Hi there,

Welcome all to our Summer Solstice Newsletter. The sun is shining, thunderstorms come almost every afternoon. The hummingbirds are here and a huge flock of doves greet us daily. We are so blessed for so much.

Audiobooks

We are very proud of our new audiobooks Reiki A Way of Life and Synchronicity, Signs and Symbols by Patricia Rose Upczak. Find them on your favorite audiobook platform. Click here to learn more

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In-Person Class Schedule

Here is the schedule for in-person courses (all of which are also available online 24/7).

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The Self Publishing Path
Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (lunch provided)
Cost: $444

The Self Publishing Path is a unique course combining the tried and true techniques to publish quality material with the most cutting edge marketing tools to help you sell all the products you have worked so hard to create.

 You will learn all the nuts and bolts you need to create a solid publishing business. You will learn how to set things up in an organized way that helps you publish and sell your books through a number of markets.

This one-day course also includes downloads and handouts for you to use over and over again as you create your business.

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Build Your Own Story
Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (lunch provided)
Cost: $200

Ever wonder how authors come up with interesting stories? Ms. Upczak will show you the building blocks of a story: character, setting, theme, and plot (the problem and the solution). Experience fun, hands-on activities using intriguing prompts and a basic blueprint. By the end of the workshop, your creativity will be flowing and you will have the satisfaction of having completed your own story. Then you can take the blueprint and build some more. Offered as a one-day course in person, or online course in two parts.

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Sculpting A Memoir
Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (lunch provided)
Cost: $200

You have the raw material — memories of people, places and experiences. Now how do you put them together and chisel them into a riveting piece of literature? Ms. Upczak will discuss ways to structure your story, create intriguing scenes, flesh out characters, build suspense, and weave in essential themes. Be ready to do fun writing exercises to bring your memoir to life. This workshop will give you a basic tool set for a fascinating life story.

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Adventures in Novel Writing
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (lunch included)
Cost: $200

Writing a book can be a wild journey. Thrilling, and at times just hard work. Ms. Upczak will share practical, emotional and psychological strategies that have helped her enjoy the adventure and finish each of her books. You will leave the session feeling energized and equipped with new tools to get through the rough parts of your own book-writing journey.

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Reiki I and Reiki II Classes
Dates: September 12 or October 3 or November 7, 2026

Reiki I – $150 (10 am – 4 pm, lunch included)
Reiki II – $250 (12 pm -4 pm) One hour session must be scheduled with Reiki Master sometime during the week before the class. Reiki II Classes long distance Reiki. 12pm – 4pm. To schedule Reiki Master Training with Patricia call 303-517-2676

Reiki I classes consist of 4 attunements (this is what makes people able to reiki). The goal is to start the process of balancing one’s energy and being physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually aligned. This reiki is from the Traditional Reiki Alliance.

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Listen to Reiki A Way of Life on your favorite audiobook platform!

Past Life Courses
Cost: $200 (cash or check only)
Time: 4 pm – 9:30 pm (dinner included)
Dates: August 15 or September 19 or October 24, 2026

Past life workshops guide individuals through meditations in order to understand their own past life experiences. These workshops are $200, from 4 pm – 9:30 pm, and include dinner. For more information please contact us via email at synchron@csd.net, or call 303.517.2676. Call for directions.

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The Mystery of the Whispering Wand

This is the second exciting installment of a fast paced mystery series with Rachel and her closest friends and family. They time travel to Skelligs Michael Lighthouse during the 1800s in Ireland where this journey begins. They meet wizards, dragons and a Pirate Queen, plus have many adventures that stir and thrill the imagination and give hope to the world.

Paperback, $13.99 and Kindle, $3.99 editions available on Amazon.

Join our wonderful Facebook Group for Writers. Ms. Upczak runs a small independent publishing company that is over 25 years old. This group supports and explores the basic moving parts of the Self Publishing Path. Each day will have a specific topic to explore. Click here to join

Thank you for being part of our community! You are very important to us. I look forward to seeing you or receiving your thoughts or comments. Email me at synchron@csd.net.

Blessings,
Patricia