Month: January 2026

How Balinese People Read a Dog’s Character

How Balinese People Read a Dog’s Character

In Bali, dogs have long been understood through observation, measurement, and intuition.An old Balinese manuscript called Carcan Asu describes a way to read a dog’s personality using simple measurements and counting. The dog’s body is measured from nose to tail, then from nose to the point between its eyes.By dividing one length by the other and counting […]

Interactive Writing Helps Your Book Move Forward

Interactive Writing Helps Your Book Move Forward

Most writers have been taught to sit still at the desk, hands on the keyboard, stare at the screen until the words behave. At our retreats, we do it differently. We still write on the page, of course, but we also get the story out of your head and into the room.You draw it, you […]

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Christina Adduci

For over 15 years, I had wanted to write a book about our unique story. Every inquiry led to disappointment. In April 2024, while on vacation in Bali, I met Karen Donald. She mentioned she was a ghostwriter. We spoke about my dream and arranged to meet again the next day.

If you know me, you know how important connection is. I felt it immediately with Karen. I remember sitting across from her, quietly praying she would take on my project. When she later reached out to say yes, it felt like a major breakthrough.

Back home, we began weekly meetings. Karen made me feel seen and heard. She spent the past year getting to know me and my vision with the depth it takes to write someone else’s story. She believed in me as an author and believed in the work. She always showed up, listened intently, and brought steady dedication.

Now, as the book nears publication, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. She brought my dream to life.

Christina Marie Calderwood
Massachusetts, USA
Author and Holistic Health Practitioner