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PSYCHIC READER NEEDS GUIDANCE

I felt a great need for a psychic reading because like many others are experiencing at this time of history, parts of my life are changing rapidly. Who to turn to? I'm particular when it comes to having a spiritual psychic reading. 

Yes, psychic readers like myself do find readings from another like-minded professional most helpful for insights and spiritual guidance. Litany Burns came to my mind as a reader I wanted to read me. The decision proved positive. In the first five minutes she spoke about my most important issue and that’s before I asked her. In that regards she and I are alike as readers, talk about the person’s energy without first hearing a question from her or him.  

Litany’s reading did exactly for me what I say in my book, The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading –– it validated much of what I already knew, but had some doubts about, and also gave me another ways of seeing my situations.

As I suggest to all my clients, I recorded the session for later re-listening and perhaps hear more than during the reading.

Litany Burns has several books I have found most helpful, not only on a personal level, but as an ESP teacher. After reading and experimenting with the excercises suggested by Ms. Burns,  I can comfortably recommend to students––Develop Your Psychic Abilities (And Get Them to Work for You in Your Life) and later The Sixth Sense of Children.

Many parents have asked me about their children’s unusual experiences and behavior, the children saying they pick things up or are seeing non-physical beings. Of course, I always tell parents to also check with their professional such as the child’s physician, psychologist and the likes, while contributing what I know about psychic children. Besides that I recommend Litany’s book since she herself was aware at a young age she had strong psychic abilities. As children with these abilities experience and as I wrote in my novel, The Skye in June, this can be seen as gift, at times, a curse.

I recently interviewed Litany. Enjoy!

When did you realize that you had strong psychic abilities? I don't know if there was one amazing 'Aha' moment when I realized I had psychic abilities. I feel, like most children, that I had these abilities all the time within me without thinking. Even when I began talking to a spirit guide at age 11- I had no idea at the time what that even was- I didn't think in terms of psychic or intuitive talents. The spirit was just a friend. As I learned more about these abilities, I realized they were more than just good advice, insights, etc. I shared with friends. They were predictions that came true, feelings that were right, and knowledge that had wisdom. I believe, as with all talents, developing your intuition is a process, a great one that can change your life in many good ways.

Was it difficult for you and for those close to you, to accept? Being a sensitive, a medium, without being aware of it as a talent was painful. As a child, I was ridiculed for being so sensitive. At age four, I remember wondering why everyone just didn't listen to their wisdom. I had trouble following and conforming to the norm, whatever that is/was, but desperately tried to fit in. Now, I celebrate the differences. In my family, there was no knowledge of anything psychic or intuitive. Even though my father was incredibly psychic and knew when things would happen, my mother had recurring dreams of dead relatives, my brother had an imaginary friend, and my sister saw auras- no one ever thought of these experiences as anything incredible. They were mostly treated as problems or disregarded, as most people do. Everyone in my family was extremely intuitively talented. No one knew or spoke of these abilities as talents at all. I did my best to fit in, was popular with friends, but felt everything and had no idea what to do with all those feelings at the time.

How, if in anyway, are your readings different from when you first began to give psychic readings? I remember my first reading. The person had many readings before me. I think I was most afraid of the tape recorder taping the reading. I just said whatever information came into my head and then when the reading was over, I apologized, thinking what I said was what anyone would say. The person told me it was the best reading she ever had. I always remembered that.  Now, after so many years of experience and my own growing as a person and psychic, I practice what I teach. My readings have more dimension and depth, I have more respect and confidence and gain more information from the other side, but I still maintain humility, honestly and integrity during a reading. I believe those three things are tantamount. I also feel it is important to get out the way, let the reading stand on its own merit, and check your ego at the door. Not to say I am perfect or ego-less, far from it, but I'm not into New Age jargon or giving information if I am not receiving it.

What inspired you to write your books? For both my books, Develop Your Psychic Abilities (And Get Them to Work for You in Your Life) and The Sixth Sense of Children, as well as my 30 minutes documentary on intuitive children, Children Among Us - I wanted to get the information I knew out to the greatest amount of people. I found, from giving workshops and readings, the information worked for everyone, so I wanted to share it with as many people as possible to make their lives better. It was that simple.

What was the hardest part to write in the books?  Being a professional writer, just facing a blank page or screen is always difficult as well as formulating words people understand for concepts people don't usually understand is often magical and frustrating at the same time. I usually laugh when people say they're going to write a book, because everyone is taught to write on some level in school. I say, "Go ahead. Then rewrite it at least ten times, and see if you really want to write the book."  It's work, but for me it was a calling to be a writer since I was six years old. 

What is the most important message you wish for you books to convey? That everyone has intuitive talents. We come here with them to better our lives and, hopefully, the lives of others. They are natural and can be developed easily with awareness and a little psychic muscle, like most talents.

I see you have videos on youtube.com - Why did you make videos? I write for film as well, so it's a natural place for me to work. I know we're a visual society and again, wanted to get the information out to people in as many formats as possible. I love film and writing for it- I AM a clairvoyant... so it's an easy medium, pardon the pun, for me to use for my work. Not all my films are 'psychically oriented', but some are.

What was your life like before becoming an author? It was always my life, regardless of publishing a book. I do remember when I published Develop Your Psychic Abilities, my first book with a major publisher.  I drove home with the first copies, the author's copies sitting in the passenger seat of my car. Remember, I wanted to be a writer all my life.  Though I published my poetry and some short stories, this was my first published book!  I sat there, glancing over at it, thinking I'd be elated! Now I could answer all those people that continually asked me what I've published, something tangible. I felt nothing. How could that be? It was only in that moment, that I finally realized it wasn't ever about the book that I'd been longing to publish to validate myself. It was the journey, the whole process. It sounds a bit New Agey, but it was really profound for me. I still have the same life after publishing both books a few times, actually better, and the books are another part of it that I'm very proud of creating.

What advice do you have for someone who would like to become a published writer? Writing is an art and takes a lot of hard work as with any creative talent. If you don't feel a fire burning inside you to be a writer and deal with all the rejections of the marketplace, you might re-think your direction. If you still want to write, keep writing. The more you write, the more you'll learn about your craft. Writing is the goal and publishing comes after that.

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? I always felt I'd like to meet with Nelson Mandela. I got to hear him speak in Yankee Stadium years ago. Maybe because our birth signs are both Cancer, but really because he has vision, integrity, and relied on his wisdom to get him through such difficult times for the greater good. I've also felt a strong draw to South Africa as well, past life.

Anything else you would like people to know? Don’t be afraid of your intuitive talents. They are there to help you in this intellectually focused world, to make you whole, more empathetic, wiser, and to feel excited when they happen. And when people tell me "I don't want you reading my mind," I answer, "I could read your mind if you were continents away, but why would I want to?"  Being a psychic, you have to have a sense of humor about, and a great respect for, your talents.  Discovering that, they could, and have helped thousands of people over the years is a humbling experience.

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Had a Revelation

I had decided this year that I would read books of different genre than my usual picks and with that declaration (to self) I offered to review a book by author, Jeff Horton of biblical magnitude. After all the Bible is the most read book on planet earth and I was ready for an update on my knowledge of it.

Our genres are quite different in most ways. My book, The Skye in June, is about a girl with visions, this book also is about a boy that has visions but we follow him into adulthood. This is where our characters' similarity begins and ends.

When I first received the book I contacted Jeff and said, 'do you realize that my site is of more interest to pagans, Wiccans and witches than bible thumpers (okay, Christians I said,)'. He kindly replied, "Oh I see what you mean. Well, you do what is right for you and your blog readers." I continued to read it.

I learned our spiritual thoughts are not so different,the presentation might be, but the faith in a Higher Being(s) is there, the observation that Mother Earth is unnder serious attack, and the bad characters in politics destroying human rights, as well as believing in certain people have true and useful visions are some of what I found similar.Because of that and because of Mr. Horton's positive reply (too many Christians have lambasted me and my kind for my spiritual choice) I continued with his book and more than that, I wanted to interview him as an author.

The Last Prophet by Jeff Horton

Jonah (Jon) Elijah March is born to ordinary parents in an ordinary town in the United States. But he is no ordinary child. He is one of the last of two prophets mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Revelations.

He has dreams that in time prove to manifest as actual events that become stronger when he is a teen. When his earlier visions, like the one about Lara––literally a girl of his dreams––being involved in an accident does not manifest as he envisioned, Jon thinks he is wrong. In time he realizes that his vision have merit and are not wrong, only he has not been patient or trusting enough to see them to fruition. In time Jon and Lara marry.

Another tells Jon he is slated for great things because of his visions and that God has chosen him to be a prophet but he doesn’t believe it. And then an angel appears to him and follows it up with a miraculous sign.  It is then that he accepts his fate. Along with his acceptance comes an ominous message––with the glory comes imminent death.

Jon is not alone in this journey. There are people who see him for what his purpose is to be, such people as the kind Pastor Weathersby who guides Jon to understand his gift and later he meets the Pope along with other spiritual world leaders who believe in his prophesies.

As Jon begins his mission by proclaiming God's message spreading the news that "The End of Days is at hand,” the reader can find comfort in what Horton reminds us, “The world is a very transient place…” And warns people that the Beast (the Bible Beast who’s not a very nice chap) is gaining power and influencing those weakened by their greediness and materialistic needs to where they “worship him” ––the Beast ––thus forsaking all reason and goodness (God). Sounds familiar. I believe there’s a lot of that going on now, don’t you?  Jon then reassures all that will listen that “Jesus Christ will once again come to enlighten (or save) them."  The Beast is in the image of a charismatic politician, Abe Addon who scams the people into trusting him and his false promises. All the while his only purpose is to control and dominate mankind. We have here what all good stories have––a good protagonist and a good bad antagonist and Abe Addon is a really bad guy with a winning smile.

 Jon, Lara and their son Samuel travel to Israel as the end comes closer.  In time Jon meets the other prophet Moe Princeton.  I liked this character. There was something very earthly about him. Jon at times seemed so intense, even in his loving and insightful ways. On the other hand Moe is more of a regular kind of guy. Both have visions and messages for humankind, who per the usual, aren’t listening.

 Horton tells his readers that “Life is a only a brief stop on the road to eternity.” And I find that reassuring while reading about the worldwide disasters spreading––drought, floods massive earthquakes, and finally, a devastating asteroid alerting us that the end of the world is at hand. 

I’m not crazy for “Hey, guys! You screwed up big time and now it’s a done deal,” kind of books, but the journey with Jon is an interesting one.  I had to agree that the world is in a very precarious position and too many leaders (corporations) have sold out the health of our planet and the welfare of the people for their greed and power ego. All in all, if you want to acquaint yourself with the Bible prophecies and/or be aware that life is fragile and fleeting, this book could be of interest to you.

Interview with author Jeff W. Horton on his latest novel, The Last Prophet

• When did you start writing?

I started writing four or five years ago. I wanted to try and find something that I would enjoy doing, something I might one day be able to make a living doing. After several false starts, I sat down and began work on The Dark Age. Though it was the second novel to be published, it was the first one I started on first. The Great Collapse, the prequel to The Dark Age came out first, followed by The Dark Age and then The Last Prophet, which by the way is not part of the Survivors of the Pulse series.

• How personal is your writing?

I imagine that most authors draw a lot from their own life experiences, beliefs, worldviews, etc. Again, many authors write about subjects that they know a lot about or that they are interested in. These certainly apply to me as well. I write about subjects, situations, etc. that I feel are important, or that I find interesting. I enjoy watching and learning from stories that are transporting, giving us a break from the stress and pressures of life, so I attempt to write stories like that myself.

• What was your life like before becoming an author?

Not a lot different really, though I probably got more sleep and looked more rested. Perhaps that will change if one or more of my novels make the bestsellers list!

• What inspired you to write the book(s)?  What sparked the idea for your novel?

I started writing the Dark Age because I thought it would be interesting to write a post-apocalyptic novel, where swords, bows, and arrows were once more the norm of the day. The Great Collapse was the prequel to The Dark Age, and sets the stage for the post-apocalyptic world that follows.

I have always wanted to see more written around the book of Revelation in the Bible, and was excited about the opportunity to write a story about it myself in, The Last Prophet. To make it even more interesting and to change things up a bit, I also decided to write The Last Prophet in the first person, from the perspective of the prophet, John March.

• When did you decide to publish?

It was always my intent and my hope to get published. I was very grateful to my two publishers, Tate Publishing, who published The Great Collapse, and World Castle Publications, who published The Dark Age and The Last Prophet, for taking a chance on me. Hopefully, the novels will do well and we all will reap the benefits.

• What is your favorite part of the book(s)?

For The Dark Age, the favorite part of the story for me is at the climax, where the antagonist and the protagonist meet for the second time towards the end of the novel.

One of my favorite parts of The Last Prophet is when God raises the two prophets, John March and Moe Princeton. I thought it was a pivotal, and touching scene.

• What was the hardest part to write in the book(s)?

Believe it or not I had the most difficult time with the epilogue for The Dark Age. I had already finished most of the rewrites of the novel when I got around to the epilogue. After several revisions, I ended up discarding all of it and replacing it with a completely different epilogue. I feel the new one was far better than the original, however, and well worth the effort.

I suppose the hardest part to write in The Last Prophet was the ending. After several rewrites, I still felt I had included far too many quotes from scripture. I ended up paraphrasing a number of the quotes at the end, which helped the story flow much better.

•How do you begin to set about writing your story (stories)

I am an organic writer. Once I have a core idea, I just sit down and start writing. The story soon takes on a life of its own, and I end up doing nothing more than recording what I see played out in my mind's eye. Once I have written a few chapters, I start to flesh out a rough outline for the remainder of the novel, which helps ensure a firm foundation for the entire novel. Like they say, writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint.

•Which comes first? The character's story or the idea for the novel?

For me it's been both. The Great Collapse and The Last Prophet began with the idea. The Dark Age began with the protagonist, Ferrell Young, and flowed from there. 

•What advice do you have for someone who would like to become a published writer?
That is a tough question to answer. I believe it probably helps to know someone already well established in the business such as an agent or editor, or an established author, but most writers probably do not have that luxury. I believe that the biggest hurdle for an unknown author, after writing a great story of course, is to get above the noise level, to get the attention of publishers and most importantly, the reading public. Social networking sites are helpful in this regard, as are book blog websites and book reader sites like Goodreads.  I suppose the most important thing I can say to an aspiring author is this; never give up, and always believe in your self.  

CHECK OUT MY BOOKS, THE TIMELESS COUNSELOR: THE BEST GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL PSYCHIC READING AND THE SKYE IN JUNE, A NOVEL. BOTH ALSO  E-BOOKS.