Julia K Cole

In Italy in the 1990s, an 18-year-old was raped by her 45-year-old driving instructor. The assailant was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail. He appealed the sentence, and the case made its way to the Italian Supreme Court. The Supreme Court released the perpetrator and dismissed all charges, on the grounds that “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them... and by removing the jeans... it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”  Women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans in protest, and the California Senate and Assembly did the same. Denim Day was born. Source:   http://www.stsm.org/events/denim-day Denim Day is a campaign to prevent sexual violence through education and public awareness.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence. By participating in Denim Day this April, you c...

Victory Standish found herself torn between the successful life she had been leading to the vague memories that persisted.  She felt out of touch with the reality she had been living.  The doctors claimed it was due to the head injuries sustained in the accident.  But Victory knew that wasn't the case.  Long before she had ran off that slippery road, she knew there was something missing.   She knew there was something she needed to do.   Had to do.     *~*~*~*~*~*   Cuckoo! Sitting down on the foot of the bed, Victory thought about a story her grandma always told. Smiling she remembered how Helena would draw out scenes on the black wall to entertain young Victory.  But looking at the mural, she didn't recall it being so life-like. Cuckoo! “Stupid clock!”  Victory grumbled. Remember!   The disembodied voice commanded. Victory looked around.   “I’m doing my best,” she yelled back.  Her frustrated tone expr...

Throughout history there have been great women warriors.  Cleopatra, Artemisia I of Caria, Queen Boudicca,  Gráinne Mhaol,   Zenobia and Nakano Takeo...to name only a few.   Even in  modern day mythology you will find the likes of Wonder Woman, Xena, Elektra and Katniss Everdeen blazing the trail. The main character of the  Children of the Luminaries©™  trilogy presents us with a strong female presence.   She is not only the embodiment of the combined strength and attributes of all these historic brave women (both real and fictional), but a living tribute as well. Like all heroes, The Oracle does not see herself as anyone's savior.  She only sees what must be done and she does it.   The Oracle's  journey of self empowerment and acceptance, as chronicled in this trilogy,  reflects the on-going trials and tribulations that both  women and men all over the world experience on some level, in some way. ...

They stood together a short while watching the ripples in the water made by the warm breeze.  In the east, the sun made its slow descent.  In a few hours a new day would begin.  As they stood there in silence The Oracle pondered the dragon's words.  She was certain he was mistaken.    She shuddered as a cold chill tingled up her spine.   "An omen!"  She mumbled to herself. Finally, Demetrius broke the long silence.  “You cannot hide from your destiny, Oracle!"  He proclaimed, his baritone voice echoed all around.   "You are more than what you believe.  But you must believe!”  Demetrius waited for a response and received none.  He then continued, “I ask you this girl, will you choose aliveness even if there are no safe places?  Or will you choose deadness?” Utterly bewildered by his words, The Oracle shook her head and made her way back toward Sabia.  “I am no warrior,” she repeated calmly.  “You are m...

Imagine ...all you held dear, your way of life, all that you knew, was suddenly and tragically taken away. Imagine ...being but only one of 13 survivors of a once powerful race of people. Imagine ...being told you were chosen to be a warrior that must face and defeat your most feared enemy. Imagine ...learning of a distant world where your fierce adversary now inhabits  and controls. The same world where your 12 loved ones were sent and where they reside with no memories of their prior existence... no memories of you. Imagine ...being informed that in order to save those you love, you most first rid this world of the dark lord and his minions. What would you do?  How far would you go to save those you love? Children of the Luminaries Book I: The Coming Storm launches the saga of The Oracle and her mentor Demetrius as they set out on a quest of a life time. Their mission... to stop the Dark Lord Dagon from finding the Ultimate Power and becoming supreme ruler...

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