Until You Walk the Path: Charles Ray

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting author Ambassador Charles Ray on August 1 at 5 pm eastern.

Charles Ray was bitten by the writing bug in his teens when he won a short story contest sponsored by a national Sunday school magazine. As a young soldier in Germany in the early 60s, he frequently contributed poetry to the Stars and Stripes newspaper.
From the late 1960s through the early 80s Ray did magazine and newspaper writing, photography and cartooning, and was editorial cartoonist for the Spring Lake (NC) News. He has done magazine cover art and photography and cartoons for publications such as Ebony, Essence, and Asia Magazine. Ray has written on everything from cultural history to travel to theatrical reviews.

His first book length work was a leadership book, “Things I Learned from My Grandmother About Leadership and Life,” published in 2008. This was followed in 2009 by “Taking Charge: Effective Leadership for the Twenty-first Century.” In 2009, he published an e-novel, “Color Me Dead,” a mystery featuring DC-based private investigator, Al Pennyback. He has since published “Deadline” and “Memorial to the Dead,” in the Al Pennyback series. These books are at Lebrary.com.

His recent book, “Angel on His Shoulder,” available at amazon.com in paperback and lebrary.com as an e-book, is a fantasy/humor book about Winston Nesbitt, a 40-year-old loser whose grandmother comes back to life as a twelve-inch tall impish spirit who complicates his boring life.

Tune in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 18 at 5:00 pm eastern to learn more about Ambassador Charles Ray work.. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to talk to Charles Ray call (347) 324-3745 or Skype is available by using the click to talk on the show page.. The interactive chat room is also available.

Michigan Film Indusrty News

July 26, 2010


Open Casting Call


THURSDAY JULY 29
Time: 1pm – 3pm Each Day
Location: West Michigan Film Office
741 Kenmoor Ave Suite E
Grand Rapids, MI
Talent Compensation:

Day rate= $75/ 8 hours + overtime

How to Apply:

Come to EITHER ONE of the open casting days anytime between 1pm & 3pm.
Michigan residents who wish to be considered as Featured Extras in Paying Roles on
“Touchback” & future projects, will fill out an application, have a photo taken and
register as a background actor.
JR Galactic Casting Directors will cast “on the spot” for shooting dates in August.


FOR MORE INFO VISIT: WWW.JRGALACTIC.COM

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The Story "Day with The President"

Dawn Butler http://fxmakeupbydawn.com/

I was greeted at the door after finally being allowed to pass through the gate - needing to give verification of who I was and why I was there.

After being searched personally as well as all my makeup cases a Secret Service Agent escorted me to a very small room in which I was to do the Presidents makeup. I asked about pictures or autographs and was told I could take a picture of the back portion of Airforce 1 only! After starting to set up my products, the producer of NBC universal asked me to pack up again and go with him to the NBC rolling studio for makeup on Chuck Todd first. There were at least 20 Secret Service, State Police and/or marine personnel guarding the area. After completing Mr. Todd's makeup I returned to my small room.


After returning from Holland in the helicopter, the president was escorted in to see me. I was instructed to stay in the room as he arrived and not to come into the hallway. He shook my hand and said it was nice to meet me then sat down in my directors chair. After offering him a bottle of water and asking if there were any special instructions or allergies I needed to be aware of, I started cleaning off his face.
He inquired as to whether I did this full time and I said "yes I am because of our film tax incentives I do, and it has given me an opportunity to work with a number of great celebrities such as himself." He asked " who were some of them?" I named Neil Cavouto, Joan London, 50 Cent, and Lee Majors. To that, he said "I remember Lee Majors, the Six Million Dollar Man! He was on TV back when I was about 10!"


About that time I finished up with his powder and he asked if I minded staying for a bit while they did the interview just in case he needed a touchup? I stayed in my room until he was about to board Airforce 1 again, then was able to come out and watch him leave.


I was then escorted outside again and thanked many times over for coming.

What a day!

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My name is Anthony L. Stubbs,

I'm the CEO of Star Entertainment, LLC. We are a Grand Rapids home based film and publishing company. Also I'm the Author the best selling novel "Trouble Ahead Trouble Behind" which we are presently filming and turning the book into a movie.

As it stand I have the Rapper/Actor Beanie Segil not only in the movie but he is also an share holder and has already filmed his roll in the movie. He last starred in 'State Property 2' which that movie alone brought in over 32 million dollars. The good news is Beanie Segil owns State Property and he is willing to do 'State Property 3' right here in Grand Rapids Michigan if he feels we can handle the job.

Therefore what I am trying to do is put together an outstanding film crew not only to help film "Trouble Ahead Trouble Behind' but to help others get recognition and established for 'State Property 3'. Everything will be done on CONTRACT.

Star Entertainment is also looking for any food venues who can provide food and drinks periodically as part of their schedule. Most importantly we are looking for a great camera and lightening person who has their own equipment.

Thank you please respond to: ainmentllc@gmail.com

The sooner the better!

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TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL ADDS MORE FILMS TO LINE-UP

Record Breaking First Day Ticket Sales

TRAVERSE CITY, MI (July 21, 2010) ¬ Now in its sixth year, the Traverse City Film Festival has announced a record-breaking 30,000 tickets on the first day of ticket sales, selling out 17 screenings within minutes of the tickets going on sale online to the Friends of the Film Festival. Due to popular demand, the festival has added six screenings of sold-out shows to its sixth annual schedule of events. Here are the additions:

"Nowhere Boy"
Opening Night Screening
Tuesday, July 27 at 10 p.m., State Theatre

"Castaway on the Moon"
Wednesday, July 28 at noon, City Opera House

"Heartbreaker"
Wednesday, July 28 at noon, Lars Hockstad

"Cane Toads: The Conquest"
Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m., Lars Hockstad

"The Infidel"
Thursday, July 29 at 9 p.m., Lars Hockstad

"His & Hers"
Thursday, July 29 at 3 pm, Milliken Auditorium

Admission prices to regular movies are $9.50 and opening and closing night tickets are $25. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office at 300 E. Front Street in Radio Center, online at www.traversecityfilmfest.org, or call the box office at 231-922-8903.

The Traverse City Film Festival will take place July 27 to August 1. For a full schedule of events please visit www.traversecityfilmfest.org.

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Hello Rick,


Our lead actor has a three year old and a six month old baby. We are looking to put him in a house. A condo would be find if there is outdoor yard space for the children to run around. We would like it to be in close driving distance to a grocery store. Let me know anything you can find. We greatly appreciate it.

Best,

Alexandria

Need Ideas to rick@wmta.org


Man-about-town Aziz Ansari spotted around Grand Rapids
during breaks from filming '30 Minutes or Less'
MLive.com, 07/21/10

Grand Rapids prepares for largest film shot in West MichiganWZZM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)-- A few streets in Grand Rapids will be closed Thursday as filming gets underway for the most expensive movie ever made in West Michigan ...

check out our new site
www.wmfilm.org

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Casting for Michigan Films

Open Casting Call
THURSDAY JULY 29TH & FRIDAY JULY 30th 2010
Time: 1pm – 3pm Each Day
Location: West Michigan Film Office
741 Kenmoor Ave Suite E
Grand Rapids, MI
Talent Compensation:
Day rate= $75/ 8 hours + overtime
How to Apply:
Come to EITHER ONE of the open casting days anytime between 1pm & 3pm.
Michigan residents who wish to be considered as Featured Extras in
Paying Roles on
“Touchback” & future projects, will fill out an application, have a
photo taken and
register as a background actor.
JR Galactic Casting Directors will cast “on the spot” for shooting
dates in August.
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.JRGALACTIC.COM

Paranormal Romance Film Set in Michigan

A paranormal romance set in Michigan, Never Can Say Good-bye is The Reincarnation of Peter Proud meets Fatal Attraction. To read an
excerpt click here.


Winning the 2006 International Gloria Film Festival and placing in the Greenlight Project, Never Can Say Good-bye is a paranormal romance that connects the present with the logging industry of the 1900. To help a friend, Elizabeth agrees to teach a writing course at a small college. She expects to find a sleepy town with a long history, but instead becomes the target of violently jealous woman and past mistakes she is only beginning to remember. When love leads to vengeance, it is best to say good-bye.

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Traverse City Film Festival 2010

One of the great things about the Traverse City Film Festival is the chance for everyone to meet, discuss and learn about movies with the many incredible directors, producers and actors who come to TC for this one week each year. This year the festival will run from July 27-August 1, 2010.
And this year we have some fantastic opportunities for you to participate with our free panels, our expanded TCFF Film School and our new TC Film Forum in the Park. Please take the time to attend these events and experience, up close and personal, the filmmakers who have come here to share their ideas and talents with us.

Tickets to the film school sessions (just $5!) go on sale on Wednesday at noon online at traversecityfilmfest.org, at the box office at 300 E Front Street in Radio Center, and by calling 231-922-8903 (limit 4 tickets per person).

Here's what we've lined up for next week's festival:

FREE MORNING PANELS

Each morning at 9:30 you can come to one of the most popular events at the film festival: the daily morning panels the City Opera House. It's free, and we start handing out tickets at 8:30 am to guarantee seating. Don't miss these entertaining, provocative panels (click here to read full descriptions of this year's panels):

WEDNESDAY: Film Literacy: How to Be Smart by Going to the Movies in a Dumbed-Down Society -- with film professors from the University of Michigan, visiting filmmakers, and Michael Moore

THURSDAY: An Intimate Interview with America’s Premier Indie Film Moguls -- with the co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics, Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, who will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

FRIDAY: We Live in Cuba and We Make Movies -- with four Cuban filmmakers who have traveled from Havana to the Caribbean-blue waters of northern Michigan

SATURDAY: Here Comes Trouble: Eight Documentary Filmmakers Tell Us How They Did It, and Lived to Tell -- with Michael Moore and visiting documentary filmmakers, who may include Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn (“Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage”), Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith (“The Most Dangerous Man in America”), Josh Fox (“GasLand”), Mark Lewis (“Cane Toads: The Conquest”), Nicolas Rossier (“American Radical”), Lee Storey (“Smile ‘Til It Hurts: The Up With People Story”) and Michael Webber (“The Elephant in the Living Room”)

SUNDAY: The Comedy Panel -- with Michael Moore, festival favorites Jeff Garlin and Sabina Guzzanti, and visiting filmmakers

TCFF FILM SCHOOL

Hugely popular last year (with many classes sold out), we are expanding it this year to two master classes a day. And we've moved into onto the film fest bus loop at NMC's Scholars Hall (next to Milliken Auditorium). These classes are open to people of all ages. They are not speeches or panels; they are practical, hands-on learning experiences for anyone interested in making their own movies or videos. And each class is only five bucks:

WEDNESDAY at 12 noon: Sound is More Important Than Picture

WEDNESDAY at 3 pm: Screenwriting

THURSDAY at 12 noon: How To Make a Short Film

THURSDAY at 3 pm: Bill Plympton: Animation Master Class

FRIDAY at 12 noon: Acting for the Camera

FRIDAY at 3 pm: Making (and Financing) Your Film in Michigan

SATURDAY at 12 noon: Situational Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking

SATURDAY at 3 pm: Storytelling Through Documentary

TC FILM FORUM IN THE PARK

Ever wish, as you leave a great movie, that you could go talk about what you just saw with the people you saw it with? Starting with this year's fest, you can! Each day, twice a day, you are invited to Lay Park on Union Street to join us and your fellow festivalgoers to sit down and discuss nine of this year's movies. We'll have a moderator and often the filmmaker will be present. It's free, it's outdoors, we'll have refreshments (and there will be free live musical performances before and after the discussion sessions, from noon to 7 pm each day) and it'll be a great way to meet all the interesting people who've come here from across the country to watch movies. We think this will a very cool way to spend an hour and take a break from all the movie-watching. Think of this as a movielovers "be-in." Be there! I will!

Wednesday, July 28

“Budrus” -- after 12 noon movie

“12th & Delaware” -- after 3 pm movie

Thursday, July 29

“Waiting for ‘Superman’” -- after 12 noon movie

“Restrepo” -- after 3 pm movie

Friday, July 30

“American Radical” -- after 12 noon movie

“8: The Mormon Proposition” -- after 3 pm movie

Saturday, July 31

“The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” -- after 12 noon movie

“GasLand” -- after 3 pm movie

“Strawberry and Chocolate” -- after 6 pm movie

So there you go! Lots of free stuff to enjoy the week and expand your consciousness. We're putting a lot of energy and focus into these gatherings and I assure you that you won't soon forget these interactive, egalitarian experiences at the Traverse City Film Festival. I look forward to seeing you there.

What do you Think of Television Programming: A Poll

I'm doing research for an article that I would really like help with. There are three poll questions to the right. I would appreciate if you would answer them. The first four questions are on the right. Please answer them first.

For the first two question, please answer the yes or no that fits your age group.

For those who answer the following questions by leaving a comment, I will send an a copy of my ebook, Nict for Ure Selfe (Not for Ourselves. You are welcome to write additional comments.

Growing up, what was your favorite TV show? Why?


Who was your favorite character (s) from it?


What is your favorite TV show now? Why?


Who was your favorite character (s) from it?


What is your age?


Do you think there is enough programming for your age group?


If you could change one thing in TV, what would it be?

Operation Home Base: A Combination of MASH and LIttle House on the Prairie

Operation Home Base: A Combination MASH and Little House on the Prairie

Several people have commented that they simple can’t envision how two shows as vastly diverse as MASH and Little House on the Prairie could be combined into one show. My answer--it was very simple. I just had to think outside the box and look at the core of both shows. MASH dealt with the emotional and physical issues arising from war. Little House was about family and community. Operation Home base combines the two premises by exploring the emotional, psychological and physical effects of war with the conflicts and misunderstandings that are frequently connected to the civilian world.

Premiering on September 17, 1972 and ending on February 28, 1983, MASH spanned 251 episodes. Until recently the final show held the title of the most watch episode of all time. Unique for its time, MASH was a front runner in TV programming. Considered a medical drama and a black comedy, the producers and writers chose to do the research and bring a realism into the show that had never been tried in a fictional venue. They had the courage to tell the truth about war and show how it affected those who serve. The simple fact is that war changes not only the landscape of a country, but the very soul of everyone that it touches.

The alcohol, the dark humor, and practical jokes were the most obvious of the coping mechanism the characters used to emotionally and psychologically survive. Radar had his teddy bear. Klinger dressed up like a woman. Hawkeye and Trapper John chased women, played practical jokes, and played golf. BJ and Sherman Potter focused on family. By seeking comfort from men, who weren’t always available, Margaret both sought and hid from love. Charles found refuge in music. They did what was necessary to cope with the death and destruction that surrounded them daily.

As in real life, sometimes it worked--sometimes it didn’t. Margaret getting married to someone else, caused Frank to have a breakdown. He was sent home. Hawkeye lost control after a mother smothered her crying child to keep the enemy from discovering them; instead of being sent home, he was hospitalized, treated and returned to the 4077. Throughout the run of the show, other characters became mentally unstable, but in each instance the topic was treated realistically and with great sensitivity.. From self inflicted wounds to shell shocked, the incoming wounded, special guests to the 4077 and the regulars revealed how the trauma of war has unexpected consequences.

MASH brought home the simple fact that sometimes good people don’t go home and even when they do, they are never the same. When Henry Blake died, it wasn’t just the characters who mourned his loss. The viewers also lost a beloved family member. Henry’s death cascade off the screen into the homes of the viewers. It reflected something Henry shared with Hawkeye--There are two rules. good men die in war.
and doctors can’t change rule number one. Although, other characters died, Henry’s death had more impact. Like in real life, it was totally unexpected.

Operation Home Base picks up where MASH left off. The characters of MASH became a family because of their shared experience and their desire to help. This is the foundation that OHB is built on. It shows how war permanently changes both those who serve and those who love them. Even though, military personnel changed location, it doesn’t necessarily mean they come home or that they have a home to come back to.
Not only do military personnel change, but so do their family members. OHB deals with the loneliness and fear of those who are left behind. When a family member is deployed, the others have to fill in that void. Not only are there practical issues like home repair, child care and financial concerns, but the emotional impact can be even more challenging on relationships. Spouse become lonely. Children grow up and away; sometimes, they resent the absent parent. Everyone involved changes and adapts to the new circumstances. When the family member returns, the challenge is to blend the old with the new.

It is What it is--A Vietnam nurse buried the trauma of her last days in country. When her grandson is killed in the sandbox, the old memories resurface and she is forced to remember what happened when she was evacuated.

Little Johnny Isn’t Little Johnny any More--Deek sees a friend from Nam that he thought was long dead. It forces him to not only deal with his own survivor’s guilt, but also with what he had to do to survive.

Right to Believe--New to the base, Sergeant Major Horse finds discrepancies in the billing of a food supplier. However, Horse is killed before he can investigate further. His tribal Elders and his family contact Stella when the base commander attempts to cover up the murder. Religious bigotry complicates the investigation when the base Chaplin steals the body in order to circumvent Horse’s religious practice.

Homeland--Airman First Class Steve O’Connell is deployed. Before he leaves, he arranges for the mortgage to automatically be paid electronically. The bank claims the deposits were never made and forecloses. The bank president disregards the Soldiers and Sailors Act, which legally protects those who have been deployed. Sheriff ignores proof of fraud by the bank and attempts to force the family to leave. The O’Connells with help of friends defend their home.

Dunk Tank--The killing of a Marine’s therapy dog sparks a fundraising campaign, which rapidly becomes a wild and crazy a free for all. While Special Agent Simon Behan investigates the death of the dog, the OHB team competes against military personnel and other civilians for cheesy prizes as way to raise money to help homeless dogs become helpmate for veterans dealing with PTSD. This storyline could easily be carried back over into real life

Listed as a western, Little House on the Prairie was more about family and community than a shoot’um up. Airing from September 11, 1974, to May 10, 1982., Little House primarily focused on the financial, medical and social issues, which challenged Ingalls family.

As much as the Ingalls’ home was filled with love, so was their life is filled with challenges. Several time Charles was forced to leave the family in order to find work during financially challenging times. When Mary become blind, she and her family had to cope with the physical aspects of her disability along with the emotional and psychological changes that came with it. When her baby brother died, Laura felt responsible. She went looking for God so she exchange places in heaven with him. The deaths, births, adoption and marriages changed the family dynamic as well as each individual member. How they coped revealed who they were.

Although the show was family oriented, it did reveal how bigotry and ignorance can be found in the least likely places. By dealing openly and honestly, with the topics of death, disability, bigotry and loss, Little House proved that a family and community is only as strong as its weakest member. In doing so, it mirrored real life back to the viewers.

Not only within the storylines, but within the characters themselves, OHB will be dealing with the same kind of family hardships and community challenges. It will address the emotional, physical, financial as well as many more of the life tests that those in and out of the military face every day. From the loneliness of missing a loved one to dealing with their return, military families live with uncertainty and the potential loss every day.

Half Potawatomi half Mexican, Master Sergeant Stella Garcia is woman in her late 30’s who planned to be a career soldier. However, the IED, which took her left leg, ended her active field duty. The sole survivor of the three vehicle convoy, she suffered from PTSD and depression. Emotionally, she couldn’t find the reason for her surviving when rest of her buddies were killed. Using alcohol and sex to numb the pain, she walked through life unable to feel anything. She settled into her new desk job, yet her dreams were haunted by the ghosts of her unit and the others. They asked her why she ran away from her duty--why she allowed their deaths to be in vain. Instead of seeking aid, she hides deeper within the bottle. It was only after her Tribal Elders helped heal her in ceremony that she was able to find a new purpose in life.

In her early twenties, Debra Ann Lee is a southern bell who grew up with seven older brothers most of whom join the military. A martial arts expert in her own right, she is proud of her family heritage that can be traced back to the civil war. Her mother used to say that Debra Anne walked where fools and angels fear to tread and was kicked out for being a smart ass. Having more moxie and intelligence than common sense, she is willing to take on situations and people that most people run away from. Using the immortality of youth as a shield as well as her passion and natural curiosity, she cons, charms, or connives her way to achieving her goals. Debra has only one fear--losing her husband. Newlywed at the time he was deployed overseas, Debra must cope with the fear and loneliness of the uncertainty of her soul mate being in the military.

OHB combines the issues of war with the challenges of family and community as it shows the good, bad and the ugly of military life. It will address the misunderstandings and the bigotries that arise between civilians and the military. But more importantly it will tells the stories of those who serve in a way that will not only entertain, but create a bridge of understanding and compassion.


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Stanley Livingston: My Three Son's Reunion and The Actor's Journy Project

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes will be hosting actor, director and producer Stanley Livingston on July 18 at 5 pm eastern

Best known for his role as "Chip Douglas” on one of television's most popular series, My Three Sons, Livingston has also appeared in numerous films and TV series. In addition, he is an experienced producer, director and writer for both the small and big screens. In his current project, The Actor’s Journey, he wears all three hats as he and other entertainment professionals help others avoid the pitfalls and con artists of the entertainment industry.

The Actor’s Journey Project teaches the business acumen necessary to launch, manage and sustain a professional career. It was created because the basic and advanced business skills (the logistical, strategic, financial, political and networking skills) required to secure professional level work in the entertainment industry are not taught . In these DVD collection, entertainment professionals share their decades of experience both in front of and behind the cameras. The site address is http://www.theactorsjourney.com/.

Tune in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 18 at 5:00 pm eastern to learn more about the entertainment industry from Stanley Livingston.. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to talk to Stanley please call (347) 324-3745 or Skype is available by using the click to talk on the show page.. The interactive chat room is also available.

Dreamshield Rescheduled

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes is proud to host author and healer, Dreamshield on July 11 at 5 pm eastern. Due to technical difficulties, we rescheduled the interview.

Dreamshield (Alysa Braceau) is a freelance journalist who writes for newspapers and magazines. She has a Healing Practice and gives workshops about the Art of Dreaming and Dream Healing.

The Sorcerer’s Dream is her first book about this extraordinary way of learning. About this first publication she says: The theme of these passed four-and-a-half years have been the sorcerers tradition. I have carefully recorded my personal experiences which has finally led to this book. Apart from that, writing it has given me great pleasure. The Sorcerer’s Dream has become more than a personal account because the interested reader is presented with the technique to learn and practice the North American tradition of the Art of Dreaming (the skill of conscious dreaming) him/herself.

The riveting autobiographical account The Sorcerer's Dream written by Dreamshield takes readers into the world of mastering conscious dreaming. This book, that follows in the traditions of Carlos Castaneda and others, gives a new approach to the traditional training of women sorcerers. To read the first chapter go to http://www.dreamshield.nl

Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 11 at 5:00 pm eastern to learn more about Native American healing from Dreamshield. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to receive a reading or ask questions. The phone number is (347) 324-3745. The interactive chat room is available on the show’s page.

Interview with Author and Healer Dreamshield (Alysa Braceau)

Until You Walk the Path, You Don’t Know Where it Goes is proud to host author and healer, Dreamshield on July 4 at 5 pm eastern.

Dreamshield (Alysa Braceau) is a freelance journalist who writes for newspapers and magazines. She has a Healing Practice and gives workshops about the Art of Dreaming and Dream Healing.

The Sorcerer’s Dream is her first book about this extraordinary way of learning. About this first publication she says: The theme of these passed four-and-a-half years have been the sorcerers tradition. I have carefully recorded my personal experiences which has finally led to this book. Apart from that, writing it has given me great pleasure. The Sorcerer’s Dream has become more than a personal account because the interested reader is presented with the technique to learn and practice the North American tradition of the Art of Dreaming (the skill of conscious dreaming) him/herself.

The riveting autobiographical account The Sorcerer's Dream written by Dreamshield takes readers into the world of mastering conscious dreaming. This book, that follows in the traditions of Carlos Castaneda and others, gives a new approach to the traditional training of women sorcerers. To read the first chapter go to http://www.dreamshield.nl

Tune at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on July 4 at 5:00 pm eastern to learn more about Native American healing from Dreamshield. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to receive a reading or ask questions. The phone number is (347) 324-3745. The interactive chat room is available on the show’s page.