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All articles posted on this blog are copyrighted by Bettye Johnson. I am the author of Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls, Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy and A Christmas Awakening. All three of these books are available on Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com as well through my website: www.magdalenescrolls.com. I have had a profound non-academic education when I left the cotton fields of Texas and worked for the Foreign Service, U.S. State Department with assignments in the embassies of Paris and Tokyo. Life has been an unfolding with experiences that have given me wisdom. I am an avid researcher and will share the pearls of wisdom I have gleaned from my research.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Secrets of The Magdalene Scrolls ~ Spanish Edition

"El Secreto De Maria Magdalena, Sus Manuscritos y Revelaciones" is now translated from English to Spanish. This edition published December 2011 is now available at Amazon.com at $19.95.

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What the Blank Do We Know About the Bible


This is a free EBook. - A Review
"I was about to turn in and get a good night's sleep, when I scrolled to the bottom of the page and saw your New free eBook.I couldn't resist!!!! So I read the whole thing. Delightful, and compelling!
Couldn't release it and go to bed. Had to go all the way to the end. Lots of new things I had not
known (where have I heard that before?). Wonderful insights and deductions. Loved it!
- Roberto Mazzarella

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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

REVIEW FROM US REVIEW OF BOOKS

The US Review of Books - Received January 5, 2010
Reviewed by Sue Johnson

"Praise be to the Creator of All.
Praise be unto this Life
For she is the one foretold
To be the Messenger of Hope.
She is the Anointed One
To bring the Message of Remembrance
Of who we are.
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice!"

Dan Brown opened the door to religious artifacts with his book The Da Vinci Code. Bettye Johnson blows that door off its hinges in Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. After visiting France, the author became fascinated with Black Madonnas, which forms the basis for her wonderful new novel centering around two women hiking the French Pyrenees Mountains and discovering ancient scrolls in a hidden cave. Bringing an American Businessman and a disillusioned priest into their secret, the women hear an interpretation of the scrolls. It appears to be the life self-scribed story of Mary Magdalene.

As the two women and their companions continue to interpret the scrolls, they become fearful that the scrolls will fall into the wrong hands. The ladies begin a cross-country trek to insure that the scrolls are placed with the proper authorities, so that they may be received and enjoyed by all. What follows is a story of passion, betrayal, and mystery told in a page-turning style.

Although this is a work of fiction, truth is found in the research on display here--truth and the seekers of truth. The novel is packed full of historical references, but the fictional elements ease the delivery of the overly intellectual passages. There is also a bit of the outspoken to please the curious mind. In the end, this is an adventurous and thought-provoking story.

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Sunday, November 01, 2009

Comment from Interview World Puja Network

Dear Bettye,
Thank you for bringing your wisdom to World Puja! I was feeling a little down last evening and thought I would pop into World Puja for inspiration. Did I ever find it! I have since gone into the archives of blog radio and listened to many of your truly motivational talks.
Unfortunately the one that I really wanted to hear seems to be corrupted, so I thought I would drop this note off to you. I would really like to hear more about the Ramtha teachings, more specifically was this the program that had such a huge impact on your life?
I feel that I can be so much more, do so much more and I'm ready to fly, just don't know how to spread my wings!
Thank you again Bettye for sharing your life and wisdom with the world. I so look forward to reading your many books.
Many blessings,
Colleen Jones
South Carolina

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

PRESS RELEASE - October 21, 2009

USA Book National "Best Books 2009" Awards
Journey to My Master Teacher, a collection of stories by students of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment and compiled by Dr. Renee Webb has been honored as a
"Finalist" in the "Spirituality: Inspirational" category.

In compiling this book, Dr. Webb secured stories from 32 students from various countries. Award winning author Bettye Johnson's story included in the book is titled, Awakening: A Memoir. Johnson authored Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls and Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy with the two books winners of the prestigious Independent Publishers Book Awards in 2006 and 2008 respectively. Johnson's other books are Awakening the Genie Within and A Christmas Awakening. Her website is http://www.magdalenescrolls.com.

Dr. Webb is currently the host of Women of the World where she interviews women on topics that will include many facets of life affecting women, and the need for change. On October 13, Dr. Webb interviewed author Bettye Johnson with the topic Wise Beyond Years, archived at
http://www.worldpuja.org/login.php?returnto=%2Fwomen-of-the-world.php

Dr. Webb was born and raised in the Island of Bermuda, educated in Canada, the USA, and France. She spent many years in Europe and the Middle East. She did a post-graduate degree in international affairs, and received a honorary PHD degree in humanities for her life work. She was awarded the title of "honorable" by Queen Elizabeth the 2nd of England in 2005.

Her career spans 25 years in business and the legislature. She is published in professional magazines, and has appeared on local and international television broadcast, including NBC, CNN, and BBC. She is the publisher and author of the book "Journey to My Master Teacher" a compilation of stories of students of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment, which is preceded by a Ramtha teaching. The book was released in December 2008. Renee's journey to enlightenment is ongoing and is included in her book.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Wise Beyond Years


For Immediate Release

Two-time award winning author Bettye Johnson's interview with Renee Webb, host of for Women of the World, World Puja Network is titled "Wise Beyond Years." Johnson shares her insights and experiences of an 80 year life on the status of women. Using her own experiences from being born the year of the Great Depression of the last century, Johnson shares her involvement with women and the issues facing women today.
This interview can be accessed on http://www.worldpuja.org/women-of-the-world.php on October 13, 10:30 am and 7:30 am, PST and 3:30 pm, 10:30 pm EST. After the 13th the interview will be archived for future viewing.

Bettye Johnson has been a Federal Women’s Program Coordinator for a government district office and has conducted workshops on women’s issues. In addition, she is a retired ordained minister having been trained in the ministry of Divine Science and a former program director for a holistic health center. Johnson also facilitated a support group for survivors of incest and rape. She was active in the movement to have the Equal Rights Amendment passed. The Amendment is still alive and needs three states to have it become an amendment.

Bettye Johnson is an international author. Two of her books have received Independent Publishers Book Awards: Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls, 2006 and Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy in 2008. Bettye's latest book Awakening the Genie Within is a semi-memoir self-help book. She has also published A Christmas Awakening.

Johnson is a popular speaker and a workshop presenter for Emerging Women from the Shadows of History. She can be contacted through her website:
http://www.magdalenescrolls.com

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Saturday, May 16, 2009

EMERGING WOMAN FROM THE SHADOWS OF HISTORY

Author Bettye Johnson will hold a workshop in Olympia, Washington on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. Using her background of workshops for the Federal Women's Program as a coordinator for a government district office, Johnson brings her research and application of the topics to be addressed.

The topics are "Why the female power was subjugated to male power;" "Moving out of the Shadow into the 21st Century;" "Reweaving the past into the future;" "Creating your personal Life Map." and "Balancing your unique personal power."

The workshop is being held at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbis St. NW, Olympia, WA 98504. Cost is $50.00. Pre-registration is on-line using Paypal at http://magdalenescrolls.com. Click on Bookstore. Optional payment is to send a cashier's check or money order to: Bettye Johnson, P.O. Box 97, Rainier, WA 98576. Payment at the door is cash only. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.
For further information contact Bettye at lfpress@fairpoint.net or fax (360)446-0284.

Bettye Johnson's books Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls and Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy are both Independent Publishers Book Awards Winners. Johnson's backgroud includes working for the U.S. Embassies Paris and Tokyo. She has been a Federal Women's Program Coordinator for a government district office and conducted workshops on women's issues. She is a retired ordained minister. Her latest book is Awakening the Genie Within, a semi-memoir.

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A DIALOGUE WITH BETTYE JOHNSON

Award winning and international author Bettye Johnson will be at A Novel Bookstore, 305 First Avenue, Yelm, Washington 98597 on Saturday evening, May 23, 2009 from 5 - 7 p.m. You are invited to come and dialogue with Bettye Johnson, regarding books, writing, publishing, research and other subjects. This event is open to the public and is free. For more information, call (360) 458-4722.


Bettye Johnson is an international author. Two of her books have received Independent Publishers Books Awards, Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls in 2006 and Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy 2008. Her latest book is a semi-memoir self-help book, Awakening the Genie Within. Johnson has also published A Christmas Awakening.

Bettye Johnson has been a Federal Women's Program Coordinator for a government district office and conducted workshops on women's issues. A former program director for a holistic healthy center, she is a retired minister of Divine Science.

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A LITERARY AFTERNOON

Award winning author Bettye Johnson will facilitate A Literary Afternoon on Sunday, May 17, 2009 under the auspices of the annual Yelm Washington Art Walk. This popular event features area authors, writers and songwriters. Bettye will read an excerpt from her award winning book Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy and from Awakening the Genie Within. The event is being held at the Blue Bottle Express, 309 Yelm Avenue, Yelm, Washington from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. This event is free.

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Friday, December 05, 2008

Author Bettye Johnson Launches For Freedom Now Project

FOR FREEDOM NOW PROJECT

Author Bettye Johnson has launched the For Freedom Now Project to bring forth a shift in awareness on this planet. Johnson is asking for volunteers to focus on the world once a day for a minimum of sixty days using the words Love and Gratitude. Love is a power that can change all things when we accept love and believe in love. Love has a frequency that can change polluted water into clean water as demonstrated by Masaru Emoto with his scientific work. Gratitude is being thankful for life, what we are, what we have and by offering gratitude to the world, we send out the frequency that we are being thankful for our efforts already being accomplished.

The intent of the For Freedom Now Project is to create a shift in the world away from abuse, discrimination, bigotry, poverty, anger, hatred, wars and enslavement through the use of love and gratitude. Johnson calls this an experiment with no money to pay and all is requested is a commitment to focus or pray once a day. "This is the time to heal our woundedness. Now is the opportunity to heal and give to the world a shift enabling it to evolve into something greater.

Johnson believes that by linking our intents, we can make a difference and become Shift-Changers for the world. Further information is available on the For Freedom Now website at http://freedomnowproject.blogspot.com

Bettye Johnson is an award-winning international author. Her books Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls and Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy are both Independent Publisher Book Awards winners in 2006 and 2008 respectively. Johnson's latest book Awakening the Genie Within was released by Living Free Press in October 2008. Johnson has been a long-time advocate for women's rights and is now expanding her advocacy to take on the world. She is a septuagenarian and grew up during the Great Depression of the last century and believes that the world needs to be encompassed with love and gratitude. She makes her home in Washington State.

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