Works in Progress

The publishing process for my first book In the Presence of Angels was completed on 03/26/08. Rather than a writer, I can now call myself a bonafide author. Books can be purchased from me now or through Amazon.com and should be available by April 15th. Look for a personal order form on the next blog entry.

I thought I would take some time off when I sent the manuscript in to print, but that didn't happen. I knew I would be writing a sequel, and the angels kept poking at me to start the writing. I have three chapters completed on a first draft.

I had also finished a first draft on a book for youth in 2003, expecting to polish it up and send it out when the angels informed me that I would write In the Presence of Angels. I put it aside at that time, but now, it too, clambers to be recognized and edited. That process has begun.

Life is not boring in retirement...


WORKS IN PROGRESS:

A book for adults; a sequel to the IN THE PRESENCE OF ANGELS

THERE IS NO VEIL
A Testimony of Faith

Having lost her faith and regained it, the author continues on her journey, learning from wisdom keeper Lei'ohu Ryder as she moves forward, striving to become all that she is meant to be. As she walks, she shares the simple teachings of Ke Akua, the Creator, and the Hawaiian angels who guide her with others who fall in line along the way, finding peace and solace, supported by and building upon their own spiritual backgrounds.

The walk is not without boulders and and craters strewn along the path as she suffers the loss of loved ones, most notably that of her husband Al. Rather than weakening her resolve, these tragedies strengthen and and sustain her burgeoning faith.

There is no Veil offers suggestions to help others find their way through illness and loss of a spouse, including a list of "things to do" when we find ourselves floundering in the aftermath of catastrophe.

A book for young people

HAWAIIAN MYTHS AND MYSTERIES
A Compilation of myths and legends from old Hawai'i

A myth is defined as a story about the activities of god-like beings; a legend deals with heroes or other Human Beings and is believed to be based on historical events. In ancient times, these stories often originated with a small particle of truth. Having no written language, the people told these tales to their children, passing them down from generation to generation in order to keep them alive.

Each tale attempts to explain those things which people did not understand, such as violent acts of nature - storms, volcanic eruptions, or earthquakes - making them easier to understand and accept. In the telling, the tales were expanded and exaggerated.

The stories in this book are loosely based on the myths and legends of old Hawai'i. Their content has been chosen as appropriate and appealing to young people from the ages of nine to twelve and for the purpose of teaching practical as well as moral lessons.