Rev. Sandra D. Costa is a founding member of Treibh na Tintean of Joliet, Illinois. She is a priestess, Reiki master teacher, minister, editor, artist, activist, writer, sometimes English teacher, and the author of the very awesome forward in Bryony.
1 ) You wear so many hats: Reiki master teacher, minister, artist, editor, activist, writer and sometime English teacher. Tell us a little about each one.
"Reiki is an ancient eastern form of energy healing. What I love about it is that you can only help people with Reiki—you cannot make a mistake! I love teaching people about Reiki and empowering them to heal themselves and others.
"My ministry is small—I give a little extra support to the people in my pagan circle. When they need a kind word, or encouragement, a reminder of the Goddess’ love for them, or a different perspective on a problem, I like to be there for them—as they have been there for me.
"My art consists mostly of making jewelry—because I cannot wear it all—I must attempt to sell it! I like working with healing stones and sterling wire. I take my idea, the materials and the process of creating a piece to see what actually comes out at the end.
"I feel the most important skill we can develop is that of articulating our most deeply held beliefs. To help OTHER people achieve that, I edit manuscripts. I attempt my own writing from time to time—mostly opinion work, or parts of a ritual. It is what I “preach” about in my activism, what I teach my students, and hopefully what I do myself.
2) When you heard about Bryony from Dulcinea Hawksworth, director of marketing, why were you eager read and review it?
"She was excited to be working with you on publicizing this book. I was intrigued and asked how I could get involved. After I met you, you offered to let me read the manuscript. I jumped at the chance—not only is that what I do, it was a privilege to be asked. When I realized you were not pandering to the faddish notion that vampires are angsty, misunderstood and noble, I was very pleased to write a review."
3) Why should teens read this book?
"I was especially pleased that your young main character makes lots of mistakes. Better young people learn the consequences of “leaping before they look” in fiction than in real life. Melissa is a willful, smart, impulsive and fairly typical teenager. She sees what she wants to see in John, not what is readily apparent."\
4) What makes Bryony interesting to adults, too?
"As the mother of a young woman, it was interesting to see how little a parent can know about a child’s life. I thought I knew what was going on in my daughter’s life, but I only knew what she let me know. Parenting is an exercise in trust—in what one has taught one’s children, and the child herself. Melissa is a prime example of that partial knowledge.
1 ) You wear so many hats: Reiki master teacher, minister, artist, editor, activist, writer and sometime English teacher. Tell us a little about each one.
"Reiki is an ancient eastern form of energy healing. What I love about it is that you can only help people with Reiki—you cannot make a mistake! I love teaching people about Reiki and empowering them to heal themselves and others.
"My ministry is small—I give a little extra support to the people in my pagan circle. When they need a kind word, or encouragement, a reminder of the Goddess’ love for them, or a different perspective on a problem, I like to be there for them—as they have been there for me.
"My art consists mostly of making jewelry—because I cannot wear it all—I must attempt to sell it! I like working with healing stones and sterling wire. I take my idea, the materials and the process of creating a piece to see what actually comes out at the end.
"I feel the most important skill we can develop is that of articulating our most deeply held beliefs. To help OTHER people achieve that, I edit manuscripts. I attempt my own writing from time to time—mostly opinion work, or parts of a ritual. It is what I “preach” about in my activism, what I teach my students, and hopefully what I do myself.
2) When you heard about Bryony from Dulcinea Hawksworth, director of marketing, why were you eager read and review it?
"She was excited to be working with you on publicizing this book. I was intrigued and asked how I could get involved. After I met you, you offered to let me read the manuscript. I jumped at the chance—not only is that what I do, it was a privilege to be asked. When I realized you were not pandering to the faddish notion that vampires are angsty, misunderstood and noble, I was very pleased to write a review."
3) Why should teens read this book?
"I was especially pleased that your young main character makes lots of mistakes. Better young people learn the consequences of “leaping before they look” in fiction than in real life. Melissa is a willful, smart, impulsive and fairly typical teenager. She sees what she wants to see in John, not what is readily apparent."\
4) What makes Bryony interesting to adults, too?
"As the mother of a young woman, it was interesting to see how little a parent can know about a child’s life. I thought I knew what was going on in my daughter’s life, but I only knew what she let me know. Parenting is an exercise in trust—in what one has taught one’s children, and the child herself. Melissa is a prime example of that partial knowledge.
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