Ayn Dillard has experienced much in her life prompting much self-reflection. She is a self-proclaimed know-it-all and loves sharing what she has experienced and learned with others. She acknowledges that just when you think you have something figured out, or even in that magical moment when you think that you 'get' it or even know-it-all - your inner or outer world will change or shift to make you - even force you - to become more aware. So that you are able to realize growth and expand - to become more than you ever thought possible. It's life's grandest journey and an amazing process - if you are aware and allow it to occur. She is a former ballet dancer and former interior designer - primarily art and antiques. She enjoys cooking, physical fitness, all creative endeavors; such as writing, movies, the performing arts, artwork and design.

When you become more and more aware by self-reflection and process all your emotions as they arise and as is appropriate - you will feel younger, happier and more full of life than ever before. But first you must become aware of what you are feeling and why.

Ayn's website www.womenexplode.com - signed soft cover copies are available to order through Ayn's website as well as e-books.

DADDY THROWS ME IN THE AIR reviewed and featured on Chick Lit Cafe:

Ayn Dillard’s Daddy Throws Me in the Air is an inspirational memoir and self-help book that is a must read for all. In it, she recounts her troubled childhood and the vicious cycle of abusive marriages, divorces, lawyers, legal suits, and the people in her life that had alcoholism, mental illness and abusive behavior, all telling her that she was the one with the problem. When in reality it was all due to the negative imprints and the negative behavior of others that shaped her life.

As an adult Ayn searched for answers in every way possible. Her process of healing included therapy, reading books and many other modes of searching for healing. When she began to recall messages and scenes from her childhood she decided to write them down. Thus begins her story as she was forced to relive her memories and feel all the emotions that came with them and then began to release them.

Daddy Throws Me in the Air is a poignant and inspirational look at one woman’s struggle to heal herself from her past. Ayn Dillard stresses the fact that we all have had imprints, good and bad that shape us as adults. And by recalling and taking a close look at our childhood memories we can all begin to become aware and understand why we are the way we are and why we keep doing the same negative behaviors over and over. And finally, by becoming aware and reliving our past emotions we can be healed with God’s help.

I was fully captivated by Daddy Throws Me in the Air: Remembering Childhood. It was like riding a wild ride while reading her accounts of various childhood experiences. We can not allow others to project their fears and negative emotions upon us. These things really touched me and I could really relate. I fully empathized with Ayn and found myself literally crying many times at the pain and suffering she endured.

But not all hope was lost, as Ayn sought out help and was able to overcome her bad childhood imprints and memories and turn sadness, depression and repeated negative behaviors around. She now lives a life full of peace and joy with, mainly, the help of God.

This is a must read memoir and self-help book for anyone that struggles in life. Ayn states that our adult lives are a reflection of the imprints that were put upon us a children and we can overcome them and live a happy life.

Daddy Throws Me in the Air is also witty and fun to read even though it is sad. Ayn Dillard has a way with words that draws readers in and causes them to want to read on to the end. The characters have a life of their own and their stories are written in two to three page accounts. This book is brilliant and beautiful - filled with hope.

Self-Awareness is one of the keys to the fulfillment of a happy life. Ayn states that we must forgive, learn to love ourselves, let go of the past and accept the things we cannot change. Ayn Dillard is an expressive, excellent writer and her story will help many. There is a section in the book that will help readers to evaluate their own lives and childhoods and begin the healing process. This is one book that I will be reading again. I highly recommend it to all readers because we all have issues that need dealing with and that stem from our childhoods. This book helped me immensely and I thank Ayn Dillard for following her calling to write it.

https://chicklitcafe.com/2018/06/27/ayn-dillard-daddy-throws-me-in-the-air/

Featured author in International magazine March 2023 https://www.demodemagazine.com/revolutionizing-literature-ayn-dillard-s-innovative-approach-to-storytelling-de-mode

Ayn and her book were also selected and featured in FOCUS ON WOMEN MAGAZINE -

The focus group of readers deemed her book - the Balm of Gilead - 'healing for many'.

“Difficulties exist only so that in overcoming them,

we may grow strong. Only those who have

suffered and overcome are able to help others.”

Ayn Dillard

Ayn takes the reader on an enlightening and transforming journey. She articulates a message of self-awareness and strength that stems from an independent and determined mindset. Ayn says, "I love to write, but most importantly, through my book, I want to bring to light self-awareness through a process of how we can release limiting imprints and negative beliefs that familial and life experiences may leave upon us, in order that we are able to live a more fulfilling and emotionally healthy life - a life of awareness, healing and choice. When we have pain, we can either run towards and through it or away from it. At times, we need to run towards it to arrive at release and healing - other times, to step away. It takes awareness to know which will best serve us.

"I learned to fly and my spirit soared and so can you." --- Author Ayn Dillard