FEATHERS & TRUMPETS, A Story of Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard agonizes over the origin of her visions. Is God speaking to her?
Does she dare share her secret? In 12th century medieval Germany, she could be declared heretic and burned at the stake. In a life fraught with challenges, Hildegard emerges as the most dynamic 12th century female voice.
Enduring a beginning unimaginable to today’s teens, Hildegard strains against the ascetic lifestyle of Jutta, her mentor nun. Relationships with Volmar, her monk tutor and Richardis, her daughter nun, bring joy to Hildegard. But does she allow herself to love them too much?
Feathers and Trumpets chronicles the life of the mystic Hildegard of Bingen, the recently named saint and Doctor of the Church against the backdrop of a rich tapestry we know as the Middle Ages.
Feathers and Trumpets was awarded the 
2015 ILLUMINATION Silver medal for Young Adult fiction and the 2014 Moonbeam Silver Medal for YA Religion & Spirituality
Order the book at Joyce Ray Books
Contributor to America’s Notable Women Series, Apprentice Shop Books:
Women of the Pine Tree State: 25 Maine Women You 
Should Know
The spirit of Maine is defined by women of fortitude, strength and courage. Authors, sports icons, fisher”men”, explorers, and scientists have all contributed to the unique character of the Pine Tree state.
Order the book at Joyce Ray Books
Contributing Author to America’s Notable Women Series, Apprentice Shop Books: