Louise M. Mitchell

Louise M. Mitchell's heart beats with the rhythm of nature, her soul dances with the beauty of art, and her mind plays with the intricacies of word games. Her love for these elements, coupled with her passion for gardening, has been a constant source of inspiration in her life. After years of balancing the practicalities of writing and marketing with the deepening of her spirituality, she felt the time was right to share her first books with the world.

A band of humorous, fun-loving garden faeries she had encountered as a child while hopping rocks in a creek became the supporting characters in a delightful novella about coping with grief, When Turnips Fly, Magic Is in the Air (2021). Written in poetic, flowing prose, the story weaves the harsh realities of physical existence with higher levels of understanding, where relief, hope, and healing are available.

Life's journey is often fraught with trauma, and how we navigate these challenges is crucial in restoring balance. In Louise’s trilogy, Coming Home (2021-23), a contemporary shaman becomes a beacon of healing, guidance, and insight for his clients and patients when life becomes overwhelming. The first two volumes, Rock Lion Wolf and Sweet Oblivion, depict the shaman's work within an expanding family circle. In the third volume, The Shaman in the Grass, the narrative takes a turn as those he once healed now support him during his own transformation. This powerful narrative reminds us that no one, not even the wise shaman, is immune to life's unexpected twists.

Louise firmly believes that the voice of wisdom resonates through nature, and that life's absurdities often drive us to seek solace in the forest, on a mountain, or in other sanctuaries. As we navigate life’s challenges and absurdities, we are fortunate to have shamans among us who can hear the wisdom when we can’t, and guide us on our never-ending journey of growth. Louise, the shaman, is Laughing Waters, an author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, who draws inspiration from the wisdom of nature in her works.