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I write historical fiction novels about women whose religious or spiritual agency and importance has not been fully appreciated or fairly celebrated.
I also write nonfiction books about women’s sacred arts.
Lori Swick ~ Author
Music
Music is a historical novel about the ancient Roman virgin martyr, Cecilia, who is honored as the patron saint of music in the Christian tradition. This book shows how the stories of the ancient female martyrs have developed throughout history into narratives that romanticize violence to women and express an abhorrence of female sexuality. This has created a pattern of self-identity issues and problematic gender roles that are still prevalent in contemporary culture.
Dreaming ~ The Sacred Art
Drawing on sacred dreaming practices recorded in the world’s religions as well the study of dreaming as as psychological phenomenon by modern dream researchers and depth psychologists, this book provides a practical means of entering sacred dream space, dreaming as a sacred experience, interpreting dream as a sacred art, and preforming sacred dream work as a means of spiritual growth and personal fulfillment.
Comfort and Mirth
Comfort and Mirth is a celebration and elevation of women’s traditional arts and ways of philosophizing. Camille Abernathy moves to Austin, Texas from Seattle in 1910 with her new husband – a dashing, older university professor. She devotes herself to his comfort and happiness by furnishing their home, cultivating the gardens, and bearing him sons.
Lori Swick, Ph.D.
Lori Swick’s published written works include the historical fiction novel, Comfort and Mirth (TCU Press, 2009), and a non-fiction book entitled Dreaming~ The Sacred Art (Skylight Paths Publishing, 2014).
She is an award-winning poet and essayist. Her Ph.D. is in Religion and Philosophy with a concentration in Women’s Spirituality, and she instructs religion and philosophy as an adjunct university professor. She currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida.
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The Ancient Priestess – Goddess Relationship
What was it like to be a priestess in the ancient Goddess-centered religions? What was the relationship between the high priestess and Goddess really like?
45 Magazine – Women’s Literary Journal – Author Spotlight, January 2021
Many thanks to 45 Magazine: Women’s Literary Journal editor Zorina Frey for allowing me to share my book, Dreaming~ The Sacred Art in her Author’s Spotlight
Author’s Showcase Sponsored by Books & Books and the South Florida Writer’s Association
Please join me for my virtual discussion of my book, Dreaming ~ The Sacred Art. It will premier on Saturday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.