I’m truly humbled by all the praise pouring in for my biography of Alice Bailey. Such kind words as these warm my heart. “This is so much more than a very detailed biography of Alice Ann Bailey; it is also a very comprehensive review of the many interesting groups and people throughout the history ofContinue reading “Praise for Alice Bailey biography”
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Alice A. Bailey: Life & Legacy acquired by Shooting Star Press
I am thrilled to announce my full biography of Alice A. Bailey has just been acquired by Shooting Star Press! This comes after many weeks of turbulence as the original edition released on 7 May 2020 was withdrawn from sale. The matter that caused the withdrawal has been resolved. I had thought of self-publishing butContinue reading “Alice A. Bailey: Life & Legacy acquired by Shooting Star Press”
New Release: Alice Bailey Biography
I’m delighted to announce the forthcoming full biography of Alice Bailey, to be released on Wesak 7 May 2020 thanks to my obliging publisher. (Please note, this version of the biography is no longer for sale. A new edition is due to be published on 5 August 2020 by Shooting Star Press) Here’s the newContinue reading “New Release: Alice Bailey Biography”
The Unlikely Occultist Book Tour Wrap Up
When I booked a review tour for my biographical novel of Alice Bailey, it was with considerable unease. I knew few if any reviewers would have heard of the mysterious esoteric figure, which perhaps renders my novel of special interest only. That was my thinking. I was wrong. The Unlikely Occultist was very well receivedContinue reading “The Unlikely Occultist Book Tour Wrap Up”
Book review – Living on the Inner Edge: A Practical Esoteric Tale by Cyrus Ryan
About Living on the Inner Edge: A Practical Esoteric Tale A mystical story, breaking traditional boundaries, new thought, practices, insights, and a way of knowledge. Everyone walks their own path but in the New Age of Spirituality the idea of Group Work was born from the works of the Tibetan Master D.K., where heContinue reading “Book review – Living on the Inner Edge: A Practical Esoteric Tale by Cyrus Ryan”
Podcast: Books That Make You Reconsider Your Perceptions On #Spirituality, The #Occult, And #NewAge Thinking
#16 Books That Make You Reconsider Your Perceptions On Spirituality, The Occult, And New Age Thinking https://www.booksthatmakeyou.com/16-books-that-make-you-reconsider-your-perceptions-on-spirituality-the-occult-and-new-age-thinking-isobel-blackthorn/ “What is new age thinking, or spirituality, or the occult for that matter? Some religions consider the occult to be quite bad, demonic and evil. They have even taken drastic measures to paint it in a negative light.Continue reading “Podcast: Books That Make You Reconsider Your Perceptions On #Spirituality, The #Occult, And #NewAge Thinking”
Two superb reviews of The Unlikely Occultist: A biographical novel of Alice A. Bailey
When I wrote The Unlikely Occultist I was more than a little apprehensive. How would a biographical novel of Theosophist Alice A. Bailey be received, both by those in the esoteric community and others unfamiliar with the terrain? Would my book be rejected and me along with it? Would general readers pass over this book inContinue reading “Two superb reviews of The Unlikely Occultist: A biographical novel of Alice A. Bailey”
A photographic biography – the homes of Alice A. Bailey
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”
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”
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”
Isobel Blackthorn 