Sage Penman, writer for Fiction

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Multi-passionate writer and creative available for non-fiction, fiction and academically inclined projects.

Biography

Sage is a versatile writer with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (Homeopathy) and is currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology. Her writing expertise spans natural medicine, mindfulness, healthy living, nutrition, behavior change coaching, and alternative healthcare. Proficient in medical terminology, Psychology theories, and APA 7 referencing, she excels in citing peer-reviewed scientific studies.

Passionate about positive psychology and health psychology, Sage has lectured at the university level and presented at the International ACRE conference. Registered as a Holistic Counselor (ASCHP) and a naturopathic practitioner (IAHTNP), she brings a wealth of experience in teaching methodology as a qualified educator and SACE-registered health educator, assessor, and moderator.

Holder of advanced certificates in integrative nutrition, lifestyle medicine, culinary medicine, traditional medicinal approaches, and ethnomedicine practices, Sage is a licensed Food For Life (FFL) instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). As a lifelong learner, her written works, including poems published in an anthology of verse and recorded songs, showcase her dedication to creative expression. With a TESOL online teaching English certificate, she ensures a high standard of writing, aligning with clients' creative visions, and prioritizes client satisfaction in achieving their goals.

Previous experience, degrees, and qualifications

Sage is a versatile writer with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (Homeopathy) and is currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology. Her writing expertise spans natural medicine, mindfulness, healthy living, nutrition, behavior change coaching, and alternative healthcare. Proficient in medical terminology, Psychology theories, and APA 7 referencing, she excels in citing peer-reviewed scientific studies.

Passionate about positive psychology and health psychology, Sage has lectured at University level and presented at the International ACRE conference. Registered as a Holistic Counselor (ASCHP) and a naturopathic practitioner (IAHTNP), she brings a wealth of experience in teaching methodology as a qualified educator and SACE-registered health educator, assessor, and moderator.

Holder of advanced certificates in integrative nutrition, lifestyle medicine, culinary medicine, traditional medicinal approaches, and ethnomedicine practices, Sage is a licensed Food For Life (FFL) instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). As a lifelong learner, her written works, including poems published in an anthology of verse and recorded songs, showcase her dedication to creative expression. With a TESOL online teaching English certificate, she ensures a high standard of writing, aligning with clients' creative visions, and prioritizes client satisfaction in achieving their goals.

Interests and hobbies

I am unacquainted with the term "boredom" on a personal level, as I always find myself engaged in various activities. Much like my intellectual pursuits, my hobbies are diverse. I take pleasure in gardening, camping, and hiking amidst nature. Reading, writing, and continuous learning also occupy my leisure hours. It is my insatiable curiosity that propels my commitment to lifelong learning. Exploring subjects such as history, mythology, religion, and spirituality is a particular fascination of mine. I am not one to shy away from taboo topics, finding them incredibly intriguing. Whether delving into metaphysics, conspiracy theories, aliens, or even tantric sex, my approach is unbiased, and I am able to reveal the insights garnered from my investigations. In essence, I relish unraveling a compelling mystery or engaging in an intellectual challenge, with research being second nature to me. My research skills are employed when writing fiction and I enjoy researching the topic to provide engaging content.

My creative endeavors span writing science fiction, composing songs, crafting poetry, painting, experimenting with culinary creations in the kitchen, and spending quality time with my son and fur baby dogs. Physical exercise takes the form of biking, jiu-jitsu, swimming, and canoe paddling. I also revel in road trips, exploring antique shops for hidden treasures, and indulging in renovation projects where I can showcase my flair for interior decorating. At its core, my life revolves around enhancing and beautifying everything I encounter, be it people, objects, rooms, gardens, a wall, a canvas, or your writing project.

How I'd describe my personality in two sentences

According to the VIA Character Strengths assessment, my key attributes encompass honesty, spirituality, a love of learning, curiosity, and bravery. In summary, I am a mature, self-directed learner and disciplined intellectual with an unwavering passion for writing while embracing every opportunity to learn and grow along the way.

How I'd describe my approach to my work

I approach my work like everything I do in my life. I strive to do the best I possibly can so I can always be satisfied knowing I have done my absolute best. I strive for excellence in all I do and have achieved Cum Laude in my qualifications for this reason. Nevertheless, life is not a pointless pursuit of perfection. Sometimes the most wondrous creative accidents happen unintentionally. The challenge lies in finding the perfect in imperfection and always striving to learn, grow, and improve from past experiences. My positive psychology background motivates me to try and write all tragedy with a "glass half-full philosophical perspective", attempting to see the silver lining in every dark cloud and finding the life lesson or reason to be grateful in every difficult situation.

Why should you choose me for your project

Writing is the holy grail of my existence, where everything makes sense, and passion collides with skill and imagination. In this realm, there are no limits to what can be done, and I eagerly embrace the challenge to think outside the box, bringing new worlds, characters, and concepts to life. My absolute best attribute is my ability to brainstorm and generate fresh, imaginative concepts. This ability shines, especially when given creative free rein. Even during academic writing, the question "How can we make this better?" is what drives me. As a fellow creative, I recognize the importance of preserving the creator's original vision for the project. I will strive at all times to do justice to the original purpose and intent of all works while working to enhance them to be all they can be and more.

Content snippets

Is positive psychology needed today?

According to Gable and Haidt (2005) Positive psychology is defined as “the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions.” Positive psychology is crucial today (Seligman, 2002). It offers a necessary balance to the field of psychology by focusing on human strengths and virtues, alongside addressing mental health issues. This comprehensive approach enables a better understanding of the human experience and promotes holistic well-being (Peterson & Seligman, 2004). In a world facing increasing stressors and...

Abducted by Stars. The Last Soundweaver

Chapter 1: Coffee Grounds She was a soundweaver, the very last of her kind. Carrying a secret she could never voice. At this moment, the songs of the birds in the early morning were the only sounds disturbing the air with their frequencies, weaving their songs of wonder upon the morning air to meet her. The sunrise kissed the horizon, bathing the City of Dreams in an etheric palette of pastel light, although it didn’t quite have the same feel as the realm she was from. She loved sunny mornings and sunsets, the promise of untapped power they represented to her. Strangely similar to the do...

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