When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 my world flipped upside-down. I went from being immersed in the day to day opportunities and challenges of life…family, career, friends…to having to contemplate my mortality. The view of my potential end seemed far too close and so my reality shifted to fighting a battle to survive. It wasn’t just altering course – get sick, recover, resume, it was a seismic shift that completely changed my life.
Anyone who has had cancer knows the uphill battle we fight from the moment of diagnosis and through the long months, and years of treatment. My final surgery was in 2017. Radiation, chemo, major abdominal surgery, infections, more surgery…and then adjusting to life afterwards. Nothing was or is the same. Yet life is deeper, sweeter and layered with more meaning now.
When I was diagnosed I did the only thing I know. I had been a professional writer since graduating from university, and so I wrote about my cancer years with such motivation. It made sense to record the biggest challenge in my life to date. It wasn’t until I lost my sister Jane to the same (familial) cancer that I had, in the same place, but at a later stage, that I put my pen down. I survived and she didn’t. We had gone through the same treatment and I had made it through…she had fought courageously for six long years. She was there for me every step of the way, and I for her…and then she was gone. It would be three years before I had the heart to write again.
Early last year, I began to look at my unfinished manuscript “Revealing Light”. So much had happened since 2015. I had fully immersed myself in my clairvoyant and psychic abilities which had only grown stronger with the cancer. I had grieved for my sister, and for myself…I didn’t want our story…the cancer story, to be lost and so I began to write again, documenting my spiritual evolution post cancer. I delved into survivor’s guilt, the astrology at the time of my illness and looked at the tarot through a physical and spiritual lens. I wrote about connecting with nature and animals, and the richness of living spiritually. Whatever physical abilities that had been impaired as a result of cancer, my spiritual abilities had soared and my writing documented the process from its beginning onwards.
After finally finishing the manuscript…it took me seven years…I sent it off to UK publishers Collective Ink and was offered a traditional publishing contract. The book, Revealing Light – How cancer illuminated my divine blueprint will be published in January 2025. Pre orders are now available through Amazon UK who distribute worldwide and I will be talking more about how cancer reawakened my dormant psychic and clairvoyant abilities over the coming months. More information on the book is here: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/revealing-light-cancer-illuminated-divine-blueprint
This book is about the gifts received through adversity, about learning in the fiery waters of a spiritual baptism that many cancer warriors experience and how crisis can shatter existence to reveal divine purpose in life – a blueprint we agreed to before we were born.”
Maryann, Revealing Light…
Congrats for your new book. I can’t wait to read it, and I have no doubt it will help many people going through what you went through. I so enjoy your readings, it gives me hope and wonder for the future. Again, I am so happy for you. Jan Gilliland
I can’t wait to read your book MaryAnn! Guessing I can get it on Amazon.au?
Bravo you ! Love and blessings from Kapiti Coast Aotearoa
When it’s published, yes, it will be available through Amazon.au, Amazon.com etc. I will also offer some signed copies too.
Thank you, your email is absolutely beautiful xx
Maryann, thank you again for your inspiring words that always make my teacher heart sing with their clear articulation as well as meanings. Will surely order your book.
I am very muhc looking forward to reading your book, Maryann.
Thank you for your courage. Good luck with your book.
I will definitely be ordering and reading your book! Look forward to it.
Thank you Maryann for sharing such a poignant part of your life. But know that like me there must be many all over the globe that relish your readings and trust what you share. And the orbs that sporadically appear is very refreshing and illuminating. Good luck with your book. X
Oh Maryann. I cannot wait for your book. I hope it will be on Amazon in the US, if not, I will figure out how to get it. Please never underestimate your impact in helping others. Your path is so similar to my own. Different specifics, different timeline, but cancer and loss of a beloved sister. We share the grief, loss and change. Your words are always so wise and helpful, regardless of how you deliver them. Thank you for sharing yourself in the ways you do. Love to you always. Cherie
Thank you for sharing your life experiences. We are all connected. Authenticity is a loving connection.
You are a gift to us all….a loving connection. 🙏✨
Looking forward to Obtaining a copy of your inspirational book. Fortunately for me, I too survived cancer. Amazing gift !! Prior to that my life had been bumpy to say the least. It did prepare me for
this adversity & am now very grateful for another opportunity to fulfill my life’s purpose. Day at a time for me: More is revealed (revealing light?) At the very first , I’ve felt my strong connection to you, reminding me that nothing absolutely nothing happens in God’s world by mistake. Thank you for being who you are ! Many blessings to you with love,
Valencia
East Troy, WI
U.S.A.
Pre-ordered! 👏🦋❤️
Thank you Elaine and to all on your feedback on my work, and this book…a labour of love.
Dear Maryann,
How I’m looking forward to read your book. I follow you since a couple of years now on YouTube, love your profound research and learn a lot from you.
At the moment I’m treated for Cancer too and it’s a long way to healing. But I don’t see it as a struggle, it is a journey with difficult moments but also with many beautiful experiences and a lot of love.
I would be very happy if this journey will lead to development of my psychic abilities as it did with you.
Kind regards 🌹
Dorien
Maryann you are a light of hope and inspiration ✨️ blessings to you 🙏
Congratulations Maryann. What a huge undertaking to write about your cancer experience. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your sister to the cancer that you were able to survive. That is a loss that takes away your breath and leaves a huge whole in your heart.
Peace, Love and Joy to you – and much success with your book! I’m looking forward to reading it.