People breathe in and exhale out molecules, sharing molecules with others in the same room) especially by healing, or can be used to harm others (I will not state how since I have no desire to promote energetic harm to others on any level)–knowing how to manipulate energy in order to protect oneself becomes necessary.
I have learned through my own experience that it is not enough to have a positive attitude, spending one’s time focusing only on love. One must also take just as seriously, the need to properly protect one’s aura, subtle body, and mind from harmful individuals.
Energy predators are everywhere, and the higher your vibration is, the greater your abilities are, and there will be individuals who wish to attach to you in an effort to take your energy or to cause psychic trouble on the astral and physical planes.
If you begin speaking telepathically overnight, chances are, you are the victim of an energetic bully. It will become necessary to remove all energy attachments when breaking away from such individuals.
When attachments are formed between ourselves and others, there are actual cords of energy which flow from a Chakra on our subtle body to the Chakra in the other individual’s subtle body. These cords are used by an energy predator to usurp energy from a victim, and cause a tremendous amount of damage to the subtle body and aura which may result in physical illness if not allowed to heal.
Energy workers and healers, manipulate this energy–removing cords by creatively visualizing this energy and performing surgeries or energy work through meditative focus. One can imagine unplugging or burning off a cord from one’s heart Chakra and severing the emotional ties one might have to an ex-lover, for instance. It becomes necessary to imagine a hot knife cutting and severing the cord, then imagining yourself healing the spot where the cord once resided.
I have read everything I can on energy healing, energy attachments, and how to remove attachments from one’s own aura and subtle body to stop an energetic bully from invading one’s mind. However, none of those books or articles once said the following:
In order to unattach yourself from an individual who has superior gifts and abilities to other humans, You MUST raise your vibrational frequency until it either matches the Adept’s energy level, or, is HIGHER than the Adept’s level.
Until you have raised your vibration high enough that it matches the Adept’s energy level, any work you or others may do on your subtle body will be useless if the predator understands how to place energetic blockages around you or knows how to attach more quickly than you can unattach.
Once your vibration matches the Adept’s you may begin shielding your subtle body and aura on significant levels by imagining an etheric shield which surrounds you and the energy around you. This shield should be reflective in nature so that whoever is causing you harm cannot see inside of it. This shield should be made of an element (fire, earth, water, or air), and should constantly change elements so that it becomes unpredictable.The shield will prove to give one moments of rest and a measure of safety and comfort once being invaded.It is also possible to imagine emotions and feelings such as anger or psychic pressure not being allowed through the walls of the shield. As one’s Vibration grows higher, the energy shield itself becomes more powerful. Shields WORK. Trust your willpower and intentions when it comes to self-protection energetically.
Until your vibrational frequency SURPASSES the Adept’s vibration, you may not be able to break away on your own even with help. When it comes down to it, no one can help you if you tell yourself in your mind that you’re powerless.You must OWN WHO YOU ARE. You must BELIEVE in your ability to break free.
To raise your vibrational frequency you must:
Continue to stay positive by focusing on spiritual things and love for others.
Continue to center yourself and meditate–using this time to open all of your Chakras evenly, to balance them by visualizing them one by one until you’ve imagined all 7 Main Chakra colors. Then, you must imagine all stagnant energies are removed from your Chakras, and lastly, picture these stagnant energies leaving your body and flying out through the top of your Crown Chakra. This will help to refine your energy, which will raise your vibration as well as keep your emotions balanced.
Teach others what you know–this expands energy and connects you to others, who also share their energies with you.
Those whom you know to have a high vibrational frequency who you know closely(Get their permission first)–Attach your solar plexus Chakra to theirs so that there is a continual sharing of energy between the two of you. Imagine sucking their energy as through a straw. You will feel their energy as you breathe it in. The energies of those who are positive and of those who love you will raise your vibration, and it will help to raise theirs. It is reciprocal and beautiful, and if enough people are willing to help you, your vibration will become so high that no predator will be safe from you should you choose to energetically attack!!
My goal is to stay as connected to other human beings on this planet as possible by sharing energy through literature, music, ideas, and teaching the important things I use in my own daily life to keep myself safe. I hope that any who read this use these suggestions to help defend themselves feel free to contact me to let me know what precisely was helpful about this information so that I can continue to share information in a more palatable manner.
None of it says to learn how to manipulate energy on your own. Physics teaches us that everything is energy–including our thoughts. It is a well-known fact that those who perform energy healing do so through creative visualization–picturing thoughts with the intention of healing with energy, changing the physical characteristics of something by changing its energy.
For those who see auras or speak telepathically, an imagination is the greatest asset one could possibly have, since creative visualization comes naturally to such ones, and because their power of belief in their own abilities and unknown possibilities brings these visualizations to life.
Because energy can be shared between people ( Example: People breathe in and exhale out molecules, sharing molecules with others in the same room) especially by healing, or can be used to harm others (I will not state how since I have no desire to promote energetic harm to others on any level)–knowing how to manipulate energy in order to protect oneself becomes necessary.
I have learned through my own experience that it is not enough to have a positive attitude, spending one’s time focusing only on love. One must also take just as seriously, the need to properly protect one’s aura, subtle body, and mind from harmful individuals.
Energy predators are everywhere, and the higher your vibration is, the greater your abilities are, and there will be individuals who wish to attach to you in an effort to take your energy or to cause psychic trouble on the astral and physical planes.
If you begin speaking telepathically overnight, chances are, you are the victim of an energetic bully. It will become necessary to remove all energy attachments when breaking away from such individuals.
When attachments are formed between ourselves and others, there are actual cords of energy which flow from a Chakra on our subtle body to the Chakra in the other individual’s subtle body. These cords are used by an energy predator to usurp energy from a victim, and cause a tremendous amount of damage to the subtle body and aura which may result in physical illness if not allowed to heal.
Energy workers and healers, manipulate this energy–removing cords by creatively visualizing this energy and performing surgeries or energy work through meditative focus. One can imagine unplugging or burning off a cord from one’s heart Chakra and severing the emotional ties one might have to an ex-lover, for instance. It becomes necessary to imagine a hot knife cutting and severing the cord, then imagining yourself healing the spot where the cord once resided.
I have read everything I can on energy healing, energy attachments, and how to remove attachments from one’s own aura and subtle body to stop an energetic bully from invading one’s mind. However, none of those books or articles once said the following:
In order to unattach yourself from an individual who has superior gifts and abilities to other humans, You MUST raise your vibrational frequency until it either matches the Adept’s energy level, or, is HIGHER than the Adept’s level.
Until you have raised your vibration high enough that it matches the Adept’s energy level, any work you or others may do on your subtle body will be useless if the predator understands how to place energetic blockages around you or knows how to attach more quickly than you can unattach.
Once your vibration matches the Adept’s you may begin shielding your subtle body and aura on significant levels by imagining an etheric shield which surrounds you and the energy around you. This shield should be reflective in nature so that whoever is causing you harm cannot see inside of it. This shield should be made of an element (fire, earth, water, or air), and should constantly change elements so that it becomes unpredictable.The shield will prove to give one moments of rest and a measure of safety and comfort once being invaded.It is also possible to imagine emotions and feelings such as anger or psychic pressure not being allowed through the walls of the shield. As one’s Vibration grows higher, the energy shield itself becomes more powerful. Shields WORK. Trust your willpower and intentions when it comes to self-protection energetically.
Until your vibrational frequency SURPASSES the Adept’s vibration, you may not be able to break away on your own even with help. When it comes down to it, no one can help you if you tell yourself in your mind that you’re powerless.You must OWN WHO YOU ARE. You must BELIEVE in your ability to break free.
To raise your vibrational frequency you must:
Continue to stay positive by focusing on spiritual things and love for others.
Continue to center yourself and meditate–using this time to open all of your Chakras evenly, to balance them by visualizing them one by one until you’ve imagined all 7 Main Chakra colors. Then, you must imagine all stagnant energies are removed from your Chakras, and lastly, picture these stagnant energies leaving your body and flying out through the top of your Crown Chakra. This will help to refine your energy, which will raise your vibration as well as keep your emotions balanced.
Teach others what you know–this expands energy and connects you to others, who also share their energies with you.
Those whom you know to have a high vibrational frequency who you know closely(Get their permission first)–Attach your solar plexus Chakra to theirs so that there is a continual sharing of energy between the two of you. Imagine sucking their energy as through a straw. You will feel their energy as you breathe it in. The energies of those who are positive and of those who love you will raise your vibration, and it will help to raise theirs. It is reciprocal and beautiful, and if enough people are willing to help you, your vibration will become so high that no predator will be safe from you should you choose to energetically attack!!
My goal is to stay as connected to other human beings on this planet as possible by sharing energy through literature, music, ideas, and teaching the important things I use in my own daily life to keep myself safe. I hope that any who read this use these suggestions to help defend themselves feel free to contact me to let me know what precisely was helpful about this information so that I can continue to share information in a more palatable manner.
March 18, 2013
One individual whom I have been excited about interviewing is Canadian author Chantal Boudreau whose expansive outlook on literature is absolutely inspiring. I have been watching her for sometime on Facebook, and her level of productivity and passion for art never fail to incite my admiration.
She is an accountant by day, a dedicated mother and wife, and always finds the time to write a blog, novels, and to paint illustrations for various publications. She is one of the most dedicated writers I know, someone who is truly in it for art's sake!
Chantal Boudreau is the author of the science fiction Fervor series (which includes Elevation and Transcendance), writing everything from dark fantasy/horror to romance and Young Adult novels. I am honored to have this interview!
1.What was the inspiration for your Fervor series?
I mention some of my inspiration in the preface. It was a combination of things, including a theme wish-list on an agent’s website (he wouldn’t even look at it even though I had written to one of his “desired” themes), a book I had read on genetic manipulation, and the music of Sarah Slean.
2. In Fervor, the children speak telepathically, and are unable to hear with their physical ears, which is how real telepathy works. Did you research telepathy when you wrote this book, or was this an idea you simply made up on your own?
Only the Finders can’t hear with their physical ears. The other talent groups have lost the use of other senses. Few of the children actually speak aloud when they are communicating through the connection, however, as they find that a little confusing. Only the Keepers, who aren’t comfortable with change, those who are weak telepaths and those who want to include the Controls in the conversation (who can’t access the connection) speak aloud when they use their telepathy. I did research for the series but I didn’t research telepathy. I went with what seemed intuitive for the connection.
3. You are a diverse author who dabbles in various genres of books. Which genre do you find the easiest or which is the most difficult, and why?
I’d say dark fantasy, bordering on horror, is the easiest. I started with writing fantasy but I tend to write with a fairly dark cast to my stories and I enjoy writing horror short stories. The most difficult of the genres I’ve tried to write would be romance. I just don’t have the right mind-set for it.
4. I know at times you have warned readers about adult content in your literature. Was there ever a time when you were too afraid to explore such topics as sex or violence in your writing?
Yes, there was, but I pushed at those boundaries until it didn’t bother me anymore. I think it’s important to cover all aspects that a particular story demands.
5. Which artists and authors do you feel have been most influential in helping you to develop your vision of who you desired to be as an author or artist?
The list would be too long to fit in an interview. Some of my favourite authors growing up included Roald Dahl, Theodore Sturgeon, Tanith Lee, Frederic Brown and Anne McCaffrey. Now I read a broad selection of indie authors, including Ren Garcia, and some choice writers from the bigger publishers such as Robert J. Sawyer.
6. When you were a child, what did you dream of doing with your life, and how do you feel this has impacted your art today?
I started off wanting to be a veterinarian, but realized before I finished elementary school that I was too squeamish for that kind of career. In grade 8 we had to write a project on what we wanted to be and I actually did my project on being a writer. I Majored in English in University, but once I got out in the big bad world I decided I needed a career that was more secure and became an accountant, but I’ve never given up the dream of someday being a full-time writer.
7. What does a typical day look like for you, and what drives you to find the time to write?
I’m up at 5:30, walk the dog, hop on a bus at 6:30. I usually write during my commute. I arrive at my accounting job at 7:30 and work to 3:45. I write on my commute home as well. I hang out with my family, check e-mails and social networks, maybe work on my blog or attend to other business. Then I may get some more writing in once the kids are in bed. Writing is relaxing and something I truly enjoy.
8. I believe that making one’s dreams known energetically helps to bring these dreams to fruition. What is one of your artistic dreams you wish to see realized?
I just want to have my work read by as many people as possible. I want to write something genuinely moving with global appeal – something that changes the way people look at the world.
9. When a highly productive writer such as yourself feels overwhelmed by a heavy workload, what is one thing you do to clear mental or emotional blockages so you can keep going?
I find listening to music or working on artwork helps. Also, going on an outing with my family usually helps to clear my mind.
10. What are you most proud of regarding your literary and visual arts, and why are you especially proud of yourself for this?
To be honest with you, trying to get your foot in the door in the publishing industry is horribly discouraging. I guess I’m most proud that I haven’t given up yet.
To learn more about Chantal Boudreau, please check out her website and blog-site, as well as order her books on Amazon!
Website:
http://www.writersownwords.com/chanta...
Blog:
http://chantellyb.wordpress.com/
Scribd.com:
http://www.scribd.com/chantal_boudreau
She is an accountant by day, a dedicated mother and wife, and always finds the time to write a blog, novels, and to paint illustrations for various publications. She is one of the most dedicated writers I know, someone who is truly in it for art's sake!
Chantal Boudreau is the author of the science fiction Fervor series (which includes Elevation and Transcendance), writing everything from dark fantasy/horror to romance and Young Adult novels. I am honored to have this interview!
1.What was the inspiration for your Fervor series?
I mention some of my inspiration in the preface. It was a combination of things, including a theme wish-list on an agent’s website (he wouldn’t even look at it even though I had written to one of his “desired” themes), a book I had read on genetic manipulation, and the music of Sarah Slean.
2. In Fervor, the children speak telepathically, and are unable to hear with their physical ears, which is how real telepathy works. Did you research telepathy when you wrote this book, or was this an idea you simply made up on your own?
Only the Finders can’t hear with their physical ears. The other talent groups have lost the use of other senses. Few of the children actually speak aloud when they are communicating through the connection, however, as they find that a little confusing. Only the Keepers, who aren’t comfortable with change, those who are weak telepaths and those who want to include the Controls in the conversation (who can’t access the connection) speak aloud when they use their telepathy. I did research for the series but I didn’t research telepathy. I went with what seemed intuitive for the connection.
3. You are a diverse author who dabbles in various genres of books. Which genre do you find the easiest or which is the most difficult, and why?
I’d say dark fantasy, bordering on horror, is the easiest. I started with writing fantasy but I tend to write with a fairly dark cast to my stories and I enjoy writing horror short stories. The most difficult of the genres I’ve tried to write would be romance. I just don’t have the right mind-set for it.
4. I know at times you have warned readers about adult content in your literature. Was there ever a time when you were too afraid to explore such topics as sex or violence in your writing?
Yes, there was, but I pushed at those boundaries until it didn’t bother me anymore. I think it’s important to cover all aspects that a particular story demands.
5. Which artists and authors do you feel have been most influential in helping you to develop your vision of who you desired to be as an author or artist?
The list would be too long to fit in an interview. Some of my favourite authors growing up included Roald Dahl, Theodore Sturgeon, Tanith Lee, Frederic Brown and Anne McCaffrey. Now I read a broad selection of indie authors, including Ren Garcia, and some choice writers from the bigger publishers such as Robert J. Sawyer.
6. When you were a child, what did you dream of doing with your life, and how do you feel this has impacted your art today?
I started off wanting to be a veterinarian, but realized before I finished elementary school that I was too squeamish for that kind of career. In grade 8 we had to write a project on what we wanted to be and I actually did my project on being a writer. I Majored in English in University, but once I got out in the big bad world I decided I needed a career that was more secure and became an accountant, but I’ve never given up the dream of someday being a full-time writer.
7. What does a typical day look like for you, and what drives you to find the time to write?
I’m up at 5:30, walk the dog, hop on a bus at 6:30. I usually write during my commute. I arrive at my accounting job at 7:30 and work to 3:45. I write on my commute home as well. I hang out with my family, check e-mails and social networks, maybe work on my blog or attend to other business. Then I may get some more writing in once the kids are in bed. Writing is relaxing and something I truly enjoy.
8. I believe that making one’s dreams known energetically helps to bring these dreams to fruition. What is one of your artistic dreams you wish to see realized?
I just want to have my work read by as many people as possible. I want to write something genuinely moving with global appeal – something that changes the way people look at the world.
9. When a highly productive writer such as yourself feels overwhelmed by a heavy workload, what is one thing you do to clear mental or emotional blockages so you can keep going?
I find listening to music or working on artwork helps. Also, going on an outing with my family usually helps to clear my mind.
10. What are you most proud of regarding your literary and visual arts, and why are you especially proud of yourself for this?
To be honest with you, trying to get your foot in the door in the publishing industry is horribly discouraging. I guess I’m most proud that I haven’t given up yet.
To learn more about Chantal Boudreau, please check out her website and blog-site, as well as order her books on Amazon!
Website:
http://www.writersownwords.com/chanta...
Blog:
http://chantellyb.wordpress.com/
Scribd.com:
http://www.scribd.com/chantal_boudreau
February 9, 2013
Imagine no longer needing the use of a telephone, computer, or electronic devices of any kind to communicate with others. Imagine being able to send, not only conversations through the use of your mind, but also to transmute emotion, visuals, music, and anything else you choose to create. Now, know that this is not only something which can be imagined, but is a reality for some. This is telepathy, the most advanced form of communication known to mankind, and the following interview is meant to encourage others who have an interest in telepathy to give it serious dedication.
D.E.Z. Butler is an expert at Telepathic communication, and has devoted her life to teaching others how to use this ability through focus and direction--an ability which humans and animals alike use on a regular basis. She is the author of "Telepathy Will Change Your Life" and "The Telepathists," two books which I have found most helpful in understanding my own ability to speak telepathically.
1. What do you believe makes telepathy a science as opposed to a supernatural gift?
When thoughts are sent using the Bio-Electrical Magnetic Force-Field (BEMFF) this source is based on reliable physics which are currently used by magnetic reading devices. This is how science uses electrodes to map the brain waves of people. This is what I would call the foundation of the science behind thought transference. Electrical fields are how thoughts are sent. Once your mind learns to tap into those fields, you are able to send a thought to any person nearby or at great distances. The science becomes more involved as you, the new telepathist, activate areas of your brain to enhance communication skills.
2. Can any desiring person learn telepathy and what percentage of individuals among the general population do you believe actually speak telepathically on a superior level?
All people are able to learn telepathy. Think about this ability as a lost skill due to modern conveniences. I would be guessing, but I feel only less than .001% of the population is near a superior level. Possibly less or a little more because I have not studied all six billion humans on earth now and I wish to stress that “all” humans and animals are able to communicate “well” telepathically.
3. What are a few good uses for telepathy?
A. Long distance communication when not capable of communicating through traditional means.
B. Calming of children.
C. Reinforcing positive thoughts for productive outcomes. Such as sending thoughts throughout
a facility, so all humans are in a positive frame of mind; close to a universal mind that is in sync with
what is known as correct work ethics; a reinforcing of the company’s principals.
D. Allowing a critical patient to heal him or herself by visualizing the repair of the human. This is advanced thought processes.
E. Any family member able to contact when in need of help.
F. Use upon a ship in space when and if there is equipment failure.
G. Walking down the street and human approaches who may have bad intentions; ability to know what those intentions are and change direction or focus upon that human and change their thoughts to positive thoughts. This is also advanced telepathic communication and it does work when a person is advanced in their skills.
H. Allow others to phone you…..this is an ethical question. Should a person influence the actions of others? I believe you can and possibly should but will depend upon the situation.
I. The ability to change your appearance slightly and be in charge of all aspects of your body and life.
4. In "Telepathy Will Change Your Life," you speak of your ability to send and receive telepathic messages since you were a small child, and have had this ability your entire life. When an adult decides to embark on a dedicated path to speaking telepathically, what sort of life-changing impact should one expect, and how intense is this impact?
Let me clarify. I was able to be aware at an early age that I had this ability. Of course I did not fully know what it was I was able to do. Telepathy does change your life as you become more adept at sending thoughts. Eventually, you will be able to just think a thought to send someone and it takes no preparation. This is life changing because you have to be very careful of what and how you think to and about people. The thought is sent instantly and there could be results you do not like. That is why I maintain that each individual should always be in a positive frame of mind when sending thoughts.
5. When speaking telepathically, what abilities will have been acquired?
The ability to see the future, the ability to channel a strong message to more than just one person and a focus that is superior to most humans. Focus …. Meaning you are able to pinpoint a thought and send it as an arrow to hit its mark. The abilities are unending and I have only scratched the surface after 53 years. All life can be communicated with. You will be able to touch a plant and have it respond to your magnetic force. Try this as an exercise. It works. If you burn yourself when cooking….touch the area and think of the burn healing…..and within seconds there is no burn. I have found this to work many times. Even the healing of cuts and this can be done for others and yourself. All BEMFF levels are touched upon and used so you do become a superior being and it is best to not have ego with how you think and respond to positive outcomes of your new found abilities. Years of practice and sometimes in less time you will achieve much.
For instance, is it more than just a dialogue communicated by the mind instead of verbally?
More than dialogue….it is a state of consciousness and mind that transcends all levels of the BEMFF within and surrounding your body; which is strength of mind that allows you to control situations.
6. What is your favorite thing about speaking telepathically?
For fun it would be having people call me when I want them to. For pleasure it is when I focus on making love and it is intense. The ability helps to keep me and those I know safe.
7. Do you have a regular companion with whom you reciprocally speak telepathy?
No. I have tried to communicate with others and I am too strong. One person felt I was pulling on her mind. I do listen to my children when I wish and I don’t do this too often. They are able to hear me. Usually they say, “Did you say something?” That is the first clue I have reached them.
8. What will readers learn by reading "Telepathy Will Change Your Life," and why is it important to read this book before moving on to "The Telepathists?"
Readers will learn the baby steps to becoming a telepathist and through my telling how I accomplished silent communication they are given the steps or foundation to succeed. A person must have a beginning point and the first book gives the reader a start and allows the reader to decide if he or she wishes to go further. “The Telepathists” brings the reader along to another level in communicating silently and gives the reader a story about the awakening of telepathists that may be finding telepathy through chemical stimulation. This book also gives a few names of people who have experimented in science and found telepathy and many other paranormal abilities. I would hope this book allows the student to seek out other people and books that speak to all forms of parapsychology that may come forward when a person is in deep meditation. Knowledge will always be power and each book along the way points the student in the direction which will bring the reader and student to new levels to expand their mind and reach of thoughts.
9. What upcoming works in your Telepathy Series can readers look forward to?
First of all this would be a continuation of the story about the telepathists and new science personalities who open doors for the reader to think about. The focus of the mind through crystals and other objects to expand their abilities and I hope to have many books in this series; because I feel telepathy is important for our human future.
10. What advice do you have for those interested in learning telepathy from your books?
Read carefully and tread softly with a new found ability. Going too fast may bring the student into deep waters were it is difficult to get out of. Learning too fast is only good if your mind is strong. Daily meditation in the beginning is the best road to follow. Your mind will reach great lengths as and when it is ready.
Our minds are capable of AMAZING things, and as human beings, we connect energetically with others in ways most aren't aware of, which is why it is so important to stay positive--not only for ourselves, but for those who interact with us. We have a greater impact on each other and this world than we are aware of.
Thank you to D.E.Z. Butler for this wonderful interview! To learn more about Telepathy or about D.E.Z. Butler, you may find her books on Amazon, or order them through her website at:
www.telepathyb.net
D.E.Z. Butler is an expert at Telepathic communication, and has devoted her life to teaching others how to use this ability through focus and direction--an ability which humans and animals alike use on a regular basis. She is the author of "Telepathy Will Change Your Life" and "The Telepathists," two books which I have found most helpful in understanding my own ability to speak telepathically.
1. What do you believe makes telepathy a science as opposed to a supernatural gift?
When thoughts are sent using the Bio-Electrical Magnetic Force-Field (BEMFF) this source is based on reliable physics which are currently used by magnetic reading devices. This is how science uses electrodes to map the brain waves of people. This is what I would call the foundation of the science behind thought transference. Electrical fields are how thoughts are sent. Once your mind learns to tap into those fields, you are able to send a thought to any person nearby or at great distances. The science becomes more involved as you, the new telepathist, activate areas of your brain to enhance communication skills.
2. Can any desiring person learn telepathy and what percentage of individuals among the general population do you believe actually speak telepathically on a superior level?
All people are able to learn telepathy. Think about this ability as a lost skill due to modern conveniences. I would be guessing, but I feel only less than .001% of the population is near a superior level. Possibly less or a little more because I have not studied all six billion humans on earth now and I wish to stress that “all” humans and animals are able to communicate “well” telepathically.
3. What are a few good uses for telepathy?
A. Long distance communication when not capable of communicating through traditional means.
B. Calming of children.
C. Reinforcing positive thoughts for productive outcomes. Such as sending thoughts throughout
a facility, so all humans are in a positive frame of mind; close to a universal mind that is in sync with
what is known as correct work ethics; a reinforcing of the company’s principals.
D. Allowing a critical patient to heal him or herself by visualizing the repair of the human. This is advanced thought processes.
E. Any family member able to contact when in need of help.
F. Use upon a ship in space when and if there is equipment failure.
G. Walking down the street and human approaches who may have bad intentions; ability to know what those intentions are and change direction or focus upon that human and change their thoughts to positive thoughts. This is also advanced telepathic communication and it does work when a person is advanced in their skills.
H. Allow others to phone you…..this is an ethical question. Should a person influence the actions of others? I believe you can and possibly should but will depend upon the situation.
I. The ability to change your appearance slightly and be in charge of all aspects of your body and life.
4. In "Telepathy Will Change Your Life," you speak of your ability to send and receive telepathic messages since you were a small child, and have had this ability your entire life. When an adult decides to embark on a dedicated path to speaking telepathically, what sort of life-changing impact should one expect, and how intense is this impact?
Let me clarify. I was able to be aware at an early age that I had this ability. Of course I did not fully know what it was I was able to do. Telepathy does change your life as you become more adept at sending thoughts. Eventually, you will be able to just think a thought to send someone and it takes no preparation. This is life changing because you have to be very careful of what and how you think to and about people. The thought is sent instantly and there could be results you do not like. That is why I maintain that each individual should always be in a positive frame of mind when sending thoughts.
5. When speaking telepathically, what abilities will have been acquired?
The ability to see the future, the ability to channel a strong message to more than just one person and a focus that is superior to most humans. Focus …. Meaning you are able to pinpoint a thought and send it as an arrow to hit its mark. The abilities are unending and I have only scratched the surface after 53 years. All life can be communicated with. You will be able to touch a plant and have it respond to your magnetic force. Try this as an exercise. It works. If you burn yourself when cooking….touch the area and think of the burn healing…..and within seconds there is no burn. I have found this to work many times. Even the healing of cuts and this can be done for others and yourself. All BEMFF levels are touched upon and used so you do become a superior being and it is best to not have ego with how you think and respond to positive outcomes of your new found abilities. Years of practice and sometimes in less time you will achieve much.
For instance, is it more than just a dialogue communicated by the mind instead of verbally?
More than dialogue….it is a state of consciousness and mind that transcends all levels of the BEMFF within and surrounding your body; which is strength of mind that allows you to control situations.
6. What is your favorite thing about speaking telepathically?
For fun it would be having people call me when I want them to. For pleasure it is when I focus on making love and it is intense. The ability helps to keep me and those I know safe.
7. Do you have a regular companion with whom you reciprocally speak telepathy?
No. I have tried to communicate with others and I am too strong. One person felt I was pulling on her mind. I do listen to my children when I wish and I don’t do this too often. They are able to hear me. Usually they say, “Did you say something?” That is the first clue I have reached them.
8. What will readers learn by reading "Telepathy Will Change Your Life," and why is it important to read this book before moving on to "The Telepathists?"
Readers will learn the baby steps to becoming a telepathist and through my telling how I accomplished silent communication they are given the steps or foundation to succeed. A person must have a beginning point and the first book gives the reader a start and allows the reader to decide if he or she wishes to go further. “The Telepathists” brings the reader along to another level in communicating silently and gives the reader a story about the awakening of telepathists that may be finding telepathy through chemical stimulation. This book also gives a few names of people who have experimented in science and found telepathy and many other paranormal abilities. I would hope this book allows the student to seek out other people and books that speak to all forms of parapsychology that may come forward when a person is in deep meditation. Knowledge will always be power and each book along the way points the student in the direction which will bring the reader and student to new levels to expand their mind and reach of thoughts.
9. What upcoming works in your Telepathy Series can readers look forward to?
First of all this would be a continuation of the story about the telepathists and new science personalities who open doors for the reader to think about. The focus of the mind through crystals and other objects to expand their abilities and I hope to have many books in this series; because I feel telepathy is important for our human future.
10. What advice do you have for those interested in learning telepathy from your books?
Read carefully and tread softly with a new found ability. Going too fast may bring the student into deep waters were it is difficult to get out of. Learning too fast is only good if your mind is strong. Daily meditation in the beginning is the best road to follow. Your mind will reach great lengths as and when it is ready.
Our minds are capable of AMAZING things, and as human beings, we connect energetically with others in ways most aren't aware of, which is why it is so important to stay positive--not only for ourselves, but for those who interact with us. We have a greater impact on each other and this world than we are aware of.
Thank you to D.E.Z. Butler for this wonderful interview! To learn more about Telepathy or about D.E.Z. Butler, you may find her books on Amazon, or order them through her website at:
www.telepathyb.net
February 6, 2013
In her candid memoir "Upper Cut," Carrie White Hairdresser proves time and again that everything she has, is the result of dedication, focus, and hard work. From painting store windows as a kid to earn needed cash, to styling the hair of some of the world's biggest celebrities, she is someone whose integrity and perseverance I find inspirational.
Nearly a year and a half has passed since the release date of "Upper Cut." It is a captivating read with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories of celebrities, but is most notable for its breathtakingly heartfelt moments--the sort of moments we all experience in silence as a part of our own humanity.
Carrie White agreed to this interview when I told her that I wanted to show that being published is only the first step an author experiences when deciding to share literary works. Whether one is self-published or published by a well-known publishing house, the bulk of sharing one's literary art is still the work of the author, and Carrie White is a wonderful example for illustrating this.
1. How do you feel your life as an artist has changed since the release of Upper Cut?
First of all, I am free from saying “I’m writing my memoir, or I can’t go I need to work on my book… ( I started UPPER CUT in 1989…).
Secondly, the accomplishment/completion not only gave me confidence and joy, but the excitement of looking forward to my life and taking on any other new project, knowing it can be done.
2. For you, what is the most challenging aspect of being a published author?
Knowing I am responsible, not a PR person I hire, my agent, my publisher, but me, being the one to fan the fire and show up for all who ask, big and small book clubs book stores, readings, interviews, press with social media and creative public relations for every opportunity to get the Upper Cut word out there.
And to let go of it, at a certain time and trust…after I feel I have done my best.
3.Regarding the impact you have made on hairdressing, art, and literature, what are you most proud of, and how have you seen this expand within the past year?
Not letting disappointments take me down, like not having one article in any fashion or women’s magazine and not guesting on any TV show ( except Book Talks on PBS. It was a bad surprise, with all the women’s programs, and recovery shows that fill the cable and networks, day and night, with all that I cover in my memoir, from celebrity, fashion, survival, gangs, molestation, foster home, alcoholism, to the history of this town in Upper Cut. Instead I don’t judge it, believe in my destiny (and Upper Cut’s) and I discipline my spirit to positive energy.
The truth is...I hit #8 in the LATimes best Seller List, rather than whine...I wasnt in the New York Times Best Seller List and know that I still could achieve this. I recently had five pages in the London Times on Upper Cut that I didnt expect, I had a full page in the NewYork Times Style magazine, and I was recommended for Best Fall Read in People magazine...so I count my blessings not my complaints...and Life is Good~!!
4. You are such a warm and vibrant speaker. What advice would you give to other artists for relating to the public--a necessary part of business.
When the heart speaks the heart listens.
Tell the truth and if you can add humor the message gets absorbed easier than with a preaching stick.
5. Which quote most inspires you, and why?"
Oh that’s a tough question. I collect and live on so many…from music to poets… and writers of all kinds. I placed three of my favorite quotes on page one in Upper Cut.
I could fill a book with all of them. Here’s a few that have really influenced my life:
Rainer Marie Rilke in Letters to a Young Poet
“Do Not break for unworthy distractions…”
This one encourages me to keep going and stay vigilant to my goals.
William Blake (not sure from where)
“Execution is the chariot of Genius”
This one brings reality back from my head ideas and forces my hand to do something about my ideas.
“You can have your excuses or you can have a life” Anonymous
Gets me out of the way and into action.
I'd like to thank Carrie White Hairdresser for her positive and endearing answers. I wish her so much continued success in her life, in her writing, in every endeavor she wishes to pursue. May this interview inspires others the way it has inspired me--never stop dreaming, never give up working toward your goals, and never let others hold you back.
The biggest successes we will ever have in this life will present themselves through a series of successes. Every great idea takes times to nurture and grow, and eventually bear fruitage. Being a published author is no different, and this article is for those out there who continue to struggle toward their literary goals but who never give up!
For more information on Carrie White Hairdresser and her memoir "Upper Cut," please visit her website at:
http://www.thecarriewhite.com/
Nearly a year and a half has passed since the release date of "Upper Cut." It is a captivating read with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories of celebrities, but is most notable for its breathtakingly heartfelt moments--the sort of moments we all experience in silence as a part of our own humanity.
Carrie White agreed to this interview when I told her that I wanted to show that being published is only the first step an author experiences when deciding to share literary works. Whether one is self-published or published by a well-known publishing house, the bulk of sharing one's literary art is still the work of the author, and Carrie White is a wonderful example for illustrating this.
1. How do you feel your life as an artist has changed since the release of Upper Cut?
First of all, I am free from saying “I’m writing my memoir, or I can’t go I need to work on my book… ( I started UPPER CUT in 1989…).
Secondly, the accomplishment/completion not only gave me confidence and joy, but the excitement of looking forward to my life and taking on any other new project, knowing it can be done.
2. For you, what is the most challenging aspect of being a published author?
Knowing I am responsible, not a PR person I hire, my agent, my publisher, but me, being the one to fan the fire and show up for all who ask, big and small book clubs book stores, readings, interviews, press with social media and creative public relations for every opportunity to get the Upper Cut word out there.
And to let go of it, at a certain time and trust…after I feel I have done my best.
3.Regarding the impact you have made on hairdressing, art, and literature, what are you most proud of, and how have you seen this expand within the past year?
Not letting disappointments take me down, like not having one article in any fashion or women’s magazine and not guesting on any TV show ( except Book Talks on PBS. It was a bad surprise, with all the women’s programs, and recovery shows that fill the cable and networks, day and night, with all that I cover in my memoir, from celebrity, fashion, survival, gangs, molestation, foster home, alcoholism, to the history of this town in Upper Cut. Instead I don’t judge it, believe in my destiny (and Upper Cut’s) and I discipline my spirit to positive energy.
The truth is...I hit #8 in the LATimes best Seller List, rather than whine...I wasnt in the New York Times Best Seller List and know that I still could achieve this. I recently had five pages in the London Times on Upper Cut that I didnt expect, I had a full page in the NewYork Times Style magazine, and I was recommended for Best Fall Read in People magazine...so I count my blessings not my complaints...and Life is Good~!!
4. You are such a warm and vibrant speaker. What advice would you give to other artists for relating to the public--a necessary part of business.
When the heart speaks the heart listens.
Tell the truth and if you can add humor the message gets absorbed easier than with a preaching stick.
5. Which quote most inspires you, and why?"
Oh that’s a tough question. I collect and live on so many…from music to poets… and writers of all kinds. I placed three of my favorite quotes on page one in Upper Cut.
I could fill a book with all of them. Here’s a few that have really influenced my life:
Rainer Marie Rilke in Letters to a Young Poet
“Do Not break for unworthy distractions…”
This one encourages me to keep going and stay vigilant to my goals.
William Blake (not sure from where)
“Execution is the chariot of Genius”
This one brings reality back from my head ideas and forces my hand to do something about my ideas.
“You can have your excuses or you can have a life” Anonymous
Gets me out of the way and into action.
I'd like to thank Carrie White Hairdresser for her positive and endearing answers. I wish her so much continued success in her life, in her writing, in every endeavor she wishes to pursue. May this interview inspires others the way it has inspired me--never stop dreaming, never give up working toward your goals, and never let others hold you back.
The biggest successes we will ever have in this life will present themselves through a series of successes. Every great idea takes times to nurture and grow, and eventually bear fruitage. Being a published author is no different, and this article is for those out there who continue to struggle toward their literary goals but who never give up!
For more information on Carrie White Hairdresser and her memoir "Upper Cut," please visit her website at:
http://www.thecarriewhite.com/
February 1, 2013
I was nominated for the Liebster Award by author Chantal Boudreau--a versatile and prolific writer who has won my respect and admiration. What is the Liebster Award? I couldn't find definitive answers except that it is to encourage bloggers to branch out and read other blogs! Thank you, Chantal, for nominating me!!
The rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you.
2. Post eleven random facts about yourself.
3. You answer the eleven questions asked by the person who nominated you.
4. You think of a new set of eleven questions and nominate eleven others to answer them.
Eleven random facts about myself:
1. When I was three, I stuffed a dandelion up my nose to see if it would touch my brain and it came out of my mouth after I gagged on it!
2. I see auras, speak telepathically, I can tune in to people's emotions, and often know what they are thinking. Most people think I am eccentric, but I'm actually very psychic.
3. As a kid I thought I was going to die before the age of 17, and after 17 have always felt I was on borrowed time.
4. I am my character Sylvie Michel, the toxophobe from my novel "Poisoning Sylvie." I have chronic PTSD which results in a major social phobia making it difficult for me to shop, work, and to be in public in general.
5. I used to have a red tape recorder which I would play Michael Jackson songs on and dance along with. I also used to make up my own radio shows, and sometimes episodes to "Ma and Pa Kettle."
6. I started writing my first book at 15, and have had a few nervous breakdowns since then, am currently re-writing the book (there were 350 pages to the story, but only 90 made it through the years), and feel like a different person, so the story will end differently this time. I've transformed, and the book will transform also.
7. As a child, I had a dog named Tootsie who went missing for a few weeks. I cried every single day until it was brought back to me. I had her until I was 18 and then she disappeared. I am so thankful I never had to find her.
8. When I say "I believe in dreamers," it is not merely a motto. I believe that dreams DO and WILL come true. It is a matter of being brave enough to move forward, of being patient enough to see projects through to the end, and keeping oneself as positive as possible.
9. I once had a hobo ask me if I was "a homeless?'
10. As a kid, whenever I was depressed, I would listen to Madonna songs, and it would make me want to dance by myself in my room, and I'd always feel really happy!
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Chantal's Questions:
1. What was your favourite childhood show?
The Neverending Story, hands down. If you're speaking about television, then definitely MTV.
2. If you could be a bird, what bird would you be and why?
I would be a cockatoo--they're intelligent, beautiful, and when they're angry, damn they're scary!!
3. What is the best dessert you’ve ever eaten?
It's a dessert my mother makes which has chocolate pudding, whipped cream, a layer of crushed walnuts, and almond slivers on top. It's decadent and divine and just thinking about it makes me happy.
4. If you could pick band line-up for your ultimate concert, who would you have open, follow and headline?
I would have Ravi Shankar and his group open, The Beatles would follow, and Nirvana would headline.
5. What would you say is your favourite book outside of your preferred genres?
That would have to be Dean Koontz's Tick Tock. It is fast paced, scary and fun!
6. If you had to sit through the goriest of horror movies of the sappiest of chick-flicks, which would you pick?
I would have to choose the chick-flick and would want to vomit the entire time. I just know I would bitch and moan. I have PTSD and can't handle anything too gory or scary.
7. Kirk or Picard?
Picard, he was less of a pervert and very dignified.
8. What is your favourite board game?
Chess
9. If you had your choice, quiet night at home or rowdy night out?
I love my personal space. All of my favorite things are here. My friends usually have to come to me when we hang out.
10. What are the top three colours in your wardrobe?
Purple, Black, Magenta.
11. Have you ever read anything you were expecting to dislike but to your surprise you loved it?
Never. I have only ever had books I hated or else loved, and I've always judged a book by its cover. I'm generally never wrong about what I will like or dislike when it comes to literature.
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As for asking eleven questions to eleven more people, the only blogs I read are Chantal Boudreau's, Ren Garcia's, and Janet Fitch's, and Chantal as well as Ren have already used up the people I know.
I like introspection. Sometimes, it's a really good thing to tell someone random facts about yourself, to answer someone's questions--if for nothing more than to remember who you are, where you've come from, and how you've changed. This was fun--thanks again Chantal!!
The rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you.
2. Post eleven random facts about yourself.
3. You answer the eleven questions asked by the person who nominated you.
4. You think of a new set of eleven questions and nominate eleven others to answer them.
Eleven random facts about myself:
1. When I was three, I stuffed a dandelion up my nose to see if it would touch my brain and it came out of my mouth after I gagged on it!
2. I see auras, speak telepathically, I can tune in to people's emotions, and often know what they are thinking. Most people think I am eccentric, but I'm actually very psychic.
3. As a kid I thought I was going to die before the age of 17, and after 17 have always felt I was on borrowed time.
4. I am my character Sylvie Michel, the toxophobe from my novel "Poisoning Sylvie." I have chronic PTSD which results in a major social phobia making it difficult for me to shop, work, and to be in public in general.
5. I used to have a red tape recorder which I would play Michael Jackson songs on and dance along with. I also used to make up my own radio shows, and sometimes episodes to "Ma and Pa Kettle."
6. I started writing my first book at 15, and have had a few nervous breakdowns since then, am currently re-writing the book (there were 350 pages to the story, but only 90 made it through the years), and feel like a different person, so the story will end differently this time. I've transformed, and the book will transform also.
7. As a child, I had a dog named Tootsie who went missing for a few weeks. I cried every single day until it was brought back to me. I had her until I was 18 and then she disappeared. I am so thankful I never had to find her.
8. When I say "I believe in dreamers," it is not merely a motto. I believe that dreams DO and WILL come true. It is a matter of being brave enough to move forward, of being patient enough to see projects through to the end, and keeping oneself as positive as possible.
9. I once had a hobo ask me if I was "a homeless?'
10. As a kid, whenever I was depressed, I would listen to Madonna songs, and it would make me want to dance by myself in my room, and I'd always feel really happy!
*******
Chantal's Questions:
1. What was your favourite childhood show?
The Neverending Story, hands down. If you're speaking about television, then definitely MTV.
2. If you could be a bird, what bird would you be and why?
I would be a cockatoo--they're intelligent, beautiful, and when they're angry, damn they're scary!!
3. What is the best dessert you’ve ever eaten?
It's a dessert my mother makes which has chocolate pudding, whipped cream, a layer of crushed walnuts, and almond slivers on top. It's decadent and divine and just thinking about it makes me happy.
4. If you could pick band line-up for your ultimate concert, who would you have open, follow and headline?
I would have Ravi Shankar and his group open, The Beatles would follow, and Nirvana would headline.
5. What would you say is your favourite book outside of your preferred genres?
That would have to be Dean Koontz's Tick Tock. It is fast paced, scary and fun!
6. If you had to sit through the goriest of horror movies of the sappiest of chick-flicks, which would you pick?
I would have to choose the chick-flick and would want to vomit the entire time. I just know I would bitch and moan. I have PTSD and can't handle anything too gory or scary.
7. Kirk or Picard?
Picard, he was less of a pervert and very dignified.
8. What is your favourite board game?
Chess
9. If you had your choice, quiet night at home or rowdy night out?
I love my personal space. All of my favorite things are here. My friends usually have to come to me when we hang out.
10. What are the top three colours in your wardrobe?
Purple, Black, Magenta.
11. Have you ever read anything you were expecting to dislike but to your surprise you loved it?
Never. I have only ever had books I hated or else loved, and I've always judged a book by its cover. I'm generally never wrong about what I will like or dislike when it comes to literature.
—–
As for asking eleven questions to eleven more people, the only blogs I read are Chantal Boudreau's, Ren Garcia's, and Janet Fitch's, and Chantal as well as Ren have already used up the people I know.
I like introspection. Sometimes, it's a really good thing to tell someone random facts about yourself, to answer someone's questions--if for nothing more than to remember who you are, where you've come from, and how you've changed. This was fun--thanks again Chantal!!
December 22, 2012
"You should have an idea by now of what your unique personal skills and gifts are. Perhaps, you have an amazing singing voice. Perhaps, you’re more mathematical by nature and can add up long columns of numbers off the top of your head. You may even be someone who dreams of doing something in complete contrast to the life you are currently living. Whatever your talents are, the only way you’ll benefit from them in the physical world is by creating a goal, making a plan to achieve the goal, and seeing it through to the end.
The first important rule in using your unique gifts to further your goals, is coming up with a goal which is specific to you, and feels attainable to you. Neil Armstrong dreamt of leaving the earth’s atmosphere and walking on the moon, making history as the first man to do so. Martha Stewart learned how to cook and sew from her mother, later expanding her culinary art by catering for parties. She is now a household name whose artistic insights and intuitive presentations have garnered her much praise. As you can see, setting your sights on a goal which is ideal to you depends solely on your passion for what it is you wish to accomplish. However, the more specific your goal is, the more likely you are to reach it.
After setting a goal for yourself, it is important to continue perfecting your skills and talents. The library is still an excellent source of information. I have spent countless hours in public libraries researching what it takes to not just attract a literary agent or publisher, but also, how to negotiate a publishing contract should I meet with success. The internet is also a useful tool for research, though this is also a bit risky at times. Almost anyone on the internet can publish information on any topic they wish without knowing much about it. If you’re serious about reaching your goal, you must be serious about the information you’re adhering to memory and relaying to others. If you’re disciplined about what you teach yourself, you will find your standards are raised to a higher level, and this will be evident in your work.
One important thing to remember about setting goals is: you’re more likely to reach your goals if they are firmly implanted in your mind. It is necessary to not simply admit your goals to yourself, but to write them down where they will not be forgotten. It also helps to share your goal or ideas with others. One thing I have learned as a writer is, people do wish to see other people achieve their dreams. If you publicly declare your desire to reach a certain goal, you’ll be amazed at the encouragement and support you’ll receive from others who are also pursuing their dreams. Nothing is more contagious than the enthusiasm shared by those who dream big dreams.
When pursuing your goal, it is important to not just stay positive, or to believe in your talent, but also in your ability to reach the intended finish line. It will be important to avoid negative individuals, especially those who speak of their goals but always have an excuse as to why they aren’t trying to reach them. People at times may become artistically stagnant—we’ve all heard of writer’s block. Unfortunately, some writers have been artistically blocked for years.
I once had a therapist who told me I was “delusional” when I told him I wanted to work toward being a published author. When speaking of the same goal to a neurologist, I was told to not set goals for myself which would leave me crushed by the disappointment of not being able to reach them. This neurologist was one of the first individuals to whom I gave a copy of my first published novel Precipice. One of the finest lessons I have ever learned regarding personal goals, is to never ever let others tell you what you are capable of.
Part of being able to see your specific goal as reachable is being able to break it down into smaller reachable goals. In this way, you’ll not only be able to measure your small successes, but you’ll continue to build the self-confidence and skills needed to reach larger more complex goals.
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Music Selection
*Listen to music with plenty of drums—tribal beats or sitar music with plenty of tabla music. Drums are invigorating. They inspire us into action, they add to self-confidence, and they are a driving force when going into battle. Drums will inspire you and help you to assert yourself in furthering your goals."
~Excerpt taken from 10 Gifts To Give Yourself For A Successful Life, Chapter 4 Paying Attention To Your Unique Gifts And Using Them To Further Your Goals
The first important rule in using your unique gifts to further your goals, is coming up with a goal which is specific to you, and feels attainable to you. Neil Armstrong dreamt of leaving the earth’s atmosphere and walking on the moon, making history as the first man to do so. Martha Stewart learned how to cook and sew from her mother, later expanding her culinary art by catering for parties. She is now a household name whose artistic insights and intuitive presentations have garnered her much praise. As you can see, setting your sights on a goal which is ideal to you depends solely on your passion for what it is you wish to accomplish. However, the more specific your goal is, the more likely you are to reach it.
After setting a goal for yourself, it is important to continue perfecting your skills and talents. The library is still an excellent source of information. I have spent countless hours in public libraries researching what it takes to not just attract a literary agent or publisher, but also, how to negotiate a publishing contract should I meet with success. The internet is also a useful tool for research, though this is also a bit risky at times. Almost anyone on the internet can publish information on any topic they wish without knowing much about it. If you’re serious about reaching your goal, you must be serious about the information you’re adhering to memory and relaying to others. If you’re disciplined about what you teach yourself, you will find your standards are raised to a higher level, and this will be evident in your work.
One important thing to remember about setting goals is: you’re more likely to reach your goals if they are firmly implanted in your mind. It is necessary to not simply admit your goals to yourself, but to write them down where they will not be forgotten. It also helps to share your goal or ideas with others. One thing I have learned as a writer is, people do wish to see other people achieve their dreams. If you publicly declare your desire to reach a certain goal, you’ll be amazed at the encouragement and support you’ll receive from others who are also pursuing their dreams. Nothing is more contagious than the enthusiasm shared by those who dream big dreams.
When pursuing your goal, it is important to not just stay positive, or to believe in your talent, but also in your ability to reach the intended finish line. It will be important to avoid negative individuals, especially those who speak of their goals but always have an excuse as to why they aren’t trying to reach them. People at times may become artistically stagnant—we’ve all heard of writer’s block. Unfortunately, some writers have been artistically blocked for years.
I once had a therapist who told me I was “delusional” when I told him I wanted to work toward being a published author. When speaking of the same goal to a neurologist, I was told to not set goals for myself which would leave me crushed by the disappointment of not being able to reach them. This neurologist was one of the first individuals to whom I gave a copy of my first published novel Precipice. One of the finest lessons I have ever learned regarding personal goals, is to never ever let others tell you what you are capable of.
Part of being able to see your specific goal as reachable is being able to break it down into smaller reachable goals. In this way, you’ll not only be able to measure your small successes, but you’ll continue to build the self-confidence and skills needed to reach larger more complex goals.
******
Music Selection
*Listen to music with plenty of drums—tribal beats or sitar music with plenty of tabla music. Drums are invigorating. They inspire us into action, they add to self-confidence, and they are a driving force when going into battle. Drums will inspire you and help you to assert yourself in furthering your goals."
~Excerpt taken from 10 Gifts To Give Yourself For A Successful Life, Chapter 4 Paying Attention To Your Unique Gifts And Using Them To Further Your Goals
October 27, 2012
“We have a responsibility to stand watch over one another, we are watchers, all of us, watchers, guarding against the darkness.”~Dean Koontz
I love reading quotes by authors who write horror novels. There are reasons why we as an audience love to be frightened. Most of us wake up to routines--work, school, daily chores, caring for family members, sleep. We cringe at the sound of murderous and eccentric stories which the news feeds us. We learn to accept that while mankind is mostly good-hearted, there are those who are dark, who prey upon their own kind with a relentless thirst.
The world we live in is filled with everything from psychopaths and thieves, to psychic vampires who silently stalk their prey through energetic means.
Scary stories are a way of delving into the psychology of one who would commit such horrific crimes. People are interested in people, period. We want to know how we work, we want to know how other people experience the world, and the twisted mind of a lunatic is no less intriguing.
Scary stories also allow us to explore the unexplainable--the pretend such as werewolves, monsters, and vampires. They allow us the freedom to explore the idea of extraterrestrial life and what a chance meeting with such life would be like. The more frightened we are by such things, the more it intrigues us.
Below, are my top three horror story favorites.
1. Patricia Highsmith's "The Terrapin."
In her book "Eleven," are eleven short but impacting tales of gruesomeness and dark comedy which will leave you wanting more. "The Terrapin" is the best of these, and so unpredictable that I quickly rated it my number one favorite story of all time.
2. Jeffrey Deaver's "The Bone Collector." This book is as scientific and psychological as it is terrifying. I literally was afraid to go to the bathroom alone for a week following reading this book. I don't want to give out any spoilers here, so just READ IT!
3. Dean Koontz's "Tick Tock." "Tick Tock" is more of a fantastical sort of story, and one Koontz wrote so that it mirrored an old 1920's or 1930's style story. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and fun to read. I personally laughed as much as I cringed while reading it!
A fan of monster movies as well, I'll be watching "Werewolf Of London" tonight on Svengoolie: )
While life can be deceptively stable at time, never forget there are things seen and unseen all around us!
I love reading quotes by authors who write horror novels. There are reasons why we as an audience love to be frightened. Most of us wake up to routines--work, school, daily chores, caring for family members, sleep. We cringe at the sound of murderous and eccentric stories which the news feeds us. We learn to accept that while mankind is mostly good-hearted, there are those who are dark, who prey upon their own kind with a relentless thirst.
The world we live in is filled with everything from psychopaths and thieves, to psychic vampires who silently stalk their prey through energetic means.
Scary stories are a way of delving into the psychology of one who would commit such horrific crimes. People are interested in people, period. We want to know how we work, we want to know how other people experience the world, and the twisted mind of a lunatic is no less intriguing.
Scary stories also allow us to explore the unexplainable--the pretend such as werewolves, monsters, and vampires. They allow us the freedom to explore the idea of extraterrestrial life and what a chance meeting with such life would be like. The more frightened we are by such things, the more it intrigues us.
Below, are my top three horror story favorites.
1. Patricia Highsmith's "The Terrapin."
In her book "Eleven," are eleven short but impacting tales of gruesomeness and dark comedy which will leave you wanting more. "The Terrapin" is the best of these, and so unpredictable that I quickly rated it my number one favorite story of all time.
2. Jeffrey Deaver's "The Bone Collector." This book is as scientific and psychological as it is terrifying. I literally was afraid to go to the bathroom alone for a week following reading this book. I don't want to give out any spoilers here, so just READ IT!
3. Dean Koontz's "Tick Tock." "Tick Tock" is more of a fantastical sort of story, and one Koontz wrote so that it mirrored an old 1920's or 1930's style story. It is fast-paced, intriguing, and fun to read. I personally laughed as much as I cringed while reading it!
A fan of monster movies as well, I'll be watching "Werewolf Of London" tonight on Svengoolie: )
While life can be deceptively stable at time, never forget there are things seen and unseen all around us!
October 13, 2012
My first self-help book 10 Gifts To Give Yourself For A Successful life will be released within the next two weeks. I wanted to expand on why I believe it to be an important book--on what prompted me to write it in the first place.
In January of 2012, a very dear friend of mine took his own life. I have had a few friends commit suicide in the past. We are living in difficult times--economically, socially, and vibrationally. People do not have the inner fortitude they once had. I used to marvel at my grandmother, a woman who lived to the old age of 94--a woman who outlived almost every person she had known when she was young, and even outlived a few of her own children. It has always seemed to me that older generations, they had staying power--they knew how to accept the good and bad which came their way, understood it was all a part of this journey called life.
People aren't like that any longer. We live in a world which expects opportunities to arrive with little effort put forth--people who do not understand how to continue being strong without giving up. I have had a difficult life, much more difficult than many I know. If there is one thing I have learned about myself and others, it is that people NEED people. No one survives this world on their own without help.
When we learn to help ourselves, we're stronger and much more capable of helping others when they need it. This book is advice I have given to many. After 11 years of therapy and self-introspection, I have worked at being a much stronger individual for those who need my help and love and empathy. I truly believe LOVE is the answer to many of life's problems--love for oneself and love for others. I wish all who read this book will feel it has helped them to grow stronger, while also artistically inspiring them.
10 Gifts To Give Yourself: Chapters
Chapter One: Allowing Yourself To Be Happy
Chapter Two: Emotionally And Energetically Cutting People Off When Necessary
Chapter Three: Allowing Others To Help Us When We Need It
Chapter Four: Paying Attention To Your Unique Gifts And Using Them To Further Your Goals
Chapter Five: Setting The Standard Of Your Own Worth
Chapter Six: Moving Forward Without Clinging To The Past
Chapter Seven: Being Compassionate To Yourself And Others
Chapter Eight: Understanding And Accepting That No One Has All Of The Answers
Chapter Nine: Taking Risks When It Is The Right Thing To Do
Chapter Ten: Learning Who You Are, Accepting Yourself, Liking Yourself
In January of 2012, a very dear friend of mine took his own life. I have had a few friends commit suicide in the past. We are living in difficult times--economically, socially, and vibrationally. People do not have the inner fortitude they once had. I used to marvel at my grandmother, a woman who lived to the old age of 94--a woman who outlived almost every person she had known when she was young, and even outlived a few of her own children. It has always seemed to me that older generations, they had staying power--they knew how to accept the good and bad which came their way, understood it was all a part of this journey called life.
People aren't like that any longer. We live in a world which expects opportunities to arrive with little effort put forth--people who do not understand how to continue being strong without giving up. I have had a difficult life, much more difficult than many I know. If there is one thing I have learned about myself and others, it is that people NEED people. No one survives this world on their own without help.
When we learn to help ourselves, we're stronger and much more capable of helping others when they need it. This book is advice I have given to many. After 11 years of therapy and self-introspection, I have worked at being a much stronger individual for those who need my help and love and empathy. I truly believe LOVE is the answer to many of life's problems--love for oneself and love for others. I wish all who read this book will feel it has helped them to grow stronger, while also artistically inspiring them.
10 Gifts To Give Yourself: Chapters
Chapter One: Allowing Yourself To Be Happy
Chapter Two: Emotionally And Energetically Cutting People Off When Necessary
Chapter Three: Allowing Others To Help Us When We Need It
Chapter Four: Paying Attention To Your Unique Gifts And Using Them To Further Your Goals
Chapter Five: Setting The Standard Of Your Own Worth
Chapter Six: Moving Forward Without Clinging To The Past
Chapter Seven: Being Compassionate To Yourself And Others
Chapter Eight: Understanding And Accepting That No One Has All Of The Answers
Chapter Nine: Taking Risks When It Is The Right Thing To Do
Chapter Ten: Learning Who You Are, Accepting Yourself, Liking Yourself
October 8, 2012
With six books under his belt and his latest book "Sands of The Solar Empire" making it to number 3 in Amazon's Kindle store, genre-bending author Ren Garcia is one wild ride of a writer whose "The League of Elder Series" has been described as "Visionary." Ren Garcia has not only created a space opera which is entertaining on multi-levels--there is something for every genre of reader in these books--but a world realistic enough that it is easy to believe Garcia himself inhabits those dimensions. It is a literary world in which anything is possible, and if you have your imagination on hand, you'll be in for many wonderful thrills!
1. Where do you get the inspiration for your characters?
--I get inspiration from life, from things all around me. Sometimes I use a trope or an archetype for a character, sometimes I use a feeling or emotion. Private Taara for me was an embodiment of Desire.
2. You often write about characters with fantastical abilities. Which ability would you most wish to possess and why?
--I'd often thought if I could have any of the abilities I write about it would be the Gift of Sight, but then I thought better of it. There's a lot of responsibility that goes along with being able to see, and I wouldn't want that. The other ones are cool too, but, as Lt. Kilos says, the characters come to rely on their Gifts too much. I think I'd most want to be like Paymaster Stenstrom, to possess an ability that was taught to him, to use it when he wishes and not suffer any of the drawbacks of the other ones.
3. Was it difficult for you to let go of the characters used in your long-standing The League of Elder series, in order to begin Sands of The Solar Empire?
--Not really. I still write about the Blancheforts, got a whole MS dealing with them that's nearly done. They're still in the heart and not too far away. I just wanted to branch out a little and see other parts of Kana.
4. Which invention from your novels would you most like to have materialize in the future, and why?
--The Mentralysis Deck, hands down. I think it's a cool piece of kit, and sort of creepy too. I also wish the Machine actually existed, but that would be a pain to keep it to yourself--the Mob would probably want to get their hands on it (see: Loopers).
5. What prompted you to set your new series in the same universe as The League of Elder Series?
--I like the LoE Universe and felt there were plenty of unexplored places to visit. It's pretty well developed over 6 books and I didn't want to completely discard it.
6. The League of Elder Series concluded with The Temple of The Exploding Head, a book with dark undertones. When writing sexuality or necessary violence into your books, do you ever fear offending others, and what gives you the courage to publish it?
--Not specifically. In considering my own work, I don't find it all that dark or shocking, I might be a little too close to the matter, but aside from the imagination that goes into it, I think my books are pretty tame. I never really describe gross things too much, or spend too much time on the horrific. Actually, I've always found cursing and foul language to be the most shocking things in media, because such language is teachable and can be acted out in real life. A child could read it and go out and start cussing, to imitate what they read in a book. No kid's going to go out, dig a hole in the ground, build a pagan temple and then summon an evil god--at least I don't think...
7. You work closely with several artists who illustrate your books. Why was each artist specifically chosen?
--At first, I'd work with any artist who'd give me the time of day. Getting an artist to jump aboard, even if you're paying, can be tough when you are small. Deviant Art was like a forbidden box of candy, full of shimmering treats you could look at but never have (mostly because the artists there rarely respond to notes). These days, artists come to me, which is flattering and allows me to be more selective, to bond with ones with a similar vision.
8. You have spoken of writing a children's series based upon your character Carahil the Shadowtech seal who later became a god. What interests you about writing for children?
--Actually, my neighbor's children inspired me to attempt to write for children. For some reason, the neighbor's kids always come and hang out when they see me in the garage. I've taught them how to play volleyball, and Greek Mythology, and dived through a Mentos/Coke geyser with them. I've shown them all sorts of things I think are cool. Despite myself, I've found I have an affinity with children, possibly because I'm nothing more than a big kid. They listen to me and laugh at my jokes. In Carahil and his family, I thought I had an inviting, pre-made vehicle to teach and entertain, as the children seem to like Carahil. It just seemed natural.
9. Do you think you reveal a lot of your personal thoughts and feelings in your fiction?
--Not really. I try to keep myself out of the picture as much as possible. Some authors market themselves as the primary draw with their work almost an afterthought. Me--I don't think I'm all that interesting and live a pretty conventional, quiet life. The things I dream up, ahhh, now there's a whole different story ....
10. Regarding your art, what would you like readers to remember most about you?
--I think the recurring message in both my writing and the art I commission is that one should have to courage and the confidence to be one's self. Be who you are and don't be ashamed. If you love someone, then love them without fear or trepidation. If you do something, do it big, if you fail, get up and try again. Also, never stop learning, never stop collecting information--and if you discover that you have been in error, then don't be afraid to change, to make things right and find redemption.
To find out more about Ren Garcia's work (including the individual characters and worlds, and philosophies), the artists who work with him, and upcoming projects, please visit Ren's blog at:
http://thetempleoftheexplodinghead.wo...
Ren Garcia's novels:
The League of Elder Series
Book I: Sygillis of Metatron
Book II: The Hazards of The Old Ones
The Temple of The Exploding Head Series
Book III: The Dead Held Hands
Book IV: The Machine
Book V: The Temple of The Exploding Head
The Belmont Saga
Book VI: Sands of the Solar Empire
Book VII (to be released): The Shadow tech Goddess
Ren Garcia's books may be purchased online through Amazon, Loconeal Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads!
1. Where do you get the inspiration for your characters?
--I get inspiration from life, from things all around me. Sometimes I use a trope or an archetype for a character, sometimes I use a feeling or emotion. Private Taara for me was an embodiment of Desire.
2. You often write about characters with fantastical abilities. Which ability would you most wish to possess and why?
--I'd often thought if I could have any of the abilities I write about it would be the Gift of Sight, but then I thought better of it. There's a lot of responsibility that goes along with being able to see, and I wouldn't want that. The other ones are cool too, but, as Lt. Kilos says, the characters come to rely on their Gifts too much. I think I'd most want to be like Paymaster Stenstrom, to possess an ability that was taught to him, to use it when he wishes and not suffer any of the drawbacks of the other ones.
3. Was it difficult for you to let go of the characters used in your long-standing The League of Elder series, in order to begin Sands of The Solar Empire?
--Not really. I still write about the Blancheforts, got a whole MS dealing with them that's nearly done. They're still in the heart and not too far away. I just wanted to branch out a little and see other parts of Kana.
4. Which invention from your novels would you most like to have materialize in the future, and why?
--The Mentralysis Deck, hands down. I think it's a cool piece of kit, and sort of creepy too. I also wish the Machine actually existed, but that would be a pain to keep it to yourself--the Mob would probably want to get their hands on it (see: Loopers).
5. What prompted you to set your new series in the same universe as The League of Elder Series?
--I like the LoE Universe and felt there were plenty of unexplored places to visit. It's pretty well developed over 6 books and I didn't want to completely discard it.
6. The League of Elder Series concluded with The Temple of The Exploding Head, a book with dark undertones. When writing sexuality or necessary violence into your books, do you ever fear offending others, and what gives you the courage to publish it?
--Not specifically. In considering my own work, I don't find it all that dark or shocking, I might be a little too close to the matter, but aside from the imagination that goes into it, I think my books are pretty tame. I never really describe gross things too much, or spend too much time on the horrific. Actually, I've always found cursing and foul language to be the most shocking things in media, because such language is teachable and can be acted out in real life. A child could read it and go out and start cussing, to imitate what they read in a book. No kid's going to go out, dig a hole in the ground, build a pagan temple and then summon an evil god--at least I don't think...
7. You work closely with several artists who illustrate your books. Why was each artist specifically chosen?
--At first, I'd work with any artist who'd give me the time of day. Getting an artist to jump aboard, even if you're paying, can be tough when you are small. Deviant Art was like a forbidden box of candy, full of shimmering treats you could look at but never have (mostly because the artists there rarely respond to notes). These days, artists come to me, which is flattering and allows me to be more selective, to bond with ones with a similar vision.
8. You have spoken of writing a children's series based upon your character Carahil the Shadowtech seal who later became a god. What interests you about writing for children?
--Actually, my neighbor's children inspired me to attempt to write for children. For some reason, the neighbor's kids always come and hang out when they see me in the garage. I've taught them how to play volleyball, and Greek Mythology, and dived through a Mentos/Coke geyser with them. I've shown them all sorts of things I think are cool. Despite myself, I've found I have an affinity with children, possibly because I'm nothing more than a big kid. They listen to me and laugh at my jokes. In Carahil and his family, I thought I had an inviting, pre-made vehicle to teach and entertain, as the children seem to like Carahil. It just seemed natural.
9. Do you think you reveal a lot of your personal thoughts and feelings in your fiction?
--Not really. I try to keep myself out of the picture as much as possible. Some authors market themselves as the primary draw with their work almost an afterthought. Me--I don't think I'm all that interesting and live a pretty conventional, quiet life. The things I dream up, ahhh, now there's a whole different story ....
10. Regarding your art, what would you like readers to remember most about you?
--I think the recurring message in both my writing and the art I commission is that one should have to courage and the confidence to be one's self. Be who you are and don't be ashamed. If you love someone, then love them without fear or trepidation. If you do something, do it big, if you fail, get up and try again. Also, never stop learning, never stop collecting information--and if you discover that you have been in error, then don't be afraid to change, to make things right and find redemption.
To find out more about Ren Garcia's work (including the individual characters and worlds, and philosophies), the artists who work with him, and upcoming projects, please visit Ren's blog at:
http://thetempleoftheexplodinghead.wo...
Ren Garcia's novels:
The League of Elder Series
Book I: Sygillis of Metatron
Book II: The Hazards of The Old Ones
The Temple of The Exploding Head Series
Book III: The Dead Held Hands
Book IV: The Machine
Book V: The Temple of The Exploding Head
The Belmont Saga
Book VI: Sands of the Solar Empire
Book VII (to be released): The Shadow tech Goddess
Ren Garcia's books may be purchased online through Amazon, Loconeal Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads!
