Emily Rodavich considers herself an ordinary person whose unexpected and astonishing experiences caused her to feel "different" from her family and friends. When she was in elementary school, her gently cultivated faith in God enabled her to survive abuse and trauma without lasting anger, bitterness, or blame. At age eighteen she had a near-death experience, which seemingly opened the door to subsequent spiritual events. Unable to share her mystical encounters with most friends or family for fear they'd think her "strange," she kept them to herself. Now in her later years, she realizes the many meaningful ways those fortuitous happenings have impacted her life. In hope that other "ordinary people" like herself will come forth and share their "extraordinary experiences," she chronicles ten of her stunning interludes in this book.

Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person's Extraordinary Experiences

Self-Help

Rodavich, Emily

Personal Transformation

Citrine Publishing

An epic of Cuba meets the classic hero's journey in The Vexing Heirloom, an immersive adventure and fallen idealist’s quest for redemption. It is the Cuban War of Independence, 1896. The medallion around the woman’s throat is there for Hilaríon’s taking, but the soldier-turned-highwayman cannot bring himself to commit murder. He chases the mysterious woman, Ypriána, into the wilds. He’ll seize his plunder, then while away the rest of his life in some far-flung corner of the globe. But when she tempts him with a better choice, something inside of him leaps at the chance. Ypriána is a savior on a mission—or so she believes. Her people, the M’Brae, have long lived in darkness, but an ancient promise of priceless treasure gives them a glimmer of hope. Only through her can they overcome the Vexing Heirloom, the deadly gauntlet preceding the treasure, yet she needs Hilaríon’s help. The thief hears only one word: treasure. As armies clash all around them, Hilaríon and Ypriána marshal her people along the perilous quest, which will bring them face-to-face with savage enemies, mind-bending riddles, and treachery even within their own ranks. Seeing himself through Ypriána’s eyes, Hilaríon staggers ever closer unto redemption, yet he finds the mounting questions more trying still. Is finding treasure worth such pain? Could the treasure be more than just a prize? And in their darkest hour, as the line between friend and foe vanishes, Hilaríon must forsake what he most desires and find the hero within. Praise for The Vexing Heirloom "What makes The Vexing Heirloom such a remarkable debut—and T.G. Monahan such a formidable writer—is the combination of a rich Cuban history with elements of magic realism overlain, delivered with page-turning and crackling tension. This is polished prose, a solid story, and a unique voice. This is a writer to watch." —Les Edgerton, author of Hooked, Bomb! and sixteen other titles "With the spirit of poets, T.G. Monahan delivers Cuba—myth, legend and history, in an epic journey of ever-unfolding mystery. With lucid descriptions, heartfelt characters and a pace that draws you in like treasure to the jungle, The Vexing Heirloom screams Cuba Libre!" —Liam Sweeny, author of Welcome Back, Jack! "Monahan has crafted a gorgeous novel, artfully balancing action and adventure with obsession and intrigue, and delivers it near perfectly, through beautifully crafted prose." —Maegan Beaumont, award-winning author of Blood of Saints "The Vexing Heirloom is a lyrical, mystical journey through a Cuba the world has never seen before, but definitely should. Rich with mythology and magic, it’s an experience readers will not soon forget." —Leah Rhyne, author of Heartless

The Vexing Heirloom: A Novel

Monahan, T.G.

Literature & Fiction

2019 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FINALIST in NARRATIVE NON-FICTION
"A deeply moving remembrance ... of the privations and delights of growing up in rural northern New Mexico." —The Albuquerque Journal
"Get saddled up and ready for the best fire-side book of the season." —Shakti Yogi Journal
"A profound memoir, eloquently and extravagantly told." —Edward Khmara, Emmy-Nominated Writer, Actor, and Producer Out of the counterculture movement of the sixties arises a true story about risking it all for true freedom.
Folk singer Jerry Gallaway and ex-ballet dancer Reva Lynn Gallaway leave behind a life of opportunity and fame to raise a family in the woods of northern New Mexico. For six children born in the wild with no birth certificates, no worldly identity, only the song of nature printed on them at birth, the woods became a place of learning and a place of refuge, until tragedy uprooted their foundation, leaving the youngsters split between two worlds. When forced to choose for themselves, would they live in nature with their parents, or seek a new life in society?
Chloe Rachel Gallaway is the soulful child, bringing us the healing power of the wild through her photographic memories, authentic voice, and a tale of modern-day warriors and free thinkers carrying in their hearts an essential message about the priceless gifts of Mother Nature, her cycles of life and loss, and the transformative power of forgiveness.
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What fellow authors and writers are saying:
"Gallaway, the author, the woman, the writing coach, is a fine example of what it means to draw from the past and build bridges into the future. From a very unique start in life, the author takes us through the many ups and downs of life in the wilderness ... siblings, parents, relatives, the outside world, lifestyle and challenges. If you love a book based on experience and reflection, you'll definitely want to read The Soulful Child." —D.A Hickman, Author, The Silence Of Morning
"Thoreau said, 'Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?' Chloe’s memoir gifts that miracle to readers. ... We see the tethers of family ties strained to the breaking point by the passionate will of a headstrong father whose way of life was inspired by Emerson and Thoreau and who later lived by the words of the Bible." —Emily Rodavich, Author Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person's Extraordinary Experiences
"[Chloe] is a gifted storyteller with the ability to captivate all the senses. ... We feel her connection to the earth, to the animals, and to her family. We join her in wanting to make new connections with others. We experience her struggle through tragedy and the unknown. Then we triumph as she connects with herself." —Yvonne Williams Casaus, Author, A Drop of Water: A Spiritual Journey
"A profound and unique story of a wild-child in the backcountry, coping and thriving amidst the challenges of nature and family, trying to find her place in life. [Chloe] opens her soul for us, and while we are brought into her unconventional world, our own heart cracks open and we understand more about ourselves. This is a book that explores many of the questions that make us human and leaves us drifting back to images of nature, animals and an innocent heart. ... This is a memoir written with love and honesty that will stay with you as you travel your own path, seeking a life worth living." —Joy Silha, Business Writer, Lifestyle Writer, and Researcher

The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness

Biographies & Memoirs

Gallaway, Chloe Rachel

Arts & Literature

How to Relax into Life as a Living Meditation, More Fully and Enjoyably as You...This cherished collection of invitations supports you in practical and profoundly human ways to become more awake to yourself and the world of your experience. Embracing topics such as trust, love, blame, attraction, anger, self-remembrance, abundance, and many more, these "reading meditations" demonstrate how available it is to awaken more deeply to the present moment, here and now. No need to go off to a cave in the Himalayas Rediscover how to live in acceptance of "What Is," how to access the experience of oneness in any given moment, and how each and every aspect of who you are, no matter what, benefits you directly in this sacred process.

Right Here, Right Now Meditations: Satsang Invitations for Expanding Awareness (REVISED and UPDATED EDITION)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Meyers, Canela Michelle

Alternative Medicine

The Commander of Hawkins Hill: A Memoir

Farrington, J. Barrie

Community & Culture

In this inspirational memoir, V. Lakshmi paints a portrait of an uncommon life: an orphan born in a remote village in India, adopted and raised by a white Jewish family in America. The tragic, mysterious death of V.’s biological mother two days after her birth foreshadows the maelstrom of sensitive feminine health issues V. would face in her life, including a twenty-year battle with endometriosis, infertility, failed adoption, and the decision to embrace hysterectomy as way of creating new life… the rebirth of V. herself.
Lakshmi’s voice is rooted in a cross-cultural, adoptive-family love story that flies in the face of society’s expectations for women to look a “certain way” and slip comfortably into the American Dream. Not that our cultural dreams aren’t beautiful, yet what happens when life changes our plans? Her heartbreaking and humorous anecdotes of initially coping, then soul-searching, and ultimately releasing anger at her body and the world shines with insight into the deepest core questions of human relationships and identity: Who am I, and why am I here in this world?
With vulnerability and grace, V. simultaneously captures and frees the emotions surrounding all sides of adoption, her intense encounters with racism, her path to a loss of motherhood, and her courageous renaissance—illustrating how “the end” of one road is only the beginning of another…and how the unforeseen is also beautiful and perhaps more fulfilling than we could have ever imagined.
A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the author's first home, Family Village Farm.

Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Remembering Home

Lakshmi, V.

Therapist's Daughter: A Memoir in Verse

Cloud, Gail

"Natalie and Lindsay have written the perfect guide for those entering motherhood or already there." —From the Foreword by Skye Dyer
"What to Expect When You’re Expecting is like the Bible for new moms, but it doesn’t prepare you for motherhood! Peaceful Mama helps you understand what mama-hood is really like and the changes we go through mind, body, and soul. It also gives you practical tools to help mamas find their new normal with MAMAHH Moments. Iwish I'd had this book when I was pregnant!"
—Lindsay McCarthy, Co-Author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families
"This book is needed in the hands of any expecting or seasoned momwho is seeking a more peaceful, connected, and compassionate motherhood experience. . . . Give this book to any mom you know and be a part of the movement of peaceful mamas creating a more peaceful world."
—Hal Elrod, Author of the #1 Best-Selling Book, The Miracle Morning_______________Peaceful Mama shares the tools every mom and mom-to-be needs to improve her well-being and raise consciousness through a unique and practical framework called MAMAHH Moments (pronounced mom-ahhhhhh). Whether you're a parent or contemplating parenthood, you're invited to join the worldwide tribe that’s discovering the magic and massive benefits of taking moments throughout the day to become more centered and present in these six life-changing areas: 
*Movement *Affirmations *Mindfulness *Abundance *Health *Heart
Co-authors Natalie Sager and Lindsay Ambrose share hands-on wisdom and scientifically grounded approaches to conscious parenting in this down-to-earth collection of highly practical "tools of the tribe." You'll also connect with real birth and parenthood stories and learn life-saving tips from excerpts authored by 20 Peaceful Mama Experts (including midwives, doulas, naturopaths, nurses, coaches, psychologists, acupuncturists, homeopaths and fitness gurus) who all remind us peace begins within and Peaceful Mamas will change the world.

Peaceful Mama: The Mind, Body and Baby Connection: The Manifesto of Conscious Motherhood

Parenting & Relationships

Sager, Natalie

Ambrose, Lindsay

Family Relationships

It's the summer of 1989. Batman owns the box office, Milli Vanilli rules the airwaves, stone-washed Cavariccis are all the rage... and Sebastian Riggs has bigger problems than being made to do the school bullies' homework or winning the attention of the coolest girl in his class. The one thing in the world he desperately needs is the one thing he can't seem to get: a vintage stunt radio-controlled airplane—the Dreamin'. Seb's mission is clear: make enough money to buy the Dreamin' and become a world-renowned R/C pilot, thereby earning his father's respect... or fail and remain a tormented loser for life. The stakes couldn't be any higher and summer job opportunities are in short supply. Finding obstacles at every turn and help in some surprising places, Seb embarks on a mission to fulfill his dreams of R/C glory and prove to the world he's a force to be reckoned with. But in a small town built on well-kept secrets, could his dream bring everyone's dark side to light? Praise for Dreamin' in '89
"T.G. Monahan convincingly conveys the awkwardness and uncertainty of adolescence while he vividly conjures the spirit of the late 1980s in this story of boyhood. The protagonist is especially well portrayed, although readers may question his single-mindedness. Monahan sensitively humanizes bullies, avoiding reducing them to caricatures. A redemption story for a boy whose carelessness has serious consequences, this work takes a fresh and candid approach to classic themes of growing up.” —The BookLife Prize "Dreamin in '89, a captivating storyline with a tumbling twist through a prominent era of history, is woven with intriguing scene and characters that make us remember our own youth. The nostalgia, the yearning for more, the longing to be somebody and the realization of what actually matters: friends sticking together and dreams coming to life." —Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness "A moving tale of one young man's journey to discovering what really matters in life. T.G. Monahan writes characters who either feel like your best friends or make you want to save them. A joy to read!"—Lorraine K. Toth, author of Run "Dreamin' in '89 is outstanding with a well-presented storyline. Amazing author! Amazing book!" —Javier Ferrea, Retired Aviator, Current Sim Instructor and Author of To Live and Fly in the USA and The Gift of Travel

Dreamin' in '89: A Novel

Genre Fiction

The Inner Tree is for all who wish they could depend on intuition more consistently, finally understand how it works, and stop comparing their experience of intuition to anyone else's. Countless books tell us how to enhance intuitive abilities, but Torkildson's rare gem examines the obstacles to intuition and shows readers how to overcome them. Even if your intuition is strong, it can be difficult to follow its guidance if its message is uncomfortable to face. But what if you knew… • How to enhance intuitive awareness by understanding their "intuitive type" • How to manage emotions and ego, enabling better interpretation of signs • How to walk this wisdom path with joy and self-compassion Maura McCarley Torkildson shares her own journey of discovery from believing that she did not have intuition, to learning that she is intuitive, to using that intuition in service to others as a mentor, coach and business consultant. Hands-on, workbook-style activities interwoven with anecdotes from the heart help readers cultivate the Inner Tree of their intuition and learn to trust Source like never before. Praise for The Inner Tree "A magical journey that leads one back to the True Self in a most profound way. Maura McCarley Torkildson's voice—strong, delicate, with a river-like flow—lulls us through layers of wisdom, knowledge, education, and spiritual experience to arrive at a completely authentic place: the soul's ability to guide us in the human experience of life. As a reader, I was taken home to things I already knew and riveted by elements my heart needed to discover. Thank you, Maura, for finding your path and showing us the truth of our interconnectedness through trees and intuition." —Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness "If you're looking to cultivate a deep and enduring relationship with your intuition, then The Inner Tree is the book for you. It's a beautiful, rich, luxurious, and inspiring read that will help you understand what's in the way of connecting with your own natural 'psychic' skill and learn how to trust yourself back into a love affair with it. This is a rare book in this arena, one that looks at how body, mind, and spirit conspire to make you the wise person you already are. In these critical times, the world needs more of us to operate from our deep knowing, and this book shows us the way!" —Marguerite Rigoglioso, Ph.D., author of The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece and Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity "The Inner Tree guides us to navigate to our deepest roots, where we can tap into intuition through a process the author calls Presence Awareness. Maura lights our path by sharing her knowledge and powerful examples from personal experiences. I have no doubt she will inspire others as she has inspired me.." —Emily Rodavich, author of Mystical Interludes and Mystical Interludes II

The Inner Tree: Discovering the Roots of Your Intuition and Overcoming Barriers to Mastering It

Religion & Spirituality

Torkildson, Maura McCarley

New Age & Spirituality

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