“What follows is both an entertaining and twisty detective story as well as a vivid immersion in Greek culture and history as it takes place in and around the Old City of Rhodes. Lita’s books are always dense with highly researched facts and history, a lot of which comes from her own travels and studies in the parts of the world being described, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the plot as it unfolds.” Read more
How often do women think about sex? What are they thinking when they view couples having sex? What do women think about facial hair on men? What are women really thinking of when they are contemplating intercourse? And what do women think makes a happy marriage? Read more
“Two lovely tales filled with magic and lore” – a review by Rafael. “It’s very apparent that the author spent a significant amount of time researching Roma customs, and I very much appreciated how carefully these elements were woven into the story…. Read more
Our favorite detective family the Reynards are back… this time on the Greek island to investigate the theft of artifacts from an archaeological dig at the Acropolis of Rhodes. Only by impeccable detective sleuthing, excellent research skills, and the help of a local police inspector, is the person behind the theft gradually revealed. Who is the Rose of Rhodes, and why are small pieces of broken gold chain so important to him? Read more
The goal was to visit family in northwest Massachusetts, cross a corner of Vermont and then head into New York to see the Berkshire, Catskill and Adirondack autumn colors, the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, and whatever else we could find along the way. Click through for the full travelogue as well as individual reviews of tourist sights, restaurants and B&Bs. Read more
Happy Halloween! Here are a couple pictures of a cake that Lita made for the Halloween party at Golden Lotus Lodge O.T.O. This pumpkin cake recipe is four layers of pumpkin bread, and for the frosting pumpkin butter puree was mixed with cream cheese frosting. The pumpkin stem was a biscotti and the leaves are waffle cookies with green food color veins. Fun and yummy! (Photos by Carly Burks) Read more
Just Published! Two stories come together in one book about a family of Roma Travelers set in Romania in 1871. The first story tells of a romance between a young girl named Pearl who travels in a vardo wagon with her family, and her lover Garridan who lives in an ancient and haunted forest. The second story tells of Garridan’s exceptional talents as a wood carver who brings new life into a Romanian Village. Read more
Wrapping up this series of new recipes for the ‘Feasts for the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law’ from The Thelemic Cookbook, here is the recipe for Day 3, in honor of Ra-Hoor-Khuit: Mexican Chocolate Cake with Kahlua Chocolate Sauce. This dessert is muy delicioso! Read more
The ‘Feasts for the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law’ created by Lita-Luise Chappell in The Thelemic Cookbook employ elemental principles for those wishing to incorporate magical correspondences into their ritual meals. New for 2022, three more recipes are being shared! The second has just been posted in honor of Hadit: Moroccan Yellow Lentil Soup with Moroccan Flatbread. Read more
The ‘Feasts for the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law’ created by Lita-Luise Chappell in The Thelemic Cookbook employ elemental principles for those wishing to incorporate magical correspondences into their ritual meals. New for 2022, three more recipes are being shared! The first has just been posted in honor of Nuit: Stuffed Boursin Chicken. Read more
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Lita’s books and want a sample read, some passages from each of her books have just been shared, including her most recent novels, The Sylvan Woods of Lake Nemi, The Blythewood Curse, and Hiding In Paradise. Click here to visit the Excerpts page. Read more
Lita’s first children’s book, The Town with the Feather Crest, has just been released on Amazon Kindle! This illustrated adventure in poetic rhyme tells the story of Drew, a young man who comes across a fantastic castle. The book teaches empathy for the greater good, courage to go forth in the world, and ingenuity to fulfill a difficult task. Read more
“What follows is Elena’s fascinating and sometimes harrowing journey in which we along with her learn of the forgotten traditions and folklore of bygone Rome, along with the rituals performed within its sacred sanctuaries – not just as mere observers, but as actual participants. ” Read more
“…a rare delight for sports enthusiasts and linguistics lovers alike. Encyclopedic in scope and style, this book is about the duality of words in sports that also have a sexual meaning. Those who are curious about oddities and quirks of the English language will find this study fascinating, whether or not they have any interest in sports.” Read more
