ABOUT MY BOOKS

Summer of 2022 I celebrated my 15th creative writing anniversary.

My most recent publication is titled POartRY and Prose. Just as its title suggests this publication is comprised of several of my many paintings displayed with my poetry and prose. My prior book was a science fiction novel titled "STRUGGLE - To Reach the Bridge of Light". Mother Earth can take no more. It's a sad day when a mother must give up on her children. Like the phoenix, the spirit and the environment of earth rise leaving behind destruction and devastation. The chosen seven are truly amazed when they discover why they have been rescued.

I wrote two novels during the isolation caused by the covid pandemic. One was "STRUGGLE - To Reach the Bridge of Light"The other was titled "The Observer - His Eye Is on the Sparrow".

"The Observer - His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is a story of three generations of women, yet the story of two souls. Karina, Anna, and Karen, three very different personalities yet each, while dealing with her own struggles, continues to repeat family patterns. This story, begun in NaNoWriMo's adventure of 2019, will touch your emotions and leave you with a smile. The settings of Bangalore, India and Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada share little in common; each offering its own colour and character. This is my first novel to focus on religion; in this instance the religions of Christianity and Hinduism.

A recent book titled "No Place to Lay Her Head ... a handful of moments" is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. In this book I share my journey through grief since the death of my partner, Brian, nearly three years ago. This book is cathartic but I hope of benefit to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

Another short story titled The Man On The Bench; a metaphysical delight, is part of my recent writing adventure. You will also want to check out DRAMA - a Novel Idea which is a boxed set of my most popular novels: Moose Road - a Canadian Tragedy; Ellen and The Hummingtree; and Sara, a Canadian Saga. While individual novels are available in both paperback & Kindle formats; DRAMA is available in Kindle format only.

Simply BE is a collection of inspirational thoughts, quotations, and sayings, that I hope will offer the reader inspiration and guidance. This book is currently used as an aid in meditation and healing circles and will, I hope, inspire you to be who you really are.

Other recent publications in both print and Kindle format include my first book of poems titled "Poetry from A to Z and a short story anthology titled "The Silent Star Plus a Dozen Selections."

"Dinner At Seven" is, I'm excited to announce, my 15th book but also my very first romance novel.

Arriving on the scene is Crabapple Court; a novella. Susie Donnelly is missing. Has she run away? Is it a kidnapping? A murder?

Beyond The Blue is a coming-of-age novella in which a child finds a magical, mystical way to deal with bullying. This novella is also in both Paperback and Kindle format. More recently this book has been published in audio book format narrated by Earl Sewell and available on Amazon, Itunes, and Audibles.

"When God Gives Us Spring" is a story of love, hate & revenge that takes place pre and during civil war in the U.S. This novella is available in paperback, kindle, and audio book format.

Recompense is a recent novella that explores "older" people in the "new world" of chat room dating. A bit of a farce this one provides some enjoyable reading.

Prior to these publications I was kept busy with the creation, compilation and publication of a trilogy of anthologies containing short stories which keep the focus on social issues.

The books are titled SOCIAL STUDIES - Book One - Dying To Be Popular; Book Two - Shattered and Broken; Book Three - Weaving Alice. These 36 stories will make you laugh; make you cry; and certainly make you simply wonder at the human condition as it is experienced by many in our modern contemporary world.

I'm very excited to announce that "Keeping It Simple", the trinity of meditation, the 7 major chakras and psychospiritual therapy, is now available in both Kindle and Paperback Format on all Amazon sites.

It is my hope that one day I will have learned enough to narrate this book and transform it into an audio book.

My first novel, "Sara, a Canadian Saga", is available in paperback and kindle formats but has now been released as my first audio book; written by yours truly; narrated by Falon Echo; and the cover design by Susan RK of Yuneekpix.com This audio book is available on Amazon; Audibles; and ITunes.

I'm thrilled to announce that "When God Gives Us Spring" is my second book to be released as an audio book. This audio book is written by yours truly; narrated by Earl Sewell; and the beautiful cover design is by Susan RK of Yuneekpix.com It is available on Amazon; Audibles; and ITunes.

Currently five of my many books are available in audiobook format. These five are "Sara, a Canadian Saga", When God Gives Us Spring", "Reawakening", "Moose Road, a Canadian Tragedy", and "Beyond the Blue".

Whether you choose my poetry; or an anthology; one of my novels, a novella, or a short story I hope you enjoy your reading experience.

Thank you to my readers. I much appreciate your encouragement and your support. I hope you know that your positive reviews are much needed and very welcome.

Places

 I've visited many places around our beautiful, small world.

In Canada, my home, I have been to Toronto, where I was born;  Caledon East, Aurora,  Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Newmarket, Kitchener/Waterloo, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Elliot Lake where I currently reside.

In the States I have visited New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Hawaii.

In South America I have visited Puno, Peru; Lima, Peru; Cartegena, Columbia; and Caracas, Venezuela.

I have visited the beautiful islands of the Bahamas, of Bermuda, Antigua, Montserrant, St. Eustatius, Martinique, and Fiji.

I have visited South Korea and Thailand.

For five years I lived in New Zealand.

I didn't get to Europe, at least, not yet.

I was asked today if I would like to travel.  My answer is, I used to like to travel.  Now the only traveling I'm interested in is through my reading or by watching a good documentary.

There is only one place I would live other than where I am now and that is Summerside on Prince Edward Island.  But the fact is I am happy to be exactly where I am at this time of my life.

I live and I work in the Jewel of the Wilderness; beautiful Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.  Life has been kind to me and I have been enjoying small town living here for twenty-three years.  I feel that I am blessed. Because I have seen many interesting places around our small world, I can say with confidence that my travels have made me more appreciative of life in my small Canadian town.

I can't say that I've chosen my home town of Elliot Lake as a location in all of my publications, but I have in several of them including my most recent novel, "Struggle, To Reach The Bridge of Light."   You can learn more about this book and all my publications on my Amazon author's page which is found at https://amazon.com/author/audreyaustin 

Table Talk - Confidential Counseling

 

“CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING for WOMEN”

“Table talk” 

You may feel alone walking your path toward personal growth and spiritual development.  Talk, Experiential, or Art therapy, to name a few examples, may be just what you are seeking.

You may be on a journey of emotional healing.  You may be grieving losses, dealing with relationship issues, or any one of many personal issues.

You may want and need an opportunity to talk with someone about confidential matters.

Over the years, here in Elliot Lake, in addition to authoring books focused on social issues,  I have offered personal counseling, in addition to meditation circles and workshops. 

It has been my pleasure to facilitate classes and Empowerment Workshops for  Women on topics including “Emotional Healing”;  “Grieving our Losses”; “Relationship Issues”; “Is Age Just a Number?”; Meeting Your Inner Child”; “The 7 Major Chakras”;  “Letting Go”; and “Forgiveness” to name a few.

I am a retired psychospiritual practitioner but through Confidential Counseling I am offering Table Talk for women one day per week. 

I am offering four individual one-hour sessions Thursdays, at 10 a.m., Noon; 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

To make your appointment you can email me: audrey@persona.ca or you can message me on Facebook.

My hourly fee is geared to your income.

Let’s have a cuppa tea and talk about it.  

Welcome 2023!