Patricia Monaghan is the daughter of a decorated Korean War veteran and is a longtime member of the Society of Friends (Quakers), one of the traditional "peace churches." She is the author of many books on the goddess, including the recently released The Red-Haired Girl on the Bog, about the goddess in the Irish landscape.

She continues her campaign to green her life despite occasional bouts of media-induced depression. She teaches literature and environment at DePaul University and is Senior Fellow at the Black Earth Institute (www.blackearthinstitute.org), devoted to reconnecting arts, spirituality and progressive thought.

Visit Pat's website: www.patricia-monaghan.com.