Author Archives: Manywoman

About Manywoman

I am an eclectic artist and writer, retired from a 35-year career as a PhD sex therapist and counselor at the University of MN Medical School, Program in Human Sexuality. Since retiring in 2005, I have devoted myself to hobbies and pursuits in various art forms and in writing. My art and writing both tend to focus on subjects of women's spirituality and occult mysteries, I read voraciously in most genres, but mainly Occult and urban fantasy, historical fiction, and non-fiction alternative history and religions from female perspective. In addition I am a lover of cats, with five at home with me; an avid collector of fashion dolls; a sewer and creator of art quilts and other fiber arts; a hap-hazard flower gardener; and a retired professional astrologer.

Announcing a friend’s new book release

Posted on April 1, 2020

M MacKinnon’s The Healer’s Legacy is out! The final book in the Highland Spirits series is Colleen’s story and features more of what you loved in The Comyn’s Curse and The Piper’s Warning. M MacKinnon and DartFrogPlus announce the final … Continue reading →

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“SEX and the GODDESS” is available now

Posted on February 4, 2020

An Intimate Exploration of Woman’s Erotic Spirit and Sacred Sexual Power in Myth, Legend, Life, and History By Karin E Weiss, Ph.D PUBLISHED IN TWO VOLUMES: SEX AND THE GODDESS is centered on the premise that a woman’s sexual nature … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020

CHASING MY MEANDERING MIND… AGAIN January 21, 2020   2020… a year that has been pictured somewhere in the far future for decades as a kind of mecca of achievement…  has now arrived. So, where are we?????? It surely does … Continue reading →

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my muddled mind

Posted on November 24, 2019

I’m floundering in a muddle of Good and Bad news. I’m finding it hard to focus on one thing… and don’t know what to do first! Good news:  My nonfiction book in two volumes is now proofed and on its … Continue reading →

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I’m Posting a Promo for a friend’s new book

Posted on May 1, 2019

M MacKinnon and DartFrogPlus announce the debut novel in the Highland Spirits series—The Comyn’s Curse—a paranormal romance set in the magical Scottish Highlands. Available on Amazon and other online platforms as well as selected bookstores, this novel has something for … Continue reading →

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Suspending hoops – the only hope

Posted on April 6, 2019
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I’M FIGHTING THE MARCH BLAHS

Posted on March 16, 2019

MOODS OF MARCH I AM APPROACHING MY 79th BIRTHDAY The “nines” are a dreaded number for me… They harbor the entrance into another decade My life plodding along through its time With nothing but accumulated miscellany To mark where I’ve … Continue reading →

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TWO OLD FRIENDS

Posted on September 11, 2018

A very short story written as an assignment for Story Cartel at The Write Practice. The assignment was to write with a specific person or audience in mind.  I wrote this and shared it with my good friend of over … Continue reading →

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It’s all in the stitches

Posted on July 18, 2018

This beautiful piece brought me peace and tears this morning. I had to share.

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SPRING SHORT STORY CONTEST LIST

Posted on April 19, 2018

THE WRITE PRACTICE and SHORT FICTION BREAK partnered to offer a fantastic contest experience.  Hundreds of writers joined and wrote their stories and exchanged critique and feedback online for about two weeks.  Then we submitted our efforts to the judges, … Continue reading →

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