Category Archives: Classes, Books, and Other News

Fantasy Portrait

Your spirit portrait is truly one of kind. Brush-stroke by brush-stroke, I meditate on the otherworldly you. Many digital portrait painters use templates—e.g., the same faerie wings for all their clients. Or they digitally alter a photo. I paint the … Continue reading

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Story about a Direct Spiritual Transmission

Noelle permitted me to share her story about a spiritual transmission I gave her. A few details for context: The transmission she received was in part about childlike wonder, and was given for a month, without any meetings, even by … Continue reading

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Walking Between the Stars: A Weekend Spiritual Retreat, Pagan Style

Walking Between the Stars: A Weekend Spiritual Retreat, Pagan Style Imagine a weekend where you are cared for spiritually, in ceremonies led by a shaman elder. Envision a pagan retreat!  Ritual will range from peaceful to ecstatic to transformative to … Continue reading

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Share My Insanity—Reviews

Midwest Book Review gave Share My Insanity a big thumbs up: “an inclusive call to improve one’s own life with its unique brand of humor, very much recommended.” Continue reading

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A Yule Gift for My Community

I was singing to God, and She was singing to me. Goddess of winter beckons us. Continue reading

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Temporary Post #3

Payment by check or money order: 1) Make out the check or money order to Francesca De Grandis. 2) Enclose it with your name, phone number, and the title of the class, event, or service for which you’re paying. 3) … Continue reading

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Mysticism and Writing as Tools to Change Self and Society

Mysticism and Writing as Tools to Change Self and Society: A
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I Need Help with My New Book

I need help with my new book. Indie culture relies on community support. It frightens me to ask for help. But I wrote “Share My Insanity” to be of service. Continue reading

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What May Sarton Said

Late night thoughts, exhausted, fighting the flu. Exhausted by daily terror. If you’re lucky enough to publish, you’re not supposed to complain about it. But where there is great light, there will be great dark. Continue reading

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