| Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP Writer / Editor |
| Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP Writer / Editor |
Alpha, Omega
WEBSITE
PRESS RELEASE
YOUTUBE VIDEO
"While The Da Vinci Code asks the question, 'Is our eschatological symbol for goodness who
we think he is?” Alpha Omega asks “Come on now, what does it really mean to be human?'"
—Decia Rowland, PhD, Scholar of Religion
"Alpha, Omega will keep you on the edge of your seat."
—Katy McElroy
WEBSITE
PRESS RELEASE
YOUTUBE VIDEO
"While The Da Vinci Code asks the question, 'Is our eschatological symbol for goodness who
we think he is?” Alpha Omega asks “Come on now, what does it really mean to be human?'"
—Decia Rowland, PhD, Scholar of Religion
"Alpha, Omega will keep you on the edge of your seat."
—Katy McElroy
The Magician's Wheel
When Gatsby meets an eccentric magician, she learns that the Phaistos Disk—the most
mysterious artifact of all history—has been stolen. Finding the Disk will mean confronting the
global labyrinth of secrecy that exists solely to conceal its whereabouts and meaning.
The bounty hunters in every dark corner, the nameless cult agents, the bitter assassin: all show
that they will do whatever it takes to possess the Disk.
And the seductive magician, Affiato—what breed of magician is he, really? Can Gatsby trust
him, or anyone? Even herself?
She feels the gun, loaded with parables, pressed against the temple of her beliefs.
When Gatsby meets an eccentric magician, she learns that the Phaistos Disk—the most
mysterious artifact of all history—has been stolen. Finding the Disk will mean confronting the
global labyrinth of secrecy that exists solely to conceal its whereabouts and meaning.
The bounty hunters in every dark corner, the nameless cult agents, the bitter assassin: all show
that they will do whatever it takes to possess the Disk.
And the seductive magician, Affiato—what breed of magician is he, really? Can Gatsby trust
him, or anyone? Even herself?
She feels the gun, loaded with parables, pressed against the temple of her beliefs.
Deep Structure
WEBSITE
"Da Vinci Code, move over for this sparkling, fast-paced tale of magic, mystery, and intrigue...
Stephens' extensive research and intuitive imagination bring to life the magic of languages,
both those ancient and yet to be decoded, twining them together with real physics and
archeology in a highly entertaining story that echoes Shyamalan's Signs and Gaiman's
Stardust."
—Candy Davis, Editor, Author, Monsoon Wife
"If Richard Bach's Illusions had been written in consultation with Steven Hawking and
C.S. Lewis, the result may have something like Deep Structure."
—Kevin Joseph, Amazon.com Review
WEBSITE
"Da Vinci Code, move over for this sparkling, fast-paced tale of magic, mystery, and intrigue...
Stephens' extensive research and intuitive imagination bring to life the magic of languages,
both those ancient and yet to be decoded, twining them together with real physics and
archeology in a highly entertaining story that echoes Shyamalan's Signs and Gaiman's
Stardust."
—Candy Davis, Editor, Author, Monsoon Wife
"If Richard Bach's Illusions had been written in consultation with Steven Hawking and
C.S. Lewis, the result may have something like Deep Structure."
—Kevin Joseph, Amazon.com Review
| Contact Lori Stephens Questions about writing: VerbPub@aol.com Questions about editing: VerbEdit1@aol.com / verbatimeditorial.com |
| Fiction |
| Nonfiction |
The Mindful Dog Owner: What Your Dog
Is Teaching You About Living Enlightenment
YOUTUBE VIDEO
While many books teach you how to train your dog and many explore the human-canine
relationship, The Mindful Dog Owner focuses specifically on the human perspective and walks
the reader to the path of mindful connection with dogs.
Before teaching a dog to sit or heel, the mindful dog owner asks the Big Picture questions: Do I
really want a dog? Am I willing to commit to a “for-life” relationship with a dog? Do I have the
patience? Can I accept this dog for what he is? The book helps readers to contemplate their
beliefs about the joys and challenges of life with a dog.
The book frames dog ownership with Zen/Buddhist concepts taught by philosophers such as
Thich Nhat Hanh, Alan Watts, and Lao Tzu. It guides readers in “emptying their cup” (opening
the mind for learning), and it challenges them to assess a commitment that may be as
enduring as a “’til death do we part” vow. When readers “study the dog bowl,” they learn how
each daily activity with a dog—walking, eating, playing, or training—can be a meditation. In the
delight of “scratching where it itches,” both dogs and humans infuse each day with joy.
With the simplicity of a Zen rock garden, The Mindful Dog Owner advances dog ownership as a
lifelong practice of graceful action, attention, and harmony.
Is Teaching You About Living Enlightenment
YOUTUBE VIDEO
While many books teach you how to train your dog and many explore the human-canine
relationship, The Mindful Dog Owner focuses specifically on the human perspective and walks
the reader to the path of mindful connection with dogs.
Before teaching a dog to sit or heel, the mindful dog owner asks the Big Picture questions: Do I
really want a dog? Am I willing to commit to a “for-life” relationship with a dog? Do I have the
patience? Can I accept this dog for what he is? The book helps readers to contemplate their
beliefs about the joys and challenges of life with a dog.
The book frames dog ownership with Zen/Buddhist concepts taught by philosophers such as
Thich Nhat Hanh, Alan Watts, and Lao Tzu. It guides readers in “emptying their cup” (opening
the mind for learning), and it challenges them to assess a commitment that may be as
enduring as a “’til death do we part” vow. When readers “study the dog bowl,” they learn how
each daily activity with a dog—walking, eating, playing, or training—can be a meditation. In the
delight of “scratching where it itches,” both dogs and humans infuse each day with joy.
With the simplicity of a Zen rock garden, The Mindful Dog Owner advances dog ownership as a
lifelong practice of graceful action, attention, and harmony.
House Mates: A Guide to Cooperative Shared Housing
In student dorms or co-ops, living with relatives or living together, most adults have tried shared
housing--finding that it sometimes works harmoniously and sometimes becomes a
battleground of misread assumptions. House Mates offers valuable information and firsthand
advice on how to create a cooperative shared-living household, clearly define agreements, and
resolve disputes. If you live in a shared household, are seeking or forming one, House Mates
will give you proven strategies that you can use now to improve the quality of your home life.
In student dorms or co-ops, living with relatives or living together, most adults have tried shared
housing--finding that it sometimes works harmoniously and sometimes becomes a
battleground of misread assumptions. House Mates offers valuable information and firsthand
advice on how to create a cooperative shared-living household, clearly define agreements, and
resolve disputes. If you live in a shared household, are seeking or forming one, House Mates
will give you proven strategies that you can use now to improve the quality of your home life.
