Welcome to the book promo for 'Indigo Butterfly' by Lisa Schoonover!
Title: The Indigo Butterfly
Author: Lisa L. Schoonover
Synopsis:
The Indigo Butterfly is the true and inspiring story of a young writer’s journey of self-discovery and a yearning for her place in the world. On the eve of college graduation the author has a revealing dream that leads to an epiphany. At the same time, Desert Storm is causing a recession throughout the country, leaving few opportunities for a new writer.
Forced to make some difficult decisions, the young woman rejects conventionality in order to follow her dream of becoming a writer. But she soon discovers that the outer voyage is interwoven with her inner journey to understand herself. While she is on the road, the writer encounters fellow travelers, teachers, mystics, artists, and unique individuals who welcome her into their communities.
The Indigo Butterfly chronicles the author’s fifteen-year odyssey across North America as retold through vignettes culled from her journals during that time. From Seattle’s lush rainforest to the mysterious islands of South Carolina, no region of the country goes unexplored in the determined writer’s quest.
Read an excerpt:
THE DREAM...A young girl with hair the color of the sun wanders through a grassy meadow bursting with colorful wildflowers. Her eyes are drawn to the cragged branches of a gnarled elderberry tree. Hovering high above her is a spectacular indigo butterfly. Sunlight dances on its iridescent wings.
The butterfly flutters towards the clearing’s edge before disappearing into the canopy overhead. The girl searches anxiously for the path, unable to find her way in the darkness. Every shadow becomes a possible threat.
She searches for the path by the light of the moon, yearning for a sign that will lead her out of the darkness. On the verge of collapse, the girl falls to the ground. A dark shadow approaches. The girl struggles to pull herself up from the place where she has fallen.
A voice softly whispers, “Hello.” Resting on a rock is the indigo butterfly.“I am lost!” the girl cries out in fear. She covers her face with trembling hands.
“Dear child, you are never lost.” The butterfly leads the young girl to the clearing.
The butterfly effortlessly transforms into a beautiful maiden. Her shimmering indigo gown gleams in the moonlight, and her flowing hair smells like jasmine. Clouds of tiny lavender butterflies swirl around her. With a sweep of her hand, she gestures to the surrounding woods.
“All writers begin their lives in the darkness, cloaked where the alchemy of transformation resides. One must allow for this precious unfolding before emerging into the light. Without it, the journey is meaningless. Soon, you will be called. Do not be afraid. When you are ready they will be waiting for you. Remember all that I have told you.”
The maiden places an enormous book with a frayed red velvet cover into the girl’s hands. A golden tassel hangs from the spine of the book. The script has been recorded in rich, dark hues matching the maiden’s gown.
The edge of each page has been gilded from gold, and though it appears to be extremely heavy, the book is entirely weightless. Within a moment, the book fades from her hands. The maiden raises her cloak and disappears into the fading night. The girl is alone again in the woods, but this time she can see the clearing. As she departs the forest, the wind stirs gently for a moment. On the winds of the night, the maiden’s voice calls once again:
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“Go forth with the soul of an artist with the wings of a butterfly…”
”Readers Are Saying:"The Indigo Butterfly is exquisite! I'm recommending it to everyone I know."--S. Eaton, Managing Editor
"I couldn't put it down. This book is a testament to the human spirit. Lovely."--Konda R., Publicist
"Well done... this book has it all. This story will captivate you until the last word."--Robert, Publisher
Author Bio
Lisa
L. Schoonover is an experienced writer, aquisitions editor, curriculum
developer, and independent travel contributor. With twenty years of
combined teaching and educational publishing experience, she has worked
as a senior editor and project manager for Houghton Mifflin, Pearson
Education, McGraw-Hill, Riverside Publishing, as well as several other
development houses and publishers across the country. Her work appears
in texts, ancillary materials, testing materials, and educational
curriculum.
Lisa
is also active in the literary community as an advocate and writing
facilitator. Her work with Headstart and Homeschooling was one of the
early after-school literacy programs in the country. She has worked as
an ELL instructor, ELA TA, Laubach Literacy instructor, and has taught
in both private and public schools throughout the country. Lisa is the
former editor of Schoolwisepress in San Francisco, and has
worked for CK-12 in Silicon Valley. She has been a contributing writer
to many literary journals, anthologies, and publications. Lisa is
currently involved with literacy projects of merit.
As
an independent travel writer, Lisa is provided with the opportunity to
experience other cultures in a more personally engaging way than with
pleasure travel. Lisa has written for Conde Nast Traveller, Transitions Abroad, Budget Travel, Boots 'N All, as well as other independent and mainstream publications. Her travelogue for children, entitled A Day in Florence, will
soon be re-released in e-book form. Her travel articles have also been
published in periodicals and magazines across the country. Lisa was also a stringer for the MV Times, Martha's Vineyard Magazine, and BermudaMagazine.
She
has written for neighborhood publications, non-profits, and start-ups.
Her curriculum development experience assisted in the transition to
technical writing. Lisa has provided educational services for Adobe,
Cisco, Upside Magazine, NFA, and The IrishIndependent when
Lisa lived abroad in Ireland. She has been a freelance reporter and
contributor to a number of political, business, and trade organizations.
Lisa's writing skills were honed at the Iowa Writers Workshop and her
short stories have appeared in anthologies nationwide. She is currently
promoting her new release The Indigo Butterfly.
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