Press Box - Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls

Secrets of The Magdalene Scrolls ~ Spanish Edition

2011-12-15T13:51:00.000-08:00

"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.

What the Blank Do We Know About the Bible

2011-12-15T13:45:00.001-08:00

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

REVIEW FROM US REVIEW OF BOOKS

2010-01-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

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 The novel is packed full of historical references, but the fictional elements ease the delivery of the overly intellectual passages.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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Comment from Interview World Puja Network

2009-11-01T16:08:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

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.

Wise Beyond Years

2009-10-11T14:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-05-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-05-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

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.

Author Bettye Johnson Launches For Freedom Now Project

2008-12-05T16:47:00.000-08:00

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.

FROM MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

2008-11-14T17:05:00.000-08:00

Midwest Book Review has posted a review of Awakening the Genie Within on their Self-Help Shelf and also the Small Press Bookwatch: November 2008

Review:

Everyone wants a genie to show up to solve all their problems, but the genie one might be waiting for may be within. "Awakening the Genie With: A Journey of Discovery" is a self-help manual calling for people to look into themselves to find the answer to their life's problems.

Looking to oneself for power can be done at any age, as Johnson didn't start her own spiritual awakening until she was forty. Empowering to readers to not wait for magic, but to create it themselves. "Awakening the Genie Within" is worth reading for self-help readers.

A PLEASURE TO READ

2008-10-13T11:30:00.000-07:00

From Amazon.com - Review by Monty Rainey, New Braunfels, TX

Bettye Johnson reminds me so much of that wacky, eccentric great aunt that seems to exist in almost every family. You know the one, everyone talks about her like she's a little off her rocker, but yet, deep down everyone wants to spend a little "alone" time with her because she's just so darn fun to be around! And, if you'll open your mind up a little and listen to what she is saying, some of it makes perfect sense!

Well, dear old aunt Bettye wrote a book and called it AWAKENING THE GENIE WITHIN: A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY. Now I'm the first to admit I'm a die-hard conservative Christian minister, Dallas Theological Seminary and all that, but I'm also the first to tell you I don't question someone else's faith. If Bettye found enlightenment through the Ramtha and his School of Enlightenment, then so be it. I believe there are many avenues to take us to the answers we week and those roads don't always look the same.

This was an enjoyable read. Some may scoff at some of the conclusions that were reached, but keep an open mind and remember that Ms. Johnson's path may have been a little different than yours. That's okay. It doesn't make her wrong, only different. The point is, she has traveled a long journey and has gained wisdom, which she has chosen to share with the rest of us. Absorb her gift of wisdom in the way it was meant and enjoy the ride.
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Awakening the Genie Within Amazon.com Review

2008-09-25T09:14:00.000-07:00

AMAZON.COM REVIEW
Has some good tips, September 17, 2008 By drebbles (Arlington, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Bettye Johnson has led an interesting life. Born in Dallas, Texas in 1929, she grew up during the Great Depression. Throughout her life she has held a wide variety of jobs including picking cotton as a child, working in Paris and Tokyo for the U.S. State Department, a Federal Women's Program Coordinator, a holistic health center program director, and a non-denominational minister. She was the wife of a career military man and is the mother of three sons. In 2001 she became an author. "Awakening the Genie Within" is the story of how she was able to accomplish so many life changes.

"Awakening the Genie Within" is part autobiography and part inspirational thinking. Johnson's life has indeed been fascinating and I hope she eventually writes a full-fledged autobiography (I'd love to hear more about her second husband). Johnson is a student of Ramtha and his School of Enlightenment, which guides the inspirational part of the book. Whether or not you are open to Ramtha, there are several useful ideas in the book. Johnson advises that people open up the unused parts of their brains and gives several examples as to how to do it. She has several useful tips such as the seven P's (stages) of questing; how to inventory yourself; how to break out of mental cages ("I can't", "it isn't possible", etc.); keys to change; the power of imagination; self-healing; rules for living joyfully; and much more. While those were all useful tips, the one thing I really took from the book is the need to get rid of "stinking thinking" - something I have to work really hard to do.

"Awakening the Genie Within" is an inspirational book from a remarkable woman.

Awakening the Genie Within

2008-07-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

For a review copy of Awakening the Genie Within, contact Living Free Press, lfpress@fairpoint.net, 360-446-3032 FAX 360-446-0284

What happens when a forty year old woman awakens to a genie lurking within her? Two time award-winning author Bettye Johnson answers this question in her soon-to-be released first work of non-fiction Awakening the Genie Within, A Journey of Discovery, a semi-memoir of Johnson's journey into a world of manifested words and thoughts. Johnson's book Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls is an Independent Publishers Book Award Winner 2006 and its sequel Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy an Independent Publishers Book Award Winner 2008.

Suzanne Fairbrother, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book The Goddess Within, says "Awakening the Genie Within is a delightful presentation of the accumulated wisdom of a life well lived. Bettye Johnson's book shows us how to live our lives more powerfully."

Johnson's book covers a span of her next 39 years of developing the genie within and shares her experiences, the tools she used and the wisdom gained during a fascinating journey of discovery.

Bettye Johnson's life is a woven tapestry experiences that moved her from the cotton fields of Texas to working as a code clerk in the embassies of Paris and Tokyo where she received an uncommon education. Her background includes being a wife of a career military man, mother, government worker, minister and author.

ISBN 978-0650454-4-5

To place orders for the book, contact:
Living Free Press
P.O. Box 97
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-3032 Fax (360) 446-0284
e-mail: lfpress@fairpoint.net
URL: http://www.magdalenescrolls.com/

To arrange for book signings, speaking engagements or interview, contact Bettye Johnson at bettye@magdalenescrolls.com or lfpress@fairpoint.net

BETTYE JOHNSON A TWO TIME AWARD WINNER

2008-06-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

International Award-Winning author Bettye Johnson has just garnered her second Independent Publisher Book Award known as the IPPY Award for her book, Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy. Johnson received an Independent Publisher Book Award in 2006 for her best-selling Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. The 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards received 3,175 entries from 49 U.S. states, nine Canadian provinces as well as 16 countries overseas.

Bettye Johnson, a noted authority on the life and times of Mary Magdalene has spent a number of years researching the elusive life of a woman mentioned by name only a few times in the New Testament. Johnson chose to share her research by writing it in the form of fiction in order to have a broad spectrum of readers.

Johnson recently interviewed the director Bruce Burgess and producer Rene Barnett of the documentary film, Bloodline on her www.blogtalkradio.com/bettyejohnson show titled Knowledge Is Power. The documentary is a revelation of an unknown tomb of a mummified body covered by a shroud with a Knights Templar emblem on it. A question has been raised as to the possibility it could reveal information about the lineage of Mary Magdalene and Jesus. The interview has been archived and may be listened to at any time.

Bettye Johnson's background is a tapestry of woven experiences moving from the cotton fields of Texas to being a code clerk with the U.S. State Department Foreign Service with postings to the embassies in Paris and Tokyo. Johnson alleges this was the beginning of her uncommon education. She has been a student at the Ramtha School of Enlightenment, a university of the quantum physics of the mind for over 20 years. Johnson makes her home in Washington state and is currently about to publish her first non-fiction book titled, Awakening the Genie Within.

A Literary Afternoon - May 20, 2008

2008-05-20T14:54:00.000-07:00

Bettye Johnson hosted the 2nd annual A Literary Afternoon as part of the Yelm Art Walk, Yelm Prairie Art Association, Washington. The event was held at the Blue Bottle Coffee House in Yelm, Washington.

Owner Michelle Jones and her assistant Cindy Perlaff were gracious and provided outstanding service to all attending. Michelle has turned a historical landmark into an eclectic coffee house much to the delight of Yelm area residents. If you are ever in Yelm, the Blue Bottle is located at 309 Yelm Ave. East.

THE BLOODLINE MEETS SECRETS OF THE MAGDALENE SCROLLS

2008-05-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Greetings. I want to share with you an update. A wonderful opportunity has come to me and I will be hosting the director, Bruce Burgess and producer, Rene Barnett of the newest documentary, Bloodline. Our conversation will be on May 15, 11:00 a.m. PST on my BlogTalkRadio show. The title of my talk show is, Knowledge Is Power, and the title of this segment is Bloodline Meets Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. Please tune in by clicking on www.blogtalkradio.com/bettye. When you reach my site, there will be a telephone number you can call in to listen.(646) 652-4917

What is Bloodline about? The area surrounding Rennes-le Chateau features prominently in the bloodline legend, which follows the premise that Mary Magdalene escaped Jerusalem with child, sailed to France and settled in the region. This is an intriguing film beginning with a hidden underground tomb found in the Languedoc region of southwest France, which has been discovered by an English adventurer, Ben Hammott. His discovery and the documentary takes the viewer on a journey of unraveling strands of a longtime mystery involving Mary Magdalene, the Knights Templar and it may challenge the tenets of Christianity.
The relics were not removed, and the team was able to extract a few hair strands from the corpse found and have undergone testing by the Paleo-DNA Laboratory at Lakehead University in Ontario, Canada.

Bloodline premiered May 9 at the Village East in New York and will premier May 16 at the Laemmiele' Sunset 5 in Los Angeles, with a platform release to follow. Cinema Libre Studio is a haven for independent filmmakers with views, offering one-stop shoppping for production and distribution. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company is best known for distributing controversial filmes that include: Uncovered: The War On Iraq, OutFoxed, America: Freedom to Fascism.

Additional information can be found at http://www.bloodlinethemovie.com/ and
www.blogtalkradio.com/bettye

Review - Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls

2008-02-13T09:18:00.000-08:00

The Secret of the Magdalene Scrolls was simply masterful! It gripped and held my attention from begining to end, not only did Bettye write from well investigatged sources but she made the story live in ones imagination, following the two women and the men they came to love through this adventure was wonderful! Since I myself have always had a facination with the Magdalene, it warmed my heart. Who can say but what this book is far more truth than fiction, in fact if the Magdalene could speak to us across the ages, I suspect that she would tell us this was TRUTH! Wonderful read, wonderful images, just a magnificent book!
-- Leah Pettepiece, author I Am My Mother's Memory.

FRIEND FROM NOVOSIBIRSK, SIBERIA, RUSSIA

2007-07-28T12:36:00.000-07:00

Bettye with Larisa Cherepanova of Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia at the Third International Women's Peace Conference, Dallas, Texas, July 10-15, 2007.

Larisa and her husband Igor brought a delegation of ten from Novosibirsk. Their enthusiasm was infectious and added to the conference along with their presentations and colorful costumes. Larisa is a songwriter and poet in addition to being Director of the Center "Women Together" in Novosibirsk.

Rigoberta Menchu and Bettye Johnson

2007-07-28T09:03:00.000-07:00

Bettye Johnson and Louise Oliviero, author of "I Am Woman, I Am A God," are shown with Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchu of Guatemala. Menchu was awarded her Nobel Prize in 1992 for her contributions to ending the 36-year civil war in Guatemala. Rigoberta Menchu is shown signing copies of her poster announcing her candidacy for President of Guatemala in 2007. She is the author of 30 books. She was a keynote speaker at the Third International Women's Peace Conference, Dallas, Texas, July 10-15, 2007.

Jody Williams With Bettye Johnson

2007-07-28T08:49:00.000-07:00

Bettye with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams at the Third International Women's Peace Conference, July 10-15, 2007, Dallas, Texas. Williams was given her Nobel award for her organization's work for the Ottawa Treaty to ban landmines in the world in 1997. Williams, from Vermont, U.S., was one of the keynote speakers and urged women to take action using non-violent methods.

Bettye Johnson With Betty Williams

2007-07-28T08:35:00.000-07:00

Bettye attended the Third Interntional Women's Peace Conference in Dallas, Texas, July 10-15, 2007. She is shown with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Betty Williams, Ireland who in 1976 was awarded her Nobel Pace Prize for her contributions to bringing peace to Northern Ireland. Williams is the founder of World Centers of Compassion For Children International, which focuses on building Centers of Compassion for refugee children in locations all over the globe. More than 40,000 children die on our planet - from starvation, war, disease and other causes. Please visit http://www.wcci.org/ and learn how you can further this cause.

Bettye Johnson and Adam Smith

2007-07-28T01:11:00.000-07:00

Bettye Johnson with Congressman Adam Smith of Washington State

Bettye attended Congressman Adam Smith's Ninth District Day held in Washington D.C. on May 17, 2007.

Seattle Post Intelligencer Interviews the Author

2006-08-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

Friday, August 11, 2006

First-time author finds life to be a constant spiritual search

By ANDREA HOAG SPECIAL TO THE P-I

It's hard not to be inspired by an author such as Bettye Johnson. After all, how many first-time novelists do you know who are great-grandmothers?

Read the story below or open in a new browser window:

Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls wins Award

2006-05-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

Bettye Johnson, author of Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls, has been named the winner of the prestigious 2006 Independant Publisher Book Awards in the category "Religious Fiction."

Quoting the Independent Publishers website, This year's awards attracted entries from all 50 U.S. States, 7 Canadian Provinces, and 16 foreign countries.