It was twenty years ago when I began researching the Alice Bailey teachings for my PhD. I found myself in the School of Social Ecology at Western Sydney University under the supervision of Dr Lesley Kuhn who steered me in the direction of epistemology, a branch of philosophy concerned with the study of knowledge. IContinue reading “How to Approach the Esoteric teachings of Alice A. Bailey”
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How the Alice Bailey books were composed
Something I learned from researching Alice Bailey: That all of the teachings Alice Bailey wrote in telepathic rapport with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul or DK, are fully edited and crafted re-writes of collated material derived from ‘stream of consciousness’ writing in which Alice Bailey was attuned to a higher source. For some, this is aContinue reading “How the Alice Bailey books were composed”
Some Alice Bailey Genealogy used for her Biography
I was going through a pile of old papers this morning and came across some documents I thought worth sharing. These documents concern theosophist Alice A. Bailey, born Alice Ann La Trobe-Bateman (1880-1949). Researching Alice Bailey’s genealogy proved straightforward when it came to her father’s line as the aristocratic La Trobe-Bateman family were high-achieving withContinue reading “Some Alice Bailey Genealogy used for her Biography”
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire: A Theory of Everything
Back in the early noughties, I undertook doctoral studies in the School of Social Ecology at Western Sydney University and produced the world’s first PhD thesis on the teachings of theosophist Alice A. Bailey. Last year, peer-reviewed journal The Esoteric Quarterly encouraged me to write an article based on one of the chapters. I choseContinue reading “A Treatise on Cosmic Fire: A Theory of Everything”
The Unlikely Occultist receives a Five Star Readers’ Favorite Badge!
Reviewed by Deborah Lloyd for Readers’ Favorite Shortly after her loving Aunt Hilary’s funeral, Heather faced a challenge at her job. At the State Library in Victoria, Australia, she was assigned the task of assessing a one-hundred box collection donated by the late Professor Foyle. She was a professor of religious studies, with a strong interest inContinue reading “The Unlikely Occultist receives a Five Star Readers’ Favorite Badge!”
Praise for Alice Bailey biography
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”
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”
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”
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”
Isobel Blackthorn 