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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Do you find an interview with an author interesting? Would it appeal to your curiosity to read her/his books more so?
Welcome to Interview FoxSeat featuring myself. June Ahern.
Read the full interview at Mercedes Fox Author Page (https://mercedesfoxbooks.com/meet-aut...
June Ahern has authored two novels, "The Skye in June" and "City of Redemption", two screenplays, and two non-fictions––a consumer’s guide, "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading" (“Number one seller by an unknown author” at the 1991 New York Whole Life Expo where she was a featured speaker), and "How to Talk with Spirits: Séances, Mediums and Ghost Hunts."
After forty years she retired as a psychic medium. June continues with her Life Coaching practice, writing books and enjoying her psychic talents as part of “The Haunted Bay, San Francisco and Beyond Paranormal Investigations “as seen on youtube.com. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she came of age in San Francisco during the ‘60’s.
• Book blurb:
Flower Power ignites into Fire Power when a lonely young woman becomes embroiled in a plot to bring down the Black Panthers in "City of Redemption".
The once cheeky Liz leaves Scotland in a fog of grief after the death of her son to lose herself in the crazed days of The Summer of Love. In San Francisco, thoughts of a “jolly good time”, free love and groovy people soon evaporate when she is drawn to the dark underbelly of violence and devastation.
• What genre are your books?
"City of Redemption is a drama thriller. "The Skye in June" can be considered an upmarket fiction with an air mystery. My non-fictions are found in the spiritual, paranormal, and parapsychology section.
• What draws you to this genre?
I like a good noir thriller thus wrote City of Redemption. My protagonist can be charming and cheeky at times but has a dark side. Liz MacKay is exactly what a noir fiction calls for; a suspect as well as a victim with self-destructive qualities. is set in a time and place that won’t be forgotten; Summer of Love. As innocent as the time might sound, it had a dark underbelly of violence and destruction. There was so much social and political upheaval, which created violence and unhappy endings. My story tells of a young woman’s fall from grace, the pain of living with guilt, and finally the hope of redemption. It incorporate my heritage and interest in Glasgow, Scotland and San Francisco––two great locations for drama and mysteries.
• What made you decide to sit down and actually start something?
I’ve enjoyed writing since childhood and in the eighth grade won a writing contest on “Being an Immigrant”. In the 1970’s I wrote a short story that compelled me to write it. Ten years later I took a screenplay class and wrote my first play. All of my books, were written because I was asked to write them by interested others. Around the time I was writing, The Timeless Counselor, I submitted an article to The Berkeley Psychic newspaper on 1-800 psychic hotlines. It was accepted and then became a chapter in Timeless. That book as well as How toTalk With Spirits were written to satisfy the curiosity of people who asked me the same questions during my many years as a psychic medium. "Skye in June" ,a tribute to my five zany sisters, began as a screenplay. Later, an author friend suggested I write it as a book to improve the potential sale of the screenplay. My second novel, "City of Redemption", also started out as a screenplay. It was created because a young Scottish actress requested I write a lead role in a film with her.
Any advice for aspiring authors? It’s wonderful to create a book, hard work when the editor gets involved, and a challenge to get it printed, but honestly the most difficult part is to market it. Best advice as to marketing and this is true for traditional publishing houses as well as independent writers––make a budget. Marketing is costly. Don’t get caught up in the hype of marketing companies where you pay a lot to sell your books. Yes, sometimes it’s worth it and it certainly can get your name and book into the public eye. Still, it’s YOU who has to follow-up daily with one or more of these things: Tweet, Facebook, blog, and contacts who might put on an event for you.
• Give us an insight into your main character. What does he do that is so special?
City’s Liz Mackay has strong survival instincts. Once a cheeky, beautiful woman who’d charm and lie to get her way, she finds herself cornered when she can’t make others believe she had nothing to do with her son’s kidnapping and murder. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt, she cannot forgive herself and start over. When Toni appears in her life the gutsy Liz is reborn. Recognized as worthwhile by someone, Liz comes back into her own.
• Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
Mason the gay hairdresser is my favorite. He’s witty and sincere, playing others to get what he needs (like Liz). There’s a depth to him. When the time calls for it he transforms from a scared, cautious young man to a man who bravely defends himself against the stigma of being gay, but more so has a hand in saving his other commune members. I also like Toni, the Black Panther who is strong in her convictions.
• Who is your least favorite character and why?
Easy –– Ricky, the cad. He’s a womanizer, a drug dealer, and an all around narcissist who preys on the weak and cowers from the strong.
• If your book were made into a movie, whom would you cast?
The main character, Liz, is from Scotland, therefore I would love to see Mhairi Calvey, a young Scottish actress in that role. She has the perfect look to play Liz. I actually was in contact with her agent, but without producers, no sale. Although we agreed when I found producers we’d be in touch again.
• What is your next project?
I’m working on the sequel to The Skye in June before the readers who are waiting for it lock me up in a room to complete it.
• Do you have a pet(s) you’d like to brag about?
My horse, Luna, adopted ten years ago as a rescue Thoroughbred. She’s an older mare and when I first took her on she was in really bad shape physically Luna_birds_shortand psychologically. I thought, yeah, I can fix that. It was a time consuming effort to get her body healthier, although she’ll never completely recover from the neglect. It was the psychological damage that took the longest to heal. Now, we’re like too old senior gals walking the hills in harmony.
• What is one great lesson you have learned as a writer? How wonderful the writing community supports each other. I don’t think outside my family or close friends, I’ve ever felt my ideas and what I have to offer so welcomed and supported.
• What is one thing you hate about being a writer? “Blowing my own horn” is difficult. It’s not easy for me because it goes against all I learned as a child; be humble, be modest; don’t talk about yourself. Authors have to become a showman. I was advised when presenting my book, stand up straight, and speak clearly to engage your audience. Luckily, many readers who’ve enjoyed my books talk them up and I can just smile graciously when near by.
• Do you ever feel self-conscious when writing love/sex scenes? No. In fact, I have to be careful not to write too erotically, and therefore change my genre. MF: I do believe you are the first author I’ve interviewed to say this. I have the same issue, but with sex and gore.
• What do your fans mean to you? I’m blown away I have fans. I am truly humbled people share my books, email me with words of gratitude, encourage me to write more, and follow my blogs and social network pages. Like wow?! Thank you to those who show me such kindness!
• Tell us something unique about you. I see dead people – no really! Many find that unique whereas I find it entertaining and at times, bothersome. Oh, the occasional spooky ones do frighten me. I tell people all the time, you can do this too. They look at me like, “Yeah? No thanks.” Plus, I can “see” in my mind’s eye, people’s DNA. Fortunately I have successfully helped some people avoid ill health. I insist my clients follow-up with their doctors. My information has been verified after our session.
Available on Amazon - ebooks & paperback of novels: Createspace or directly from June Ahern
June Ahern
Welcome to Interview FoxSeat featuring myself. June Ahern.
Read the full interview at Mercedes Fox Author Page (https://mercedesfoxbooks.com/meet-aut...
June Ahern has authored two novels, "The Skye in June" and "City of Redemption", two screenplays, and two non-fictions––a consumer’s guide, "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading" (“Number one seller by an unknown author” at the 1991 New York Whole Life Expo where she was a featured speaker), and "How to Talk with Spirits: Séances, Mediums and Ghost Hunts."
After forty years she retired as a psychic medium. June continues with her Life Coaching practice, writing books and enjoying her psychic talents as part of “The Haunted Bay, San Francisco and Beyond Paranormal Investigations “as seen on youtube.com. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she came of age in San Francisco during the ‘60’s.
• Book blurb:
Flower Power ignites into Fire Power when a lonely young woman becomes embroiled in a plot to bring down the Black Panthers in "City of Redemption".
The once cheeky Liz leaves Scotland in a fog of grief after the death of her son to lose herself in the crazed days of The Summer of Love. In San Francisco, thoughts of a “jolly good time”, free love and groovy people soon evaporate when she is drawn to the dark underbelly of violence and devastation.
• What genre are your books?
"City of Redemption is a drama thriller. "The Skye in June" can be considered an upmarket fiction with an air mystery. My non-fictions are found in the spiritual, paranormal, and parapsychology section.
• What draws you to this genre?
I like a good noir thriller thus wrote City of Redemption. My protagonist can be charming and cheeky at times but has a dark side. Liz MacKay is exactly what a noir fiction calls for; a suspect as well as a victim with self-destructive qualities. is set in a time and place that won’t be forgotten; Summer of Love. As innocent as the time might sound, it had a dark underbelly of violence and destruction. There was so much social and political upheaval, which created violence and unhappy endings. My story tells of a young woman’s fall from grace, the pain of living with guilt, and finally the hope of redemption. It incorporate my heritage and interest in Glasgow, Scotland and San Francisco––two great locations for drama and mysteries.
• What made you decide to sit down and actually start something?
I’ve enjoyed writing since childhood and in the eighth grade won a writing contest on “Being an Immigrant”. In the 1970’s I wrote a short story that compelled me to write it. Ten years later I took a screenplay class and wrote my first play. All of my books, were written because I was asked to write them by interested others. Around the time I was writing, The Timeless Counselor, I submitted an article to The Berkeley Psychic newspaper on 1-800 psychic hotlines. It was accepted and then became a chapter in Timeless. That book as well as How toTalk With Spirits were written to satisfy the curiosity of people who asked me the same questions during my many years as a psychic medium. "Skye in June" ,a tribute to my five zany sisters, began as a screenplay. Later, an author friend suggested I write it as a book to improve the potential sale of the screenplay. My second novel, "City of Redemption", also started out as a screenplay. It was created because a young Scottish actress requested I write a lead role in a film with her.
Any advice for aspiring authors? It’s wonderful to create a book, hard work when the editor gets involved, and a challenge to get it printed, but honestly the most difficult part is to market it. Best advice as to marketing and this is true for traditional publishing houses as well as independent writers––make a budget. Marketing is costly. Don’t get caught up in the hype of marketing companies where you pay a lot to sell your books. Yes, sometimes it’s worth it and it certainly can get your name and book into the public eye. Still, it’s YOU who has to follow-up daily with one or more of these things: Tweet, Facebook, blog, and contacts who might put on an event for you.
• Give us an insight into your main character. What does he do that is so special?
City’s Liz Mackay has strong survival instincts. Once a cheeky, beautiful woman who’d charm and lie to get her way, she finds herself cornered when she can’t make others believe she had nothing to do with her son’s kidnapping and murder. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt, she cannot forgive herself and start over. When Toni appears in her life the gutsy Liz is reborn. Recognized as worthwhile by someone, Liz comes back into her own.
• Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
Mason the gay hairdresser is my favorite. He’s witty and sincere, playing others to get what he needs (like Liz). There’s a depth to him. When the time calls for it he transforms from a scared, cautious young man to a man who bravely defends himself against the stigma of being gay, but more so has a hand in saving his other commune members. I also like Toni, the Black Panther who is strong in her convictions.
• Who is your least favorite character and why?
Easy –– Ricky, the cad. He’s a womanizer, a drug dealer, and an all around narcissist who preys on the weak and cowers from the strong.
• If your book were made into a movie, whom would you cast?
The main character, Liz, is from Scotland, therefore I would love to see Mhairi Calvey, a young Scottish actress in that role. She has the perfect look to play Liz. I actually was in contact with her agent, but without producers, no sale. Although we agreed when I found producers we’d be in touch again.
• What is your next project?
I’m working on the sequel to The Skye in June before the readers who are waiting for it lock me up in a room to complete it.
• Do you have a pet(s) you’d like to brag about?
My horse, Luna, adopted ten years ago as a rescue Thoroughbred. She’s an older mare and when I first took her on she was in really bad shape physically Luna_birds_shortand psychologically. I thought, yeah, I can fix that. It was a time consuming effort to get her body healthier, although she’ll never completely recover from the neglect. It was the psychological damage that took the longest to heal. Now, we’re like too old senior gals walking the hills in harmony.
• What is one great lesson you have learned as a writer? How wonderful the writing community supports each other. I don’t think outside my family or close friends, I’ve ever felt my ideas and what I have to offer so welcomed and supported.
• What is one thing you hate about being a writer? “Blowing my own horn” is difficult. It’s not easy for me because it goes against all I learned as a child; be humble, be modest; don’t talk about yourself. Authors have to become a showman. I was advised when presenting my book, stand up straight, and speak clearly to engage your audience. Luckily, many readers who’ve enjoyed my books talk them up and I can just smile graciously when near by.
• Do you ever feel self-conscious when writing love/sex scenes? No. In fact, I have to be careful not to write too erotically, and therefore change my genre. MF: I do believe you are the first author I’ve interviewed to say this. I have the same issue, but with sex and gore.
• What do your fans mean to you? I’m blown away I have fans. I am truly humbled people share my books, email me with words of gratitude, encourage me to write more, and follow my blogs and social network pages. Like wow?! Thank you to those who show me such kindness!
• Tell us something unique about you. I see dead people – no really! Many find that unique whereas I find it entertaining and at times, bothersome. Oh, the occasional spooky ones do frighten me. I tell people all the time, you can do this too. They look at me like, “Yeah? No thanks.” Plus, I can “see” in my mind’s eye, people’s DNA. Fortunately I have successfully helped some people avoid ill health. I insist my clients follow-up with their doctors. My information has been verified after our session.
Available on Amazon - ebooks & paperback of novels: Createspace or directly from June Ahern
June Ahern
LEAVE A LEGACY
BE A STORYTELLER
I LOVE TO TELL A STORY, DON'T YOU?
Your life holds an interest to family now and in the future. Future generations will enjoy learning about how life was "back in the day" (when you lived) and some most likely identify themselves with you.
Leave your legacy
I recommend you journal about your life as a youngster, young to middle-aged adult and when the time comes, a senior. Tell about your first memory, how you felt going to school, about what you liked, were good at, not so good at and talk about your health. It's good to know what makes up our ancestors, body, mind, heart and spirit.
In time to come when I no longer walk this earth those of my future family will know some facts about me. I emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland at six years of age with my six brother and sisters. I grew up in San Francisco. Many jobs from waitress, bartender, to blue collar union labor. Later, by life's design from afar I, successfully for forty years, conducted business as a psychic/medium. I'm an author of four books. Each hold a piece of my personal values and outlook of life at various stages. In them I share some of my history, in both my fictional stories and non-fiction books. My paranormal and parapsychology books reveal my psychic life as a professional readers and medium: the joys, wins and tribulations, my work with the police and meeting ghosts and spirits.
My first book, a consumer's guide, non-fiction "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading", opened up doors to a different level professionally. I was on the TV show, "People Are Talking" as well as many a radio talk interview. The other non-fiction is the a popular glimpse into the paranormal world, "How to Talk with Spirits: Seances, Medium, Ghost Hunts." Many of my personal experiences with spirits and ghosts are told in it such as my Jamaican bone-chilling encounter with low-grade entities. The interesting history lessons learned from leftover ghosts in old buildings often validated by records.
In the future there might be a child born into my family who has psychic abilities like me and my words can guide and comfort her/his grandmother, great-mother etc was as she/he is. My family can also enjoy seeing me live as I ghost investigator (Youtube -- if it's around) for The Haunted Bay and Beyond.
My first novel, "The Skye in June" is about a psychic child, a little girl, and the challenges she must face. It also includes history about Glasgow, Scotland and being an immigrant. San Francisco during the 1950's and early days of the changing environs in the '60's.
A goal is "The Skye in June" will become an audio book before I depart this planet. Many readers have asked for it. They want to hear the Scottish burr, enjoy the slang of the '50's, learn about San Francisco's "The Castro" before it was coined so.
Do you know the proper name of that district? The famous store in that area? It's all in the story. The movie theater still thriving where most the neighborhood children spent on Saturdays? On Amazon.com you can read a sample of the book.
My second novel, "City of Redemption", also opens in Glasgow, Scotland 1966 before moving onto groovy San Francisco, 1967. I wrote it as a screenplay for a Scottish actress I met in Hollywood (yes, actually that part of L.A. area). Afterward, I created a novel from the screenplay. The dark underbelly of the Summer of Love is exposed with Blank Panthers, sex, murder, and rock n' roll, of course! This too is a historical fiction and my future generation relatives will see how life was for me as a young woman growing up in at that time.
As I say, I was a product of my environment. Let the future family decide what they means for themselves.
What about you? What history of your life will you leave your future family? You can print a few copies or leave an ebook. It will become part of your legacy.
Take time to start your personal history book for telling your story has meaning.
tap, tap, I hear your keyboard working.....
June Ahern
I LOVE TO TELL A STORY, DON'T YOU?
Your life holds an interest to family now and in the future. Future generations will enjoy learning about how life was "back in the day" (when you lived) and some most likely identify themselves with you.
Leave your legacy
I recommend you journal about your life as a youngster, young to middle-aged adult and when the time comes, a senior. Tell about your first memory, how you felt going to school, about what you liked, were good at, not so good at and talk about your health. It's good to know what makes up our ancestors, body, mind, heart and spirit.
In time to come when I no longer walk this earth those of my future family will know some facts about me. I emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland at six years of age with my six brother and sisters. I grew up in San Francisco. Many jobs from waitress, bartender, to blue collar union labor. Later, by life's design from afar I, successfully for forty years, conducted business as a psychic/medium. I'm an author of four books. Each hold a piece of my personal values and outlook of life at various stages. In them I share some of my history, in both my fictional stories and non-fiction books. My paranormal and parapsychology books reveal my psychic life as a professional readers and medium: the joys, wins and tribulations, my work with the police and meeting ghosts and spirits.
My first book, a consumer's guide, non-fiction "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading", opened up doors to a different level professionally. I was on the TV show, "People Are Talking" as well as many a radio talk interview. The other non-fiction is the a popular glimpse into the paranormal world, "How to Talk with Spirits: Seances, Medium, Ghost Hunts." Many of my personal experiences with spirits and ghosts are told in it such as my Jamaican bone-chilling encounter with low-grade entities. The interesting history lessons learned from leftover ghosts in old buildings often validated by records.
In the future there might be a child born into my family who has psychic abilities like me and my words can guide and comfort her/his grandmother, great-mother etc was as she/he is. My family can also enjoy seeing me live as I ghost investigator (Youtube -- if it's around) for The Haunted Bay and Beyond.
My first novel, "The Skye in June" is about a psychic child, a little girl, and the challenges she must face. It also includes history about Glasgow, Scotland and being an immigrant. San Francisco during the 1950's and early days of the changing environs in the '60's.
A goal is "The Skye in June" will become an audio book before I depart this planet. Many readers have asked for it. They want to hear the Scottish burr, enjoy the slang of the '50's, learn about San Francisco's "The Castro" before it was coined so.
Do you know the proper name of that district? The famous store in that area? It's all in the story. The movie theater still thriving where most the neighborhood children spent on Saturdays? On Amazon.com you can read a sample of the book.
My second novel, "City of Redemption", also opens in Glasgow, Scotland 1966 before moving onto groovy San Francisco, 1967. I wrote it as a screenplay for a Scottish actress I met in Hollywood (yes, actually that part of L.A. area). Afterward, I created a novel from the screenplay. The dark underbelly of the Summer of Love is exposed with Blank Panthers, sex, murder, and rock n' roll, of course! This too is a historical fiction and my future generation relatives will see how life was for me as a young woman growing up in at that time.
As I say, I was a product of my environment. Let the future family decide what they means for themselves.
What about you? What history of your life will you leave your future family? You can print a few copies or leave an ebook. It will become part of your legacy.
Take time to start your personal history book for telling your story has meaning.
tap, tap, I hear your keyboard working.....
June Ahern
PSYCHIC KIDS
PSYCHIC - INDIGO CHILDREN
Kids say the darndest things
Art Linkletter as Art Linkletter's House Party
And even more so with the growing psychic awareness of the kids born over the last thirty or so years.
What becomes of the talented psychic child? Does she grow-up to be a famous psychic reader like Sylvia Browne? Or a well-known TV personality medium as did John Edwards and the Long Island Psychic?
Probably not.
Most children born with strong psychic powers have faced many problems because of their abilities. Perhaps you were one of these children. How was your life effected by it?
It is said more than ever children with strong psychic abilities and awareness are being born. They've been called Indigo Children, Crystal Children, and Rainbow Star Children.
My son revealed his psychic abilities early in life. At the age of three he told me about other life times and by four gave crucial information on a murder case I was working on with law enforcement.
In my first novel, The Skye in June, my protagonist is a little girl who has upsetting visions that anger her parents and has her sisters rolling their eyes. The story begins in Glasgow, Scotland and the family emigrate to San Francisco, CA.
I'll talk about that character and other the psychic Indigo child with co-host Yerevan (readingsbyyerevan.com) Tuesday, March 4, '14, '14 at 9 to 10 a.m. PST. Calls-ins welcomed.
Learn how to recognize if a child's has these abilities, how to accept, support, and perhaps assist in directing him or her to share productively in their lives and with society. Are there differences between the psychic child and the Indigo child? Let's find out
Listen: http://readingsbyyerevan.com/radio-sh... scroll to Indigo Kids I and II
I'll talk about a fun game to play from Litany Burn's "The Sixth Sense of Children."
Other novel, City of Redemption, paranormal non-fiction, How to Talk with Spirits:Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts and my consumer's guide "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading" on Amazon.com.
June Ahern
Links: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...
Link to Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
youtube video - June's psychic beginnings http://youtu.be/8a0qtJrcYgI
Kids say the darndest things
Art Linkletter as Art Linkletter's House Party
And even more so with the growing psychic awareness of the kids born over the last thirty or so years.
What becomes of the talented psychic child? Does she grow-up to be a famous psychic reader like Sylvia Browne? Or a well-known TV personality medium as did John Edwards and the Long Island Psychic?
Probably not.
Most children born with strong psychic powers have faced many problems because of their abilities. Perhaps you were one of these children. How was your life effected by it?
It is said more than ever children with strong psychic abilities and awareness are being born. They've been called Indigo Children, Crystal Children, and Rainbow Star Children.
My son revealed his psychic abilities early in life. At the age of three he told me about other life times and by four gave crucial information on a murder case I was working on with law enforcement.
In my first novel, The Skye in June, my protagonist is a little girl who has upsetting visions that anger her parents and has her sisters rolling their eyes. The story begins in Glasgow, Scotland and the family emigrate to San Francisco, CA.
I'll talk about that character and other the psychic Indigo child with co-host Yerevan (readingsbyyerevan.com) Tuesday, March 4, '14, '14 at 9 to 10 a.m. PST. Calls-ins welcomed.
Learn how to recognize if a child's has these abilities, how to accept, support, and perhaps assist in directing him or her to share productively in their lives and with society. Are there differences between the psychic child and the Indigo child? Let's find out
Listen: http://readingsbyyerevan.com/radio-sh... scroll to Indigo Kids I and II
I'll talk about a fun game to play from Litany Burn's "The Sixth Sense of Children."
Other novel, City of Redemption, paranormal non-fiction, How to Talk with Spirits:Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts and my consumer's guide "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading" on Amazon.com.
June Ahern
Links: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...
Link to Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
youtube video - June's psychic beginnings http://youtu.be/8a0qtJrcYgI
SKYE IN JUNE ANNIVERSARY FREE EBOOK CELEBRATION
Not since Amy Tan has a woman's voice from one of San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods. Author Jim Toland
The Skye in June rolled off the press April 28, 2008and has sold every month since '08. It's my first novel's Ten Year Anniversary Sharing my successful blessing.
Free eBook April 25th to April 29th Follow this link to Amazon 4/25 - 4/29 and ENJOY!
Photo by Jerry Briesach
"Skye" receives overwhelmingly positive reviews on Amazon.com US, UK, France, and Japan, Goodreads.com, Barnes and Noble,
If you take advantage of the free ebook please leave your comment at these sites or your favorite bookselling sites; truly does help other readers decide to purchase.
ABOUT THE STORY: June MacDonald's fate is sealed the day she is born when her mother defies her husband by not naming their new daughter after a Catholic saint, as is their tradition. No one can foresee that June will grow up to threaten the family by revealing her mother's secret past in the Scottish Highlands. After a tragedy the Scottish MacDonalds emigrate to San Francisco in hopes for a new start.
HOW THE STORY CAME TO BE: My mother's love of books and her great imagination for storytelling inspired me to write "The Skye in June." It's a tribute to my mother and five zany sisters. In it I share some of our history as Scottish immigrants and coming of age during the 1960's in San Francisco. It began as a screenplay because that's how it unfolded for me as I saw characters, felt moods and heard their conversations. Especially enjoyable was the sisters' discussions, which at times was rather hilarious. Before putting it on paper, I'd speak aloud each one's words. My husband finally stopped asking if I was talking to him or "the MacDonalds" (or whomever was being created).
Because my protagonist and I share the same first name I've been asked if it's an autobiography. Some situations and events did occur but the majority of the story is my imagination hence a rather thinly veiled autobiography set in a fictional framework. Why did I call my protagonist June? Fact: Against my father's wishes my mother named me June, a name my father declared was a "heathen name" and not a saint's. I don't believe I'll be the first Saint June.
My other novel, "City of Redemption." and non-fictions, "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts" and "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading", which was the best selling book of a new author at the 1991 Whole Life NY Expo.
Learn more about my books and myself:June Ahern
The Skye in June rolled off the press April 28, 2008and has sold every month since '08. It's my first novel's Ten Year Anniversary Sharing my successful blessing.
Free eBook April 25th to April 29th Follow this link to Amazon 4/25 - 4/29 and ENJOY!
Photo by Jerry Briesach
"Skye" receives overwhelmingly positive reviews on Amazon.com US, UK, France, and Japan, Goodreads.com, Barnes and Noble,
If you take advantage of the free ebook please leave your comment at these sites or your favorite bookselling sites; truly does help other readers decide to purchase.
ABOUT THE STORY: June MacDonald's fate is sealed the day she is born when her mother defies her husband by not naming their new daughter after a Catholic saint, as is their tradition. No one can foresee that June will grow up to threaten the family by revealing her mother's secret past in the Scottish Highlands. After a tragedy the Scottish MacDonalds emigrate to San Francisco in hopes for a new start.
HOW THE STORY CAME TO BE: My mother's love of books and her great imagination for storytelling inspired me to write "The Skye in June." It's a tribute to my mother and five zany sisters. In it I share some of our history as Scottish immigrants and coming of age during the 1960's in San Francisco. It began as a screenplay because that's how it unfolded for me as I saw characters, felt moods and heard their conversations. Especially enjoyable was the sisters' discussions, which at times was rather hilarious. Before putting it on paper, I'd speak aloud each one's words. My husband finally stopped asking if I was talking to him or "the MacDonalds" (or whomever was being created).
Because my protagonist and I share the same first name I've been asked if it's an autobiography. Some situations and events did occur but the majority of the story is my imagination hence a rather thinly veiled autobiography set in a fictional framework. Why did I call my protagonist June? Fact: Against my father's wishes my mother named me June, a name my father declared was a "heathen name" and not a saint's. I don't believe I'll be the first Saint June.My other novel, "City of Redemption." and non-fictions, "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts" and "The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading", which was the best selling book of a new author at the 1991 Whole Life NY Expo.
Learn more about my books and myself:June Ahern
WITCH WEDDING FOR YOU
It's that time of year for weddings, and that includes witches, pagans and those who honor the goddesses.
Their wedding dresses and rituals could be a bit different from what we've grown to believe is the "norm" for after all, they are not the "norm" in society. There's the "jumping the broom" and hand fasting ribbons.
In my novel, "The Skye in June" the protagonist declares herself a witch. Now, why would a nice wee Catholic school girl do that?
Mark your calendar for this book as FREE eBook April 25th - the 29th. It's the book's 10th Anniversary. Happy to say, has sold every month since it's debut.
Read more about witch weddings at my blog page. http://witchgoddesses.blogspot.com/20...
More about my books and me at juneahern.com
The Skye in June
Their wedding dresses and rituals could be a bit different from what we've grown to believe is the "norm" for after all, they are not the "norm" in society. There's the "jumping the broom" and hand fasting ribbons.
In my novel, "The Skye in June" the protagonist declares herself a witch. Now, why would a nice wee Catholic school girl do that?
Mark your calendar for this book as FREE eBook April 25th - the 29th. It's the book's 10th Anniversary. Happy to say, has sold every month since it's debut.
Read more about witch weddings at my blog page. http://witchgoddesses.blogspot.com/20...
More about my books and me at juneahern.com
The Skye in June
WHAM BAM THANK YOU - NOT!
WISHING FOR MY FAIRY GOD MOTHERto cast her wand over my feet and chant the magic words:
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-booPut 'em together and what have you gotbibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Ain't going far.
This is not a thank you ma'am kinda wham bam. It's a thanks a lot, damn it!
The GodMother appeared after the wham bam because I didn't listen to my guiding angel who kept reminding me for months to slow down from doing too much. Been a great exciting busy year with lectures, radio shows, teaching, event planning and then - POP the bible - Angel said, Can you hear me now?
Accident Sept. 9th: Foot to knee cast - double ankle fracture requiring surgery hardware implanted, the other ankle badly sprained. The feat of the day is getting to the toilet on time.
Enters The Fairy God Mother Working Her Magic - reminding me how many loving caring people I have surrounding me: hubby, son, grandkids and great friends sending prayers, Reiki and healing vibes daily and a gift of books and chocolate. What more does a girl want?
My 7 yr. old grandson reminded me how feeling happy takes away pains: way: He gave me a big hug and bright smile then said, "When you're happy you feel better, Omi (my grandmother name). Isn't he right?
On the dat of the accident I felt my mother's presence. She transitioned (died) 27th of September 2016. I don't ask her to visit because at 97 yrs with her many years of rocking' wild 8 kids she skipped into the sunshine of Our Lady's grace. Peace and rest was her's.
Morning of the surgery I felt her strongly from start to finish. This morning. next day, I had several psychic friends tell me they saw my mother with me and a few had lit candles to Our Lady, Jesus' mother, Mary. One said the candle flickered brightly at the exact time of my surgery. None previously knew my mother's spirit had come to me nor the time of the surgery.
That Fairy Godmother waves her wand and chants - bring in the muses!
More good news! I wrote the first two chapters for The Skye in June sequel as been asked for over ten years. What to title it, I wonder? Any suggestions?
Learn more about my books and me at june ahern.com and sfcoaching.com
Thank you for your thoughts and send a prayer whenever you have time.
The Skye in June
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-booPut 'em together and what have you gotbibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Ain't going far.
This is not a thank you ma'am kinda wham bam. It's a thanks a lot, damn it!
The GodMother appeared after the wham bam because I didn't listen to my guiding angel who kept reminding me for months to slow down from doing too much. Been a great exciting busy year with lectures, radio shows, teaching, event planning and then - POP the bible - Angel said, Can you hear me now?
Accident Sept. 9th: Foot to knee cast - double ankle fracture requiring surgery hardware implanted, the other ankle badly sprained. The feat of the day is getting to the toilet on time.
Enters The Fairy God Mother Working Her Magic - reminding me how many loving caring people I have surrounding me: hubby, son, grandkids and great friends sending prayers, Reiki and healing vibes daily and a gift of books and chocolate. What more does a girl want?
My 7 yr. old grandson reminded me how feeling happy takes away pains: way: He gave me a big hug and bright smile then said, "When you're happy you feel better, Omi (my grandmother name). Isn't he right?
On the dat of the accident I felt my mother's presence. She transitioned (died) 27th of September 2016. I don't ask her to visit because at 97 yrs with her many years of rocking' wild 8 kids she skipped into the sunshine of Our Lady's grace. Peace and rest was her's.
Morning of the surgery I felt her strongly from start to finish. This morning. next day, I had several psychic friends tell me they saw my mother with me and a few had lit candles to Our Lady, Jesus' mother, Mary. One said the candle flickered brightly at the exact time of my surgery. None previously knew my mother's spirit had come to me nor the time of the surgery.
That Fairy Godmother waves her wand and chants - bring in the muses!
More good news! I wrote the first two chapters for The Skye in June sequel as been asked for over ten years. What to title it, I wonder? Any suggestions? Learn more about my books and me at june ahern.com and sfcoaching.com
Thank you for your thoughts and send a prayer whenever you have time.
The Skye in June
FREE - GIVE-AWAY eBook
onlinebookclub.org is offering a give-away for my first novel The Skye in June. See link to at bottom of blog- has 344 ratings on Goodreads.
It's a historical novel - a story with laughs, sorrow, adventure, anger, the usual family drama. Has a mystery, with the answer to be found in the Isle of Skye.
Learn some Scottish sayings and customs, walk the streets of one of San Francisco's well-known neighborhoods back in the day, watch the family change over the years.
The MacDonalds are a Scottish immigrant family who emigrated to San Francisco, California in the mid 1950s after a family tragedy.
The four girls come of age during the changing environs of the 1960s - a wild and crazy time.
They live in a most well-known neighborhood of the city that most now know of as The Castro, but is actually named Eureka Valley.
Eureka Valley or "The Valley" has old time residents called it, is the heart of the city - sitting almost right dab in the center of it of San Francisco if you will.
It's a historical novel as the story takes you up and down Castro Street and you can stop at one of the most historical businesses which continues to thrive today - Cliff's Department store.Take in a movie at The Castro Theatre, which was a hubbub for the neighborhood kids who clamored to it, waiting in long lines every Saturday.
Read more about the story at june ahern.com and enter to win a kindle copy. Ready, go..
Good Luck!. Here is the link to the giveaway: https://www.amazon.com/ga/p/63ab229e65d26c28
PARTY WITH THE AUTHOR: BIG FUN TIME!
BOOK PARTIES ARE THE BEST. MEET THE AUTHOR UPFRONT AND PERSONAL EAT DRINK BE MERRY AND ENJOY BOOKS
Photo: Book Party, Bronx, New York '11
I have lectured, taught many classes, (some now on my YouTube channel June Ahern Author) and given interviews on radio, podcast and television programs. The topic is about one or more of my four books' subjects and my psychic and mediumship experiences.
Luckily, my books receive overwhelmingly positive reviews i.e. Amazon US, UK, France, Japan, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble - just to name a few. My first novel, "The Skye in June", has been translated to Japanese.
One of my greatest pleasures is knowing my books bring joy to readers as well as reading giving them voice at book parties and events. .
The book events allows for guests to ask questions and share experiences they might also have had regarding one of my books' subject. Especially "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts."
Photo: Book Club Party, San Francisco, CA '10
Bookstore events are a great way to check out an author whereas book parties usually held in homes are provide a comfortable setting with guests listening to me reading excerpts with time to answer questions. I.e. why did you write (a particular book)? What do you know about (whatever book in discussion) What's it like being psychic?
And so forth.
Conversation flow easily (much more than if in a bookstore) with a few laughs and often I share some demonstrations of my psychic impressions! Like at any party the delicious foods and libations. A good time is had as I autographing books.
I'm ready. Are you? Choose one of my books and make a date. In person, Zoom or Skype. We'll have an interestingly fun time!
contact me juneahernauthor@gmail.com. Review more at https://www.juneahern.com
Book Club Party, Belmont, Ca '16: spirited energy spiraled.
Two novels. Two Non-fictions/ metaphysical/paranormal/parapsychology subjects.
Photo: Book Party, Bronx, New York '11
I have lectured, taught many classes, (some now on my YouTube channel June Ahern Author) and given interviews on radio, podcast and television programs. The topic is about one or more of my four books' subjects and my psychic and mediumship experiences.
Luckily, my books receive overwhelmingly positive reviews i.e. Amazon US, UK, France, Japan, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble - just to name a few. My first novel, "The Skye in June", has been translated to Japanese.
One of my greatest pleasures is knowing my books bring joy to readers as well as reading giving them voice at book parties and events. .
The book events allows for guests to ask questions and share experiences they might also have had regarding one of my books' subject. Especially "How to Talk With Spirits: Seances, Mediums, Ghost Hunts."
Photo: Book Club Party, San Francisco, CA '10Bookstore events are a great way to check out an author whereas book parties usually held in homes are provide a comfortable setting with guests listening to me reading excerpts with time to answer questions. I.e. why did you write (a particular book)? What do you know about (whatever book in discussion) What's it like being psychic?
And so forth.
Conversation flow easily (much more than if in a bookstore) with a few laughs and often I share some demonstrations of my psychic impressions! Like at any party the delicious foods and libations. A good time is had as I autographing books.
I'm ready. Are you? Choose one of my books and make a date. In person, Zoom or Skype. We'll have an interestingly fun time!
contact me juneahernauthor@gmail.com. Review more at https://www.juneahern.com
Book Club Party, Belmont, Ca '16: spirited energy spiraled.Two novels. Two Non-fictions/ metaphysical/paranormal/parapsychology subjects.
I'M TALKING: INDIE AUTHORS INSPIRING WORDS
SO, YOU HAVE A STORY, EH?
WRITE ON!
LISTEN TO MY STORY
SATURDAY, 8/10/19
The Skye in June, didn't start out as a novel. I wrote it as a screenplay. Every movement, every word - the conversations between the characters I spoke out loud.
Turns out readers of the book comment on how much they enjoy the dialogue.
You want to write? Make it real - r-e-a-l - even the fantasy ones - how real is that fantasy? Can another get into it? Be a part of you fantasy place, characters, story?
Even if you don't want to publish (that's a whole other story) you have a story to tell, to share.
Here's a few suggestions.
• Find an important time in your life. A particular event that had an impact upon you - good, bad or ugly - something that added to who you are today,
• Talk it out loud with real emotions.
now....
• Tell it again - think you're telling the story to an audience of any size you imagine.
• Are you ready to say it a third time? While telling it, record your story.
• Listen back. How does your story sound? Is it impactful? Humorous? Enticing? Clear?
How do you feel listening to it? Do you think another could relate? Want to hear your story?
• Ready to write it? If you found words you stumbled over, weren't true expressions of your emotions, find words either in other books, or perhaps another has voiced. Remember, your story is a picture created through your words.
My first and readers most beloved story is "The Skye in June".
I'll be talking about why I wrote & the challenges of publishing as an indie (independent author). Listen in please: Saturday, 8/10/19 - Radio Interview on Off The Shelf @11 a.m. EST (New York Time) - 10 CST (Chicago Time) and 8 a.m. PST (San Francisco Time)
Live: 347-994-3490 or via internet http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Denise-Turney- to connect.
"The Skye in June" is also printed in Japanese.
More about me, my four books, my psychic/medium profession and YouTube videos paranormal investigations
www.juneahern.com
WRITE ON!
LISTEN TO MY STORY
SATURDAY, 8/10/19
The Skye in June, didn't start out as a novel. I wrote it as a screenplay. Every movement, every word - the conversations between the characters I spoke out loud. Turns out readers of the book comment on how much they enjoy the dialogue.
You want to write? Make it real - r-e-a-l - even the fantasy ones - how real is that fantasy? Can another get into it? Be a part of you fantasy place, characters, story?
Even if you don't want to publish (that's a whole other story) you have a story to tell, to share.
Here's a few suggestions.
• Find an important time in your life. A particular event that had an impact upon you - good, bad or ugly - something that added to who you are today,
• Talk it out loud with real emotions.
now....
• Tell it again - think you're telling the story to an audience of any size you imagine.
• Are you ready to say it a third time? While telling it, record your story.
• Listen back. How does your story sound? Is it impactful? Humorous? Enticing? Clear?
How do you feel listening to it? Do you think another could relate? Want to hear your story?
• Ready to write it? If you found words you stumbled over, weren't true expressions of your emotions, find words either in other books, or perhaps another has voiced. Remember, your story is a picture created through your words.
My first and readers most beloved story is "The Skye in June".
I'll be talking about why I wrote & the challenges of publishing as an indie (independent author). Listen in please: Saturday, 8/10/19 - Radio Interview on Off The Shelf @11 a.m. EST (New York Time) - 10 CST (Chicago Time) and 8 a.m. PST (San Francisco Time)
Live: 347-994-3490 or via internet http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Denise-Turney- to connect.
"The Skye in June" is also printed in Japanese.
More about me, my four books, my psychic/medium profession and YouTube videos paranormal investigations
www.juneahern.com
TALKING MY FOUR BOOKS: INTRO VIDEO
How to Talk With Spirits by June Ahern Introducing my four books Two non-fictions on paranormal and parapsychology subjects
The Timeless Counselor by June AhernTwo fictions about Scottish immigrants
Watch this video introducing my books are on YouTube
(link) https://youtu.be/EboHgqlXu30?si=d7aRItW1hhYLpNdh
Review more about me at my website https://www.juneahern.com
Novels by June AhernScottish Immigrants
San Francisco, Ca
circa 1950s & 1960s
#scottishimmigrants #scotland #glasgow #summeroflove #san francisco #thecastro #paranormal #ghosts
