Interview with True North, Author of Anasazi Vision

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Anasazi Vision?

The story behind the story is quite amazing, and told in the epilogue of the book. In short, it’s a tale birthed from a vision quest that I did, and the remarkable experiences that followed. The first draft was written immediately following my vision quest, and was totally inspired. Eight years later, I visited an indigenous tribe, and an elder explained that this was not the first time we’d met—he’d been the one who’d come to me in the vision I received on my quest. He introduced himself as Oliver, the name he’d called himself in the vision, and he knew of the story I’d written. He explained that it was not time to publish it—not yet. More information was to be included, and it would be forthcoming. In December 2023, I knew I had all the material for the book, rewrote and published it. It contains a profound message.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Anasazi Vision, what would they be?

Actually, there’s a playlist in the back pages of the book. I listened to it on repeat during the months I wrote the book. If I were to choose three songs, though, they’d be: “Open Doors”, “Mother”, and “Chapter in the Forest” (all by Trevor Hall).

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Women’s Fiction, especially stories that inspire and blow my heart open. Yes.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Braiding Sweetgrass, We are Made Of Stars, Conversations With A Tree.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scenes with Spirit Eyes.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have a small altar, some crystals and a candle on my desk. My ritual is to light a candle before writing.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Say “yes,” then lean in, and trust.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

One thing readers continue to share with me is that they’re reminded Earth is our first mother, and everything alive is imbued with life-force energy. Some have had a visceral experience of how important it is we care of our beautiful planet and each other. It’s a story for our times of chaos. Readers say they come away with a sense of hope. As a writer, that’s pretty darn fulfilling.

True North is the author of the new book Anasazi Vision

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