Linden Morningstar is the author of Gloria Rising and The Starlight Prophecy. Gloria Rising is his new compelling psychological and paranormal novel based on Morningstar's extensive experience as a hypnotherapist, which gives emotional and psychological depth and realism to his memorable story. His spellbinding novel was inspired by his Vietnam war experiences and decision to become a warrior-healer to heal himself and others from traumatic experiences. He drew strength and inspiration from the people he helped heal. And discovered the immense power of the human mind and human spirit to overcome and heal from psychological trauma, which humbled him and gave him the courage to write Gloria Rising with his best friend and co-author, Beatrice Hudson. Linden discovered the spiritual power of healing through his hypnotic experiences and altered states of consciousness. He realized that hypnosis like shamanic healing had the power to open doorways to otherworldly realities and healing powers beyond our everyday understanding and world. He writes to explore the mysteries of life and the mysterious connections between the mind, universe, and the mystical.Moreover , his debut novel The Starlight Prophecy is a fun and colorful Space Adventure about alien worlds and superheroines that was inspired by the births of his five granddaughters. He wrote The Starlight Prophecy to celebrate their births, lives, and spirit, and to explore the mysteries of the universe and possibilities of life our human intelligence has pondered since ancient antiquity. Who are we? Where did we come from? Are we alone?"Linden says, "I am something of a dreamer and look for the bizarre, the extreme, and the exceptions in what we collectively call reality. I am a seeker of ultimate truth."He lives with his cherished wife and four cantankerous, high-maintenance, and lovable cats in southern California.In MemoriamIn memory of Beatrice M. Hudson, co-author, 1924-2014, for her amazing contribution to our writing and loving support that helped make Gloria Rising an enthralling fictional story.Learn More about Morningstar visit http://www.gloriarising.com