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Forest Song – Finding Home by Vila Spiderhawk © Vanilla Heart Publishing ISBN 978-0-9814739-8-7 399 pages $15.99 (U.S.)

This is the second book I have read by this author. The first was Hidden Passages, which was a collection of short stories. This one is a full length novel, which allows for greater character development.

This book is a treat. It has so many facets it is dazzling. It is a fascinating story of a young girl’s encounters with life. It is a novel set in the recent past. It teaches basic magical concepts and beliefs. On top of all that it is an enjoyable book which is fun to read.

It is, I suspect (and hope) the prelude to a series of books which will allow us to experience Judy’s journey from a gawky pre-teen running away from an over-controlling family through her years to the start of her life as woman, and on to her crone-hood. There is much to tell if this book is any indication.

Ms. SpiderHawk knows how to tell a story. It will appeal to a wide range of readers, ranging in age from young adult through senior citizen; from those looking for a fun story to members of the Pagan community looking for a way to pass along some basic knowledge in a painless way.

I cannot recommend this author’s work strongly enough. Vanilla Heart Publishing is also becoming a favorite publisher.

  — Michael Gleason




Forest Song: Finding Home sings indeed—with verbal imagery and plot turns that keep you eager for every morsel.

  — Jim Mc Conkey, author of Journey to the Far Side of Earth




Vila SpiderHawk's exquisite prose paints detailed images of Judy's experience; we feel her every emotion, hear every bird call, smell every earthy scent, experience for ourselves everything Judy experiences as she grows from gawky girl into Wise Woman of the Woods. SpiderHawk truly knows the forest, and does a masterful job of conveying the wisdom you will garner if you listen, just listen, to the music of the trees.

  — Smoky Trudeau, author of Redeeming Grace and The Cabin




Forest Song: Finding Home is a book not to be missed by maiden, mother, or crone. SpiderHawk has done it again! One more MUST read that will become a classic.

  — Helen Collins, creator, editor, and publisher of Folk Music Ministry Magazine




Dear Vila,

I read Forest Song: Finding Home cover to cover! Put it down? Not a chance!!! I laughed and cried and it hit me right in the heart, just the way it should! And I plan to read it again and again! What a marvelous book! My advice to people is: forget the million things you have to do and sit down and read this book! You'll be soooooooo glad you did.

  — Sandi




What can I say about this brilliant book that hasn't already been said over & over again? I am the very proud owner of a personally signed copy of Forest Song [Finding Home] and it left me with a feeling of joy, peace & fulfillment. It's wonderfully crafted as well as being a delight to read. Truly, it calls to you and sings to the very depths of your soul. It is filled with insight, wisdom and happiness. Do yourselves a favor and buy this lovely book. I was entranced from the first page to the last.

Thank you, Vila, for giving such a literary gem to the public.

Blessings

  — Jo Gray, author of Tails from the Cat Basket




Forest Song: Finding Home is an enchanting tale which captivates the mind and soothes the soul

With words as magical as the realms she so skillfully describes, Vila Spiderhawk's charming voice shines through the pages of "Forest Song: Finding Home".

Spellbinding bits of wisdom are delightfully threaded through the fibers of a most enchanting story, in which harsh reality and blissful fantasy dance gracefully together.

The reader can't help identifying with at least one of the wonderful characters in the story, especially Judy, the young and courageous little girl who, under the watchful eye of her teacher Matka Lasu, is gradually initiated into the mysteries of womanhood, birth and death; through Judy's eyes, one feels the connection with all expressions of life and glimpses at the greater concept of being part of a whole.

In the end, as Judy finds herself reflected into the very thing she feared in the beginning, she discovers that embracing one's fears is the road that will lead to one's true power.

"Forest Song: Finding Home" is a book I will not soon forget, and I certainly believe that it is a must-read for all who seek greater enlightenment, or even for those who just need a good story to brighten their day.

  — Sandra Carrington-Smith, Author of "The Book of Obeah" and "Housekeeping For The Soul" http://www.bookofobeah.com




Forest Song: Finding Home is a true masterpiece. I just loved Judy and her mother and Matka Lasu and the other characters. Vila SpiderHawk’s words took me far away from where I was and put me into the story so that I couldn’t put the book down. I found myself re-reading a few of the chapters just because they were such a joy to read. I just loved this book and didn’t want it to end! If you liked Hidden Passages: Tales to Honor the Crones. You’ll love Forest Song: Finding Home. It really is an amazingly beautiful book!

  — Danielle Crawford




"For those who are reading this, and I hope that you all are, I would like to talk for a moment about Vila SpiderHawk's book. After reading 'HIDDEN PASSAGES Tales to Honor the Crones', I thought that it probably didn't get much better that that. But I have since received Vila's new book, 'FOREST SONG- Finding Home'. I must admit, I have not had much time to read as of late! So this wonderful book sat on the bookshelf, patiently waiting. As it sat, it called to me, just slightly at first, then a little more each day. Today, even though I have a million things I must do, 'Forest Song' actually made me pick it up and asked me to read just the first two pages. So I did. Upon reading the first two pages, I came to realize, stop with the million things you feel you need to do... make time to read this book!! Vila, may I say to you, after only two pages of your wonderful new book, I soooooooo look forward to making the time now to finish this book! I can tell it will be another 'can't put it down till it is finished' book. Thank you my friend Vila, you are amazing!!! I hope it is OK with you if I put in this quote from the very start of your new wonderful book, 'FOREST SONG Finding Home'.

  — Robert Morini




I am a voracious reader with eclectic tastes. Every now and then a writer comes along whose work gathers my attention so that I seek more and more of her work.

Vila Spiderhawk [http://vilaspiderhawk.covenspace.com/] is one of those writers who captivates me. I read Hidden Passages: Tales To Honor The Crones non-stop and found myself looking for more from Vila!

And now! Right now, there is m-o-r-e! I just got the book yesterday, and I am already halfway through Forest Song: Finding Home. This is Vila's second book, and it is an ambitious, courageous adventure into the psyche. It has passages that reach the heights in the lyric mastery that lets the spirit know that for those who are willing ~ there is always help and hope!

  — (Many Feathers)
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