The Language of Light

Know Who You Are By Learning Who You're Not

Books

Whether you prefer novels or non-fiction, the books I’ve written will support your journey to knowing who you are by learning who you’re not. Explore the offerings and purchase what resonates with you!

Printed Books:

ego: A Primer is an awakening. I learn more about myself on every page. This book is therapy.

~ Fawn Germer, Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of               Hard Won Wisdom and Mustang Sallies

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There is only one reason you ever feel alone. There is only one reason you ever feel stressed, hopeless, or lost. There is only one reason you believe lies about who you really are. Only one. ego. A tiny word with an enormous goal – to drown out the voice of who you are with an orchestra of thought and false beliefs.

You don’t need to be fooled. You don’t need to get lost in ego’s games and you don’t need to be scared by the masks it wears. By bringing awareness to what it looks and feels like when ego is in control, the truth is revealed, clearing the way for you to hear your Self. Then ego to disintegrates into the nothingness it really is. Until the next time.

ego: A Primer reminds you of the truth by explaining in simple language the forms, tactics, and strategies ego uses to keep you in the dark and convinced you won’t ever become who you really are. This valuable tool shows you how to recognize ego in your life and provides simple direction for returning to truth. You will return to it again and again on your journey – both as a guide for finding peace and a means to better understanding the work of teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Caroline Myss, Wayne Dyer and Gary Zukav. 

$19.99 + Shipping

 

The Fifth Goddess – A Novel

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Rena Sutcliffe’s not on your average Goddess-guided journey!

A mercurial and energetic Manhattan working girl, Rena has no idea her choices and behavior are dictated by the four goddesses who live in her head.  As she travels on her journey through office politics, sexual discovery, encounters with recreational drugs, past lives, and body image issues, Rena’s four companions have plenty to say!

Join Erishkigal, Kali, Inanna and Kuan Yin as they jockey for control of Rena’s path and the direction she’s headed while steering her into complications, relationships and experiences she never could have anticipated.

All without Rena knowing she’s not in charge of her own life.

$14.99 + Shipping

 

Where Fat Girls Haven’t Gone – A Novel

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Welcome to a world where size is a plus, not a minus . . . where lies are disrobed and truths uncovered . . .  where integrity, laughter and following your heart are what matter. Welcome to the world . . .

   Where Fat Girls Haven’t Gone

Tired of the "when you drop some weight, I’ll send you out on a real audition" blather from her agent, plus-sized actress Giletta Montrose is thrilled when she lands a gig to host a new reality show called Where Fat Girls Haven’t Gone.

While enjoying the show’s weekly "stunts," such as kayaking around the New York Harbor, starring in a music video and playing competitive sports, Giletta learns to navigate the broad egos, intricate politics and false friendships she encounters.

Ecstatic to finally be in front of the camera and no longer behind a desk, Giletta is not as surprised as everyone else when the show becomes a hit.  But with success shining a light on her path, she can no longer ignore her dream to grace the boards of a Broadway stage and must choose between following her heart or her bank account.

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E-Books:

The Writer’s Road Map

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Have you written a book you want to get published?

Are you frustrated trying to navigate all the choices available?

The Writer’s Road Map provides the knowledge and insights you need to dream with your eyes open! Don’t get scammed or taken advantage of by charlatans merely out to make a buck.  I’ll share my own personal experience as well as that of clients with whom I’ve worked so you can make educated and informed decisions and build solid relationships with agents, editors, and vendors.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

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clip_image001[1] POD publishing – the pros and cons.

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clip_image001[3] E-book publishing – the ins and outs.

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clip_image001[5] Self-publishing – the good, the bad and the ugly.

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clip_image001[15] An appendix filled with samples – contracts, agent agreements, queries and more

PLUS:

You’ll receive invaluable examples of a:

          Self-Publishing Task List and Timeline

          Self-Publishing Profit and Loss Statement

          Promotional Tasks and Timeline

No other book offers you REAL examples of the business and marketing side of publishing.  Even if you decide not to self-publish, this information is invaluable in keeping track of your money and time.

$12.99

Empower Your Inner Goddess – an E-Workbook

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Is the boardroom in your head standing room only?  Identify the voices that drive your decisions and learn how to communicate   with them in order to move past your fears and doubts and into    the life you deserve.

In this practical workbook, you’ll come to face to face with the voices that have been running your life; discover their origins in order to “hear” them objectively; remove the power they’ve held in your life; and allow each voice its say, knowing that YOU are in control of your actions and reactions.

Chapters include:

            A Small Shift in Perspective

            Internal Voice Archetypes

            Learning to Communicate With Our Internal Voices

            Internal Voices, Beliefs and Your Identity

            The Dangers of Believing in “Reward” and “Punishment”

You’ll also receive valuable information on the Three Stages of Meditation, which will allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned quickly.  Clear out the boardroom in your head and discover who you really are!

$9.99

 

The Nitty Gritty Tool Kit For Career Transistion – an E-book

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You deserve a position that fulfills your practical needs AND provides you with a sense of accomplishment and joy. "Losing" your job – whether by choice or circumstance – is the first step in finding it!

This interactive workbook takes you step by step through the journey necessary to determine your Career Joy Quotient.  You’ll not only discover what kind of job is a match for you but also develop an overall presentation (resume, interviewing skills, letter writing, etc.) that enables you to get it!

Each chapter concludes with a "Tool Kit," allowing you to immediately put into practice what you’ve learned.  Formatted to be interactive, you can participate in activities like your "Career Autobiogaphy" or "Answering The Tough Interviewing Questions" by filling in the forms on your computer or print them out and do it by hand – the choice is yours.

You’ll learn how to:

Create an employment situation that matches your needs and goals.

Design and write effective resumes and cover letters.

Distinguish between useful and non-useful Internet sites.

Answer tough interviewing questions in a positive and professional manner.

Get the information you need to make an informed decision.

Negotiate a compensation package for yourself – it’s not just about salary.

Not settle for less than you deserve.

$9.99