About the Author & Artist
Carol Simone, Author
Carol Simone, aka “Simone,” has been a spiritual teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost 40 years.
She is a meditation teacher, hypnotherapist, intuitive counselor and practitioner of the metaphysical arts. She is the author of The Goddess of 5th Avenue and other books and media, as well as anchoring radio shows in San Francisco, and co-hosting the YouTube podcast, Two Ancient Semi-Enlightened Broads Schmooze on Life & Beyond, with Dorthy Tyo.
All of her work is devoted to the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion.
Also by Carol Simone
The Kiss of the Shaman (novel)
Why Women Wear Hats (play) Being Quan Yin (CD)
The Art of Introducing Yourself Without Saying a Word (CD)
Being a Flower (CD)
I Return to Myself (CD)
Reclaim Your Ancient Self (Video)
Networks, An Anthology of San Francisco Bay Area Women Poets
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Gary Markowitz, Artist
Gary Markowitz is a master fine artist, creative director, designer, photographer and illustrator.
His 30 years of abstract and contemporary expressionist oils have been exhibited and collected by spiritual centers and private clients worldwide.
He has enjoyed solo exhibitions in Paris, France; Berlin, Germany, Barcelona and Cadaquess, Spain - and many group shows and galleries throughout the United States.
His work has been greatly influenced by his many years living abroad and in the Hawaiian islands. He now lives in Colorado.
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