I'm lost in divinity
Between pages and ink,
Shaking the hand of God
In every stranger I meet.
I've kissed heaven so many times
I write to see it bleed
And when my pen runs dry,
I dance to hear Love speak.
So if time be my salvation,
Then fear be my enemy,
And if my tongue forgets to pray,
All I have to do is breathe.

Alyssa Noelle Coelho

I'm lost in divinity
Between pages and ink,
Shaking the hand of God
In every stranger I meet.
I've kissed heaven so many times
I write to see it bleed
And when my pen runs dry,
I dance to hear Love speak.
So if time be my salvation,
Then fear be my enemy,
And if my tongue forgets to pray,
All I have to do is breathe.

Alyssa Noelle Coelho

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What if... there is more?

What if...
there is more?

The Lionheart Chronicles

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The Lionheart Chronicles

This series is designed for...

the lost, the shattered, the tender-hearted wanderers, 

the grieving, the abused, the tossed-around

souls wondering what the point is to all of this hurt and pain and tragedy...

wondering if there could be any.

This series is an invitation to walk alongside someone just like you..

as she bravely, daringly, and of course, always a little recklessly

listens to the signs, puts one foot in front of another, and answers the call,

braving the path as it appears before her.

The Lionheart Chronicles follows Scarlett V. Leonelli,

a second generation Russian-Italian immigrant, writer, dancer, daughter, lover, and seeker

 as she faces the tragedies of life by

unraveling each of these identities and becoming solely…

a Traveler. 

This series is designed for...

the lost, the shattered, the tender-hearted wanderers, the grieving, the abused, the tossed-around souls wondering what the point is to all of this hurt and pain and tragedy... wondering if there could be any.

This series is an invitation to walk alongside someone just like you..

as she bravely, daringly, and of course, always a little recklessly
listens to the signs, puts one foot in front of another, and answers the call,
braving the path as it appears before her.

The Lionheart Chronicles follows Scarlett V. Leonelli,

a second generation Russian-Italian immigrant, writer, dancer, daughter, lover, and seeker as she faces the tragedies of life by
unraveling each of these identities and becoming solely…
a Traveler. 

“There is a Mystery that many call God, manifesting as Universal Love,
a set of Laws and a Great Process.
That Process works through each and all of us,
and that Process is perfect.
As we discover this fundamental truth in the journey of our lives,
we find that wherever we step, the path appears beneath our feet.”

Dan Millman

“There is a Mystery that many call God, manifesting as Universal Love,
a set of Laws and a Great Process.
That Process works through each and all of us, and that Process is perfect.
As we discover this fundamental truth in the journey of our lives,
we find that wherever we step, the path appears beneath our feet.”

Dan Millman

The Alchemy of The Beast

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The Alchemy of The Beast is the first installation of The Lionheart Chronicles, a series inspired by author Alyssa Noelle Coelho’s own truth-seeking journey. Drawing upon her training in sociocultural anthropology and her own experiences as a Traveler, wrestling with the meaning of existence, love, connection, and contribution, Alyssa shines a light on the raw truths of the human condition and showcases the beauty of cultures worldwide.

“I wept as time stopped,
and I wept as time refused to cease.”

Grieving her faith, her love, and her identity, twenty-one-year-old Scarlett V. Leonelli is devastated by an unexpected tragedy—one threatening to unravel her to her very core. Following a series of inexplicable synchronicities, Scarlett journeys deep into the jungle of a hidden village in Costa Rica where, far beyond the only reality she has ever known, she is forced to trust the path as it appears beneath her feet. Led by the sacred invitations in riddles of mysterious guides, romantic rendezvous, and enticing adventures, Scarlett falls into the belly of the Beast itself. 

Will Scarlett give in or choose to alchemize
one of humanity’s inevitable tragedies?

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The Alchemy of
The Beast

“I wept as time stopped,
and I wept as time refused to cease.”

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Grieving her faith, her love, and her identity, twenty-one-year-old Scarlett V. Leonelli is devastated by an unexpected tragedy—one threatening to unravel her to her very core. Following a series of inexplicable synchronicities, Scarlett journeys deep into the jungle of a hidden village in Costa Rica where, far beyond the only reality she has ever known, she is forced to trust the path as it appears beneath her feet.

Led by the sacred invitations in riddles of mysterious guides, romantic rendezvous, and enticing adventures, Scarlett falls into the belly of the Beast itself.

Will Scarlett give in or choose to alchemize one of humanity’s inevitable tragedies?

The Alchemy of The Beast is the first installation of The Lionheart Chronicles, a series inspired by author Alyssa Noelle Coelho’s own truth-seeking journey. Drawing upon her training in sociocultural anthropology and her own experiences as a Traveler, wrestling with the meaning of existence, love, connection, and contribution, Alyssa shines a light on the raw truths of the human condition and showcases the beauty of cultures worldwide.

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Be swept away to the beauty of Costa Rica with The Alchemy of The Beast. Journey with Scarlett as she moves from the lead of grief to the gold of transformation with self-awareness, forgiveness and new connections. Truly a novel way to return to your wellbeing within.

Georgena Grace

Trauma Specialist, Founder & Director of Integrated Wellbeing Institute

The Alchemy of the Beast is a breathtaking journey through the ache of loss, the clouds of confusion, the sparkles of hope, and the rush of liberation. This story is both magical and relatable as the dark and muddy parts of healing collide with the glimmer and dance of hidden truths and boundless possibility. The lessons available from (quite literally!) leaps of faith, trusting the obscure, and following the harmony of the heart offer a roadmap for finding one’s way through the darkness and into the vast world of new beginnings.

Karlyn Pleasants, Psy. D

Author, Feathers From The Fire

The Alchemy of the Beast is a fantastic journey of healing and growth, where fiction and reality cannot be easily discerned. The stories Alyssa Noelle Coelho eloquently tells against a breathtaking background jungle experience siphon the reader through the pain of grief, triumph of a broken heart, enlightenment, self-empowerment and healing.

If you have experienced the pain of loss and crave deep healing, and magical adventure you will be thrilled by Coelho’s descriptions of Scar’s bewitching odyssey. I’ll be looking forward to the next installment of The Lionheart Chronicles, please don’t make us wait too long, I need to see where Scar takes us next!

Michelle Ann Collins

5 Time Bestselling Author

This book will enchant, bewitch, and caress you into the magic and transformative power of your own soul’s journey. Alyssa Noelle Coelho knows the power of words and courageous testimony, guiding readers through her pain and joys in order to inspire us with the knowledge that we have worlds to discover, that await the light of our own hearts.

Valorie Thomas, PhD

Professor Emerita, Pomona College
Founder, Windhorse Equine Facilitated Non-clinical Therapeutics

Magical realism meets humanity in all of its tragedy and resilience in this beautiful story. As someone who has traversed many a dark night in the belly of several proverbial beasts, I found Scar’s journey to be profoundly truthful and utterly inspiring. The wisdom of shapeshifting guides, glimmering crystals, ever-present cups of coffee, delicious dances, and captivating scenes of a determined reclamation of a Lion Heart regularly dance across my mind as I make daily choices to alchemize Life’s inevitable tragedies and reclaim my own.

Amanda Johnson

Founder, True to Intention
Message, Brand, and Story Coach

In this magical story, raw emotion collides with realism as fictional character, Scar, embarks on a soul-searching journey for answers to the questions tearing her soul apart. I found myself laughing, crying, and cheering Scar on as she throws caution to the wind, allowing herself to embrace the fears, doubts, and dreams that create pivotal moments of awareness and adventure along the way.  

Lori Giesey

Co-Founder, Saved By Story

The Lionheart Chronicles depicts a journey through the human experience. The tragedy and triumph, brokenness and healing, pain and joy, curse and blessing that are all a part of the human condition. Alyssa Noelle Coelho takes you traveling within yourself, through the agonizing and beautiful path of healing and acceptance. Both heavy and lighthearted, The Alchemy of the Beast is an exciting adventure, a literary victory.

Karla Nelson

Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker

The Alchemy of the Beast intrigued, fascinated, and captured my heart… all while pushing my church-girl buttons. But oh, what a magical journey back to oneself! The beauty found in the pages and the poetry… muy delicioso! Alyssa Noelle Coelho’s writing and insights are as rich and smooth as the coffee Scar so thoroughly enjoyed during her stay in Costa Rica. Grab your favorite cup (or two or ten) and buckle up for a literary ride that will have you saying, 'More, please!'

Theddee Rheyshelle

Author, Tales for the Hungry Heart

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Alyssa's Interviews

NBN Poetry

An Interview with Megan Wildhood
on the New Books Network

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Alyssa's Interviews

NBN Poetry

An Interview with Megan Wildhood
on the New Books Network

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An Interview with Georgena Grace
on the Integrated Wellbeing Podcast

An Interview with Michael Ingram
on Quintessential Listening

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What if… there is more for you too?

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I’m excited to continue sharing Scarlett’s journey through The Lionheart Chronicles,
as well as offer various opportunities and experiences to help my fellow Travelers with their own Scar Work.

I am curating a uniquely-customized destination retreat in Costa Rica for Travelers
who are seeking experiences like Scar’s to help propel them through their journey of grief. 

If you are curious about this catalyst and want more information,
please drop your email here and I will notify you when the application is open.

I’m excited to continue sharing Scarlett’s journey through The Lionheart Chronicles, as well as offer various opportunities and experiences to help my fellow Travelers with their own Scar Work.

I am curating a uniquely-customized destination retreat in Costa Rica for Travelers who are seeking experiences like Scar’s to help propel them through their journey of grief. 

If you are curious about this catalyst and want more information, please drop your email here and I will notify you when the application is open.

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