The Song of an Emerald Dove

In an ever-more-complicated world of covert government activity, terrorist threats, and drastic earth changes, a small group of wiccan women is confronted with messages from their goddess -- an urgent calling to "gather the ladies" for a work to save all that they hold dear. "It will take longer than you have ever worked My will in the past, but it must be done."A fictionalized accounting of an on-going work intended to awaken each to a personal calling to instill hope, love, courage and right-doing in our future."With beautiful descriptions of Wiccan ritual, Xanna Vinson skillfully weaves the actions of a coven into the web of the modern world. Age-old rites and communion with ancient deities... attempt to save the world. Astral projection, meditation, and ancient ritual are the weapons of choice. A well-written,skillfully crafted story of courage; a novel to entertain; a volume to educate." Raymond Buckland, author of 'Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft' and 'The Cardinal's Sin'“Xanna Vinson tells the absorbing story of a new crusade. A small band of Wiccan women is chosen to lead the way in a dangerous conflict to save the living Earth. Authentic and inspiring.” Dolores Stewart Riccio, author of 'Circle of Five'“A fascinating journey into the unknown.” T.J. MacGregor, author of 'Total Silence'“I loved it! The author has in-depth knowledge of the Craft and weaves a spellbinding tale of suspense that is both captivating and emotional. You won’t want to put it down!” Morganna Davies, editor of 'Keepers of the Flame'“Would I recommend it? Whole-heartedly!” Mike Gleason, independent reviewer“This is one of the best works of Wiccan fiction I have read in years.” Andrius Reviews New Books, “The Unicorn”“This is the fascinating story of an ancient craft (Wicca) used to combat modern-day terrorism and global destruction. ...there are spies, suspense and danger aplenty..., and you want to gasp, ‘What can these women possibly do against powerful modern technology?’ An eerie combination of spiritual warriors pitted against 21st Century evil.” Book Review Cafe Reviewed by C.L. Rossman, author of 'Renegade, The Hunter'

From the Publisher

The women in "Dove" are all "normal" mature women, some with families, who have chosen to follow the "nature religion" known as Wicca or witchcraft. The truth of the story depends on their religious conviction and their belief that there may be a sentient nature to the planet. They feel that there is an Earth Mother Goddess who can speak to them when the planet needs help. They believe that who better for the world to call out to for help then women who felt an affinity with the sacredness of the land? Years after the main character has received the first messages, she takes a gamble and shares her secrets with the other women, knowing – even fearing – that as priestesses of the Wicca they will either accept what she has to tell them or will label her outright insane! It is the courage and faith of these women, and their love of their families and others that bonds them and enables them to continue their work. The messages initially told them that this would take longer that they had ever worked in the past, and they had accepted that guidance. Xanna has a personable, believable way of telling this story.

About the Author

Award-winning author Xanna Vinson is a dabbler in herbalism, astrology, and gardening. She holds degrees from The College of New Jersey and Rider University. Ms Vinson has had a multifaceted career as a science teacher, psychiatric social worker, human services administrator, graphic artist, packaging designer, public relations assistant, and copywriter. She brings first-hand knowledge to her descriptions of Wiccan techniques and applications in The Song of an Emerald Dove, Xanna's first novel, which was released August 2005. The Song of an Emerald Dove won the 2007 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) People's Choice Best New Book Award at INATS East in Orlando. She now resides in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, very near her beloved shore.

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