Isabella Motta
Bio
Isabella Motta is a Brazilian-Taiwanese writer whose multifaceted identity has, from an early age, fueled her quest for homefulness. Growing up in Brazil as a lesbian woman, she navigated the challenges of finding her voice and claiming her narrative, and the process of “civilizing” to fit into society’s rigid expectations felt unnatural and at odds with her creative inner world of dreams and imagination. As an immigrant who moved to Europe in her late 20s accompanied only by her two cats, the physical distance from her home country intensified her longing to find a home within herself.
She developed a career in tech and entertainment working with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, while serving as director for Longboard Girls Crew, a global organization for empowering women and minorities in action sports. It felt like she was truly living the “girl boss” narrative – until one day, she could no longer ignore the deep internal restlessness that was leaving her disoriented, disconnected and feeling foreign in her own life, prompting a journey of self-discovery to retire the perfectionist over-achiever that had been the lead character in her story so far. Embracing meditation, therapy, self-analysis and art, she started reconnecting with her true essence, which led her to pursue an initiation in Akashic Records, a course on healing trauma, and a certification in Jungian Coaching.
She currently lives in Amsterdam with her wife and their two cats, Alice and Pretinho.
Homecoming
Homefulness [hōm-fu-ness] n.
The practice of feeling completely at home in one’s mind, body and soul, regardless of physical location or external circumstances.
In a world where hustle culture is beginning to crumble and a desire for meaning and a higher purpose is inspiring emerging generations to search for more, this book takes readers on a quest for homefulness through the eyes of a peculiar alien character who is navigating life in a foreign land.
This homecoming journey is told through 78 scenes inspired by tarot cards, combining written whispers from the author’s soul with cozy illustrations that use water(color) as the healing medium for alchemizing heartbreak into wholeness.
Bill and Coo
Pigeons Bill and Coo are busy building their new nest. How will they cope when an elegant stranger appears and Bill is in danger? Can they overcome their fears and achieve their goals with the help of their family and friends? Fun for all the family, this book is suitable for children and adults alike.
Read the story and colour the words and images as you go. The range of images to colour has been designed to appeal to all abilities. Colouring tips help to boost confidence and improve skill levels. There are also puzzles and activities designed to keep everyone entertained. Teaching suggestions have been given to help adult readers guide their younger friends through the messages in the story.