Release of Book 2: “Following the Cycles of the Moon”
“This charming novel is not mere fluffy entertainment. McKenna writes with authenticity and grace about the spiritual, historical, and cultural impact of women—from medieval France to modern-day America. From upstate New York landscapes to humid Louisiana bayous, Anna Marie Golding covers a lot of ground—literally and figuratively—as she quests. Her search for the life history of Granny Rose leads her to astonishing and profound answers about life and love.”
—LaurenRose EveningSong, Priestess of Sacred Sound, Therapeutic Singing Practitioner, author, singer/songwriter, spiritual-seeker, and rose-grower
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Following the Cycles of the Moon (Book 2 in the “Women with Wisdom” Series) follows Anna Marie as she learns more about Granny Rose’s local history and meets new friends along the way. She decides to travel to Louisiana, where Granny Rose’s mysterious past lives on.
Christa, the pregnant runaway teenager from book 1, Whistling Up the Southwind, is now a single mom with an eight-year-old daughter, living with her parents in Portland, Oregon. While working on her degree in Special Education, Christa assists Anna Marie in the search for lost women’s history.
This powerful story interweaves women’s history, social issues, historical events, and the importance of loving community support. Just as in the first journey in the Southwind, Anna Marie’s sense of self and how she identifies herself is permanently changed—for the better.
This modern-day story of healing is an allegory for women’s accomplishments and strength across the millennium. It’s a great read on the beach or by the fireplace! Look for Book 3 in the series, Gazing at the Stars, releasing in late 2023.
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Author Mary Kathleen McKenna gives voice and presence to older women, reminding readers of the importance of women’s friendships and the support of sisterhood. McKenna brilliantly weaves ancient women’s history through a modern-day story while addressing the social issues that challenge women today.
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If you haven’t read Book 1 - Whistling Up the Southwind yet, you can purchase it HERE.
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Much love,
Mary Katheen aka Kathie Bishop, Ph.D.