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Cal Orey is an author-journalist (savvy researcher) and pens fiction. She has a master's degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Orey lives in Northern CA and is known for her hugely popular Healing Powers book collection published by Kensington.

The Healing Powers of Herbs & Spices: Timeless Treasures #9 has made its way to being a pick in Woman's World Magazine Book Club, Booklist, American Global News, NYC Daily Post, New York Daily, City Buzz News, Huffington Post, more than 68 libraries worldwide, many hard copy and online magazines... noted on C2CAM, KSFO...

These down-to-earth, compelling lifestyle-
cookbooks with lively stories have been translated in 20+ languages; featured by Bookspan (including Lite
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Cal Orey Ugh! The block. I've learned you can't force the words or it won't be genuine. So, I do everything but write. That means, swim, clean the house, walk …moreUgh! The block. I've learned you can't force the words or it won't be genuine. So, I do everything but write. That means, swim, clean the house, walk the dog, and travel. Read: Live life! (less)
Cal Orey Writing is a place I go to lose my inhibitions and share my deepest feelings so I can feel alive (much like making love) and connect with people.
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On June 11, 2023 I called the paramedics and mumbled faintly, “Uh, Ithink something is wrong.” It was difficult for me to breathe. I had shortness of breath. Less than 30minutes later, I had a cardiac arrest inside the ER hospital room.

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“7–8 fresh white peaches, peeled and sliced in small wedges
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
¼ cup of orange blossom honey
1–2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
cup whole-wheat flour”
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message 7: by Cal (last edited Mar 03, 2019 09:30AM)

Cal Orey Did you know? The new book--The Healing Powers of Superfoods #7 in the Healing Powers Series will be unveiled in one week? Plus, 32 color photos of scrumptious dishes and foods from the 2019 top ranked Mediterranean Diet are included! That's right! Apples, spinach, whole grain pasta, even a bit of cheese and tomatoes are part of treasure chest of real food--real superfoods! This diet (a theme in the Healing Powers Series) is believed to lower the risk of developing many health ailments and disease, including heart disease, cancer, and obesity..


message 6: by Cal

Cal Orey Hi Vicki in Greece...looks like puppy Seth may be eating up the Europe funds. Not sure what's up--but something's going on with my little pooch. We're not wagging our tails. Back to the vet. Doc said he's up for going on book signings but...


message 5: by Vicki

Vicki Nikolaidis Hi Cal!! Yay for coffeee! I'm rereading your book on Vinegar now! Great tips, I had forgotten some of them. Hope you are foot is better!!! Vicki


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Cal Orey News Flash: On July 31, The Healing Powers of Coffee: Nature's Surprising Superfood is ready for java junkies! It's the beverage we can't live without--yet few consume it without some guilt. But the wonderful truth is that coffee has gone from vice to virtue. It's time to wake up to amazing health perks of coffee. Available at all online bookstores (paperback and E-book).


Savannah Cal,
Thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Cal Orey Hello Peg,
Thank you so much. Dog person for sure. You may be interested in my new release--if not The Healing Powers of Coffee--Animal Attraction: A Collection of Tales & Tails (stories published in major pet mags over 25 yr. span with photos!) Due out in a few weeks. www.calorey.com See blog posts for details.
Cal


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Peg Brantley Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Cal.

I hate to hock my first book to you… but you might like it. Check out a sample first… but there are plenty of great dogs in it. And a little science. Normally I wouldn't do this, but your interests seemed like they might be a good fit. It seems like you have talents of your own.

Oh… the trailer is on my author page here, if you haven't seen it already.

Thanks again. And I promise I won't be in your face. In fact, I'm moving back to my cave now to continue work on my second release.


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