Greetings, readers. NEWS: It’s official. I’m now a member of the Florida Writers Speakers Bureau What does this mean? I’m on the list of qualified persons to share presentations about memoir writing or the writing life with groups sponsored by the Florida Writers Association (FWA). A few years ago before … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. Today, we examine one of the four major elements in nature. Not water, earth, wind, but FIRE. I just love sharing this series, Caring for Mother Nature, by my friend, author and naturalist, Peggy Sias Lantz (click her name to visit her website). Enjoy! Fire! by Peggy Lantz … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. Last month, I was again invited to meet with students assigned to read my memoir, Undertow: My Escape from the Fundamentalism and Cult Control of The Way International in a Rollins College class, “Extremes of Religion,” taught by Todd French, PhD. Keep reading to see his endorsement of … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. One of my favorite children’s books (instructive and comforting for adults, too!) is Frog and Toad are Friends, by Arnold Lobel. It’s a wonderful, compelling story of friendship, the kind that affords the friends a chance for acceptance, room to grow and converse freely, and tenderly share the … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers. Today, I’m passing along an important announcement. Breaking cult news ICSA, the International Cultic Studies Association (I’m affiliated with them), emailed members like me the following announcement this morning: “New Docuseries “Cult Justice” Premiers on Hulu, March 28, 2024 (networkforgood.com)” Taking Down America’s Most Notorious Cults Premiere March … [Read more…]