Works

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

The published works below, and the ones yet-to-be, fit into a variety of genres: children, adult, educational, poetry, memoir, fiction, non-fiction, and inspirational. It's highly likely that future titles will be just as diverse.

Throughout her previous careers, Carla Ryan has thought of herself as a "generalist." Her hobby interests and professional skills are many and continue to grow. She is someone who likes to know a bit about many things and yet has a compulsive curiosity to continue learning.

It'll be interesting to see how this page expands and what subjects her future works will express. Be sure to return to these website pages often.

The Current Collection

Shadow of a Gypsy

started as a way to heal a time of traumatic experiences and then became so much more. (published June 2022)

Read more about it HERE.

Funeral Planning Workbook:

A Practical Guide for Creating a Special and Memorable Celebration to Honor Your Unique Life. This workbook allows you to record your wishes for end of life memorials. Structured for the individual or the process can be done via a group setting. (published July 2018)

Read more about it HERE.

In Search of the Mystic Fisherman

Toby and his slightly older sister spend a summer in Colorado at the home of their aunt and uncle. Adventure and lessons meet Toby head-on. Is he ready for what comes next? The Mystic Fisherman does not play favorites.

(published December 2019)

Read more about it HERE.

The House That Dad Built

This memoir was written by Carla Ryan's father before he died and given to her for final editing and production. He tells the story of childhood life in an orphanage (early 1900s) and the later challenges of being a young father, trying to build a home (and houses) for his family. Includes a bonus story of his most memorable hunting trip in the wilds of Canadian forests.

(published July 2020)

Read more about it HERE.

My Friend the Bear

First in a series and originally published in 2014, this sweet book of poetry of animal adventures with Terrie the Turtle is being redesigned with a new look. A publication date and purchasing details will be announced upon completion. It will be followed by My Friend, the Snake.

New Thoughts for Today

contemplations for a rapidly changing world

This book project was the brainchild of Carla Ryan. She presented the idea for a book of daily readings written by the members of the Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN). Then for nearly two years, she collected, sorted, edited, and assembled them into this book.

All profits from sales of the book go to ANTN.

(published August 2022) Available on Amazon for $14.95. CLICK HERE

Now I Lay Me

Many others have written their own interpretations of this famous childhood prayer. In 2016, a meditation brought this gentle version to Carla's mind and heart. It became the favorite prayer of her grandchildren.

Click on the image above to download and print a free PDF of this lovely prayer for yourself or someone in your family. Blessings galore to you!

Works of Heart

stories of transformation to uplift and inspire

Works of Heart is also a book of inspiration, again edited and guided to production by Carla Ryan. This time, however, members of ANTN offered their own stories of life-changing experiences - from illness to family divisions to great loss of many kinds.

As with their previous book, all net proceeds from sales go to the ANTN organization.

(published July 2024) Available on Amazon for $14.95. CLICK HERE