Hal is the author of more than 30 successful books--fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Most recent book is Backland Graces: four short novels. Books in his writing series include: Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes & Exercises to Jumpstart Your CreativityWriting Spiritual Books; Write From the Heart;Writing With a Collaborator. His fiction includes:Spirit Circle: a Novel of Adventure and Shamanic RevelationWhite Mountain BluesBackland GracesHis spiritual non-fiction books: Spirit Animals & The Wheel of LifeZuni Fetishes: Native American Objects/Meditation, Reflection & InsightThe Lens of Perception: User's Guide to Higher ConsciousnessSpirit Guides: Companions & Mentors for Your Inner JourneyFollow Your Bliss: Finding Your Right Livelihood & CallingInner Guides, Visions & Dreams: Field Guides to Inner ResourcesThe Well Body Book, with Michael Samuels, MDBe Well, with Michael Samuels, MDThe Holotropic Mind, with Stanislav Grof, MDHal enjoys writing reviews of books,likes books on creativity, personal growth, Earth-based spirituality, and is an avid mystery reader. He's a personal writing coach who has helped over 200 writers develop successful books. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University, creative writing program, and holds advanced degrees in Holistic Health Sciences and Psychology. In addition to writing his own books, Hal offers his expertise as a writing coach, ghostwriter, editor, and in rare cases, co-author. His client list has included bestselling authors Phil McGraw (Life Strategies), Gerald G. Jampolsky (Change Your Mind, Change Your Life), Judith Orloff, MD (Second Sight) and Shakti Gawain (Path of Transformation.)The author lives with his wife on a small lake in northern California with four cats and a large organic garden.