Theosophist and Mother of the New Age movement, Alice Ann Bailey (1880-1949) was born into the aristocratic La Trobe-Bateman family. She was born on June 16th, 1880, in Saddleworth, UK, to Frederick Foster La Trobe-Bateman and Alice Harriet Bateman (nee Holinshed). When Alice was still a baby, her family moved to Montreal, where her fatherContinue reading “A photographic biography – the homes of Alice A. Bailey”
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A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham
What Are You Afraid Of? – Podcast with T Fox Dunham and David Walton NEW EPISODE 115 – CURSE OF THE BLACKTHORN “Author T. Fox Dunham interviews Australia’s noir and horror writer, Isobel Blackthorn. Isobel answers questions about her writing, the state of women authors in the industry, her thoughts on crafting and shares someContinue reading “A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham”
Alice Bailey featured in New Dawn magazine
When I contacted New Dawn magazine requesting they review The Unlikely Occultist, my biographical novel of Alice A. Bailey, I was anticipating the usual rejection or no-reply. Instead, I received a pleasing email from the editors inviting me to compose a feature piece on Alice Bailey. I embraced the opportunity. Thanks to the talented teamContinue reading “Alice Bailey featured in New Dawn magazine”
Clarissa’s Warning Book Tour Round Up
Book Tour Reflections Is a book tour worth the effort and the expense? This is a question on the minds of many authors as we think about ways to promote a new release. I have nine novels and a short-story collection under my belt so far, and after struggling for years to find reviewers, IContinue reading “Clarissa’s Warning Book Tour Round Up”
Alice Bailey, World Goodwill and the United Nations
I am delighted to share my piece on Alice Bailey, World Goodwill and the United Nations, featured in the March issue of Live Encounters Magazine. Alice Bailey, World Goodwill and the United Nations “Esotericism is concerned with explanations and manipulations of the inner planes of existence. Alice Bailey’s writings belong to the variant of WesternContinue reading “Alice Bailey, World Goodwill and the United Nations”
Book review: The Esoteric Apprentice by Steven Chernikeeff
About The Esoteric Apprentice Students of the Ageless Wisdom brought together for dynamic group work in Twelve Formation. This is their story… A story of hope, frustration, and achievement. This is the story of the Twelves Group and I was the Esoteric Apprentice. My thoughts The Esoteric Apprentice is a special book that makes anContinue reading “Book review: The Esoteric Apprentice by Steven Chernikeeff”
Book review: The Stars in the Night by Clare Rhoden
About The Stars in the Night Harry Fletcher is a confident young man. Harry’s sure that he will marry Nora MacTiernan, no matter what their families say. He’s certain that he will always be there to protect Eddie, the boy his father saved from the gutters of Port Adelaide. Only the War to End AllContinue reading “Book review: The Stars in the Night by Clare Rhoden”
Book Review: A Greater God by Brian Stoddart
About A Greater God (Superintendent Le Fanu Mysteries Book 4) Muslims are being murdered and communal tensions escalating as Superintendent Chris Le Fanu returns, reluctantly, to 1920s Madras from the Straits Settlements. He comes under fire, literally and figuratively, as more Muslims and policemen are killed by revolutionaries in clashes fomented by his boss, Inspector-GeneralContinue reading “Book Review: A Greater God by Brian Stoddart”
Book review: Esme’s Wish by Elizabeth Foster
About Esme’s Wish When fifteen-year-old Esme Silver objects at her father’s wedding, her protest is dismissed as the action of a stubborn, selfish teenager. Everyone else has accepted the loss of Esme’s mother, Ariane – so why can’t she? But Esme is suspicious. She is sure that others are covering up the real reason forContinue reading “Book review: Esme’s Wish by Elizabeth Foster”
Book Review: Fading (The Fading Series Book 1) by Cindy Cipriano
About Fading Living in a small town like Woodvine, North Carolina, means everyone knows everything about everybody. The same goes for seventeen-year-old Leath Elliott who can’t seem to escape her tragic past and the loss of her father. Her only break from reality is through recurring dreams where she’s spent a lifetime growing up withContinue reading “Book Review: Fading (The Fading Series Book 1) by Cindy Cipriano”
Isobel Blackthorn 