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Gwyn (pronounced Gwan) McGee is a native of Gary Indiana. She left Gary to attend Fisk University and during that time was introduced to the first of a series of religious and spiritual philosophies that she welcomed. Gwyn was a journalist in the 80's. She worked as a street reporter for America's oldest African American radio station, WDIA, before her journalistic career expanded to include television and a news directorship. Shortly after her 7 years as a journalist a life threatening event served as a catalyst for Gwyn's intense search for a deeper meaning behind life. In 1991 Gwyn sold her first fiction under the pen name of Eboni Snoe. Over a period of 15 years she wrote 13 novels that explore the contribution and value of indigenous cultures to modern society. One of her novels, Tell Me I'm Dreamin', received a National Bestseller Award from Waldenbooks. As a result of her publishing career Gwyn has had the privilege of speaking in a variety of non-academic and academic settings. |
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As Gwyn's interests in spiritual affairs increased along with her passion for learning about indigenous peoples her work naturally reflected her transformation. In 2002, for several months, she attended and documented events that unfolded during a devotional singing session focused on the Indian Avatar Sathya Sai Baba. It was a turning point for Gwyn. After weighing the pros and cons of traditional publishing, she established Beyond Maya Press. The first book published was a nonfiction, Bharosha Ma: 22 Weeks With Divinity; an account of those life-altering days. Two more nonfictions followed. Shree Shirdi Sai Baba Of South San Francisco: Divine Touch, a collaborative work with research scientist, Anita Bawa. It is based on 10 years of Anita's experiences associated with an extraordinary mandir. The second book, Shree Sai Baba of South San Francisco: Devotees Speak, features 45 individuals who recount their experiences at the same location. In 2019, Beyond Maya Press published a DaVinci Code like fiction about Gwyn's hometown. The novel, In The Beginning Was Gary, Indiana, had been shelved for 15 years. The company's latest book is Gwyn's autobiography entitled, The Altar. The majority of the heart-filled account is the result of 30 years of dream journaling and daily entries about her life and spiritual evolution that unfolded in several locations across the world. |
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