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"My tarot cards really brought me back from the edge... I gradually started reclaiming my life." – Lisa Kessler Lisa Kessler is a well-regarded tarot card specialist with nearly two decades of professional tarot reading experience spanning clients worldwide. She is the creator of the Practical Tarot Deck and the author of the Practical Tarot Method. Beyond tarot, Lisa worked as a docent at the haunted Whaley House in San Diego, where she indulged her passion for the paranormal through the authorship of over 40 best-selling novels. Her diverse expertise also extends to specialized courses like Tarot for Writers, which help creatives harness their intuitive capacities. Aside from reading cards and writing, Lisa coaches others on manifesting their dream lives. Episode Summary: Welcome back to "Oh My Health, There Is Hope," where your host, Jana Short, brings you another inspiring episode featuring tarot expert Lisa Kessler. Known for her Practical Tarot Deck and extensive experience in tarot reading and intuitive coaching, Lisa joins Jana in a conversation that explores the intersection of spirituality and creativity. They delve into the art of tarot and its myriad uses, from unlocking writers' blocks to transforming life challenges into sources of personal empowerment. In this episode, Lisa shares her touching personal story of hope, detailing a period of life upheaval during the transition of perimenopause compounded by the loss of her mother. Lisa tells how she found solace and new beginnings through tarot, which helped her not only regain her creative spark but also launch new projects and ideas. Through anecdotes, Jana and Lisa offer listeners encouragement, insights, and practical advice on tapping into their intuition, using tarot cards to gain clarity, and ultimately emerging stronger and more resilient in the face of life's challenges. Key Takeaways: Tarot is a versatile tool that doesn't align with any specific religious dogma. It's an invaluable resource for anyone, regardless of background, who wants to connect with their intuition. Creations like the Practical Tarot Deck and methods developed by Lisa Kessler are designed to provide clarity, offer life guidance, and help writers overcome creative blocks. Personal life challenges can catalyze spiritual growth and self-discovery. Lisa's journey shows how tarot facilitated her emotional healing and fueled her professional expansion. Engaging with tarot can serve as an everyday tool—pulling a card as a daily affirmation can guide personal and professional decisions and reflect messages from your guides. Whether you're skeptical or convicted, embracing spiritual tools like tarot can lead to surprising revelations about your path and purpose, validating and encouraging you. Resources: Websites - http://AuthorLisaKessler.com http://MetaphysicalManifesting.com Free weekly tarot readings on YouTube - http://youtube.com/LdyDisney Tarot for Writers online class begins July 7th - https://www.authorlisakessler.com/online-classes-book-coaching/ Tarot Reading with Lisa over Zoom - https://www.metaphysicalmanifesting.net/tarot-readings-with-lisa-kessler.html Facebook - http://facebook.com/LisaKesslerWriter Instagram - http://instagram.com/LdyDisney Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine. Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

Lisa Kessler, with two decades of professional tarot experience, is the creator of the Practical Tarot Deck and the author of The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively. She offers readings globally and teaches her practical tarot approach both in person and online.A dedicated educator, Kessler also developed "Tarot for Writers," a course presented at numerous writers' conferences, aimed at fostering creative intuition. Her YouTube channel features free weekly tarot readings.The Practical Tarot Method empowers readers to confidently connect with their intuition and understand the cards, using tarot as a tool for spiritual guidance. The book provides practical exercises and diverse applications, including meditation, journaling, and creative inspiration. It also features Kessler's inclusive Practical Tarot deck, showcasing a wide range of human diversity, with a 32-page color insert displaying the full deck.For more, visit: https://www.authorlisakessler.com/Send us a textSupport the show Contact me at: postcardstotheuniverse@gmail.com Shout out and follow on IG - @postcardstotheuniverse https://linktr.ee/postcardstotheuniverse Thank you and keep listening for more great shows!

Marla and Ron talk Tarot and oracle cards with Lisa Kessler...

Air Date - 09 April 2025Lisa Kessler, with two decades of professional tarot experience, is the creator of the Practical Tarot Deck and the author of The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively. She offers readings globally and teaches her practical tarot approach both in person and online.A dedicated educator, Kessler also developed “Tarot for Writers,” a course presented at numerous writers' conferences, aimed at fostering creative intuition. Her YouTube channel features free weekly tarot readings.The Practical Tarot Method empowers readers to confidently connect with their intuition and understand the cards, using tarot as a tool for spiritual guidance. The book provides practical exercises and diverse applications, including meditation, journaling, and creative inspiration. It also features Kessler's inclusive Practical Tarot deck, showcasing a wide range of human diversity, with a 32-page color insert displaying the full deck.For more, visit: https://www.authorlisakessler.com/#LisaKessler #PostcardsToTheUniverse #MelisaCaprio #Manifesting #Abundance #Channeling #Metaphysics #InterviewsVisit the Postcards to the Universe Show Page at https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/postcards-to-the-universeConnect with Melisa Caprio at https://www.postcardstotheuniverse.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Tarot cards are a powerful tool to help you tap into Spirit and guide you on your divine path—that is, if you know how to read them. That's where this book comes in. Written in a user-friendly way, The Practical Tarot Method will empower you, deepen your self-confidence, and help you develop more trust in your own intuition so you may better connect with and understand the cards. Lisa explained that there are ways to use tarot cards in everyday life, such as for meditation and journaling, reading spreads to answer questions, and as inspiration for creative pursuits. From choosing your tarot deck to insights into the natural cycles in the tarot system to the traditional interpretations of tarot cards, both novices and seasoned tarot practitioners will love this book and how it helps hone our natural intuitive gifts.

The ladies talk about Spirit Northwest and how much you need to be there! They then welcome Lisa Kessler to the show to talk all things Tarot!   On Patreon:  Ad-free version of this episode!   SPONSORS   Let's make Magick together in Portland, OR May 1 - 4th! Join us for Spirit Northwest: our in-person conference for Pagan and Magickal folx. Registration is OPEN at www.spiritnorthwest.com    Check out the phenomenal tea blends at thejasminepearl.com and save 10% with OUR NEW coupon code WITCH2025. Free shipping on orders over $35. Make sure you let them know you heard about them on That Witch Life Podcast!   Kitchen Witchery awaits!  From delectable tomato sauce to sumptuous coffees, make DELICIOUS Magick at cucinaaurora.com and save 10% with our new code WITCHLIFE. 

Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they delve into the differences between FDA-approved medications and compounded and counterfeit medications, alongside special guests Dr. Susan Kuchera and Lisa Kessler. They will explore the factors that might influence the decision to use compounded treatments, the risks associated with these treatments, and one of our guests will share their personal experience with obesity treatment. This episode of Diabetes Day by Day is supported by Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, UCHealth Lone Tree Primary Care, Aurora, CO Susan Kuchera, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency at Jefferson Health Abington   Lisa Kessler, MS, CCC-SLP, Infant-toddler Home-based Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist   Do you have questions or comments you'd like to share with Neil and Sara? Leave a message at (703) 755-7288. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to “follow” Diabetes Day by Day! Learn more about the risks of buying medications online at the BeSafeRx website, the Food and Drug Administration's source for online pharmacy information. Read the American Diabetes Association®'s statement on compounded medications. 

Interview with Tarot Card Reader Lisa Kessler, Author of The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards IntuitivelyContact Jill SylvesterFollow us on IG @jillsylvesterSend us questions or feedback at jill@jillsylvester.comFor more information or to check out our other products: www.jillsylvester.comThanks to Carl Sylvester for production, Jon Grabowski for sound engineering, Michelle Sylvester (@michellesyllvester) for social media output, Tracy Colucci for newsletter creation, and Good Health Hanover Massachusetts for sponsorship. With their support, the TYI podcast is made possible for YOU to gain personal development strategies and live your best life. Thanks for listening!

In this illuminating episode, hosts Harmony Slater welcome acclaimed author, tarot reader, and creativity coach, Lisa Kessler. Lisa shares her unique journey of blending intuitive tarot readings with creative writing, revealing how tarot can be a transformative tool for overcoming writer's block, building self-confidence, and manifesting personal goals. Lisa dives deep into the practical and spiritual dimensions of tarot, emphasizing how intuitive practices can strengthen your creative process. She opens up about her personal struggles with self-doubt, how tarot became integral to her path as a successful novelist, and provides actionable insights for listeners interested in exploring tarot themselves. Whether you're a writer searching for fresh inspiration, a tarot enthusiast eager to deepen your intuitive skills, or simply someone looking for practical tools to navigate life's challenges, this conversation will empower you to find clarity, creativity, and renewed purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: How to integrate tarot reading with your writing process Simple ways to tap into your intuition and enhance creativity Lisa's journey from skeptical beginner to bestselling author Techniques for overcoming creative blocks using tarot Insightful perspectives on manifesting your dreams with intention Connect with Lisa Kessler: Website: https://www.authorlisakessler.com Instagram: @ldydisney Facebook: Lisa Kessler Connect with Harmony: Clarity Call with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session Find your Spiritual Archetype! What is your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype? Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠  

Send us a textPsychic medium Ken Kessler talks to writer, tarot reader and manifesting coach Lisa Kessler about Valentine's Day and Manifesting Love.Find out more about Practical Tarot!Find out more about Metaphysical Manifesting!Lisa's YouTube channel!Show links:Listen to Psychic Tapestry on our websiteFind us on your favorite streaming siteConnect on FacebookConnect on InstagramConnect on ThreadsConnect on BlueskySupport the show

Join us for captivating discussions on current events from a psychic perspective. Aeson Knight, our esteemed master psychic, brings over 22 years of experience to the table. With certifications as a clairvoyant and life coach, Aeson provides guidance to clients worldwide, including average housewives and government officials. : Lisa Kessler is the author of the Practical Tarot deck and The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively and has been a professional tarot card reader for nearly twenty years, reading for clients all over the world. She's a passionate teacher of tarot and has taught her Practical Tarot courses in the United States as well as online to international audiences. Her Tarot for Writers course has been presented at writer's conferences and groups around the country to help creatives connect with their intuition through tarot cards. She also posts free weekly tarot readings on her YouTube channel.https://www.authorlisakessler.com/ Don't miss the opportunity to have a personal reading with Aeson Knight. Schedule your session today at https://www.aesonknight.com/book-an-a.... To learn more about Aeson Knight and his remarkable abilities, visit https://www.aesonknight.com/. If you're interested in learning Wicca and enhancing your psychic skills, explore our Patreon page at   / innercircleconnections  . DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that we may use colorful language during our discussions. Rest assured, it is all part of creating an engaging and dynamic experience for our audience. You can find me on various platforms by visiting https://bio.site/aesonknight. Stay connected and stay informed!

Join us for captivating discussions on current events from a psychic perspective. Aeson Knight, our esteemed master psychic, brings over 22 years of experience to the table. With certifications as a clairvoyant and life coach, Aeson provides guidance to clients worldwide, including average housewives and government officials. Lisa Kessler is the author of the Practical Tarot Deck and The Practical Tarot Method: Learning to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively and has been a professional tarot card reader for nearly twenty years, reading for clients all over the world. She's a passionate teacher of tarot and has taught her Practical Tarot courses in the United States as well as online to international audiences. Her Tarot for Writers course has been presented at writer's conferences and groups around the country to help creatives connect with their intuition through tarot cards. She also posts free weekly tarot readings on her YouTube channel. Her fascination with the metaphysical world also led her to work as a docent at America's Most Haunted Residence, the Whaley House, in San Diego where she gave tours and shared ghost stories with guests from around the globe. Her love for all things paranormal is also showcased in more than forty bestselling paranormal romance novels and thrillers. You can find out more about her books at AuthorLisaKessler.com. When she's not reading tarot or writing books, she's coaching others to manifest the life of their dreams. You can learn more about her Metaphysical Manifesting at metaphysicalmanifesting.com :https://www.patreon.com/c/PsychicCoffeeShopNetwork

Send us a textPsychic medium Ken Kessler talks to writer, tarot reader and manifesting coach Lisa Kessler about her metaphysical path and her new book and tarot deckFind out more about Practical Tarot!Find out more about Metaphysical Manifesting!Details on StaarCon!Lisa's YouTube channel!Show links:Listen to Psychic Tapestry on our websiteFind us on your favorite streaming siteConnect on FacebookConnect on X/TwitterSupport the show

Send us a textAmelia Diane Coombs is the author of the new dark comedic mystery Drop Dead Sisters, as well as four young adult novels, most recently All Alone With You, a JLG Gold Standard Selection. She's a Northern California transplant living in Seattle, Washington, with her spouse and their Siberian cat. When she isn't writing or reading, Amelia spends her time playing video and tabletop games, road-tripping, and hiking the Pacific Northwest. You can find out more at: https://www.ameliadianecoombs.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Crystal King is the author of In The Garden of Monsters, The Chef's Secret and Feast of Sorrow, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and was a Must Read for the MassBook Awards. She is an author, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert, and has taught at multiple universities including Harvard Extension and Boston University. She resides in Boston. You can find her at crystalking.comAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Mark Leslie would be the first person to admit he's still afraid of the monster under his bed. That might be why most of his books explore the darker side. In addition to penning a series of true ghostly tales (that include SPOOKY SUDBURY, HAUNTED HOSPITALS and CREEPY CAPITAL), he has written a few horror titles (I, DEATH, ONE HAND SCREAMING, and NOCTURNAL SCREAMS), is the editor of the horror anthologies CAMPUS CHILLS, FEEL THE FEAR, and SUPERNATURAL, and is the author of the humorous urban fantasy action/adventure 'Canadian Werewolf" series.His other passions within the non-fiction realm include fan appreciation/trivia books about the classic modern films Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (THE CANADIAN MOUNTED), Die Hard (YIPPEE KI-YAY MOTHERF*****), and the upcoming Christmas Vacation (THE SH*TTERS FULL)Proudly adopting the term "Book Nerd" for himself, Mark is most comfortable with a pen in hand, fingers on keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book.He can often be seen traveling to book events with a life-sized skeleton named Barnaby Bones. You can find out more at: https://markleslie.ca/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Darkness Prevails is a spooky storyteller extraordinaire hailing from the Ozarks of Arkansas. When he's not busy spinning yarns about things that go bump in the night on Eeriecast: The Horror Podcast Network or on his wildly successful YouTube channel, "Darkness Prevails," he can often be found wandering through the misty woods, searching for evidence of Bigfoot (or at least an excuse to use his night vision goggles).Despite his fascination with the unknown, Darkness Prevails is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two terrors-in-training. His wife, who may or may not be a vampire, supports his creepy pursuits and even helps him research his latest hair-raising tales.With a love for all things spooky and a knack for making even the bravest of souls quiver in their boots, Darkness Prevails is a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre.Carman Carrion, a dedicated folklore enthusiast and the host of the Freaky Folklore and Destination Terror podcasts, is a storyteller passionate about the mysterious and the supernatural. Hailing from Bella Vista, Arkansas, Carman combines a love for writing with an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling.Most days are spent in the cozy confines of the office, accompanied by two dogs, Gidget, and Oni, tirelessly researching folklore spanning the globe and crafting chilling narratives. With a love for writing and an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling, Carman Carrion weaves tales that captivate and intrigue, inviting listeners and readers alike to journey into the realms of the unknown.In addition to her podcasts, Carman, along with her husband, seizes every opportunity to travel across the U.S., embarking on journeys that unravel the rich mosaic of history and folklore woven into the fabric of our country. Whether exploring tales in the cozy confines of her office or venturing into the eerie corners of the nation, Carman Carrion invites listeners and readers alike to join her on an intriguing journey into the unknown.You can learn more about them on the Eeriecast site - https://www.eeriecast.com/GIVEAWAY! - Tweet to @DarkPrevails with your best monster drawing and the hashtag #FolkloreFreak to win signed copies of their books!And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Jeremy Dauber is a professor of Jewish literature and American Studies at Columbia University, where he has also served as director of its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. He received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Harvard and his doctorate from the University of Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. His most recent books are American Scary, American Comics: A History, which was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, and Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew.​As “J.A. Dauber,” he is also the author of the YA novel Mayhem and Madness: Chronicles of a Teenaged Supervillain, which was a Young Adults' Choice of the Children's Book Council; a new middle grade novel, currently titled Press 1 For 1nvasion, will be published by Simon and Schuster's Aladdin Books next year. He frequently lectures on topics related to American popular culture, Jewish literature, history, and humor at venues throughout the United States and internationally. You can learn more at his website: https://www.jeremydauber.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Dr. Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of success and education. Through major literary houses, medium and small presses, and his own publishing house, Leslie has published fiction and nonfiction books in multiple genres: historical fiction, inspirational self-help, spirituality, writing and publishing, movie reference, teaching and librarianship, biography, history, and memoir. Leslie has won numerous national awards including ForeWord Book of the Year, The Ben Franklin Award, and Writer's Digest's #1 Inspirational Book of the Year. At its inaugural event, Leslie received the Houston Literary Award for his body of work. Leslie is in demand as a teacher, coach, and keynote speaker. He is also a sought-after speaker for his lively, entertaining keynotes relating award-winning movies to any topic or group. In every book and presentation, Leslie entertains, inspires, and empowers people to live the life they dream and soar toward their own ideal of success. For more, visit RogerLeslie.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Lauren Thoman writes speculative fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel, I'll Stop the World, was selected for publication in 2023 by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling through her eponymous imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. Lauren's pop culture writing has also appeared in numerous online outlets including Parade and Vulture. Lauren lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children in a house full of dogs and fish. When she's not writing, she's probably on the hunt for tacos or coffee, poking around her flowerbeds, or buried underneath a pile of dogs. You can find out more at: https://www.laurenthomanwrites.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with 83 published works in seven different series: Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, Sea Haven Series, Shadow Series, and Torpedo Ink Series. All seven of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Judgment Road, the first book in her newest series, Torpedo Ink, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. You can find out more at her website: https://christinefeehan.com/  And check out her store here: https://feehanandco.com/ See Lisa's tarot reading with Christine's Carpathian tarot deck: https://youtu.be/IqvB65mVbJM And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Born in Havana and raised in New Jersey, Aurelio Voltaire's boyhood fascination with horror movies blossomed into a teenage taste for the moody music of British rock bands including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, and the Cure. Aurelio worked for years in stop-motion animation, a career that led to gigs with MTV, Nickelodeon, and Syfy, and to becoming an instructor at the School of Visual Arts from 1996 to 2019. As a musician, he is a songwriter whose music can best be described as a collection of murder ballads, and tongue-in-cheek exercises in the macabre. He is the author of the books Paint It Black: A Guide to Gothic Homemaking and What is Goth: Music, Makeup, Attitude, Apparel, Dance, and General Skullduggery. Aurelio lives in the East Village, NY and regularly streams his YouTube show, Gothic Homemaking. You can find out more and check out his Gothic Home Products here: https://voltaire.net/the-lair-of-voltaire-wholesale and find out more about the books and music at: https://voltaire.net/books And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Defying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn McQueen writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and YA fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series. Since her first book debuted while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide. Her current series include: Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman's Cross™, Eve of Destruction™, Nevermore™, Lords of Avalon® and The League®. Over the years, her Lords of Avalon® novels have been adapted by Marvel, and her Dark-Hunters® and Chronicles of Nick® are New York Times bestselling manga and comics and are #1 bestselling adult coloring books. You can find out more at her website: https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Darkness Prevails is a spooky storyteller extraordinaire hailing from the Ozarks of Arkansas. When he's not busy spinning yarns about things that go bump in the night on Eeriecast: The Horror Podcast Network or on his wildly successful YouTube channel, Darkness Prevails, he can often be found wandering through the misty woods, searching for evidence of Bigfoot (or at least an excuse to use his night-vision goggles). Despite his fascination with the unknown, Darkness Prevails is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two terrors-in-training. His wife, who may or may not be a vampire, supports his creepy pursuits and even helps him research his latest hair-raising tales. Carman Carrion is a name synonymous with the eerie and mysterious realms of folklore and horror. As the esteemed writer and host of the popular podcasts Freaky Folklore and Destination Terror, Carman has spent a lifetime immersed in the spine-tingling tales that have captured the human imagination for generations. Working as a dedicated contributor to the Eeriecast Podcast Network, Carman's dulcet voice and captivating storytelling have brought chilling narratives to life for countless listeners. And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!  

Lori Roy is the author of six novels, including her upcoming novel, LAKE COUNTY (6/1/24). Her debut, BENT ROAD, was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. She went on to receive the 2016 Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Novel, making Lori the first woman to receive an Edgar Award for both Best First Novel and Best Novel, and she is the third person to have done so. Lori's critically acclaimed work has been named a New York Times Editors' Choice, twice named a New York Times Notable Crime Book, featured in People Magazine as Book of the Week and excerpted in Oprah Magazine. Her work has been widely reviewed and has been included on numerous Best Of lists and summer reading lists. Lori lives with her family in west-central Florida.You can learn more at: https://www.loriroy.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Kendra Elliot has sold twelve million books, hit the Wall Street Journal top ten bestseller list more than a dozen times, and is a three time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award. She is an International Thriller Writers' finalist and a Romantic Times finalist. She grew up in the lush Pacific Northwest but now spends most of her time on a warm beach wearing flip flops. You can learn more about her at: https://www.kendraelliot.com/ Melinda Leigh is a #1 Amazon Charts and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has sold over 14 million books. As a fully recovered banker and a life-long lover of books, she started writing as a way to preserve her sanity while raising her kids. Melinda's debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was an International Thriller Award finalist. Since then, she has garnered numerous writing accolades, including two RITA® Award nominations and an induction into the NJ Romance Writers Hall of Fame.She lives near the beach with her family and two spoiled rescue dogs. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark and disturbing nature of her imagination. Find out more at: www.melindaleigh.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!  

Kara Thomas is the author of the YA novels The Darkest Corners, Little Monsters, The Cheerleaders, That Weekend, and The Champions, as well as the adult novels Out of the Ashes and Lost to Dune Road. She lives on Long Island with her husband, son, and rescue cat, where she spends way too much time on Reddit Unresolved Mysteries trying to solve cold cases. For more information, visit www.kara-thomas.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Donna Conrad is an award-winning author, journalist, activist, and teacher. Her core values revolve around the concept of individual empowerment, a sustaining ideal running through the books she writes. She is a multi-genre author with books published in historical fiction and memoir.  Her first book, "House of the Moon: Surviving the Sixties," is an award-winning memoir that explores life in the tumultuous decade that changed the world. Her upcoming four-book historical fiction series, The Magdalene Chronicles" has been acquired by Cold Creek Press. Book One, "The Last Magdalene," will be released on April 9, 2024, and has won 5 national pre-publication awards. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their three cats. When she's not writing, you can find Donna cruising the back roads in her black-on-black Miata MX-5, Maya - named for one of her favorite poets, Maya Angelou. You can learn more on her website: https://donnaconrad.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a Text Message.Ken welcomes his wife, manifesting coach and tarot reader Lisa Kessler, to the podcast. They talk about Lisa's manifesting groups and ways to figure out what it is you really want your life to be. Lisa also shares info about her new online Manifesting Community, as well as next week's free four-day challenge!Check out Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mentorship programLisa's Free Four-Day Manifesting ChallengeDo you have manifesting questions? Send them to Lisa here! Get all the details on the Manifest Your Best Life RetreatListen to Psychic Tapestry on our website Find us on your favorite streaming siteConnect on FacebookConnect on X/TwitterSupport the Show.

Brent Olson lives in Big Stone County, on the edge of the prairie in western Minnesota, but in his life as a working journalist he's filed articles from 20 countries on six continents. This has led him to want to change the world he lives in, through his work as a county commissioner, and create new worlds in his two recent novels, "Angr" and "Between the Helpless and the Darkness." In this time of news and information tailored so everyone can hear only what they want to hear, he presents information that will leave everyone just a little unsettled. Olson is a Big Stone County Commissioner and a 2012 Bush Foundation Fellow. You can learn more at his website: https://www.brentolson.online/about And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Caroline Cleveland is the founding partner of the law firm, Cleveland & Conley, LLC, where she represents private and public employers, including law enforcement. A native South Carolinian, she inevitably writes from a Southern perspective. She gravitates -- both as a writer and a reader -- toward mystery and suspense, and she cannot resist a character with a dark secret. Caroline lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, David. You can learn more at: https://carolineclevelandauthor.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Eileen Garvin is a beekeeper and writer who lives in Oregon. Her debut novel, The Music of Bees, was a national bestseller and named a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Good Housekeeping Book club Pick, a People Magazine Best New Book, an IndieNext Pick, a Library Reads Pick, a Christian Science Monitor Pick, a Washington Post Best Summer Reads, and named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by BookRiot, Bookish, Nerd Daily, The Tempest, Midwestness and others. Her new novel, Crow Talk, is available now! You can learn more at: https://www.eileengarvin.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Edward Willett is an award-winning author of more than sixty books science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction for both children and adults. He's also host of the Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers: "Conversations with science fiction and fantasy authors about the creative process." (http://www.theworldshapers.com). He successfully Kickstarted and edited a new anthology, Shapers of Worlds, featuring authors who were guests during the first year of the podcast. Besides being a writer, Willett is a professional actor and singer who has performed in dozens of plays, musicals and operas in and around Saskatchewan, hosted local television programs, and emceed numerous public events. He's married to a telecommunications engineer and has one daughter and a black Siberian cat named Shadowpaw. You can find out more about him at: https://edwardwillett.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Deception, Numbered Account, and The Patriot's Club, which won the International Thriller Writers Award for best novel in 2006. His new novel, Matterhorn is availabe now! You can learn more at his website: https://christopherreich.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hay is an educational consultant, author, editor, speaker, and podcaster. She currently serves as a content editor and writing coach for Iron Stream Media, where she is responsible for ensuring the quality of content produced by writers. She also freelances as an editor and coach to help writers get their projects ready for publication. Additionally, she works as a sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines, providing feedback on manuscripts to ensure the content is culturally sensitive and inclusive. As a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations, an online magazine for Christian writers, Katherine actively supports and encourages aspiring writers to hone their skills and pursue their passion for writing. She regularly blogs for the PEN, the Write Conversation, The EFA Newsletter, the BRMCWC blog, and has also published her writing in Guideposts. She hosts the podcast “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality” and is the cohost of the www.wordweaversinternational.com live podcast “Open Mic.” and “A Fifth of the Story,” her first general market thriller. You can learn more at: https://www.drkatherinehayes.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Psychic Medium and Music Intuitive Ken Kessler welcomes special guests Lisa Kessler and Francie Soito for conversations about Reiki, Mediumship and Tarot! Plus, Lisa and Francie share details about their upcoming Manifest Your Best Life Retreat, coming up this Fall in Sedona! Oh, and Toni DeMaio will be back for our next episode in a couple weeks!

Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with 83 published works in seven different series: Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, Sea Haven Series, Shadow Series, and Torpedo Ink Series. All seven of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Judgment Road, the first book in her newest series, Torpedo Ink, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. “The Queen of paranormal romance.” —USA Today You can find out more about Christine and her books on her website: http://www.christinefeehan.com And for more about host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Rae Shawn writes captivating, inclusive Black romances that'll have you up in arms for the heroes and, sometimes, even the villains. In her free time, she likes to binge-watch reruns of Supernatural, read books of all genres or watch anime. She currently lives on the East Coast, experiencing all four seasons, but will never forget her constant summer living Los Angeles days. You can find out more and sign up for her newsletter at: https://www.loveraeshawn.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Edo van Belkom is a Canadian author of some 35 books and over 300 short stories in the genres of horror, science fiction, fantasy and mystery. His short fiction has been published in countless anthologies such as Year's Best Horror Stories, Year's Best Erotica, Robert Bloch's Psychos, the Hot Blood and Shock Rock series, as well as several anthologies based on RPGs. His story “Rat Food” (with David Nickle) won the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers Association, and “Hockey's Night in Canada” won the Aurora Award, Canada's top prize for speculative fiction. More recently, his Silver Birch and Aurora Award-winning young adult series Wolf Pack has served as the inspiration for the new Jeff Davis supernatural TV show Wolf Pack, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, which premieres worldwide on Paramount+ in January 2023. You can learn more at: https://www.edovanbelkom.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Cerece Rennie Murphy is the national bestselling and award-winning author of ten novels, children's books, and short stories. She is also the founder of Virtuous Con, an online science fiction and comic culture convention that celebrates the excellence of BIPOC creators in speculative fiction, across the mediums of fiction, comics, film, and visual arts. Ms. Murphy is the recipient of Black Pearls Magazine's Author of the Year Award for Children's Literature, the National Best Sellers designation from the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), and the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA)'s Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community. Created in 2008, Ms. Murphy joins the ranks of distinguished previous Solstice Award winners, including Petra Mayer, Carl Sagan, Octavia Butler, and Gardner Dozois. Ms. Murphy lives and writes just outside her hometown of Washington, DC with her family. You can find out more about her and her books at her website: https://cerecerenniemurphy.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Rox Burkey is half of the writing team BREAKFIED AND BURKEY. Together they deliver well-rounded thrillers that include levels of humor, romance, intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Their long-running Enigma series has earned multiple awards, and they are also part of the Underground Authors group writing cozy mysteries/murders in the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles. You can find out more on her website: www.EnigmaSeries.com. And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Michelle strives to write the kinds of books she enjoys reading--complicated characters, a little romance, and a lot of mystery and intrigue. Strong women in sticky situations is her specialty! You can find Michelle at www.michellecornishauthor.com. She also writes children's books with her kids as A.J. Kormon. And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Rebecca Hanover is the New York Times bestselling author of THE SIMILARS duology. After graduating from Stanford University with a BA in English and drama, Rebecca joined the writing team of the CBS daytime drama GUIDING LIGHT, where she earned an Emmy Award. Still, she never lost her love of books—particularly YA. She now writes Young Adult as well as adult novels full-time from her home in San Francisco, where she enjoys matcha lattes and a complete lack of seasons. When she isn't writing, she can be found in a yoga class or reading anything Dav Pilkey with her husband and three kiddos. You can learn more at her website: https://rebeccahanover.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen took an unusual route to a writing career. A graduate of Stanford University, Tess went on to medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, where she was awarded her M.D. While on maternity leave from her work as a physician, she began to write fiction and in 1987, her first novel, Call After Midnight, was published. It was just the first of 32 suspense novels that she's written over a 36-year writing career. She also wrote a screenplay, "Adrift," which aired as a 1993 CBS Movie of the Week starring Kate Jackson. Tess's 1996 medical thriller, Harvest, marked her debut on the New York Times bestseller list and her novels have hit bestseller lists around the world ever since. Among her titles are Gravity, The Surgeon, Vanish, Listen to Me, and her upcoming spy thriller, The Spy Coast, which has just been optioned by Amazon Studios for a television series. Her books have been translated into 40 languages, and more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world. You can learn more at her website: www.tessgerritsen.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Elaine Roth is a New Jersey based author who writes about young widowhood, grief, and dating as a solo parent. Her work has appeared on HuffPost, Refinery29, Modern Loss, and Scary Mommy. Her story was also featured on People.com and in the New York Times. She has two kids and an adorably neurotic rescue dog who keep her busy when she's not writing or teaching Pilates. You can read her story on reconstructingayearinhope.com or connect with Elaine on Instagram @thisyoungwidowlife. You can learn more on her website: https://www.elaineroth.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Francesca Maria writes dark fiction surrounded by cats near the Pacific Ocean. She is the creator of the BLACK CAT CHRONICLES comic book series and her short story collection, THEY HIDE: SHORT STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK will be out from Brigid's Gate Press in 2023. You can find her at francescamaria.com and on Twitter @Writer_of_Weird  You can learn more at her website: https://francescamaria.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Tracy Hewitt Meyer is the award-winning author of young adult fiction. Her works range from gritty contemporary to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. She tackles tough themes teens face in today's world with raw, direct, and honest prose. When not writing, Tracy works as a mental health therapist for adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Born and raised in West Virginia, Tracy now lives in Virginia with her family and two dogs, Lila and Leonard, and spends far too much time lost in her daydreams. You can find out more at her website: https://tracyhewittmeyer.com/generation-annihilation/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Since he was eight years old, all Ray wanted to be was a writer, and since 1984, he has been fortunate enough to spend his life writing full time. He's written over 60 books — novels and novellas in the horror and suspense genres, collections of short stories, movie novelizations and TV tie-ins — with more in the works. In 2006 he was presented with the World Horror Grand Master Award. Ray is active on social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, and you can also visit his home on the internet at http://www.raygartononline.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Lisa Morton is a screenwriter, author of non-fiction books, and prose writer whose work was described by the American Library Association's Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror as “consistently dark, unsettling, and frightening.” She is a six-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award®, the author of four novels and over 150 short stories, and a world-class Halloween and paranormal expert. Her latest releases include Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances and The Art of the Zombie Movie. Recent short stories appeared in Best American Mystery Stories 2020, Final Cuts: New Tales of Hollywood Horror and Other Spectacles, and Classic Monsters Unleashed. Lisa lives in Los Angeles and online at www.lisamorton.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

A survivor of traumatic brain injury with steel body parts, Luna lives in SoCal with her combat veteran husband and their two-pound terror of a rescue pup, #TinyEditor. She loves Disney, tacos, and dragon shifters. Luna Joya writes steamy romances that are “wickedly delightful” (Publishers Weekly). You can learn more at: https://lunajoya.com/  And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!