Healing
through
Writing

Unlock the healing power of your true story through creative writing.

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One Summer Day

One Summer Day is the creative sanctuary of Nora Calcaneo—a best seller bilingual children's book author, and writing coach. Rooted in storytelling, ancient arts, and Waldorf-inspired philosophy, She offers gentle guidance for those ready to reconnect with their inner voice perhaps rewrite their life’s narrative.

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Your Story Is Sacred

Your life is a profound narrative waiting to be remembered, embraced.

Together, we walk the enchanted forest of your inner world—guided by stories, symbols, and soul.
Using creative writing, storytelling, and ancient wellness arts.

For you to find clarity, courage, and connection.
This is about more than writing—it’s about becoming.

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A woman sitting on a moss-covered fallen tree in a forest, reading a book and smiling.

Meet Nora

I’m a Mexican-Canadian retired teacher, a lifelong learner, and an author, mother and grandmother living in the mountains where my stories unfold. Over two decades working on human development, Waldorf education and wellness arts as creative writing, astrology and more. healing practices, and human development have taught me that inside every human being lives a true story, a true self willing to be free.

When we bring that story to light, we begin to transform—from within by learning how to renew your energy. My work blends creative writing, fairy tale wisdom, and the wellness arts to find your true nature, to live with intention, imagination, and soul.

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How We Journey Together

My method combines storytelling, creative writing, folktales, and wellness arts to help you rewrite your story and realign with your most authentic self.

We move through four gentle, powerful stages:

1. EXPLORE
Uncover the now and choose your favorite fairytale.

2. UNDERSTAND
The ‘What for’. We look for symbols and forgotten patterns with compassion and intention.

3. IMAGINE
Create, rewrite and empower your soul-aligned narrative.

4. EMBODY
Thinking, feeling and willing to align with your true nature.

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A Story for the Child in All of Us

In The Enchanted Forest and the Hollow Tree, Estelle follows a trail of wonder to discover the magic of curiosity, courage, and self-discovery.

This beautifully illustrated, bilingual story invites readers young and old to believe in the unseen and the power of imagination.

Let it be your reminder: there’s still magic all around you.

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Tools for Your Creative Soul

Enjoy free resources designed to nurture your creativity and inner clarity. From writing prompts to fairy tale reflections, these gentle tools will support you as you begin your own storywork.