Moving Mountains with Sasha - Storytelling Flashbacks 🎧

 

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Storytelling Flashbacks By Authors and Writers -  Enjoy! 

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Paul Donsbach, Co-Author of The Bronze Scroll

Linwood Jackson Jr., Author of Growth

Kelly Mitchell, Author of Musing Around LV

Alexis and Justin Black, Author of Redefining Normal

James Aiello, Author of Christina Powers American Goddess

Writers Series - Recapture the Moments!

 

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Meet Helen Glanville: Author, "A Second Chance: A Disgraced Lawyer's Journey to Redemption"

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Meet Paul Rushworth-Brown: Australian Historical Fiction Author & Educator

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Meet Daniel C. Munson: Chemical Engineer, Freelance Writer and Author of Fiscal Follies

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Meet Sora Vernikoff: Educator, Speaker & Author of "Eat What You Want! Stop When You Want!"

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Meet Lauren Gibbons Paul: Seasoned Freelance Journalist and Author of "The Steps Between Us"

The Secret Book Society By Madeline Martin

 

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Overview

London, 1895: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations, three women receive a mysterious invitation to an afternoon tea at the home of the reclusive Lady Duxbury. Beneath the genteel facade of the gathering lies a secret book club—a sanctuary where they can discover freedom, sisterhood, and the courage to rewrite their stories. Eleanor Clarke, a devoted mother suffocating under the tyranny of her husband. Rose Wharton, a transplanted American dollar princess struggling to fit the mold of an aristocratic wife. Lavinia Cavendish, an artistic young woman haunted by a dangerous family secret. All are drawn to the enigmatic Lady Duxbury, a thrice-widowed countess whose husbands’ untimely deaths have sparked whispers of murder. As the women form deep, heartwarming friendships, they uncover secrets about their marriages, their pasts, and the risks they face. Their courage is their only weapon in the oppressive world that has kept them silent, but when secrets are deadly, one misstep could cost them everything. Credit: The Secret Book Society. 

"The Steps Between Us" By Lauren Gibbons Paul

 

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Meet Lauren Gibbons Paul

Lauren Gibbons Paul is a Boston-area writer. She worked as a freelance business/technology journalist for more than 30 years. Her pivot to fiction coincided with taking up ballroom dance lessons seven years ago. Lauren was immediately fascinated by the glamorous world -especially the instructors - most of whom come here from other countries. This world is a perfect backdrop within which to explore themes of wanting to belong, wanting to be seen, making one's way in America. Credits: Lauren Gibbons Paul; Clippings.Me.

Lauren's Writer Series appearance is also available @ ❤️iHeartRadio.  

 

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She Comes Undone By Wally Lamb

 

 

 

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Overview

Meet Dolores Price. She's thirteen, wise-mouthed but wounded, having bid her childhood goodbye. Beached like a whale in front of her bedroom TV, she spends the next few years nourishing herself with the Mallomars, potato chips, and Pepsi her anxious mother supplies. When she finally rolls into young womanhood at 257 pounds, Dolores is no stronger and life is no kinder. But this time she's determined to rise to the occasion and give herself one more chance before really going belly up. In this extraordinary coming-of-age odyssey, Wally Lamb invites us to hitch a wild ride on a journey of love, pain, and renewal with the most heartbreakingly comical heroine to come along in years. At once a fragile girl and a hard-edged cynic, so tough to love yet so inimitably lovable, Dolores is as poignantly real as our own imperfections. She's Come Undone includes a promise: you will never forget Dolores Price. Credit: She's Come Undone; Wally Lamb Books.

"I Would Prefer Not To ..." - Bartleby

 

Cindy Di Xin Discusses Filmmaking & Emotions

 

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Cindy, can you share with us how you were introduced to the art of filmmaking?

Mine was really simple. Things that inspired me were my own experience and loneliness. I am the only one who has experienced all of the dramatic moments, then I started to feel lonely in my life. I tried to share with my friends by telling them, but I couldn’t bring them into my scenario and feelings. After I studied communication in my undergrad, I got to know about visual arts. I started to shape my and other people’s story with motion pictures and sounds, then I met the charm of filmmaking.

There are many modes of storytelling which include writing, photography, still art, etc. What makes filmmaking to be a powerful tool for communicating stories about life?

​In my opinion, filmmaking is a combo within writing, photography, music, and other platforms of arts. It combines all the beauties from each of the modes to one thing that can stimulate the audience all at once, which makes the audience explore and get into the motion arts journey as how they experience their own life. This kind of experience is powerful.

As an Alum from the School of Visual Arts in New York, can you please share your academic experience when working on your first degree in directing? From all the specialties to explore in film production, what made you gravitate towards directing?

It was my first time having a chance to get to know filmmaking and what a director is. It was an intense and concentrated program that let you get to know about the filmmaking industry in a professional way. Our professors were super supportive and tried to make you successful in your own artistic way.

I always think directing is the most difficult job in film production, but also it is the most exciting job. I enjoy collecting and supporting each department’s artist to create new things based on their understanding of the story. The director also has a role to make sure everything is on the same page and have good communication. I love to be a listener to my crew and help them solve all of the problems. The director is the person who gives the direction, and also is the person who tries to collect all of the outcomes from each department towards the final destination. For instance, I love working with actors and their performances always give me so many inspirations to leverage in my work and life.

What is your directorial style? How does it differ from other directors in how they approach their craft of storytelling?

I don’t know if that is my unique way or not. Hahahah! Instead of just giving my actors instructions, I always want to hear more from them. I enjoy making a connection between the actors’ real-life experiences and the characters in the movies, then letting them use that relationship to improvise or come up with something new. Together with the performers, I like constructing the character.

What is one non-negotiable element (or rule) of film making that all directors must adhere to?

Safety is first. Nothing deserves anyone’s life.

Cindy, as a transplant from China, what were your initial impressions of the United States and its people?

Nothing has a right or wrong answer. I remember when I just transferred to an American high school. I was really impressed that everyone was eager to express and share their feelings and opinions. When I was in Chinese school, it was rare to see many students raise their hands up; because we always have a mindset that there is a right answer to each question.

You’ve had the privilege of living in a few states within the United States, how have these experiences shaped your senses in how you narrate your stories before global audiences?

​I’ve lived in lower and upper states on the east and west coasts, and these experiences have made me aware of how backgrounds influence people. Background factors include family, personal experience, weather, and locale. These encounters gave me incredibly beneficial chances to get to know all types of individuals, and they also helped me develop a character for a tale. Furthermore, I discovered that nothing in the world is liked by everyone. However, if you create a story that is authentic to you and plausible, some others will identify with it.

Presently short films are trending in the markets. Why is this trend gaining momentum on different online and offline platforms?

In my opinion, the main cause of this is that people’s lives and jobs are moving much more quickly and intensely than they did in the past, and technology makes it possible for individuals to obtain information more quickly and easily. Because of this, people would rather use or spend less time enjoying or taking a break from their life or between their jobs. The condensed substance of short films is similar to that of other resources that people are using in the present. Because of this, short films are popular in today’s markets.

Cindy, you’ve mentioned “let the story determine how long it lasts”. Is there a rule of thumb you’ve established under which a story can be told in an undefined time frame? If a story runs long in film, do you believe it should be delivered to audiences in one delivery, or should the story be presented in a few movie sequels, i.e. trilogies?

​Based on my experiences, I think character driven stories should be told in an undefined time frame because a character driven film is just like a journey you want to bring your audience on and feel. I do believe some of the stories can be presented in a different chapter or a few sequels. Everything has its own stages. If putting the story into several movie sequels can make the audience have a better understanding or tighter connection, I think we should break the story into pieces. In a movie, telling a story is not only about starting a plot; it’s about using a story’s elements to engage the audience’s hearts and minds.

What type of stories are best told in a short film? Which stories are better aligned to be presented in a long filmmaking format?

A short film should, in my opinion, have a straightforward, simple plot or setup with dramatic twists so that the audience may be hooked quickly.

It would be more of a character-driven or character’s journey film for a long film format. Additionally, a story that is based on the creation of a new universe or a new society should be presented in the form of a lengthy film.

As the recipient of the International Independent Film Awards and Tokyo Film Awards, what was your reaction when learning that your work is raising awareness on the global stage?

​First, I am so grateful and happy that my work has been seen and connected with other people. Second, these awards encourage me to believe in my own works and give me more confidence in my creations. Additionally, they demonstrate to me that a well-developed story may be tied to and connected to a larger world than just the close surroundings.

The movie VOICELESS is a true story which explores complicated emotions involving a student who is sexually assaulted by her mentor. The film sheds light on voiceless victims that are granted an opportunity to be seen and heard through this powerful presentation. What was the process like from articulating this true story to recreating the story for an on-screen presentation?

I have talked to people who may or may not have the similar experiences and tried to understand their feelings and their actions. Most of the answers I got are isolation and silence with different kinds of trauma nightmares. In order to make my audience feel all of those feelings in a dramatic way, I created this intense and dramatic action for the character at the end of the film.

When casting characters for your film, how involved are you in the process? Is there a team of professionals conducting auditions for these roles? What type of attributes do you seek when casting actors and actresses in your films?

As all of my films are independent and low-budget filmmaking set up. I am in charge of most of the casting and audition process. I usually look for actors who have a related feeling or story to the story first, then I will try to see what the chemistry between me and the actors is. Lastly, I would love to see how they take my directions to their performances.

As a filmmaker, do you have any auditioning tips for any prospective actors and actresses reading this interview?

Try to dig into your own experiences first before acting, then try to have your own understanding of the story before hearing from the director.

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The movie The day, at the Beach paints a story highlighting the main character’s experience with family separations and reunions. If family is a root for everyone’s life, how has your family influenced your relationship with the world today?

​Based on my own family story and background, I have seen different layers or stages in me and my family relationships. I am always wanting to set myself as an observer of the world. I don’t think everything should have a conclusion, but everything should have attitudes and causes. I try to be open minded to the world and be a listener to the world.

What type of hobbies do you enjoy practicing in your leisure?

I love watching movies for sure, to see how other filmmakers’ job and how they use their ways to shape stories. Other than film, I enjoy both traveling and taking still pictures. I am able to get close to real life, real people, and real stories through travel. Being a still photographer allows me to establish truly undercover intimacy with strangers.

Do you have a favorite filmmaker whose work you admire? How has their personality and portfolio of work influenced your outlook on work?

​Chloe Zhao. She is a delicate and talented filmmaker. I really like how she shapes the story. Her films not only provide us with entertainment, but also take us on a journey with her character.

Cindy, what are the top two qualities that make a good filmmaker?

​Being open minded, and to be a good listener.

Emotions serve as a potent theme in your films. What emotion do you identify the most with and why?

Loneliness. I think it is the most common and the first emotion that people would feel in their life. People also have different reactions and actions to this emotion. Moreover, loneliness is the emotion that is easiest and the most difficult to connect. That is why I am obsessed with loneliness.

Can you share a favorite quote on filmmaking?

“No matter how many WEAPONS you have, no matter how great your TECHNOLOGY might be, the world cannot live without LOVE.” — ‘Castle in the Sky’ 1986 by Miyazaki

I always wanted to talk with other people and get advice when I was first deciding what I wanted to be. I realize that what other people always tell me is that you need this and that kind of skill and equipment to be successful. At first, I tried to implement all of the suggestions made by others, and I realized that I was losing myself and becoming confused about my life and goals. My life revolves around passion and love. I always give my best effort and a kind heart to work and work with people because I enjoy what I do and am grateful to those who are willing to work with me. I believe that love gives meaning to everything.

Please share with audiences how they can support your work.

​People can follow my personal IG account: Cindyxxindi

My film accounts: TDATB_shorfilm, and Voiceless_shortfilm. Thanks!

In Conversation with Writer Joseph M. Lenard

Author Joseph M. Lenard Presents TERROR STRIKES

Coming Soon to a City Near You

Credit: Terror Strikes by Joseph M. Lenard

Meet the Author

Former IT Professional | Political Issues Blogger/Vlogger/Speaker

Author - TERROR STRIKES

Learn about Joseph's history and interests here.

Joseph will also share his insights with Kreative Circle & ExecuPeaks.

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Co-Author Paul Donsbach Presents The Bronze Scroll

 

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Paul, Welcome to Authors by Sasha!  Please introduce yourself and share with audiences how you were introduced to the world of writing?

Hi, Sasha, thank you for inviting me. I really enjoy your work and especially how you emphasize the spiritual aspects of your guests’ careers, achievements, and aspirations. This is really important and has become a big part of my work life too. As a first-time author of an adventure-romance series, I got involved in writing to indulge my curiosity about what spirituality really means in our daily lives. I’m an attorney in my “day job” and, from that perspective, have a strong belief that the truth is knowable and can be learned by looking at something from every angle and breaking it down with the right balance of objectivity, skepticism, and creativity. From my experience, this works much better as a team process, and I’ve been extremely fortunate to team up with a co-author who shares the same vision.

As the co-author of "Knights of the Lost Temple", book one tells the story of The Bronze Scroll. Where did the idea of this adventure-romance novel come from?

Working with my co-author, Alia Sina, we wanted to explore the world’s spiritual traditions through a story of adventure, romance, and discovery in both the ancient and modern worlds. Although we have different backgrounds and perspectives, we’re both big fans of mystery stories, and we wanted to combine all these elements into an adventure-romance series with a spiritual dimension. We chose the so-called Copper Scroll as our first mystery because it was supposed to be unsolvable, which we viewed as symbolic of the modern era, when all the great discoveries seem to be behind us. The Copper Scroll is a treasure map that was actually made of bronze and which lists 60 mysterious treasure sites in and around Jerusalem that no one’s ever been able to figure out.

The story revolves around at least three characters which include Sam Romero, an investigative attorney; Rebecca Schreiber, a reporter and Roy Griffin III, a rogue executive who's holding Rebecca hostage. How many characters are there in the first book, The Bronze Scroll, and how were you able to manage the character development process ensuring each person was fairly represented given their role in the story?

The first book has those three main characters and seven others who are important to the story. Before we started writing, we spent a month or two creating the characters and their backgrounds and stories. We wanted to get a strong sense of their personalities—their hopes and dreams and even what they look like—before we began writing the book. It felt at times like an audition process, as though we were interviewing characters to see if they would fit in our book. They became vividly real to us, and we knew that we would need a full series of books for their stories to fully unfold.

Which character was the most challenging to develop in the book writing process? Why?

Rebecca has been our most challenging character as writers. Working with Alia is pure magic, but it’s also a humbling experience. Even when I think my draft contributions are quite strong, Alia always has better ideas and greatly improves the original ideas and writing. This is particularly true in our writing about Rebecca. It turns out that all of my insights and perspectives on feminine emotions and behavior have been completely wrong. Co-writing Rebecca’s story with Alia has been a tremendous learning experience. Comically, the reverse is not true at all. Alia always understands Sam’s thoughts and feelings perfectly well, and I never have to explain the male perspective. It tells you quite a bit about the power of feminine insight that this is such a one-way street.

One of the goals of the book was to convey the 'impossible' from a real perspective as well as make possible the impossible. When working with the co-author Alia Sina, how were you able to balance each writer's perspective to be reflected sensibly throughout the novel?

Early in our writing process, Alia and I realized that the synthesis of our different writing styles and ideas was a perfect mirror of the ideas we wanted to write about. Despite our different backgrounds—Alia as a believer in new age Islam and miraculous possibilities, and me as a skeptical fan of science and logic from a Christian background—our common belief in the goodness of people and in the power of unity and tolerance created a workspace that made writing each chapter seem almost effortless. We began to understand each other’s perspectives so well that we could even start editing our own contributions from the other’s mindset, creating a surprisingly cohesive writing style and narrative.

Paul, in your opinion, what elements of writing enrich the storytelling process when a story embodies mystery, suspense, adventure and romance?

Alia and I both wanted to write about characters and a story that captures the intensity of how each of us feels about our lives and loved ones. Alia is married with young children, and I’ve never known anyone so deeply committed to her family and personal values. I’ve often been told that I can be fairly enthusiastic and opinionated about the things that I care about too. We agreed that an adventure-romance story based on an unsolvable mystery would be the best way to capture the intense emotions and experience of living “normal” lives in our modern world. Every day is really a miracle, and we wanted to celebrate that.

How does romance play a role in The Bronze Scroll? Would the omission of romance affect Sam Romero's commitment as an attorney to save Rebecca Schrieber from her circumstances?

Romance is life! This is really the essence of what our characters experience on their journeys. Romance is so much more than two lives shared together. It’s really about openness to the magic of connection, spirit, and love. Even if Sam and Rebecca hadn’t fallen in love, their relationship would still involve the sharing and togetherness that make life meaningful. Sam would still move mountains (or find a lost Ark) to rescue Rebecca, as she represents the goodness of the human soul and the power of higher purpose. Both in her career as a reporter and in her personal life, Rebecca has an unshakable commitment to ethics, truth, and meaning—along with a stylish flair for elegant fashion, farm-to-table cuisine, and seductive glances. Sam would do anything to stop Roy from harming her and, in our story, this means solving that impossible ancient mystery known as the Copper Scroll.

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The story references pieces of history which include Flavius Josephus' writings, the Great Revolt in 66 CE and historical events taking place in Jerusalem. These references supplement the realism of characters and their mission as they are in search of the hidden truth. 

What was the purpose of integrating these references into the story?

How do you define the word 'truth'? 

Out of all the characters represented in The Bronze Scroll, is there any character that is struggling more than others to identify with their 'truth'(s)?

When we started writing our novel, we trusted that Sam would learn enough about the Copper Scroll’s mysteries to rescue Rebecca and stop Roy’s sinister plans. But we never expected Sam and his friends to solve all of this Dead Sea scroll’s mysteries and figure out where all of that treasure was hidden. Sam knew better, and he started with the writings of the ancient historian Flavius Josephus. He downloaded the e-book version and ran word searches taken from the treasure sites listed on the Copper Scroll. As the supposedly unsolvable mysteries unraveled one by one, what emerged was a heartbreaking story of love and loss from the Great Revolt in 66 CE involving a father and son who found themselves on opposing sides of a civil war within the Judean revolt.

What we learned is that the Copper Scroll was really made as a peace message from that father to his son and from the Judean rebel leadership to the occupying Roman forces. This truth—that reconciliation and peace are the only paths forward—seems equally important today, as more children die in seemingly endless cycles of senseless violence. To Alia and I as writers, truth is really about the values that give meaning to our lives. The facts matter greatly, but the whole point of solving mysteries is to learn more about the deeper meanings within our lives and in the world around us.

For Sam, this journey has been especially difficult, as he started learning the surprising truth about his early life and family and the conflicts and challenges awaiting him. Having always relied on reason and logic to guide him, he must now learn to trust the unseen as he embarks on a mysterious spiritual path without knowing where it will lead.

The treasure map in the story relays messages through metaphors and legends. How were you able to integrate these riddles into the adventure's unfolding story without compromising the suspense for the readers?  

As a writer, is there such a thing as lacing in too much suspense into a novel that it starts to distract readers from the main theme of the work?

As our characters began to uncover the metaphors and legends hidden within the Copper Scroll’s treasure descriptions, we had to discard our “unsolvable” mystery plot line and adapt our story to a more optimistic narrative. Maybe nothing is impossible after all. If even fictional characters in an adventure novel can decipher an ancient treasure map, does that mean that reconciliation can be possible and peace can be more than a dream? We knew that revealing the lost Ark’s hiding place would need to be saved as a suspenseful ending to the book, but we didn’t realize that this legendary artifact could have so much meaning for the modern world. Who knew that it could be a symbol of interfaith understanding and brotherhood?

The positive themes of change are exhibited throughout the book which call for unity, diversity and inclusion. This serves as a form of inspiration for the characters as well readers. 

What does inspiration mean to you? How does this inspiration impact your decisions as a writer?

It's often said that inspiration comes from within. But, in our case, we feel that our characters are inspired by what connects them to each other and to the divine. As writers, we believe that this sense of unity is a great source of inspiration. It starts with inner reflection, of course, but for us life is also about shared experiences and active engagement in the world. We feel that our writing decisions reflect this sense of wonder about the connections between people, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.

There is a reference made to miracles as these characters search for the hidden truth. How do you define a miracle in the context of The Bronze Scroll?

Our characters experience miracles as the events in their lives in which physical limits are transcended by the force of universal love. As he awakens into a more spiritually centered life, Sam begins to learn the truth about his life and destiny through mysterious dreams and legends that become increasingly important in his life.

What will be unique about the second book in 'The Knights of The Lost Temple' series as it's being written?

Most of our characters are returning for the second book, The Last Pharaoh. Sam travels to Egypt, Greece, and Italy on work assignments and runs afoul of an organized crime ring looting archaeology sites. After another whistleblower report, he wonders how this crime ring could possibly be involved in a massive data breach. Will he solve another mystery? Will the sparks of romance between Sam and Rebecca lead to true love? What about that secret knighthood? We can’t wait to find out!

Spirituality is sprinkled in the book celebrating its diverse traditions that can assist with dissolving conflict in society. 

What aspects of spirituality resonate with you? 

How were you introduced to these different facets of spirituality?

When I was 13 years old, my sister died after a long fight with leukemia. She was only a year older than me, and we were quite close. As she struggled to stay with us at the hospital, a nurse hugged me and held me until the end. The most wonderful feeling of joy and peace enveloped me, and I could sense my sister’s soul passing to a realm of pure love. Like Sam in our novel, my life since then has had a split-screen quality. On the one hand, I’ve always felt deeply connected to a sense of having directly experienced the divine, my own soul, and those of my loved ones. But like my sister, my conscious mind and body have often felt resistance and struggle against a seemingly capricious creator who can take everything we love away from us for no reason at all. I want to continue exploring this tension between the conscious mind and soul, and I want to understand better what it means to be an eternal being experiencing mortal life in what can seem like an unpredictable world.

Paul, you're also a lawyer. When did you discover that a renewed commitment to spiritual ideals is a viable alternative to mitigating society's historical and present challenges?

Like many lawyers, I began my law school studies with a sense of excitement about having a career that can serve justice and the common good. But, as every lawyer quickly learns, our legal system isn’t very good at doing this, and it often seems that we’re just serving ourselves with insider games and mindless conflict. I think we owe it to our clients to do better, which I have come to believe means reinvigorating the values that created our legal system in the first place. How can we work for justice if we don’t even talk about what that means or how to balance the needs of society with personal freedom?

No sensible person wants our government to tell us what to believe or how to honor the divine. But does the public space have to be a spiritual vacuum, with logic and reason unmoored from the values that make life meaningful? Many thoughtful writers have pointed out that our world’s current problems—growing inequality, racial intolerance, violence, and climate change—are essentially spiritual in nature. Mankind has made moral progress to be sure, but this has always been achieved through expressions of shared values and spirit, not the empty legal calculus and rules that govern so much of our society today. This is one of the reasons I wanted to start writing, so that I can use my experiences to help those calling for change.

For writers wanting to entertain a partnership in writing, how was your experience collaborating with a co-author?

Working with my co-author Alia has been such a wonderful experience that I can’t imagine ever writing a solo project. Not only are the writing and plot so much stronger, but the process really becomes a joy. Hardly a day goes by that one of us isn’t calling up the other, excited about a new story idea or something new in our writing.

What writing tips do you have for fiction writers?

Writing should be fun. When Alia and I started writing The Bronze Scroll, I had assumed there would be difficult days and I might even get writer’s block. None of that ever happened, and both of us thought it was the most enjoyable work we had done.

Live in the moment. The old advice about writing from your experience is so true. I would go beyond that and say that being present while you’re writing is important too. Take time to meditate or relax before you start a writing session. It will make a huge difference and will surprise you with what happens next.

Think big. It’s often said that dreams come true. Our thoughts become our reality. This is so true, so why not take this approach to your writing? You might even solve an ancient mystery or meet someone new who’s just like one of the characters in your book.

Please share with audiences how they can support your work. 

Thank you for asking and, first of all, please consider donating to help the current Afghan refugee crisis through the Red Cross, the Red Crescent, or another charity working on this problem. Alia grew up in an Afghan American family and feels a personal connection to this crisis. Promoting unity and solidarity across borders is one of the themes of our book series, and we hope that potential readers will consider helping in this time of need.

Then, for potential readers, The Bronze Scroll is available in local stores and on Amazon and Google Books, with links available on our website: www.knightsofthelosttemple.com.

Author Lynne Turner Discusses "GROUP"

 

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Lynne Turner is a psychotherapist in practice in Beverly Hills, California, where she has practiced for over 30 years. She grew up on the East Coast, in the aptly named seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Montclair State University, she moved to Los Angeles, where she earned her Master of Science degree in psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. In addition to her practice and her writing, she is a Los Angeles-focused street photographer, which has afforded her the opportunity to take a closer look at the human condition from yet another perspective. She lives with her daughter and two dogs in the Hollywood Hills. Credit: lynneturnerink.com.

Credit: GROUP by Lynne Turner