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Inside the Literary Mind of… The Professor, author of The Occult Meaning of Masonry: Its Symbols and the Chakra System

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The Professor, author of The Occult Meaning of Masonry: Its Symbols and the Chakra System
(Pillar Book Publishing)

The Occult Meaning of Masonry: Its Symbols and the Chakra System was written by a Prince Hall Affiliated Free & Accepted Mason. It is an exciting and fascinating roller coaster ride with refreshing new concepts not generally seen in terms of Masonic scholarship. This book is the only one of its kind to demonstrate the unequivocal connection between the Hindu Chakra System and the 3 Degrees of Freemasonry.

Many of the things misunderstood about Freemasonry are because of the presumption of “secrecy” and that is this book brings to light. This book was intended to be a lamplight at the foot of the newly Initiated, Passed and Raised Master Mason desiring more than what is readily apparent.

Joey Pinkney: What is the core benefit of The Occult Meaning of Masonry in terms of finding and exploring the intersection between two, seemingly mutually-exclusive systems of ideology – the Chakra system and Freemasonry? Can people outside of either system utilize the information and concepts found in this volume?

The Professor: Excellent question, Joey, and the answer is actually what motivated me to even attempt such a book. The core benefit of this book lies in the application of what I set out to explain within its pages. Continue reading Inside the Literary Mind of… The Professor, author of The Occult Meaning of Masonry: Its Symbols and the Chakra System →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… April Rencher, author of “Love Pain & Ecstasy”

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April Rencher, author of Love Pain & Ecstasy

The main character, Brooke, is juggling her social life and school, but she has the typical hormonal issues any young adult has. From there, she blossoms into a scavenger for intimacy, lust and love. She sometimes finds it, but she manages to get herself in compromising positions figuratively and literally. It deals with the disappointment, embarrassment, heartaches, laughter, joy and consequences of relationships and love in life. There is a light to the end of the tunnel.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Love Pain & Ecstasy?

April Rencher: I wanted to write novels that are real and raw on the feelings and actions of a beginning sexual connoisseur. Love Pain & Ecstasy is a coming-of-age erotic novel where young women can relate to right now or middle-aged women can reminiscence about when this happened to them. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… April Rencher, author of “Love Pain & Ecstasy” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kathrin Lake, author of Writing with Cold Feet

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Kathrin Lake, author of Writing with Cold Feet
(Buddha Press)

Writing with Cold Feet is not only for blocked writers or reluctant writers, but for all writers. Even bestselling authors have praised this book as a helpful guide that writers can use to find their way back to their muse.

All writers or want-to-be writers will easily relate and be inspired by the stories within. Must read sections are:

  • Planned Revelations
  • Feedback and the Monster
  • Wrecking it
  • Money and Writing
  • The Evil Puppetmaster..and many more original ideas!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Writing with Cold Feet”?

Kathrin Lake: Writing with Cold Feet was born from a long-running course that began when I was asked to teach a class called “Fear of Writing.” I had no idea what I was getting into and what a life-long journey it would become to help writers not only overcome their writing blocks, but tear down the myths about writers and writing, and create an easy path for writers to discover their own unique writing process. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Kathrin Lake, author of Writing with Cold Feet →