From Chapter 1 of The Challenge
Suddenly, she stood before the gate, staring at the house. Could it really be this one? It was large, almost stately, yet the garden lay wild and untamed, with plants spilling over beds and pathways alike. The steps leading to the door were clad in peeling wood, flanked by an old wrought-iron railing....
The idea for this book came to me one day while I was working on material for a healing course. As an experienced course instructor who has met many participants over the years, I've gained a deep understanding of the people who attend these kinds of workshops. They come in all shapes and sizes, each carrying their own belief system...
Just a few steps beyond that corner and she would slip from the corridor's sight. Talia's breath came sharp and ragged as she ran barefoot over the stone, fleet as a shadow, her heart beating outside her chest, shielded only by a torn shirt. Behind her voices rose. Shouts, snarls, growls, and splintered screams hurled through the hallways like...
"We have been observing you for some time."
My name is Maryanne Berg-Hansen. I'm in my mid-fifties and have finally come to realize that writing stories is my true path in life. It seems that I'm meant to write about themes I've explored in the many courses I've held over the years—within self-development, energy work, and healing. I also hope that the books will offer a breath of...
