Ms Bella St John is one of the most original thinkers you could hope to meet when it comes to a range of topics whether it be quantum physics, history, psychology, artificial intelligence, spirituality, culture, business, branding, marketing, writing, where science fiction and science fact intersect, and so much more… She is an intelligent anachronist who is much more at home wearing long skirts and writing with her gold fountain pen than she is in jeans and a t-shirt and writing with a ballpoint. Bella is an acclaimed Achievement Strategist, Writer, Artist, and Photographer who combines a lifetime examining ‘what makes people tick’ with her eclectic range of interests. “Who am I? Although I've achieved some amazing things in my life, I consider myself a 'work in progress', so the answer to that question changes often, but some things that remain fairly constant - I love things Edwardian/Victorian (I'm one of those definitely born in the wrong time period - shoot me a message if you can relate!), red wine, exploring new places, writing, photography, quantum physics (yes, I know, that doesn't exactly fit the Victorian theme), being inspired, inspiring others, anything steam-powered, learning new things - and discussing and sharing with others. In 2016, I decided to essentially retire, sell up, and see the world fulltime - becoming a 24/7 Luxurious Nomad, despite having a mobility challenge. Some people have said of my adventures and all the things I have done that I must be at least 172 years of age (no comments about me looking 172 years old, thank you!)” "I remember the very first time was ever paid for my writing... It was back in the late 1980s and I submitted a funny commentary to Reader's Digest about my brother putting a kettle on the stove. What's so funny about that? It was a plastic kettle and a gas stove! They paid me $5 for my story and that was one of those defining moments in life... The moment I realized someone would actually PAY me to WRITE! Much has happened in my world since then ~ including writing over 20 books and authoring an Amazon #1 Best Seller. My latest passion is Lady Bridgit Darnell and the "Quantum Lace" series I am writing. Here is a taste... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " "Quantum Lace" by Bella St John (CreateSpace, $7.99) is the first in a projected series of five books starring Lady Bridgit Darnell, set initially in 1895 in England. It's an intriguing, well-researched tale involving time travel, not as a possible concept, but as reality. The slim 100-page novella opens with Bridgit believing that she's having a strange dream, when she meets a time-traveler named Markus in present-day South Carolina. He explains the concept as not just theoretical - he's living proof that it can be done. The author deftly mixes reality with fiction, as she notes in a brief prologue, it's a vivid combination "largely based on real science, real people and real events." ... There are life-altering changes; it ends with a cliff-hanger - followed by the first chapter of the next book in the series. More information is at St John's website QuantumLace.com." This review by Ray Walsh appeared in the Lansing State Journal. Ray Walsh, owner of East Lansing's Curious Book Shop, has reviewed books regularly since 1987. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mind Blown!" Maxwell Sparks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Intriguing! I have never heard anyone presentsuch a compelling notion of how time travel could ACTUALLY work. Makes me want to test it for myself." Jonathan McTaggart ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautifully written story about acharacter I already feel I know and love. But you can't leave her there! Hurryup and write the next one!" Mary Gladwell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The research you have done for thisbook is beyond impressive. It is a mark of a true craftsman. Brilliant!" Ralph L. Masterson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "With a family and a career, I rarelyget a chance to read novels so when my mother gave me a copy of Quantum Lace, I was overjoyed that it is a short, doable read once everyone has gone to bed. I loved it. Sign me up to read them all!" Julia Overton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Being a student of quantum physics, I was expecting to spend my time picking holes in this book, but quite the contrary. It is an interesting combination of physics and spirituality that makes you question what you thought you knew. I wish I could say I hated it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it." Scott Barnes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Any book that makes me think is a goodbook, and this is one of the best I have read." Mrs. E. Marshall ~~~~~ "I look forward to hearing YOUR thoughts! All the best..." ~ Bella