I've always been - at least in this lifetime ; ) - pursuing varied yet somehow complementary interests involving creativity (writer/short-form filmmaker) and spiritual quest/healing/empowerment (medical intuitive.) Will share some of my work and articles in future posts.

I know what it feels like to be a creative person who has trouble getting off the couch or completing projects. This quote from Gene Fowler makes me laugh because it feels so true at times. It took so much for me to free up my inspiration and ideas, so I have great compassion for other people in that predicament. I know what a painful spiritual struggle it can be and I have a true passion for empowering the creativity of others.

One of the ways I've tried to help has been working on the Now Write! series of writing exercise anthologies, as well as hosting panels with some of the contributors at writing events.

Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror was the most recent and the only one I edited myself. The series was started by my aunt, Sherry Ellis, with Now Write! Fiction and Now Write! Nonfiction. We co-edited Now Write! Screenwriting and Now Write! Mysteries.

Last year I put together a practical little self-help book and have been so happy that people are finding it so useful. BTW I'm doing a book signing/free workshop at Mystic Journey in Venice, CA next Tuesday: http://bit.ly/21WaysEvent.

So, like many of you, I've accomplished some things and feel I have a lot more to do. Look forward to being part of this community - getting to know you, supporting each other, and helping each other win!