tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12372212539542872772024-03-06T19:34:37.198-08:00Angela J. TownsendAngela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-70589447552937767752022-04-15T08:48:00.011-07:002022-04-15T09:21:07.142-07:00FILM NEWS! STEVIE WONDER, CHIEF PHIL LANE JR., REVEREND MICHAEL BECKWITH, AND SUPPORT FOR VISION OF THE AGES!<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In 2016, Chief Phil Jr. passed on the torch of compassion to Reverend Michael Beckwith. On this momentous occasion, Stevie Wonder declared his commitment to peace, love, and goodwill for all people through his legendary music. Stevie Wonder and Chief Phil Lane Jr. continue to share a treasured friendship. A huge thank you to Mr. Wonder and all those who have shown so much love and support for the </span><em style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Vision of the Ages</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> film production and the quest to bring peace on earth!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXq9faaeHA3nTLH6jLFNR6g4W1TYu2XUIwWRr12Z27KmwvQEDcBTqyky8tlmVNNrvLIBTaFhwIXVwoi0yN8PT5PW4DeI7ycmpEKn50Q-emKeFFTY5PThDhpcTQ0K4NJ6LP7RtzoGvvIIHMgaqHLXAPXmVQc-_ekE-DzzPGlf8QG24MSgLmo72sAY/s1020/stevie%20wonder%20and%20phil%20lane%20jr%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="765" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXq9faaeHA3nTLH6jLFNR6g4W1TYu2XUIwWRr12Z27KmwvQEDcBTqyky8tlmVNNrvLIBTaFhwIXVwoi0yN8PT5PW4DeI7ycmpEKn50Q-emKeFFTY5PThDhpcTQ0K4NJ6LP7RtzoGvvIIHMgaqHLXAPXmVQc-_ekE-DzzPGlf8QG24MSgLmo72sAY/w480-h640/stevie%20wonder%20and%20phil%20lane%20jr%20.jpg" width="480" /></a><span style="color: #0e101a; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-style: italic;">Reverend Michael Beckwith, Chief Phil Lane Jr., Stevie Wonder</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="396" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nvwh7Q_khiU" width="476" youtube-src-id="Nvwh7Q_khiU"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; caret-color: rgb(3, 3, 3); color: #030303; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Watch Chief Phil Lane Jr. pass the Torch of Compassion to Reverend Michael Beckwith with Stevie Wonder at the Agape Church in Culver City, Los Angeles, California.</span></span></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-76650968389753961862022-04-11T19:15:00.006-07:002022-04-12T23:35:37.723-07:00 SHIFT OF THE AGES -- THE STORY OF A MAYAN HIGH PRIEST<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgMgTwYWmGiCjhmLaaBLsqLLtEON0xqBB2-6-CysvQ3KTJVTc8Fd5rb8gTyPEyld_gKuchQgmtNdX_xpDaIIozNQIMOQ_gWOVf0WFBE3iP9l1j4ajz9NVfFKB4fH4cLtk735q-qgAnz9eD-dq3YKQxA9R05964TLOJJC_cJRYWQ5ppN4pX2KXjkU/s451/TATA%20PIC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="451" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgMgTwYWmGiCjhmLaaBLsqLLtEON0xqBB2-6-CysvQ3KTJVTc8Fd5rb8gTyPEyld_gKuchQgmtNdX_xpDaIIozNQIMOQ_gWOVf0WFBE3iP9l1j4ajz9NVfFKB4fH4cLtk735q-qgAnz9eD-dq3YKQxA9R05964TLOJJC_cJRYWQ5ppN4pX2KXjkU/w640-h474/TATA%20PIC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In <i>Shift of the Ages</i>, the documentary prequel to <i>Vision of the Ages</i>, we learn of the extraordinary quest of a 13th generation Quiche Mayan High Priest, Wandering Wolf, to unify the human family in peace and restore harmony and balance on Mother Earth. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Wandering Wolf, a revered Mayan Grand Elder, is recognized by his people as a gifted messenger who carried on their sacred and ancient traditions. He traveled the world with his wife Elizabeth Araujo, and shared not only these amazing Mayan ceremonies and traditions, but prophecies as well with countless people across the globe. </span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(130, 130, 130); margin: 1rem 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Watch an excerpt from the film about the Prophecy of the Eagle and Condor featuring Chief Phil Lane Jr.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(130, 130, 130); margin: 1rem 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="308" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C-CQV5xmGrE" width="370" youtube-src-id="C-CQV5xmGrE"></iframe></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To learn more visit <a href="http://visionoftheages.com">Visionoftheages.com!</a></span></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-80096171863801344442022-04-08T11:26:00.003-07:002022-04-08T12:13:35.390-07:00FILM NEWS! VISIONS OF THE AGES TRAILER! <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Watch the trailer for <i>Visions of the Ages!</i></span></p><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='493' height='362' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx6YCSm9NVIvR47-XqA8CY-Q-Zk-ANfAnMHt3szUKCXOGGJ4WJ00tIZWNg3kM2njEo6QgukYYrs4hWDCPx7hQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-7503608591465873372022-04-06T07:58:00.000-07:002022-04-06T07:58:02.817-07:00VISON OF THE AGES -- CHIEF PHIL LANE JR. SHARES THE WHITE BUFFALO PROPHECY!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(38, 50, 56); color: #263238; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Listen to Chief Phil tell The Prophecy of the White Buffalo, a sacred account held close within the heart of his people for more than 160 years!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="468" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8QrNBPqo3g" width="531" youtube-src-id="M8QrNBPqo3g"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">COMING DECEMBER 22, 2022 </span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21geJc85v5llFSURuVs5jY7q5xdXlSK9_ety9NPp1NOPYCOvS5VP8QS-az6PwvNhJKne4CEnyOs6_nsRwiaj0YAFzyKIERzBVNlzAo5k-2RTGfAHi6yYr4ppWWyT_RsCVGz7ccOdVtpErgCM1uqLszlWENwFR2Gvj2W5yEO-pvIvkEhlg5-B38f0/s414/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21geJc85v5llFSURuVs5jY7q5xdXlSK9_ety9NPp1NOPYCOvS5VP8QS-az6PwvNhJKne4CEnyOs6_nsRwiaj0YAFzyKIERzBVNlzAo5k-2RTGfAHi6yYr4ppWWyT_RsCVGz7ccOdVtpErgCM1uqLszlWENwFR2Gvj2W5yEO-pvIvkEhlg5-B38f0/w432-h640/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Indigenous elder and statesperson, Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr., receives a 500-year-old prophecy of the Reunion of the Condor and the </span><span style="text-align: left;">Eagle that, when fulfilled, will bring an End of War and the beginning of Peace on Earth, by 2030.</span></span></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-81360369381715830732022-04-05T12:05:00.010-07:002022-04-05T14:00:58.026-07:00 FILM NEWS! VISION OF THE AGES -- DIRECTOR FIDEL MORENO <p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'm very honored to be working with so many talented people on the film, <i>Vision of the Ages</i> including Academy award-nominee director Fidel Moreno. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Born in Chicago, Illinois of Huichol, <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">Chichimeca</span> and Mexican heritage Fidel's passion lies in ethnographies-documentaries. For the past thirty-two years, his focus has been on subjects of indigenous treaty rights, religious freedom, spiritual traditions, and environmental and human rights. Additionally, Fidel is an advocate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) of the United Nations in Central America, Mexico, and the United States.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Fidel's award-winning documentaries and film work include:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Keven Costner's <i>500 Nations</i> (Four-part 4-hour 8-part series on CBS) </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Stephen Spielberg's, <i>Into the West</i>.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Behind Standing Rock</i></span></i></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Peyote Road</span></i></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Wiping the tears of 7 Generations.</i> </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Healing the Spirit - Native American Suicide Survivors</i>.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Below is a recent picture of Fidel at a freedom rally in Flagstaff Arizona, wearing a jacket designed by Kevin Costner's wardrobe designer, Cathy Smith. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="page" title="Page 6"><div class="section"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6d6NDIhr0Sm_o5P3e0a7gNYRBxwYWJVEHta-ZiB40-V5lmg4N9c1ppWLPTONk4o3gOwf6nTOCSrWOd0kN6CdqmRQ_ekB3eRN3BDM2rQihKIXEtVFCeyMF50OVXZ_KYMuOSbsGPH6GXVPxitRht4sdDBTBqmpzttRutYkEClK1oApRdswwEODow8/s1280/fidel%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6d6NDIhr0Sm_o5P3e0a7gNYRBxwYWJVEHta-ZiB40-V5lmg4N9c1ppWLPTONk4o3gOwf6nTOCSrWOd0kN6CdqmRQ_ekB3eRN3BDM2rQihKIXEtVFCeyMF50OVXZ_KYMuOSbsGPH6GXVPxitRht4sdDBTBqmpzttRutYkEClK1oApRdswwEODow8/w428-h640/fidel%202.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(66, 86, 84); color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(66, 86, 84); color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"> ©Fidel Moreno</span><span style="color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjR8hRkOsxoKuS2nb7TLa7qT0jrcJkX4WXPbIRDnDOSvuZFEhiYYQOCY0R95Kw3iAtMcOY64tn2-L2ObVS2N_z06uU1JQkajSBaoGcxYiBDcJJiLQ_TcPhR3eRHM17lDCKDqJIAfHQysTZmIewASoO8vt7-nDbyO9b7fOGNgVVvyHMwSyeE4L4wAA/s2048/fidel%20filming%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjR8hRkOsxoKuS2nb7TLa7qT0jrcJkX4WXPbIRDnDOSvuZFEhiYYQOCY0R95Kw3iAtMcOY64tn2-L2ObVS2N_z06uU1JQkajSBaoGcxYiBDcJJiLQ_TcPhR3eRHM17lDCKDqJIAfHQysTZmIewASoO8vt7-nDbyO9b7fOGNgVVvyHMwSyeE4L4wAA/w475-h542/fidel%20filming%20.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left;">©Chief Phil Lane - Vision of The Ages/ Four Worlds Global Impact Fund.</span><span style="color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"> </span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">Director Fidel Moreno and Tonja Zandra Ramirez interviewing Mona Polacca, </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">for the Series, <i>Vision of the Ages.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Coming December 22, 2022</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #425654; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1jlmrxT6waUEjK9hq5TPwOOBQK5YSEGhiMWLkc6CrNcoy5dkkoxvrNAZLWqc6bL6XDsSk5CBSafM4VFqh1xpa9_2JRwqYgo80IUUijCDCij_Y18nJvviJsybRndPKawTG4GxxFUi3gNAIOSw9fsQTk3phlhrV2m40Avg05zNlKOq9a_hgpxRhfI/s414/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1jlmrxT6waUEjK9hq5TPwOOBQK5YSEGhiMWLkc6CrNcoy5dkkoxvrNAZLWqc6bL6XDsSk5CBSafM4VFqh1xpa9_2JRwqYgo80IUUijCDCij_Y18nJvviJsybRndPKawTG4GxxFUi3gNAIOSw9fsQTk3phlhrV2m40Avg05zNlKOq9a_hgpxRhfI/w432-h640/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>©Chief Phil Lane - Vision of The Ages/ Four Worlds Global Impact Fund.</span></div></div></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-8399610663854441762022-04-01T18:32:00.002-07:002022-04-01T21:03:14.136-07:00FAMED MUSIC PRODUCER JOINS VISION OF THE AGES PRODUCTION TEAM! <div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I am thrilled to announce that Brian David Hardin has joined our film production team! We are honored to be working alongside such a renowned music producer and filmmaker. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Brian has contributed too many successful projects including music with Quincy Jones, India Arie, The Sex Pistols, Sublime, Tenacious D, Papa Roach, Usher, and Guns N’ Roses and more! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Additionally Brian has worked on many well-known films including, “Compassion Rising” (Dalai Lama), “What About Me” (1Giant Leap)/ specials “We Are The Future” (Quincy Jones), Eckhart Tolle/ Deepak Chopra Interviews/ television shows like “Tom Greene Show”(MTV), “Clone High”(MTV), “Sticky Cook” (Oprah), “Escapes” (NatGeo) and many others.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlx6DEEN2gikhH4CCcY17S7V8raTyUTuwAj4CqJGF1OQ0-qH7sj0CVY2l2B-b6hsVrcxw5xOSX9VwdKeMsfSJdqC7cdGKauSPno_U3Ma_HArwJhOZlSnYQaGuxom4QdujQyp4fgEW3RUp-iBnLyTUu4DFFRbfmBfJMnLiPGOdnURSGQW9x_3a-inQ/s680/BRIAN%20DAVID%20HARDIN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="391" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlx6DEEN2gikhH4CCcY17S7V8raTyUTuwAj4CqJGF1OQ0-qH7sj0CVY2l2B-b6hsVrcxw5xOSX9VwdKeMsfSJdqC7cdGKauSPno_U3Ma_HArwJhOZlSnYQaGuxom4QdujQyp4fgEW3RUp-iBnLyTUu4DFFRbfmBfJMnLiPGOdnURSGQW9x_3a-inQ/w368-h640/BRIAN%20DAVID%20HARDIN.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo source: Brian David Hardin </i><span style="text-align: left;">https://briandhardin.com</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To learn more about Brian David Hardin you may visit his website by clicking <a href="http://briandhardin.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here.</span></a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(47, 47, 47); color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Source ©</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(47, 47, 47); color: #2f2f2f; font-family: Roboto;">Chief Phil Lane Jr -- Vision of The Ages/Four Worlds Global Impact Fund </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(47, 47, 47); color: #2f2f2f; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Indigenous elder and statesperson, Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr., receives a 500-year-old prophecy of the Reunion of the Condor and the </span><span style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(47, 47, 47); color: #2f2f2f; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Eagle that, when fulfilled, will bring an End of War and the beginning of Peace on Earth, by 2030.</span></span></b></div></div></div></div></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-60231271962874854292022-03-31T23:58:00.005-07:002022-04-01T08:27:33.211-07:00EXCITING FILM NEWS! <div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;">I am proud to announce that I am a producer working alongside academy award nominee director Fidel Moreno and critically acclaimed line producer Mark Clark to create a vital documentary series, <i>Vision of The Ages--stopping all wars by 2030. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;">Vision of the Ages takes the viewer on an epic spiritual journey deep into the heart of Central and South America and to the sacred beyond with Chief Phil Lane Jr. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666984558105px;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPyCN45aC4GRBzavCyLmntsPupgbnUd__t1DQg60mmRSPNHnmwxJKOf2JQrPhyOVta7iyZN4RQDIMmT7JhFB7bGAdAkzmofEmgEyHMKe-yzs-ocNmSLcV5_fPTDq9quzO-MBPcc9qe_fRawe1WKSxQoYBr0YQqsEMYGEhvmRiLQNyl6xbyKs7wa0/w432-h640/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" width="432" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPyCN45aC4GRBzavCyLmntsPupgbnUd__t1DQg60mmRSPNHnmwxJKOf2JQrPhyOVta7iyZN4RQDIMmT7JhFB7bGAdAkzmofEmgEyHMKe-yzs-ocNmSLcV5_fPTDq9quzO-MBPcc9qe_fRawe1WKSxQoYBr0YQqsEMYGEhvmRiLQNyl6xbyKs7wa0/s414/C.Phil%20Movie%20poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Indigenous elder and statesperson, Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr., receives a 500-year-old prophecy of the Reunion of the Condor and the </span><span style="text-align: left;">Eagle that, when fulfilled, will bring an End of War and the beginning of Peace on Earth, by 2030.</span></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjUYzoCDtulsYeCQJO1h36MMOFpk6b76dmpPh_so0jRlB-c_q0Skhyk1lmuJJw3KaqADuOceH_bcEaHYEA3PBup81ulWIbtLi4H3M3BJv3871bri5gUQ2hNHPnQh-r70F0cyQX7kvXKh35UOtFZX6ajpgC4Pua62zDkx2J2scSB92kqqM3rytGis/s800/riollpaper2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjUYzoCDtulsYeCQJO1h36MMOFpk6b76dmpPh_so0jRlB-c_q0Skhyk1lmuJJw3KaqADuOceH_bcEaHYEA3PBup81ulWIbtLi4H3M3BJv3871bri5gUQ2hNHPnQh-r70F0cyQX7kvXKh35UOtFZX6ajpgC4Pua62zDkx2J2scSB92kqqM3rytGis/w640-h480/riollpaper2.jpg" title="Chief Phil Lane Jr.," width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Source ©</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Chief Phil Lane Jr -- Vision of The Ages/Four Worlds Global Impact Fund </div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmI1ub5vZ5xUiTK2sOuw5hOSnGWh8EhCF1dtL6UlLapwecGfK_asVt9yNssT7BRv_bJjYcpejGiTKeHbpO6l0kE4ZtPwJKg-q963SGtHSyMxwH8sHeF0j0NSFqeLo2c3LZzwlV8bBqnu0uRF8DmVuA206As1nvSrpZajMglZJKcOtqUMQ1HhMylq8/s858/red%20cheif%20lane.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="858" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmI1ub5vZ5xUiTK2sOuw5hOSnGWh8EhCF1dtL6UlLapwecGfK_asVt9yNssT7BRv_bJjYcpejGiTKeHbpO6l0kE4ZtPwJKg-q963SGtHSyMxwH8sHeF0j0NSFqeLo2c3LZzwlV8bBqnu0uRF8DmVuA206As1nvSrpZajMglZJKcOtqUMQ1HhMylq8/w640-h400/red%20cheif%20lane.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666984558105px;"> Source: ©Chief Phil Lane -- Vision of The Ages/Four Wolds Global Impact Fund</span></div></span><p></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-20873628477674170872022-03-19T09:05:00.007-07:002022-03-19T10:49:50.796-07:00STALKING AND HARASSMENT UPDATE AND AN INTERVIEW WITH RABBI ZIPPEL<p><br /></p><p style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for your prayers, love, and support in my difficult situation of being continuously harassed and stalked.<br /><br /></span></p><p style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">With your support -- my loved ones, colleagues, and readers of my books -- I continue to push forward and live my life the best way I can -- although cautiously.<br /><br /></span></p><p style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">No matter what my stalker alleges --- I will always choose love and peace. It is the only way to snuff out the darkness of hate.<br /><br /></span></p><p style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">For today's inspiration, I am posting a video and link to a fantastic interview by Chana Weisberg. In this interview, she is with Rabbi Zippel and his mother, Rebbetzin. It is the story of how Rabbi Zippel overcame abuse to survive and thrive today. </span></p><p style="color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/5n95uxbp" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO WATCH.....</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-11335659027708393142021-11-18T16:53:00.003-08:002021-11-18T16:55:26.764-08:00STALKER IS AT IT AGAIN<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Hello everyone,</span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Thank you so much for alerting me about my stalker. I appreciate the countless emails, voice mail messages, and text messages. I have contacted the authorities and filed a police report. </span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">However, I am choosing to live without fear--which isn't always easy. Stalkers can be unpredictable and, in some cases, deadly and so I am taking precautions. Yes, I agree his appearance on YouTube is alarming as well as his crazed podcast and claims about me. Yes, I realize he also has someone posing as a "producer" supporting him financially to harass me and his other unfortunate victims. Sadly, this "producer" is no doubt just another future victim. </span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">It’s certainly unsettling that my stalker is continuing to cycle back around to obsess about me--yet again. It is scary and disturbing to witness his mental decline. I wish he could be given proper mental health treatment. I honestly do. But the system has failed us all-- over and over. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In short, I could spend hours looking over my shoulder and countless hours defending myself against his crazed, spiteful claims. But instead, I choose to focus on the good things in my life--which are plentiful. Germán and I are healthy, our children are healthy, our extended families are all healthy, and our good friends and family here and in Central America are healthy and thriving. We are blessed and above all else, happy. </span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">My life is filled with blessings, and I appreciate each and every one of them to the fullest. </span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">This time of year, I rather focus on helping others and being thankful for all the love and support I’ve received.</span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Again, thank you all for your concern. I am listening to you but pushing forward with my various movie projects.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">With love and blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Angie </span><span face="-webkit-standard, serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha23XYSQlM8fCbweZ63mzFsMFZwf77bBb10M9ETZfc9OGe0EhKO42Vm-lLg225R8aYupkdZI00by6IaUcKhR-GCsn1qqiUpOiKrVqavmmPayeryeNK0AaOnTReJFMcUvQbfg6sZ7l_QO0/s1080/G+AND+A.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha23XYSQlM8fCbweZ63mzFsMFZwf77bBb10M9ETZfc9OGe0EhKO42Vm-lLg225R8aYupkdZI00by6IaUcKhR-GCsn1qqiUpOiKrVqavmmPayeryeNK0AaOnTReJFMcUvQbfg6sZ7l_QO0/w385-h370/G+AND+A.png" width="385" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Germán and I pick a Christmas ornament every year. A fun tradition! I hope it brightens your day. </i></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-22571625042458242122021-07-09T14:19:00.001-07:002021-07-09T18:24:11.792-07:00COMING SOON! NEW BOOK RELEASE- BORN OF THE HEART<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the past two years, I've been working on an exciting new novel </span><span style="font-size: large;">I hold dear to my heart. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span>The reason it's so special to me is that it was inspired by my boyfriend, Germán. </span><span>Each day, while I worked tirelessly on the manuscript, he would leave me notes of love and support </span>on delicate scraps of paper or on little envelopes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Each poetic message penned in Spanish was hidden away for me to find throughout the day. These wonderful treasure hunts helped me find joy and balance when my writing life seemed overwhelming. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">One of Germán's beautiful and heartfelt messages contained the line--born of the heart. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">So, that is how the novel came to be titled, <i>Born of the Heart</i> -- in Germán's honor. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>Born of the Heart</i> is far different than anything I've ever written. It is a mixture of gothic suspense, historical fiction, mystery, and romance! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><span>The novel will be released July 16th. I sincerely hope you find <i>Born of the Heart</i> to be one of your favorite reads, and if so, please recommend it to others. </span> </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDQiN52oPehBkoh7L2-r4DHYP8sJHUMSgi-TT5KvJqEBPn0MJAukAj54edf0jAPesK5euBZiiaeiwWDef8Q2C6E63pGYlIMcRLrCoLCNUJQzZ1UTJ0BQHs938VGTrlkm0Ese0RWu3Apo/s1500/Coming+soon+pink+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDQiN52oPehBkoh7L2-r4DHYP8sJHUMSgi-TT5KvJqEBPn0MJAukAj54edf0jAPesK5euBZiiaeiwWDef8Q2C6E63pGYlIMcRLrCoLCNUJQzZ1UTJ0BQHs938VGTrlkm0Ese0RWu3Apo/w480-h640/Coming+soon+pink+.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">My desk (pictured below) and one of Germán's special notes of encouragement.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N0RK_NeRCWATodMajBYz7acp7eMPbUGtSIfZxCstcn9Je9SSx3rqMtU91cMl2iCDNVFL65kosrU9AcxfDVX74fTdSrEYjtk869i0QQLqEevrHUsftv2S12wpEgUV4tOM_k7Gjg5DQeM/s2048/desk+picture+to+use.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="671" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N0RK_NeRCWATodMajBYz7acp7eMPbUGtSIfZxCstcn9Je9SSx3rqMtU91cMl2iCDNVFL65kosrU9AcxfDVX74fTdSrEYjtk869i0QQLqEevrHUsftv2S12wpEgUV4tOM_k7Gjg5DQeM/w535-h671/desk+picture+to+use.jpg" width="535" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-5000760111680855802021-01-17T20:47:00.003-08:002021-01-17T21:31:21.767-08:00STALKING INCIDENT LOGBOOK TRAILER<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">A huge thank you to everyone who has been supporting me in my journey to help victims of stalking. We are working hard on the documentary and appreciate all your enthusiasm for the project. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">While we are busy filming, I hope you will enjoy the trailer for the logbooks. Thank you again for your tremendous love and support. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="374" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DGvhQKPCEkQ" width="530" youtube-src-id="DGvhQKPCEkQ"></iframe></div><p></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-37956953113922199062020-12-31T11:52:00.089-08:002021-01-04T21:19:45.255-08:00THE OFFICIAL RELEASE OF MY STALKING INCIDENT LOGBOOK<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">January is National Stalking Awareness Month and I’ve recently accomplished something I'm extremely proud of—a logbook for stalking victims that can quickly record evidence, patterns of offenses perpetrated by their stalkers, and the negative impact the stalker has on their life. The book is also available in Spanish for those who may face systemic barriers to accessing resources. I am working on other translations as well. My hope is the <i>Stalking Incident Logbook</i> can be a tool not only for victims but police, criminal, and civil court officials. The logbook is designed to be large, something I did on purpose so it wouldn’t be easily buried or misplaced either by the victim, the police, or other officials if taken into evidence. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Stalking is challenging to prove and even harder to prosecute. Even so, I encourage victims to notify the police and make a report as the first step, regardless of how much evidence exists. However, it can be a long, discouraging process because many stalking activities are not considered arrestable crimes—until they escalate. Repeated text messages, emails or persistent phone calls, flowers and other gifts, or even showing up at the same locations as victims—these occurrences are considered a nuisance by most officials. If a complaint is lodged, the best you can hope for—as in my case—is an exaggerated sigh and an eye roll. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">However discouraging the reporting process may be, it is the beginning of a vital documentation practice essential to prove the habitual crime of stalking. The key to documenting criminal activity and other malicious acts is to record them no matter how insignificant or repetitive they are in nature and soon after the incident occurs. This is one reason why I created the <i>Stalking Incident Logbook</i>. The logbook is a quick, simple tool that makes use of fill-in-the-blanks and checkboxes. Although it may sound quite simple, my graphic artist, Toni Kerr, and I spent many tireless nights, working on the design of the <i>Stalking Incident Logbook</i> to make it as efficient and effectual as possible. In fact, I kept saying to Toni “all this work is worth it if it can help to save just one life.” Toni of course agreed. Because of her dedication and the support and help from others, this logbook became a reality. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">While Toni was busy with finalizing the interior design and working on her amazing Gifs, I took the opportunity to contact Michael and Jamie Goguen. The Goguen’s have been a constant and tremendous source of support. As fellow stalking victims, they understand what it is like to deal with crazed, relentless stalkers, and the roadblocks along the rough road to justice. <span style="color: #222222;">The Goguen’s methodical and meticulous documentation methods brought the indictment of Federal charges upon their stalker. I’m grateful for their continued support and commitment to not only helping me but their dedication to helping countless other victims of stalking as well. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">I’m also</span><span style="color: #222222;"> thankful for others too numerous to mention and for their love and continued support of this much-needed resource.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">On a final note—although a great tool for stalking victims, please be advised that the <i>Stalking Incidence Logbook</i>is not intended to track domestic violence or in abusive co-habitation environments where it could be discovered by the perpetrator.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span><span><span style="color: #263238; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;">The </span><i style="color: #263238; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;">Stalking Incident Logbook</i><span style="color: #263238; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> is available for sale in English </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998324477/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Stalking+Incident+logbook&qid=1609534132&sr=8-2" target="_blank">HERE</a> </span>on Amazon or <span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998324450" target="_blank">HERE</a> </span>in Spanish.</b></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #263238;"><span>**For Graphic art services and amazing animated gif's visit Toni Kerr at the following links: </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TKbookdesigner" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Facebook </span> </a> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><a href="http://www.tonikerr.com" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Website</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #800180;"><a href="http://www.tonikerr.com" target="_blank"> </a> or <span style="color: #800180;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tkbookdesigner/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Instagram</span></a> </span></span><span style="color: #800180;"> </span></span><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;"> </span></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Covers by Toni Kerr</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD3pBdYwiq6tr3lUrhwNCDE5ZRSIPC7S8D6Z1b9XeKf0OjIRwGZjRyoY1H9dPIi7zJlkYvuGbtPdBgbSHe7kName2eJlcg7Bf59BhyTCOt8a5LyHfdfrreQXyieP4NLs1ui7uyDWTuKU/s2048/Try+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2048" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD3pBdYwiq6tr3lUrhwNCDE5ZRSIPC7S8D6Z1b9XeKf0OjIRwGZjRyoY1H9dPIi7zJlkYvuGbtPdBgbSHe7kName2eJlcg7Bf59BhyTCOt8a5LyHfdfrreQXyieP4NLs1ui7uyDWTuKU/w640-h390/Try+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu_5D6Ph-Tu3se4TdzrkDnK9rHGSpoPARud40pbhUpdY8CqFd2C-4I7quhMBQI-XsesDmJjw4gSVBDloWOObT1RVEpCDWIw1ePhbmwdNGuEFbOOgVODmDlaokhAuwdeWVPvqbjclfQ2c/s2048/TRY+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2048" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu_5D6Ph-Tu3se4TdzrkDnK9rHGSpoPARud40pbhUpdY8CqFd2C-4I7quhMBQI-XsesDmJjw4gSVBDloWOObT1RVEpCDWIw1ePhbmwdNGuEFbOOgVODmDlaokhAuwdeWVPvqbjclfQ2c/w640-h390/TRY+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p></p></blockquote>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-60890192796972626072020-09-22T15:54:00.010-07:002020-09-25T09:00:37.729-07:00FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE <p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everyone who is close to me knows I am a fighter. I will never give up the fight for justice against stalking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stalking affects millions of people each year. Studies vary but most agree 20 percent of North Americans are stalked sometime during their lifetime. Many people are familiar with famous stalking victims such as Jodie Foster, Rebecca Schaeffer, David Letterman, Madonna, Brad Pitt, and many more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hoskins, the man who stalked Madonna, believed she was his wife. Bardo shot Rebecca Schaeffer to death because he wanted to be connected with the young actress forever. Jodie Foster's stalker, who also shot President Regan, was obsessed with her. David Letterman's stalker believed she was his wife. Rolando, who stalked Brad Pitt, dressed in his clothes. My stalker sued me all the way to the United States Supreme Court because he believed he magically created my movie and its title. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, rich or poor doesn't matter—anyone can be the victim of stalking. I’m far from famous and I am a stalking victim. So, what do all stalking victims have in common? Several things. What is happening to them is not their fault. What is happening to them should not be allowed. What is happening to them needs stricter laws and protections in this country. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">My hope is for a national stalking registry. I want strict penalties for those who stalk others. I want the courts to listen to victims–no one should have to die because their cries for help are not heard. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">As most of you know, we are working diligently on a documentary about stalking and plan a pilot with several seasons. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Stay tuned! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLJID3Hghpb6NBDqyfVIlzOSw7J4LupSaoETDtNkhF4qdO5iJVev4FHR0pRqSkRnVbEod5ZbIOhjQxOyQUZwcsKk_f2f20m_FbyRfilFc7GnGzwybqWLhMH9DK_PaHB_wew4INcjL9PE/s774/Movie+popcorn+reel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="774" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLJID3Hghpb6NBDqyfVIlzOSw7J4LupSaoETDtNkhF4qdO5iJVev4FHR0pRqSkRnVbEod5ZbIOhjQxOyQUZwcsKk_f2f20m_FbyRfilFc7GnGzwybqWLhMH9DK_PaHB_wew4INcjL9PE/w499-h473/Movie+popcorn+reel.jpg" width="499" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-25984407891979501962020-08-19T23:06:00.002-07:002020-08-19T23:07:02.021-07:00OUR FILM LOCATION AND OTHER INQUIRIES<p> <span style="font-size: x-large;">As m</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ost everyone working in the film world knows location is key. In fact, finding the perfect location is a vital part of the pre-production stage. Fortunately, we have a great location. We have our set built. And we have the majority of our crew. The only downside, <i>unfortunately</i>, is that we cannot disclose where we're filming due to security concerns.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our goal, among many, is to protect the safety and privacy of those involved in the documentary. We want to film as quickly and efficiently as possible, and that means fewer interruptions and a locked-down set. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">We are so grateful to those who support us and this vital film project. We cherish your emails and letters of encouragement. We hope to make a positive change for victims of stalking, their families, and loved ones. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt7DxFzf0nOyuteQVvuUpKwb6ax12W7rL9Gm56gGVWywUPhngpG0sOkYrg6HwG3Uq-b1qc2K79bmkEJZt0yO2hvx5hIZGR6MA0rut3ILUcy9x5grRp3GU2FGT2Bnde3bc4BTX-1pjI-U/s1932/undisclosed+location.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="1932" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt7DxFzf0nOyuteQVvuUpKwb6ax12W7rL9Gm56gGVWywUPhngpG0sOkYrg6HwG3Uq-b1qc2K79bmkEJZt0yO2hvx5hIZGR6MA0rut3ILUcy9x5grRp3GU2FGT2Bnde3bc4BTX-1pjI-U/s640/undisclosed+location.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-82214686857269174592020-08-17T11:22:00.005-07:002020-08-19T08:31:32.294-07:00BUILDING OUR FILM SET AND OTHER PROGRESS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times;">A huge thank you to Germán, Panchito, and countless others for working so hard to get our film set built. As many of you know I am filming a documentary on stalking and my experience being stalked as a producer, filmmaker, and author. I'm working hard to get a national stalking registry in place in hopes of helping others who are victims of an obsessional follower. My stalker is what is considered a stranger stalker. I had and continue to have no intimate relationship with this convicted sex offender at all. He is still free to do as he pleases. I understand that I am taking a terrible chance by speaking out-b</span><span style="font-family: Times; text-indent: 0.5in;">ut I feel it is the right thing to do in order to help others.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times;">It wasn't until the recent times that stalking has been criminalized. At the commencement of the 1990s, one high-profile case brought stalking into the forefront—the tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. Her untimely death not only brought public outrage and awareness to the crime of stalking, but it also led to positive changes within the justice system itself. Schaeffer’s death thrust a Hollywood spotlight onto the crime of stalking and prevention. Moreover, it exposed the inadequacies of the criminal justice system to prosecute stalkers and to protect victims</span><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;">.</span><span face=""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">When more movie stars came forward after Schaeffer’s death with their own stories, stalking was seen as a far bigger threat than ever before. But it wasn’t just movie stars being stalked, a vast number of the public also suffered from being stalked. From the pressure of the media and from the public, the lack of adequate stalking laws and the need for reform finally came to the attention of policymakers around the nation. Finally, someone in power was listening. Sadly, this came far too late for many stalking victims like Schaeffer who had already met with an untimely death. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Thankfully today, there is more awareness about stalking and stronger stalking laws have been passed in all fifty states. Even so, the problem of stalking remains. Additionally, the majority of stalking laws have proven to be way too broad and ambiguous. Victims often become discouraged by the lack of response by those in the justice system to take the crime seriously. Often, the crime is not reported because victims know the stalker will only stay behind bars for a very short time. In some cases, the stalker will only stay for a few hours--if that. During the time of incarceration, the stalker only has one thing in mind—revenge on the person that put them there. As the rage builds so does the victim's fear. We, as stalking victims know that most likely a violent event may ensue. It is no wonder victims live in a perpetual state of fear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Moreover, prosecutors, and other justice officials face a daunting task of trying to follow a legal entanglement of elements defined in the laws in order to charge stalkers with the crime of stalking. A major problem with anti-stalking laws is that although many are similar in each state, the language and standards for statues in each state vary widely. Therefore, what would be deemed stalking in one state is contradictory in other. It is no wonder that stalking is one of the most underreported crimes in America. Victims know the battle is uphill for justice. Stalking is rarely treated as a serious offense and often victims are mocked by those in the justice system who feel it is just a nuisance crime. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in 0.4in 0.0001pt; text-align: start;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in 0.4in 0.0001pt; text-align: start;"><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">In his proclamation on stalking in 2013, President Obama summed it up best. “Though stalking can occur in any community, shame, fear of retribution, or concerns that they will not be supported lead many victims to forego reporting the crime to the police. As we strive to reverse this trend, we must do more to promote public awareness and support for survivors of stalking.” (Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation, 2013).</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 24pt; margin: 0in 0.4in 0.0001pt; text-align: start;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4sNDeGAVtIovJ_xRxOvXIsOXC6_JOS7UVKrMULlTsly6fnZFmVdCObCbtKesDgzSWV7WZvZnbNkZ44t8dVh1FSSwd7kj4SkWw6VyGFBE7pqDLnmE1REhbLXBMS39QMZmZ_Uj2KQ_hlA/s2048/Motion+picture+camera.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4sNDeGAVtIovJ_xRxOvXIsOXC6_JOS7UVKrMULlTsly6fnZFmVdCObCbtKesDgzSWV7WZvZnbNkZ44t8dVh1FSSwd7kj4SkWw6VyGFBE7pqDLnmE1REhbLXBMS39QMZmZ_Uj2KQ_hlA/s640/Motion+picture+camera.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face="" style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><o:p> </o:p></p></div>Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-32403144266351212622020-07-21T06:48:00.005-07:002020-08-17T10:14:02.696-07:00MY INTERVIEW WITH STRICTLY STALKING<span style="font-size: x-large;">Stalking has serious effects on victims--it can also prove deadly. Moreover, the physiological and psychological effects are long-lasting and often so damaging it's hard to describe. When you are being stalked there is no more normalcy. No more carefree life. Instead, there is only checking and rechecking locks, peering into your rearview mirror, examining faces in a crowd to make sure your stalker isn't there. If that isn't bad enough, as in my case, my stalker began a smear campaign. This is only just one of many terrorist tactics that victims must endure. In short, it is life-destroying and often victims are revictimized by a complacent justice system. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is my first interview with Strickly Stalking. Please share it with others. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Recently, I appeared on the first of many scheduled talk shows and podcasts concerning stalking. This is an important issue that has adversely affected me for several years. As many of you know, I was the victim of stalking by a convicted child sex offender felon--a pedophile with whom I had absolutely no romantic relationship. Like most stalkers, mine is a vexatious litigant who abuses the court system as a way to keep in touch with his victims. My stalker sued me for trademark infringement over my book, movie, and production company title all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States. Thankfully, he lost his appeal but not before causing me and many others great harm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">While completing my Social Justice degree and earning certificates from Harvard University, I was tasked with writing an in-depth thesis on the topic of criminal law and stalking. The subject matter wasn't difficult because I was a stalking victim. I knew the majority of stalking statutes have proven to be way too broad and ambiguous. Additionally, prosecutors and other justice officials face a daunting task of trying to follow a legal entanglement of elements defined in the laws in order to charge stalkers with the crime of stalking. A significant problem with anti-stalking laws is that although many are similar in each state, the language and standards for statues in each state vary widely. Therefore, what would be deemed stalking in one state is contradictory in another. It is no wonder that stalking is one of the most underreported crimes in America. Victims are well aware that the battle for justice is all uphill. Stalking is rarely treated as a serious offense and often victims are mocked by those in the justice system who feel it is just a nuisance crime. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Moreover, victims are discouraged by the lack of response by officials in the justice system to take the crime seriously. Worst yet, from personal experience, I knew that victims have another worry when the crime is reported. Often the perpetrator isn't apprehended for long. The stalker, during this brief incarceration, has only one thing in mind—revenge on the person who put them there. Often, this causes an escalation in violent events against the victim when the stalker is released. I can understand why victims remain silent. I did several times out of fear of retaliation. It is hard to articulate what it is like to be silenced out of survival. But I refuse to be silent any longer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I am sharing my stalking story and how a complacent justice system allowed it to continue. I have found peace and a sense of freedom in the ownership of my voice. By speaking out, I hope to empower others to come forward. To tell their stories and to work with me in the battle for stricter laws.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your writing space could be anywhere--even in your garage. I keep a mini traveling office in my car. When my children were small, I would write while I was parked outside their school waiting to pick them up at the end of the day. In a short time, I was able to sneak in a lot of valuable writing time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wherever you decide to designate as your writing space, make sure it's comfortable and convenient. Keep organized by cleaning your space daily. I like to wipe down my keyboards at the end of the day and dust the top of my desk with a fresh hint of lemon. Inside my desk, I find it helpful to have similar items grouped together. For example, my pens are in one section, sticky notes in another and so on. Everything has a place grouped into a specific category. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a Jane Austen calendar I keep on my desk for appointments. On a nearby wall, I have my spreadsheets, and computer print-offs pinned to a corkboard. Mondays, I review tasks, record important dates, and set writing goals for the week. I use colorful folders, highlighters, and sticky notes. I try to keep my desk free of any clutter and toss unnecessary items clogging up my space. A tidy office is a productive office. For me, the more clutter I have the more reduced my focus is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also recommend having great tools. A thermos or USB cup warmer is helpful to keep tea or coffee warm. Digital highlighters are helpful as well as Smartpens. Keep everything charged by having a charging station nearby. Music is very helpful to some. YouTube is a great resource with many choices so you never get tired of the same playlist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been a bit behind on blogging recently due to undertaking a large and exciting project. The research into my subject matter has been a rewarding and yet a tremendous effort. Not only is this the largest manuscript I have ever written, but the most fulfilling as well. So please bear with me kind readers. I shall have something to present to the world soon. </span><br />
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<br />Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-55770724171322489162020-02-14T11:00:00.001-08:002020-02-14T11:37:26.415-08:00HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY <span style="font-size: x-large;">I wanted to take a moment and wish all my readers a happy Valentine's Day. I hope that you are blessed with love and kindness whether from friends, family, lovers, or a combination thereof. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">On a day when love is celebrated across the globe, befitting different cultures and customs, I am extremely grateful to celebrate this day with my boyfriend, Germán. Germán hails from Central America. His culture is rich with art, literature, music, dance, film and most importantly love. A perfect fit for an author and filmmaker like me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Through good and bad he is a solid supporter of my writing and a treasured confidant. I am truly blessed to have him in my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Germán's name can be a bit tricky for those who do not know how to pronounce it, often causing my publicists, editors, film producers and others in the industry to address him as German, like the country. Some have even called him Hermen, Harmen, Germaine and so on. The proper way to pronounce his name can be a bit tricky for English speakers, especially those who do not know how to roll their r's. The best way to pronounce it--for those who don't speak Spanish is like "Hair-MAHN." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No matter how his name is pronounced, Germán remains a good sport. Our lives are filled with countless blessings, and I sincerely hope that your life is filled with love, laughter, and endless blessings as well! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hope your April is going well. I can not wait until the chilly weather is gone and summer is finally here! I've been busy working on a new journal project which I will film and share with you soon. This journal is based on my spooky Victorian ghost, Hepzibah Blackthorne. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I just wanted to update everyone to let you know my novel The Forsakened will be released in audio in May--if all goes as planned. It will be available on audible and other places. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm going to go curl up with a cup of Barry's Tea with plenty of cream and work on another book ;) Have a wonderful week everyone! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The Forsakend is available on kindle and print--just click <a href="https://amzn.to/2DADhoI">here</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As many of you know I've had endure severe abuse for years by a convicted child sex offender and trademark troll who became fixated on me. I've been stalked, sued and harassed to the breaking point and beyond. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A few days ago I was celebrating my youngest son's birthday. It's a very special day to us. We not only celebrate the anniversary of his birth, but we also celebrate his remission from cancer that blinded him. While I was busy cooking and preparing for our festivities, my stalker was busy filing more legal garbage against me in the Montana Supreme Court. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Many people have asked me if he has had a mental evaluation. I have no idea. I'm not qualified to diagnose him--but my personal opinion is that he suffers from delusional disorder and sociopathy. Like a typical sociopath, he does not respect the word no--not from the police, not from the courts (not even the highest court in the nation, The US Supreme Court) and certainly not from me or his other victims. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I will NEVER forget the fateful day when he approached me and my boss at a lunch meeting. He wanted help getting in contact with agents and publishers. I was traditionally published with one of the best agents in the business. I told him how to go about finding the help he needed. He thanked me profusely and then later tried to persuade me to join him for his birthday dinner. Of course, I refused, which didn't score me any points with this sociopath. From that point on he couldn't accept that I had turned him down. That I wouldn't allow him to be a part of my movie, or have contact with my literary agent, or most importantly be a part of my personal life in any way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And PLEASE do not ask me why I don't sue him for defamation. He has nothing to sue for. He incorporates himself so that he can protect himself legally. His freedom of speech protects him to lie about his victims and ruin us publicity. All his legal fees are paid for by the sweat of our hard earned tax dollars. He is on welfare and claims disability for having arthritis (too bad his victims can't be covered for medical costs from the stress he has caused.) My fees are not paid for. I am not on welfare nor are my attorney and court fees paid. In total this monster has cost my company, The Forlorned, LLC hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees. All for what? Revenge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For years he has had his fun defaming my good character as well as his other victims, including the child he molested. We have had to take his abuse in silence. He has posted hundreds of mentions of my name and other information like my address all over the Internet including on his WordPress site and Twitter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He has caused unrepairable damage to my businesses, my books, my movies, my personal life and to his other victims. Yet, the madness never ends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I once had a city offical smugly tell me to just not read his blogs if it upset me. He totally missed the point. No one wants their reputation destroyed. No one wants their address put online and no one wants crazy people coming to your door. Relationships with readers are very important to authors. My career and my life are constantly at stake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Words are powerful. They are weapons used by people like my stalker to destroy and disfigure the human soul. I try to watch what I say to others. I know that my words can have a great impact good or bad. Most of all be careful how you talk to yourself. Do not let the words of others destroy who you are. </span></div>
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Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-57013518302690139102019-04-06T07:48:00.000-07:002019-04-06T08:55:32.279-07:00ANGELA J. TOWNSEND--A NEW PROJECT IN THE WORKS<span style="font-size: large;">Hello, everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm working on a fun project. As many of you know I enjoy crafting hand bound books based on characters from my novels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm currently working on a journal for my Victorian ghost, Hepzibah Blackthorne. I love working in that time period with such beautiful paper and designs. Hepzibah's journal is a mix of beauty and darkness. I'm also making a minature antique armorie to contain the book. I'm having so much fun putting it together. I will be uploading the video soon--so stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A few months ago I made a hand bound book belonging to my character Benjamin Gray from my novel series, The Forlorned. Benjamin Gray was a clergyman from the War of 1812 who secretly recorded bodies of U.S. Servicemen from the War of 1812 buried on a cursed lighthouse island.<br /><br />The cover of the book is crafted from linen material which I aged to make it look appropriate for being buried in a box for more than 200 years. On the spine, I created ridges which were in style for the time period. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many people have asked me why I prefer to make them from scratch. Why not just use an old book cover? Of course, it would make the process easier, but for years I fought to be free from negativity associated with the Forlorned book project. By crafting this project from scratch it was something the trademark troll and other disreputable people could not touch. The cover is created by me. Every page is hand dyed by me. Every section is created by me and</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> then sewed into signatures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This hand bound book is</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> not only a special keepsake--its also a reminder of the battles I've won. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't had a chance to check out the books-- you can find the book set on kindle here on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PWYPVFY/?ie=UTF8&keywords=The%20Forlorned%20series&qid=1554561138&ref_=sr_1_fkmrnull_3&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull">Amazon</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Or the print editions on amazon Book one, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forlorned-1-Angela-J-Townsend/dp/0998324469/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">The Forlorned</a> and book two <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forsakened-Forlorned-Angela-J-Townsend/dp/0998324434/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">The Forsakened</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: orange; font-size: large;">Dont forget your free downloads on my website! I have free planner pages and tide charts along with great seafood recipies from the characters in the book. <a href="http://www.angelatownsendbooks.com/">www.angelatownsendbooks.com</a></span><br />
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Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-36285570214017711032019-03-30T17:52:00.002-07:002019-03-30T17:59:41.529-07:00ANGELA J. TOWNSEND--I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAYThe past few years as an author have been tough--very tough. Between dealing with book pirates, trademark trolls, sleazy movie distributors, and an unethical bookkeeper--it has been a rollercoaster from hell for sure.<br />
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First and foremost, for all of you who have contacted me for advice about trademark infringement--my best advice is simple. Retain an attorney. PLEASE do not rely on advice from someone who isn't a lawyer. Secondly, my case is bizarrely unique so it's unlikely it will be similar to yours. At least I hope not for your sake. The trademark troll who sued me is a disgusting child sex offender with a fetish for filing lawsuits to stroke his...um.. ego. He sued dozens of people and organizations including his own MOTHER.<br />
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Y<b>es, you read that correctly--HE EVEN SUED HIS OWN MOTHER. </b></div>
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<b>And our hard earned tax dollars PAID for it. </b></div>
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He subjected me to years of hate and abuse. He slurred my name all over the internet--calling me a fraud, a criminal, a theft and much worse. He even accused me of sleeping with my boss for money. A man I highly repected and looked up to. If I tried to file a restraining order to keep this felon away from me and my family he would contest the order demanding contact.<br />
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This sexual predator, sociopathic stalker, and trademark troll professes to be a political prisoner --yet he receives more governmental assistance than ANYONE I know. He doesn't work--at all. He receives health insurance, food stamps, money from SSI, energy assistance and more. He gets to file his lawsuits for FREE by claiming poverty--even though he has a for-profit business listed with the Secretary of State in Montana. He cries about a corrupt justice system that is out to get him---so why isn't he in jail?<br />
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Even worse--he wrote a book about domestic abuse--yet he is a convicted child molester and the biggest abuser of all.<br />
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On a more positive note, I am thankful to my readers, my family, and friends who love and support my work. Also, I am very grateful to be a member of the Authors Guild--a powerful organization that supports authors and fights for our creative rights.<br />
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To all of you battling against predators in the book world and beyond, keep fighting for your rights. Please don't ever give up. Get proper legal help and fight back. I know its a tremendous financial burden but in the end, it's worth it. Believe me, I know. Every day I celebrate defeating the monster who stalked, sued and harrassed me for years. <br />
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I hope that my case will serve as a precedent for others fighting against trademark trolls. </div>
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Angela Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942410319146542684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237221253954287277.post-22943294525152288792019-03-28T22:00:00.005-07:002019-03-28T22:00:51.704-07:00THE FORLORNED® BOOK TWO--THE FORSAKENEDMy novel, The Forsakened is now available in print and Kindle edition on Amazon. The book will also be released in audiobook format in a few weeks. <div>
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I love the cover by Grady Earls. It encompasses so much about this Victorian Gothic thriller!</div>
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