Wednesday 10 December 2008

Second Annual All Day Christmas Chat



Tomorrow {Thursday December 11} AuthorIsland will be holding its second Christmas Chat. Many authors, including myself, will be taking part, sharing book excerpts, contests, giveaways and some favorite cookie recipes. Also, every hour a Christmas ornament will be given away to a Chat participant. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. EST and will last throughout the day so do join us for some fun.

To Join The Chat sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/authorislandchat
and make sure you are set to INDIVIDUAL EMAILS. Hope to see you there!

Sunday 7 December 2008

AuthorIsland Christmas Kindle Giveaway



There's a fantastic prize up for grabs - an Amazon Kindle - right now from some of the AuthorIsland authors. In order to enter this contest you will need to go the Island, and then click on 'Contests.' Good Luck!!

Monday 10 November 2008

A Free Copy of Crystal Companions.



On November 18 the book on offer at AuthorIsland will be my latest non-fiction work - Crystal Companions - so don't forget to check the 'Book of the Day' contest at the Island on that day. The instructions for entering the competition will be given as well as where to send your entry email. Good luck!

Crystal Companions: The Use of the Mineral Kingdom within Modern-day Metaphysics.

An innovative look at how crystals and crystal skulls are being incorporated into various modern-day metaphysical pursuits by the author and other practitioners in order to improve their performance. The effect crystalline energy has on therapies, spiritual pursuits and divination techniques is highlighted in this book, together with brief outlines on the histories of these various practices. Such disciplines as Past Life Regression, Reiki, Yoga, Shamanism and Crystal Therapy are documented and discussed in detail. Divination strategies of the Tarot, the Runes, Scrying and Dowsing are also combined with the properties of the mineral kingdom, and the resulting outcomes are explored. In addition, helpful exercises, recommendations and crystal ‘know-how’ are included for both the professional and the novice. The author is a qualified Crystal Healing practitioner and her examination of various crystal-enhanced procedures is a valuable handbook for anyone interested in discovering the powerful crystalline world and its impact on healing, spirituality and divination.

Saturday 18 October 2008

Just in Time for Christmas




How would you like to have both Indy and a book about magical crystal skulls for Christmas? No you don't need to write a letter to Santa and you don't even have to "be good for goodness sake!" I'm offering a copy of my book Crystal Skulls and the DVD Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to the winner of my latest competition. In order to enter this contest go to my website, click on 'Competitions,' and then on 'December Competition.' The drawing will take place on December 16. Good Luck!

Thursday 2 October 2008

Crystal Companions



My latest book has just become available. It's a must-have handbook for anyone fascinated by crystals and New Age practices.

Crystal Companions: The Use of the Mineral Kingdom within Modern-day Metaphysics.

An innovative look at how crystals and crystal skulls are being incorporated into various modern-day metaphysical pursuits by the author and other practitioners in order to improve their performance. The effect crystalline energy has on therapies, spiritual pursuits and divination techniques is highlighted in this book, together with brief outlines on the histories of these various practices. Such disciplines as Past Life Regression, Reiki, Yoga, Shamanism and Crystal Therapy are documented and discussed in detail. Divination strategies of the Tarot, the Runes, Scrying and Dowsing are also combined with the properties of the mineral kingdom, and the resulting outcomes are explored. In addition, helpful exercises, recommendations and crystal ‘know-how’ are included for both the professional and the novice. The author is a qualified Crystal Healing practitioner and her examination of various crystal-enhanced procedures is a valuable handbook for anyone interested in discovering the powerful crystalline world and its impact on healing, spirituality and divination.

Read an Excerpt

Buy Book

Saturday 6 September 2008

September Competition.



The days are getting cooler and the nights are drawing in, but don't feel blue. Enter my September Competition and you could be the winner. I'll take you on a fantasy adventure with a free copy of my book Abbadon. You'll meet the archangelic brothers who have been banished to a hellish terrain where essence-drinking demons and energy-sapping plants thrive. This story has heroes like Seriel and Michael, and such villains as Samael, Azazel and Lucifer. There are heroines named Malkura and Manah, contrasted by a less-than-luminary Lilith. It's a tale of conflict and romance, drawing the line between goodness and evil while emphasizing how one quality can sometimes be entwined with the other.

This competition will also give you a little bling-bling. There's a silver and malachite pendant and a silver moon ring. Both were handmade in Bali and will be sent in a Chinese presentation purse. Silver is all about Yin energy, femininity and Goddess power. Malachite is for the emotions, bringing stability in self-love and affairs of the heart. So why not enter? All you need to do is go to my website and click on 'Competitions.' Information on how to enter is given there, and Good Luck!!

Marion's Website

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Two Free Books



On Friday August 8 my sixth book, Crystal Companions, was sent to the publisher. To mark this event I am offering a competition for a free printed copy of both Samael's Fall and Abbadon, which are the first two books of the Fantasy trilogy – The Angelic Chronicles. They tell the story of the rivalry between the two archangel brothers, Samael and Seriel, and their love for Malkura. Book One explains how Samael fell from grace and became the Devil. Book Two documents the siblings' adventures once they are exiled to Abbadon, otherwise known as Hell.

The closing date is Monday August 25, so in order to take part, go to my website and click on ‘Competitions.’ The instructions for entering this contest are given there. Good Luck!

Sunday 3 August 2008

Congratulations to the Winners.

Congratulations to the winners of AuthorIsland's second birthday competitions! Two people each won an Amazon Kindle and two people each won 'A Book A Week For A Year.' For names and further details, go to the Island. And why not visit there every day to explore the other contests and 'giveaways'? A free copy of my book Soul Wisdom, Volume Two will be up for grabs on August 12 in the 'Book of the Day' competition. So why not check it out on that day?

Wednesday 23 July 2008

A Free Copy of 'Soul Wisdom, Volume One.'

My book Soul Wisdom, Volume One is the 'Book of the Day' on Authorisland today {23/7}. For a chance to win the free copy go to the Island and scroll down the main page until you reach the contest heading "Here's Today's Book Of The Day!" Good luck!

Wednesday 2 July 2008

Two Fantastic Competitions For Free Books & An Amazon Kindle..


As a way of celebrating Author Island's second birthday, two competitions for some wonderful free gifts are on offer during July. Two lucky winners will be gifted with a different book each week for a whole year and two winners will each receive an Amazon Kindle. In order to find out exactly how to enter these contests, go to http://www.authorisland.com/ and click on 'Contests.' Next, scroll down to "Booklovers This Is The Contest For You!" and then to "AuthorIsland.com Birthday Kindle Giveaway!" Don't miss out and Good Luck!

Monday 30 June 2008

All Day Chat.

Tomorrow {Tuesday July 1} Author Island will be holding another day-long Chat. This event kicks off the very special July birthday celebrations for Author Island because it is 2 years old this month. Many authors, including myself, will be taking part, sharing book news, excerpts, contests, giveaways and cake recipes. So do join us for a fun-filled day. To JOIN THE CHAT simply sign up here - http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/authorislandchat and make sure you are set to INDIVIDUAL EMAILS. The Chat will run from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. EST. Hope to chat with you there.

Marion. ^j^

Tuesday 3 June 2008

Win a free copy of 'Abbadon.'

After the demise of my old website, the new one is now active. To celebrate this event, I'm offering a competition for a signed copy of Abbadon, Book Two of The Angelic Chronicles, together with a pocket-size {1.5/8" from front to back} Smokey Quartz skull. This little crystal friend has nice rainbows in the back and sides of the cranium. In order to enter this contest, go to www.marionwebb-desisto.com and click on 'Competitions.' A winner will be drawn on June 30. Good luck!

Wednesday 21 May 2008

Thank You, Indie!

During the past three or four months the prospect of a long-awaited Indiana Jones movie has definitely boosted the sales of my book about crystal skulls. I'm sure people, who have never given any thought to these carved minerals, are becoming curious about them. It will be interesting to see whether the crystal skull is portayed in the movie as a spiritual tool, as in Indie's search for the Holy Grail, or a harbinger of doom. If you've read my book, you'll know where my thoughts lie on the subject of crystal skulls.

Thursday 15 May 2008

Win A Free Copy of 'Crystal Skulls.'

Want to be daring and adventurous like Indiana Jones? Then click here for information on the competition for a free copy of Marion's book - Crystal Skulls: Emissaries of Healing & Sacred Wisdom. This contest coincides with the release of the movie 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'

My New Website.

My new website is finally 'out there.' The old one got lost when the server crunched. It will take me a little time to get used to its layout as it is different from the other one. Take a look at Inner Balance/Outer Harmony.

Blessings, Maz. ^j^