Jan Bozarth | Author, Artist, Songwriter, Dreamer

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By Jan | Published: May 10, 2010

an Bozarth was raised in an international family in Texas in the sixties, the daughter of a Cuban mother and a Welsh father. She danced in a ballet company at eleven, started a dream journal at thirteen, joined a surf club at sixteen, studied flower essences at eighteen, and went on to study music, art, and poetry in college. As a girl, she dreamed of a life that would weave these different interests together. Her dream came true when she grew up and had a big family and a music and writing career. Jan is now a grandmother and writes stories and songs for young people. Jan credits her own mother, Dora, with handing down her wisdom: Dream big and never give up. more >

Zally’s Book is Coming!

By Dustin | Published: August 16, 2010

I can’t believe I’m releasing the third book in “The Fairy Godmother Academy” series! This one is titled Zally’s Book and I can’t wait for you to read it. Random House is officially releasing it on August 24^th, but you can pre-order it now on Amazon. Here’s a little bit more about the book:

Zally Guevara always knows where she’s going. She has a passion for maps of all kinds and can’t wait to pack her suitcase and explore the world. But Zally doesn’t have to wait to get her wish. With the help of a cup of magical cocoa from her grandmother, she travels to a place that only girls training to become fairy godmothers can get to—the enchanted dreamland of Aventurine, a place that has no map.

In Aventurine, Zally is given her quest: to save a fairy queen who has lost her will to live. Zally’s companions are a young fairy with a broken wing, and a stallion prince. The trio’s journey proves to be even more challenging than they could have imagined as they meet monsters and get lost in a ruined fairy city. All the while, Zally is making a map of Aventurine and discovering that she has a talent, passed down from generations of women in her family: understanding the thoughts of animals. But will this be enough to save the fairy queen and ensure that Zally can continue her fairy-godmother training?

Who is My Spirikin?

By Jan | Published: July 16, 2010

A lot of girls ask me how to find out what your Spirikin (spirit animal) is.

Try the Spirikin Activity at The Fairy Godmother Academy

First of all, your Spirikin will change over the course of your lifetime. Let’s say your Spirikin is a dolphin right now, but it could be a lion next year. So how do you know who your Spirikin is? Just pay attention to any animal you’re attracted to. Maybe you have tons of stuffed rabbits or pictures of birds in your room. The one you feel most connected you could be your spirit animal. If you consistently dream about a particular animal, that IS your Spirikin.

A Spirkin is a special kind of spirit animal that represents something about yourself that you need to learn to help you in your life. For example, Kerka’s Spirikin was the snow leopard who was patient, calm and would lie in wait planning her attack. The snow leopard taught her how to defend herself against enemies.

Each Spirikin has something to teach you to help you with other people or weird situations. For example, a butterfly represents lightness, freedom and joy, so maybe you’re being a little too serious about things. The butterfly can remind you to lighten up a little!

So what do you always gravitate toward at the zoo? Do you dream about one sort of animal again and again?

Terra Toys’ Fairy Tea Party

By Jan | Published: June 18, 2010

Jan and Olivia June 17, 2010 I signed books at Terra Toys in Austin as a part of their annual Fairy Tea Party event. Congrats to them for having hundred of girls and moms show up in a magical variety of wings and sparkly dresses!

This is me with Olivia Griffin Erikson age 6. Olivia’s mom told me they had read Birdie’s Book and were ready to get into Kerka’s Book now. Olivia’s favorite part of Birdie’s Book was when Birdie and Kerka swam with the River Maidens.

Of course, we all know Kerka was forced to swim because she was afraid of the water. Those sly River Maidens showed her that she could breathe under water and swim as well as Birdie. Sometimes we just need someone to nudge us into doing things. A gentle push into unknown territory is a good thing.

Thanks to Olivia, Terra Toys and all the girls who love fairies and the Fairy Godmother Academy!

Sweet Melodies

By Jan | Published: May 28, 2010

You know how sometimes you meet a person and you feel like you have known them all your life? I have had the joy of knowing this lately. I found this little song I wrote with Robert Skiles back in 1993. Steve Zirkel plays recorder and bass, Robert on piano and Pam Miller sings back-up. Yes that’s me singing lead. Expect angels!

Listen to ‘Who is this Child’

Santa Barbara – May 19, 2010

By Jan | Published: May 22, 2010

I was invited to do a small gathering of women in Santa Barbara at the home of Jane Olson. I only knew two of the 13 women when I arrived. There was a psychic/author, Reiki healer, Tibetan energy worker/artist from Paris, global environmentalist, human rights activist, and more. All were doing work in some capacity to heal the world and its children.

I came in the second day with the energy of a missile shot from LA. My entertainment biz persona glowed white hot against the cool blue ocean and relaxed spirits who had one whole day before to come down from their normal lives. They gently coaxed me down through the layers and it didn’t hurt that a school of dolphin appeared twenty feet off her deck, jumping and playing around an anchored sailboat. There was a black lab named Idaho that showed up to kiss my face each time I’d get stuck at an ugly street layer. We named the group Amma Soup and vowed to return regularly.

I returned to LA the next day, May 20, 2010, renewed. My one big appointment commented that I was glowing. That was true. So I cried like I always do when something is true.

Houston, TX – May 11, 2010

By Jan | Published: May 22, 2010

I presented the FGA to 500 kids in the Clear Creek school district thanks to my new best librarian friends in the area. It was a 50/50 mix of boys and girls. This was especially interesting as it gave me insight into what boys would like about the books. Since I was prepared with our two handmade Kalis sticks it was easy to see they wanted to see that Martial Art form come to life. But all the kids- boys and girls- wanted to talk about their dreams, animal spirits, and how they might be a part of the movie making of the Fairy Godmother Academy.

One of the schools had a signer interpreting my presentation. Afterward a little boy named Fernando came to me wanting to buy Birdie’s Book. He was with his sign language coach, the same woman who had signed my speech. She helped him communicate with me with a mixture of signing and speech. It made me think of ways that this magical world could be expanded to deaf and blind children. The sensual world of Aventurine- the dream world belongs to everyone. I am working on making the Kalis dance video for the deaf.

The project continues to grow and morph with consciousness. Thank you Fernando- a young fairy prince no doubt.

Jan Does the Kalis Stick Dance

By camstarz | Published: May 14, 2010