The Shaman’s Last Apprentice was written over twelve days in a natural trance-like state in a secluded farmhouse in Hereford, England. Once it was finished, I knew that in order to retain the rights and preserve its essence I had to self-publish the book. There are many challenges to self-publishing, but for me the advantages outweighed the negatives. It meant a slower road, greater risks and longer returns but I knew the rewards would be worth it.

It took eighteen months to publish the book and during that time everything I needed came to me. A friend sent me the front-cover photo after thinking about me while taking it and another friend designed it. I met the proofreader at the job centre in Brixton. The typesetter came through another contact. Throughout the process I did not know how to pay for the printing so I just had to trust that the money would come.

On the day the manuscript was completed I went to an evening of sound healing. I sat next to Brian, a senior investment fund Manager for AXA and we struck up a conversation. I told him about the book and he mentioned that he funded small independent projects. He gave me his card but it all seemed too good to be true. Three weeks later I contacted him to see if he was still interested. His reply was full of enthusiasm so I sent him the first four chapters. Brian loved the book and it had a profound affect on him. He immediately offered to pay all my printing costs and ended up taking early retirement to follow his dream of becoming a spiritual healer.

As I sell the book directly, I am able to connect and have direct access to many of those who read my story, which is very special for me. Also, personally bartering and trading The Shaman’s Last Apprentice, are two of the most powerful aspects of self-publishing. It has allowed me to exchange my journey for many wonderful things. It also allows me to share my abundance with others in another way.