By
Kristy McCaffrey
At their core, stories are medicine, and the best ones, the
most complete ones, awaken the soul
of the listener. Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, a Jungian psychologist, states, “Stories
are embedded with instructions which guide us about the complexities of life.”
We’re all searching for our stories. Perhaps artists are closer to the process.
But their work, the more important part, is to provide a light to guide the way
for others.
There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories. ~ Author Ursula K. LeGuin
We have an archetypal
need to be spoken to through stories because they bring us into contact with
our inner being. ~ Carolyn Myss, medical intuitive and author
And for my writer friends:
“Modern
storytellers are the descendants of an immense and ancient community of holy
people, troubadours, bards, griots, cantadoras, cantors,
traveling poets, bums, hags, and crazy people.”
~Dr.
Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With The Wolves
I want to extend a warm thank you to all the readers of the
Cowboy Kisses Blog. We appreciate your interest in our Old West research topics
as well as our books. Here’s to a great 2019 and all the new stories we authors
are cooking up.
Since it’s December and the season of giving, I want to send
one lucky commenter an autographed print copy of INTO THE LAND OF SHADOWS, a
standalone historical western romance with humor and paranormal elements. It’s
also a little on the steamy side. If you would like to be entered, please
include your email address in the comments. Unfortunately, the print copy is
for U.S. addresses only. If you’re international, the prize will be digital. Winner
chosen on December 6, 2018.
11 comments:
awesome! rhondajgothier @ yahoo .com
VERY interesting Kristy. Thanks for the various bits of research and quotes, especially the one about there never having been a culture that did not include story-telling. Something to think about!
Loved this, Kristy!I especially love the quote from Women Who Run with the Wolves. Sometimes us writers wonder why we do what we do. We just can't help ourselves! It's good to remember writers and artist are part of a bigger picture in our history. And I echo your thanks to the reader of Cowboy Kisses and wishing everyone a happy holiday season.
I would love to read this book, thanks for the giveaway! lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
Kristy, you really bring these cowboy �� romances to life Keep up the good work !!!
I love all things western.
I love all things western.
I would love to win your book it sounds like a good read Thank you for the chance!
Although Ebooks are great, but they just don't compare to holding a real book in your hand and turning the pages!
This book sounds amazing! Would love to read it!
Wow! What a wealth of information. I love Historical Westerns. robinfaxas@yahoo.com
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