An Inspiring, Powerful True Story of Messages from the Afterlife **FULL COLOR EDITION**  When Irene, one of three close friends, dies unexpectedly, the trio's lives intertwine in life-changing ways. Immediately following Irene's death, Risë begins to sense her friend's presence around her. While delivering her eulogy from the pulpit at Irene's Celebration of Life, Risë sees Irene sitting in the congregation, her long auburn hair reflecting light from the windows above. Irene is calm and joyful as she glances, smiling, over her family and friends. A fascinating year unfolds as Risë receives continuous communication from Irene from the afterlife through lucid dreams, channeled messages, and synchronicities too profound to be manifestations of her imagination. Under the weekly guidance of a spiritual leadership coach, Risë commits to a disciplined practice of daily meditation, guided imagery, spiritual experiences, and journaling to document all that she is experiencing and to make sense of this new relationship with the afterlife. One year later, Irene directs Risë to write this book from the journals she has filled, telling her that she will be her ghost writer from the other side. The book is to be shared with the world, offering hope and understanding that our loved ones are always with us from beyond the veil to bring comfort and support. Weeks later, the third friend, Anne, receives instructions from Irene to begin creating large, inspiring, "peacock-colored" paintings, using special inks and her breath. Though Anne was not an artist and nor was Irene, the directions are specific that she is to breathe the souls of those who have passed into her paintings using this unusual technique. Within months, Anne has created hundreds of paintings. These astonishing showpieces, some of which are included in the book, are awakening others around the world to connect with the spirit world themselves. When Paradise Speaks is an uplifting and highly engaging story about three friends and what transpired when they were willing to embrace and act on after-death communication. This book validates that our loved ones are with us in spirit, and always ready to offer us their loving guidance. All we must do is be willing to ask, receive, and act on their messages. " When Paradise Speaks reminds me of the bestselling book, E at, Pray, Love with the addition of spiritual companions from the afterlife. When Paradise Speak s will impact you in ways you cannot imagine." -Echo Bodine , author of E choes of the Soul and A Still, Small Voice "A most excellent account of love, connection, and eternal life that has the potential to transform you in unimaginable ways." -Suzanne Giesemann , author of Messages of Hope "Written in a language that is both informative and conversational, authentically coming from the heart." -Louise Griffith , author of Y ou Are Worth It "I read this book a few days after my mother had passed. Risё's words helped me center into that place of peace which surpasses all understanding." -Jana Bauer , author of Sun and Moon " When Paradise Speaks is a fascinating story about encounters with the afterlife. Risё and Anne's incredible experiences remind us to ask for messages, pay attention, and be ready to be amazed! Risё is a captivating storyteller that will keep you on the edge of your seat." -Patrick Pryor , M.Div., BCC " When Paradise Speaks has the power to transform your relationship with the afterlife. In this true story, Risё shares her profound experiences in communicating with her deceased friend, one whose death came too early. Risё's subsequent inner journey through meditation and other spiritual experiences lead her to new insights, understanding, and gifts, far beyond what she could have imagined." -Wes Hamilton , Spiritual Life Leadership Coach Risë Severson Kasmirski, MA, is an author, mystic, and the founder of Right-Path Careers, an Executive Career and Life Coaching firm. She began after-death communication with her friend, Irene, within months of Irene's passing. Through lucid dreams, channeled writing, and direct communication through a medium, Risë was inspired by Irene to write "When Paradise Speaks" to share wisdom from the afterlife and help others access the guidance and unconditional love available to them from the spirit world and their loved ones who have passed. With her friend and business partner, Anne Pryor, Risë shares the story When Paradise Speaks and the birth of Lovitude Soul Paintings to audiences globally.