Diane Wing
Author of The True Nature of Tarot: Your Path to Personal Empowerment
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Works by Diane Wing
The True Nature of Energy: Transforming Anxiety Into Tranquility (Modern Spirituality) (2013) 5 copies, 1 review
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- Diane Wing, M.A. is an author, teacher, personal transformation guide, and intuitive consultant. She has a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and has been providing valuable insights for the highest good of her clients for over 27 years.
In addition to appearing on many Blog Talk radio programs and having been published in various magazines, both in print and online, Diane is the author of the books “The True Nature of Tarot: Your path to personal empowerment” and the novel, “Coven,” as well as being the creator of two tools of self-empowerment “Insight Stones -- a game of self-awareness” and “Pathways--an interactive journey of self-discovery.”
Diane works with her clients to find meaning and fulfillment in their lives by helping them release their Inner Magick. Her website is www.ForestWitch.com. - Nationality
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I promised myself to read more cozy mysteries this year; however, I have not been able to keep up to that promise. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to read and review The Dog-Eared Diary, I knew that this would be a small step in fulfilling that promise.
The synopsis for the book piqued my curiosity. I was keen to learn about Chrissy, the dog with the extraordinary gift and her mistress Autumn.
This was my first time reading the author’s work and she did not disappoint. Dog-Eared show more Diary is the first book in the series, but it can be easily read as a standalone. The author provided sufficient information, making it easy to follow the lives of the characters. After reading this installment, I am keen to read the first book to see the start of Autumn and Chrissy’s relationship.
Sibling rivalry, jealousy, greed, secrets, and of course murder were the themes of this cute, short and captivating story. The twist the author threw in during the first half of the story stirred things up and soon Autumn and Chrissy would find themselves in the middle of solving a mystery. In addition, Autumn would learn important information about her lineage. I like that the mystery kept me guessing for most of the story.
With a large suspect pool, figuring out the identity of the murderer(s) was not an easy task.
I enjoyed getting to know the main characters in this series. They were interesting and fun. Autumn suffered a devastating loss, which led to her having PTSD. Chrissy is her emotional support dog who helps her in those moments she would have a panic attack. They made a great team, and when it came to solving mysteries, Chrissy’s gift proved a big help. The secondary characters added to the atmosphere of the story. There was Ray, a detective and Autumn’s love interest and her best friend Stephanie, who was desperate to get a man. They both proved to be a great help to her.
Conclusion/ Recommendation
Overall an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to fans of cozy mysteries. show less
The synopsis for the book piqued my curiosity. I was keen to learn about Chrissy, the dog with the extraordinary gift and her mistress Autumn.
This was my first time reading the author’s work and she did not disappoint. Dog-Eared show more Diary is the first book in the series, but it can be easily read as a standalone. The author provided sufficient information, making it easy to follow the lives of the characters. After reading this installment, I am keen to read the first book to see the start of Autumn and Chrissy’s relationship.
Sibling rivalry, jealousy, greed, secrets, and of course murder were the themes of this cute, short and captivating story. The twist the author threw in during the first half of the story stirred things up and soon Autumn and Chrissy would find themselves in the middle of solving a mystery. In addition, Autumn would learn important information about her lineage. I like that the mystery kept me guessing for most of the story.
With a large suspect pool, figuring out the identity of the murderer(s) was not an easy task.
I enjoyed getting to know the main characters in this series. They were interesting and fun. Autumn suffered a devastating loss, which led to her having PTSD. Chrissy is her emotional support dog who helps her in those moments she would have a panic attack. They made a great team, and when it came to solving mysteries, Chrissy’s gift proved a big help. The secondary characters added to the atmosphere of the story. There was Ray, a detective and Autumn’s love interest and her best friend Stephanie, who was desperate to get a man. They both proved to be a great help to her.
Conclusion/ Recommendation
Overall an enjoyable read and one I would recommend to fans of cozy mysteries. show less
It has only been three months since Autumn lost her parents in a car crash that Autumn herself barely survived from. Because of that, she suffers from anxiety issues. Her psychiatrist felt that Autumn needed to welcome love back into her life in order to overcome and live her life normally. This leads Autumn to adopt a Shih Tzu named Chrissy. As it turns out, Chrissy has anxiety issues also, making them the perfect pair for each other.
This cozy mystery had me interested from the very show more beginning. I could just imagine how attached Autumn could be to this adorable pup. Of course the more I read, the more suspicious I was of everyone. I couldn’t narrow it down to just one person. I’m glad there will be more stories with these two sleuths. Very enjoyable read! show less
This cozy mystery had me interested from the very show more beginning. I could just imagine how attached Autumn could be to this adorable pup. Of course the more I read, the more suspicious I was of everyone. I couldn’t narrow it down to just one person. I’m glad there will be more stories with these two sleuths. Very enjoyable read! show less
The True Nature of Tarot: Your Path To Personal Empowerment - 10th Anniversary Edition by Diane Wing
First, let me say I do read tarot, but I'm still learning as I go. I loved learning more about the individual cards, as well as the practice of tarot itself. The book is accessible for beginners, and might have some new insight for seasoned practitioners as well. This is best read along with using a tarot deck to get the full benefit. You won't be able to read through quickly, but you will learn a lot not just about tarot, but about honing your own intuition, which helps interpret the cards. show more Highly recommend for those interested in tarot, whether reading the cards yourself, or just as a general curiosity. show less
I was recently lucky enough to review a couple of Diane Wing's books, the first being Thorne Manor...And Other Bizarre Tales. I originally intended and expected it to take a while to read this book, with seven kids, time is not always on my side. After the kids went to bed, I opened the book to start on the first short story. When all was said and done, I had read the whole thing! Yes, I stayed up all night and read it from cover to cover.
The first short story turned out to be my favorite, show more which also is the longest of the seven stories in this book. "Thorne Manor" is about a young woman who is trying to separate from her old life, including an abusive ex-husband, and moving on towards her own goals and dreams. Her first step was to find a new home, that she could also run her business ventures out of.
With help from a friend and real estate agent, Heather decides that Thorne Manor is her perfect place to begin her journey. Even though her friend does everything to discourage Heather's choice, Heather is drawn to Thorne Manor. She will do anything to obtain possession of this home, no matter if there are unseen forces looming in the home or if she has to strike up a deal with her shady ex-husband.
Go ahead and read how Heather's dream home becomes her "dream house of nightmares"{quote taken from Chapter 5} Does Heather succeed in her mission of living in the home and having a successful business? Or does Thorne Manor and its "ghostly" habitants get the last say?
The next six short stories were just as fascinating as the first. Each of these short stories were only a few pages long. Amazingly, Diane was able to develop strong characters and plot in a short amount of time. The ability to do this is undoubtedly very difficult, being drawn into each story within a paragraph or two.
Here is a little about each of these stories, without revealing any surprises;
Guardian at the Gate is about a determined demon that surfaces to take over the world. The demon gets more than he bargains for, in this seemingly innocent barber-shop of horror. This short story makes me really question the simple things, like plywood lying in the street.
The Black Sheep is a tale about a very troubled girl, named Amy, she decides that listening to her new spirit "friend" is better than her own psychotherapist. What danger can result in listening to her new "friend", changing her dress, and visiting the bar? See how Amy's life is changed forever with just those factors.
The Quiet Neighbors: This short story begins with an average housewife, that becomes a bit more annoyed by her husband as each day passes. The neighborhood complain and wonders why the housewife no longer keeping up the dilapidated home. What everyone learns in this story is "Reading ALL the directions" is very important when using witchcraft. Follow this housewife in her dealings with her first spell casting and pay close attention to the directions.
By Invitation Only: When a person loves and relies on their pet so much, it becomes too much to bare when these pets pass on. Loretta loved Toby this much, but see what happens when her dreams finally comes true. What comes of her dreams and wishes to see Toby again? Read and find out what Loretta is confronted with, is it evil or good? Only you can decide.
Dream State is where you meet Judith, you get to follow her transformation from meek to powerful. The power she gets from her dreams is life-changing, but are they only dreams?
Good Riddence is where Justin's hatred for cats becomes more than he can handle. See how Justin deals with this stray cat and the outcome of his actions.
By the time the last page was turned, bizarre is really a good word to use in the title of the book. Personally, I have yet to find an author that can develop a good plot and characters that you connect with in a few pages. Reading these short stories, you never know how they will end up, the guessing was half the fun. show less
The first short story turned out to be my favorite, show more which also is the longest of the seven stories in this book. "Thorne Manor" is about a young woman who is trying to separate from her old life, including an abusive ex-husband, and moving on towards her own goals and dreams. Her first step was to find a new home, that she could also run her business ventures out of.
With help from a friend and real estate agent, Heather decides that Thorne Manor is her perfect place to begin her journey. Even though her friend does everything to discourage Heather's choice, Heather is drawn to Thorne Manor. She will do anything to obtain possession of this home, no matter if there are unseen forces looming in the home or if she has to strike up a deal with her shady ex-husband.
Go ahead and read how Heather's dream home becomes her "dream house of nightmares"{quote taken from Chapter 5} Does Heather succeed in her mission of living in the home and having a successful business? Or does Thorne Manor and its "ghostly" habitants get the last say?
The next six short stories were just as fascinating as the first. Each of these short stories were only a few pages long. Amazingly, Diane was able to develop strong characters and plot in a short amount of time. The ability to do this is undoubtedly very difficult, being drawn into each story within a paragraph or two.
Here is a little about each of these stories, without revealing any surprises;
Guardian at the Gate is about a determined demon that surfaces to take over the world. The demon gets more than he bargains for, in this seemingly innocent barber-shop of horror. This short story makes me really question the simple things, like plywood lying in the street.
The Black Sheep is a tale about a very troubled girl, named Amy, she decides that listening to her new spirit "friend" is better than her own psychotherapist. What danger can result in listening to her new "friend", changing her dress, and visiting the bar? See how Amy's life is changed forever with just those factors.
The Quiet Neighbors: This short story begins with an average housewife, that becomes a bit more annoyed by her husband as each day passes. The neighborhood complain and wonders why the housewife no longer keeping up the dilapidated home. What everyone learns in this story is "Reading ALL the directions" is very important when using witchcraft. Follow this housewife in her dealings with her first spell casting and pay close attention to the directions.
By Invitation Only: When a person loves and relies on their pet so much, it becomes too much to bare when these pets pass on. Loretta loved Toby this much, but see what happens when her dreams finally comes true. What comes of her dreams and wishes to see Toby again? Read and find out what Loretta is confronted with, is it evil or good? Only you can decide.
Dream State is where you meet Judith, you get to follow her transformation from meek to powerful. The power she gets from her dreams is life-changing, but are they only dreams?
Good Riddence is where Justin's hatred for cats becomes more than he can handle. See how Justin deals with this stray cat and the outcome of his actions.
By the time the last page was turned, bizarre is really a good word to use in the title of the book. Personally, I have yet to find an author that can develop a good plot and characters that you connect with in a few pages. Reading these short stories, you never know how they will end up, the guessing was half the fun. show less
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