Raucous Raptors As I traversed the slippery driveway to the mailbox on the night of February 15th I heard the distinct hooting of one of the resident Barred Owls. Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo; hoo-hoo-hoo-hoowah-wah. Ah, and so it has begun. The nightly serenating has commenced as the male woos his lady. Courtship takes place in February and behavior…
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The Summer Solstice, June 21st, marks the longest day of the year. Additionally, this holiday celebrates the Sacred Marriage between the Goddess and God. The following invocation of the Summer Queen and Summer King was designed as part of a larger interfaith ceremony, comprised of many components from other faiths to create a rich celebratory…
It is the Summer Solstice Time to turn the Wheel. It is the longest day of the year the witnessing of the Divine Marriage. Come, turn your face to the heat of the sun and the fires that burn within. Gather within this Circle and become spokes of the Wheel. Look into the mirror of…
Hearken to Avalon is on TV! EXCITING! Check out fellow author Zita Christian’s interview with me as we explore a few key perspectives on love that are featured in Hearken to Avalon, and the work it takes to become a published author. Watch the interview HERE. Zita TV is a network devoted to literature, love…
“Love is in the air, everywhere I look around. Love is in the air, in every sight and every sound. ~ Tom Jones Humans are not the only creatures who are pulled by sensations of love during the coldest time of year. Many a wild creature is waking up to the sensation of… “Wow! It’s…
Shameless promotion! Hearken to Avalon is published! Buy it now on CreateSpace! How you can help me promote my novel: “Like” Hearken to Avalon on Facebook and “share” my posts. Purchase Hearken to Avalon through CreateSpace. Though you can also purchase my work of historical fiction on Amazon.com, CreateSpace gives me a better royalty. Purchase it…
May Queen By Arianna Alexsandra Collins Hail May Queen! Sovereign of Spring! Madonna of Renewal! Feel the freshet washing you clean See the Beauty in the fresh green Earth Smell the lilacs, elixir of Heart’s bliss Hear the Lord calling his Lady to join in Harmony Taste the new blossoms and be consumed ~ Spring…
What are you searching for? Where does your inner adventure take you? In Hearken to Avalon, Guy of Gisbourne goes through quite an inner transformation as he becomes Guy of Avalon and accepts his role as the Stag King. He didn’t take the standard “hero’s journey”, battling dragons in some foreign for a damsel’s hand.…
The following is an open letter to Richard Armitage, the British actor and inspiration for my rendition of the historical figure, Guy of Gisbourne, in Hearken to Avalon. (And yes, this letter was sent to him in hopes of a positive response.) Dear Mr. Richard Armitage, I want to thank you for being the inspiration…
“The Goddess as merely a concept doesn’t mean much. In order for her power to be activated, she must be channeled through real women (and men).” ~ Marianne Williamson. I resonate with the above sentiment so much. In my novel, Hearken to Avalon, the Lady of the Lake is both Goddess and representative of the…
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