A Year of Books, Gatherings & Good Company

It’s been a minute, as they say, Dear Reader, since I’ve updated my Newgarden News, so here goes!

Back in August, as I celebrated the one-year (Egad! Can it be?) anniversary of publishing Adventures of a Soul, I was honored to receive my “fifteen minutes of fame,” as Andy Warhol once put it, in the Staten Island Advance, my hometown (growing up) newspaper. You can read their lovely article here. Big thanks to reporter Carol Ann Benanti and all the staff who made it happen.

Come October, I met with five of my “Power of Eight” group members—we do weekly online group “intentions” for others, based on the work of science journalist and best-selling author Lynne McTaggart—for two days of consciousness exploration (and fun!) in Upstate New York. Some of us had never met one another in person, but consciously intending together to help others is an amazingly bonding experience. (Note: We’re always seeking “recipients” for intentions! If you need help with a health issue, a relationship issue, a financial issue, or honestly, ANYTHING, Reader, give me a shout at anne@annenewgarden.com! Or come join us at our weekly Zoom sessions to intend for others, which brings benefits of its own, as McTaggart’s fascinating work has shown. See my Paranormal Is the New Normal blog post on the topic to learn more.)

I was so grateful for this little gathering of “family” that we experienced in the beautiful autumnal countryside, and the opportunity to share what we are each learning, experiencing, watching, and studying—in addition to stuffing our faces with homemade bread, Hudson River Valley apples, and farmstand blueberry pie! I’ll be writing about my adventures with my Power of Eight group and the power of thought in an upcoming book. Stay tuned!

I was delighted, Reader, to get in the spirit of Halloween by signing copies of my book, and meeting with many friends, old and new, at Freedom Rocks, a gorgeous crystal and gift shop on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ. Big thanks to the aptly named Danielle Angel and her helpful staff for the opportunity and assistance!

Another massive shout-out of thanks to comedy icon, actor, author, musical theater star, and generous soul Robert Klein, who has a cameo appearance in Adventures of a Soul, for helping me promote my book on social media! (Reader, if you’re wondering why the heck Robert Klein appears in a book about psychics and mediums, well, buy my book! And by the way, if you haven’t read his beautifully written memoir, The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue, it’s highly recommended!)

Last but not least, Patient Reader, a fond farewell was bid to the Threadbare Armchair, which, as you may remember, was practically a character in Adventures of a Soul, and which served me well through oh so many years and ponderings. (Can you say, End of an Era?)

That’s it for now. My sincere wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving 2023 to all!