Oregon Author Gaining Recognition: Her Jungian Inspired Debut Book Selected As Finalist For 2011 DaVinci Eye Award

Vancouver -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Jul 1, 2011 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Melina Costello
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PORTLAND, OR, June 20, 2011 : Melina Costello’s debut memoir about her journey of individuation has been selected as a finalist for the DaVinci Eye Award, presented by the Eric Hoffer Awards for books. Seeking the God of Ecstasy: A Spiritual Journey of Sexual Awakening is an account of Costello’s dreamscape encounters with the half-mortal, half-god Dionysus, a mythological archetype who is her guide and trickster companion on her inner journey of integration and individuation. The book’s forward is written by esteemed Jungian analyst Robert A. Johnson, who wrote, “I am honored to have my name associated with this marvelous book.” Published by O Books, Seeking the God of Ecstasy is available through Amazon.

Costello’s poetry and essays are also gaining recognition. Chosen from over 250 poetry submissions, her poem entitled "Gardenia" will be published in the Creative Literary section of the journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives in Fall 2011. Additionally, Costello’s essay titled “Monica” will be featured in Bruce Ballenger’s The Curious Writer in its upcoming 4th edition scheduled for publication in spring 2012.

Melina Costello has devoted twenty-five years to the practice of meditative disciplines, exploring psychologically sensitive ways to integrate diverse modes of spiritual experience. A poet, children’s book author and teacher in early childhood education, she is currently pursuing studies in Counseling Psychology at Marylhurst University and lives with her husband in Oregon.
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