The Timeless Journey of Michael John: Spiritual Explorer and Author of Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen.

Michael John’s path from an aspiring physicist to a spiritually driven novelist reveals a life marked by profound personal and creative transformation. His latest novel, Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen, represents the culmination of decades of introspection, artistic growth, and a deep spiritual journey. Michael’s decision to walk away from a full academic scholarship in physics wasn’t just a career choice; it was an act of self-preservation, a leap into the unknown driven by an existential crisis that left him questioning the very foundation of his life.

In his early twenties, Michael realized the conventional path before him—an esteemed future in academia—was not aligned with the person he felt destined to become. He left behind the promise of scientific accolades to follow a deeper calling, one rooted in a desire to explore the world and his place in it. His two-year odyssey across the U.S. became a period of self-discovery and emotional awakening. Along the way, Michael encountered moments of both struggle and wonder, which ignited his creative spirit and led to his first novel, Conceived in Love, a raw and heartfelt portrayal of those pivotal years.

Fatherhood brought with it a new set of challenges, as Michael balanced the responsibilities of family life with his burgeoning career as a writer and freelance graphic artist. His struggles during this period were far from easy, but they grounded him, shaping both his personal and creative identity. Yet life threw unexpected obstacles his way. A legal dispute involving his home led to prison, a period that could have derailed him entirely. Instead, Michael used the confinement as a crucible for artistic refinement. It was within the walls of that prison that he poured his energy into crafting Alloy Over Ice, a science fiction novel, and began shaping what would become his magnum opus, Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen.

The novel, however, is more than just a product of time and effort. It is a reflection of Michael’s deep and ongoing spiritual connection with St. Elizabeth, a historical figure who has guided him over the course of 15 years. This connection goes beyond inspiration—it is a collaboration, a form of spiritual communion that has infused his work with layers of meaning. St. Elizabeth’s spirit, Michael believes, revealed insights into morality, governance, and the complex forces that have shaped human history. Through this lens, Michael was able to explore the unresolved ethical questions of the Inquisition and weave them into a narrative that transcends mere historical fiction.

What began as a passion for history evolved into a spiritual endeavor, one in which Michael feels deeply united with St. Elizabeth. This connection, a form of channeling, has become a source of wisdom that continues to influence his understanding of time, DNA, and the unseen forces that shape our existence. Rings of Time is not just a novel—it is a living testament to this spiritual bond, one that blends history with revelations that Michael has received through years of spiritual practice.

As he continues to explore the mysteries of the past, Michael’s relationship with St. Elizabeth grows, offering new insights into the human experience and the nature of life itself. His journey is far from complete, but Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen stands as both a milestone and an invitation for readers to join him on this path of discovery. Through his writing, Michael offers more than a story—he offers a glimpse into the profound connections between history, spirit, and the human heart.

Q&A,
Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen.

• 1. What inspired you to write *Rings of Time*, blending the lives of a modern mystic with Saint Elizabeth of Hungary?

  I wanted to write a book to show how the inquisition is still with us.

• 2. How did you first encounter the story of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and what drew you to her as a central historical figure?

  I started the story I only had known historical characters of the inquisition, and after some research, I located Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and her first inquisitor Conrad in a history book about the inquisition

• 3. The story navigates complex themes like the Gnostic myth of Sophia and feminine spirituality. Could you share what sparked your interest in these subjects?

  That is the context of the subtitle the once and present queen. Sophia is the goddess of wisdom. In fact, it is written as the word wisdom. The first few paragraphs of the book are from that point of view as Sophia descends into humanity and womanhood. I’ve always been a mystic, since the first days I started meditating. It’s clear that I have seen some futures, but also clear that my interpretation of the same is not clear hence Rings of Time. An almost true novel spanning 800 years. And the truth is Saint Elizabeth of Hungary that inspired me to write about and helpp to restore gnostic understanding of things. It only took me 43 years to meter, but it was my destiny. My mother was named Elizabeth. My birthday is hers and it was only a matter of time until I met Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.

• 4. How did you go about researching the historical aspects of the 13th century and Elizabeth’s life?

  I read every book I could find every Catholic documentary book on her. I visited the castle wartburg in Germany, where I found finally found out her birthday and the unusual miracles. The Catholics told me happened on her grave. They happen to be resurrections.

• 5. Arina is a multifaceted character with ties to mysticism, social reform, and advocacy. What elements of her character did you most enjoy developing?

  Mysticism and how the elements in the past of male domination we’re still present and how woman could overcome them and transform the society if it happened in large measures

• 6. The narrative moves between present-day California and medieval Europe. Why did you choose these settings?

  Well, as I’ve said my point of view moves through time and that is the connection that allowed me to bring for the diverse elements into a cohesive team. It only worked because it was true.

• 7. The novel critiques societal structures, including the patriarchy in the Church and government. Was this an intended message?

  This was an intended message.

• 8. Mystical experiences and past-life recall are prominent in *Rings of Time*. How have your beliefs about reincarnation influenced this story?

  Yes, most of what Arina believes is me. I believe I remember reincarnations. Mysticism is all about my life through Elizabeth. I’ve gained a connection to my fundamental self. The intelligence portrayed in my body through the DNA. I’ve also realized that humans are somewhat the symptoms of a profound power that is within the DNA and that the expression of them, that is can somehow come out distorted by our humanness. Many of the scenes are my personal experiences.

• 9. The relationship between Arina and Jalen/Ludwig spans lifetimes. What do you hope readers take from this depiction of love?

  Don’t blow it with your relations because they might have more to do with you than you think. If the power that exists within us can reunite with others that we have had past life experiences with it’s something to pay attention to.

• 10. What does the “Arina Effect” symbolize regarding social activism?

  The Piro effect was the last time we saw this in the United States. Unleashed was a fundamentally profound power, and the man really didn’t have access to its origins. Therefore, he had a difficult time manifesting like I’ve described in my book.

• 11. How did you blend myths like the Holy Grail and Excalibur with historical themes?

  Rings of Time, Once and Present Queen echoes the commentary of the once and present King Arthur and the holy Grail was the middle of the Trinity. The Knights of the Round Table was first composed by Wolfgang von Eisenach. Saint Elizabeth was the protagonist. So it’s clear

• 12. You explore the evolution of inquisitional ideologies into modern justice systems. Why was this important to highlight?

  Are modern and modest justice system is modeled completely after the justice system established by the pope prosecute witches during the inquisition. The system is only a system and it can be perverted by its controllers. We know government is filled with males and they intend to keep that power however, Goddess reigned supreme 5000 years ago in the world and it is her destiny to restore feminine power.

• 13. Arina embodies a peacemaker’s journey. How does her story reflect your views on leadership and change?

  We are all indeed with profound influence if we were to listen to our inner hearts and disregard what other ignorance try to tell us to do or be. I believe that by unleashing the profound talents within each of our individual genes our world would be a much better place however we are forced , bend to financial pressures to family issues to illness and everyone of these things distract us from finding the truth. Whereas if we were to follow our hearts, pun intended our lives would be relatively healthy, wealthy, and wise.

• 14. Arina’s climactic scenes on the White House lawn were vivid. What emotions did you want to evoke?

  Well I established the scene to show the profound effect spiritual awakening can have on others as it turned out January 6 was vision I saw only it wasn’t such a negative experience. The people there were wonderful in the Vision, however the present historical moment /experience illustrates the real need to abandon belief in the blatant sword bearer, narcissist, lawgiver, ruler in that somehow parts of remain buried in each of our hearts.

• 15. Arina parallels Sophia in Gnostic myth. How did you present this without overwhelming readers?

  By making her a really talented real person. All the talents exude from the frequencies of our DNA and our DNA contains information from our parents and their parents and everything that line of DNA is experienced. All I did was bring this forth.. It’s clear that if.the talents of the enlightened were in actualized in each person, the world would be a better place to live

• 16. How do you balance the historical fiction, romance, and spiritual themes?

  It’s all one. It’s all me. I am seriously romantic in touch with history and I’ve always been filled with a more profound spiritual message.

• 17. Is there a message or call to action you hope resonates after reading *Rings of Time*?

  They are all embraced by the spirit of Saint Elizabeth and their own power which is contained within the DNA. DNA is like your ATM card to creative. Our body contains the ATM card with all its coding and we are continually moving through the machine of time/space. I would hope to think that it would reignite a kind of fire for life that would inspire them to become better demonstrators of this imperishable love that we have been endowed with.