Kaleidoscope WoJo™ A Reflection on Women’s Journeys™ Writer’s Interview – Stephanie Acello

Writer/Pen Name: Stephanie Acello Social Media (we can tag you for greater recognition): Facebook (Provide Link): www.facebook.com/onetonepublications/ Instagram Handle/User Name: @ stephanieacello_author Website: stephanieacello.com Twitter Handle/User Name: @ N/A Include BIO in 2 or 3 sentences tell us a little about yourself. If you want people to see your smiling face, please provide a picture. Serious writer faces are also acceptable. Stephanie has been on the road of Self-Discovery her whole life, practicing various self-inquiry and practices. She lives in beautiful Colorado with family, friends, and her animal gurus.

Do you belong to one or more Writer’s Group? If so, please provide the name of the group and their contact information so we can notify your group that you are featured. I belong to a small local group, no contact information. What writers do you read? Rumi, Kahil Gibran and contemporaries such as , Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks, , Joe Dispenza, Sadhguru, Science of : Patanjali Sutras, Fiction: Celestine Prophecy, Elizabeth Gilbert’s books, Alice Hoffman’s books, Dan Brown

What is the mix between fiction and non-fiction that you read? I read mostly non-fiction.

How often do you write? Everyday What is your routine? I write or do something (marketing, organization, correspondence, etc.) concerning my writing every morning, 5-7am.

Tell us about your writer’s place in your home or elsewhere. I have a little office in the house. I also live on a small farm and spend much time outside for inspiration.

What one book influenced you the most and why? It is difficult to pick just one. However, reading Rumi, yogic texts and /conscious/Self Discovery books (too many to pick just one) inspire me every moment to appreciate the wonder of life.

What is your preferred area of writing such as poetry, non-fiction, etc.? My preferred area of writing is mystical/spiritual poetry and stories. I am presently working on a memoir.

What one piece of advice would you like to give to young writers or writers just starting out?

 Make time almost everyday and write, no judgements, just write.  Journal writing  Join a supportive local writing group to help with accountability.  Have fun!

Share anything else you would like to add, recognitions that you would like to share or your next big project.

I recently published a book, Pour Me Another Cup: Mystical Writings to Illuminate Your Soul.

The book is a collection of mystical poetic insights, and stories called Heart Writings. You can check it out on stephanieacello.com.

I am presently completing a second book of Heart Writings, entitled: Balancing the Stones: Mystical Writings to Wake Up the Sleeping Soul.