Subtle Matters

04/11/2026

Pixie Drops by From the Ground Up Books and Resources has been annoinced in Kentucky Storytelling Association newsletter :)

04/04/2026

I tried playing with different public calendars - mostly to let my followers know where I can be found, both online and offline.
after much thought and consideration, I settled on a simple Google Sheets calendar.
all online events have links to either ticket purchase web pages or straight to Zoom if they are free.
the offline ones have as much information as I have myself when it comes to date/time/location, and I will try and keep updating it as the time comes closer to the events I'm participating in.

02/27/2026

I don't advertise this because this is not a service I provide regularly but every once in a while, I have an encounter with someone who is dipping their toes into the world of self-publishing.
I self-published 13 books so far and have another 2 in the works, with another 1 having stalled a bit because I may have messed up something with my manuscript. in the great tradition of Mercury Rx, I may try to go back to it within these 3 weeks.
when I mention that I self-publish, I am often asked about how I do it and for more details. if someone already has a manuscript and just needs help getting things going, I will find the time to meet and show everything. yes, it takes time but it is all worth it.
at this point, I have a small track record of probably 5 people I helped get started on the self-publishing journey, with some coming back and showing me the links with their books live for sale.
the latest proud mama moment happened just this morning:

This Shadow Workbook explains what exactly shadow work is; how shadow work started, where the term came from and how to gently start to work with your subconscious.

02/24/2026

I got spotlighted by Wildside Winery for the upcoming author event this Saturday :)

📚 Author Spotlight: Alina Trelesnik

Born in Minsk, Belarus — when it was still part of the Soviet Union — Alina brings a beautifully layered global perspective to Wildside.

Fluent in four languages, Alina’s journey has carried her from Eastern Europe to the United States, into crystal healing studies, and ultimately into authorship.

Her book ABC Rocks was born from a college assignment — and blossomed into a creative offering rooted in curiosity, learning, and love.

Alina doesn’t claim celebrity.
She simply shares what she loves — crystals, writing, and connection.

Meet her, explore her work, and discover something unexpected.

📚🍷 February 28 | 12–7 PM
Wildside Winery

02/10/2026

on September 30, 2025, I went on MOTH StorySLAM stage for the very first time as a storyteller.
I recently received the recording of that story.
I present to you:

Through Thick and Thin

02/02/2026

Volume 5 of Pixie Drops by From the Ground Up Books and Resources is printed, packed, and ready to go!

01/26/2026

St. Valentine's Day is a mixed bag.
on the one hand, it can be all lovey-dovey for many. on the other hand, for some, it serves as a bitter reminder of what is not working in their relationships.
one thing that is never wrong is to show love to yourself. you don't love yourself, you can't love anyone else. remember the airplane rule: put your mask on first.
this algorithm is designed for self-love.
love yourself. you are the most precious thing you got.

01/25/2026

the algorithm is inspired by a children's book by Antoinette Portis called "Not a Box."
when we try to trap ourselves into a box, we lose spontaneity. this algorithm will help turn a box into something more playful and exciting.
Not a Box.

01/22/2026

during one of the Practice Circles, a practitioner I worked with asked me: "Are you a witch?"
and, honestly, I didn't even know what to say to that.
the truth is, the word "witch" has a negative connotation, making many shy away from calling themselves or others that.
also, I have no idea whether I am one or not. I got some intuitive gifts, and I use them... when I don't forget I have them and actually listen. does that make me a witch?
moreover, does making a witch make me evil?
so, as we talked, I grabbed a piece of paper and a marker and said, "I think I have an idea. We can make 'witch' a good word." and I jotted down the algorithm that I created pretty much on the fly.
I present to you: Healing the Witch's Wound.

12/24/2025

I got this from From the Ground Up Books and Resources this evening.
This would be my second story in Pixie Drops.
If you want to submit yours, it is 💯 worth it.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4UcvGY44qiPAmb7qJJR3P2Bz8GnNPMC7qw8uBzivWWu_kDQ/viewform

12/06/2025

alright, let's get very real here.
the card of the year 2025 is most definitely Ailing King.
this is not a prediction, this is conclusion.
this whole year, I have done TONS of readings for all kinds of people, both young and old, and everyone in between.
one theme that almost always pops up in a reading is fatigue.
Ailing King is a combination of Leo and Virgo.
Leo is *the* king. he's an authority, he rules the land, and he's responsible for everything and everyone in it, under it, and above it. his word is the law, gis hand is strong, and his mind is clear.
Virgo is an eternal servant. they are infamous for being nitpicky and even a**l but they are not being a**l for themselves: this is their service to people. if things run smooth and perfect, everyone benefits from it. if things are in their places, everyone can find them; if shoes are lined up, they are easier to managr; and if you use a coaster, everyone benefita from a clean table. Virgos, am I right?
so, the king, in his attempt to run his land perfectly, ran himsef into a bed. he's so tired, it makes him ill. he needs to stay put, take his meds, and when he's better, pick up his gear and go back to doing his kingy thingy.
but for now, the fatigue took its tall on his immunity, and he's ill.
and this is what 2025 looks like. everyone is tired, exhausted out of their minds. everyone needs to get some rest.
ain't ya glad this exhausting year is almost over?

11/16/2025

She really knows how to speak my language...