When Samuel is left with final instructions to bury his mother in Willow Ponds Cemetery, her passing unlocks an impossible gift: the power to hear the whispered memories of tree spirits. From the solemn canopies of Pennsylvania's Forest of the Dead to the vibrant, breathing jungles of Peru, he learns to tap into the deep ancestral wisdom housed within roots and bark. As these arboreal spirits share their hidden histories, Samuel discovers striking parallels to his own life and grief-lessons that challenge his understanding of humanity and guide him toward his own phenomenal growth and profound healing. A luminous collection of magical realism short stories, this book invites readers on an extraordinary journey of transformation and soul-searching. In listening to the voices of the trees, you might just find your own.
"Forest of the Dead was intriguing, enveloping, inspiring, and soul-transmuting. I saw so much of me throughout the book in odd ways that I can't describe." -- Lyn Hicks, author of The Lotus Project: The Art of Being a Woman
"Diane Wing's endlessly fascinating imagination, scholarly knowledge, and deep originality shine in her latest literary offering. Enter Wing's Forest of the Dead and discover what truths await you! --Maxine Ashcraft, Oakland, CA
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Diane Wing's work truly stands apart, infused with wisdom, shadow, curiosity, and spiritual depth. From cozy mysteries and dark fantasy to transformative nonfiction, her stories invite readers to explore both the mysteries of the world and those within themselves. That balance of heart and insight is rare, and it's something Wing's readers admire about her writing.Diane's ability to blend metaphysics, psychology, and personal growth through storytelling creates a deeply layered experience for her audience. Readers searching for meaning, mystery, and magic in their fiction and nonfiction alike will enjoy Diane Wing's books.Diane is an avid reader and bibliophile with a deep love of trees and animals. She and her husband are pet parents to Lily, a Shih Tzu mix.Find out more, join her community, listen to Wing Academy Radio, and take the Vibrational Quiz at DianeWing.com Check out her author website and join her community to get notified about book discounts and new projects at DianeWingAuthor.com Take the Wing Academy Archetype Quiz and take a free class at DianeWing.com/wing-academy Listen to her podcast, Transformational Perspectives, at youtube.com/@dianewing