INCANDESCENCE: Carrying The Weight Of The World

Opening In Space painting by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness excerpt from Chapter #14 When The Goddess Looked Away Everything is normal. My father is passed out drunk, my mother is… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Carrying The Weight Of The World

INCANDESCENCE: The System Thinks I’m Crazy, The Psychiatrist Thinks I’m Psychic

Egret On Branch painting by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #13 Crazy Carrot Something about their identical suits approaching my front door was disturbing. Even from my fourteen-year-old inexperienced perspective,… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: The System Thinks I’m Crazy, The Psychiatrist Thinks I’m Psychic

INCANDESCENCE: Kindness Is Worth Worshipping

Three Wise Birds drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #12 Why Pygmies Can’t Go To Heaven On one very unusual day, I became curious where the kids in the… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Kindness Is Worth Worshipping

INCANDESCENCE: My Father Almost Killed Us All That Night

Sarus Crane Mating Dance is a drawing by Clare Cooley featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #11 Foot In The fire Solitary moments in serene nature are the most vivid memories of my childhood. I remember… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: My Father Almost Killed Us All That Night

INCANDESCENCE: I Heard Something Different From My Father’s Scary Story

Momma Bird drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #10 Speaking Rock’s Unspoken Secret On the drive up the dirt road to the Canyon de Chelly overlook, my father… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: I Heard Something Different From My Father’s Scary Story

INCANDESCENCE: The Miracle Of Snowflakes Moved Me

Bird of Paradise is a drawing by Clare Cooley featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BOOK LAUNCH VIDEO This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #9 Saints And Snowflakes In Salina When we left San Diego for… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: The Miracle Of Snowflakes Moved Me

INCANDESCENCE: House Cleaners Were Revered In My Dream

Bird Lines is a painting by Clare Cooley featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #8 Satellite City’s Sacred Service Many times as a child, I dreamt of a place where all the people on earth… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: House Cleaners Were Revered In My Dream

INCANDESCENCE: Thank You!

Clare Cooley in Live Stream Studio for Book Launch Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the LIVE VIRTUAL LAUNCH!!! We appreciate the support! You helped us get the book to above #33 on Amazon Best Sellers List CHECK OUT THE BOOK ON AMAZON FIND THE FULL-COLOR VERSION HERE https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-PaperBack-Full-Color FIND THE OTHER FORMATS BELOW If you missed the live stream here it… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Thank You!

INCANDESCENCE Paperback Available Now!

Clare Cooley holding her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness photo by Bodhi Werner in Green Dress

Links to get the book Paperback (Full Color Version) $24.99Amazon Paperback (Black & White Version) $19.99Amazon We are asking the people who want to purchase the book to do so today. Thank you so much! Live Video Book LaunchToday at 7pm CST Reading & Questions & Answerswith Author Artist Clare Cooley This VIRTUAL LAUNCH VIDEO is viewable by… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE Paperback Available Now!

INCANDESCENCE: I Felt I Belonged In Natural Worlds

Pollinators Mosaic drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence Rising Above Darkness Chapter #7 Under The Boat I was comfortable being outside with the crickets and grasshoppers. It was not lonely for me… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: I Felt I Belonged In Natural Worlds