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 This comes after many weeks of turbulence as the original edition released on 7 May 2020 was withdrawn from sale.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”
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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”
Book Review: Spirit Teaches a Simple Seeker by Jean Whitred
The reader is invited to witness a struggle within the mind of a simple seeker when her thinking is challenged by a formless intelligence. My Thoughts Contained with the pages of this short book are, as the title states, thirty-three lessons of life, in what amounts to a series of short and insightful dialoguesContinue reading “Book Review: Spirit Teaches a Simple Seeker by Jean Whitred”
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”
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”
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”
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”
How I came to write a doctoral thesis on Alice A. Bailey
It was 2001 and the twin towers had fallen the month before. 9/11 marked an event in my own personal story as my mother chose that day to migrate back to Australia, leaving me alone with my twin daughters in the UK. I was a high school teacher at the time, and that year IContinue reading “How I came to write a doctoral thesis on Alice A. Bailey”
Isobel Blackthorn 