From the Desk
ike’s Latest Book Incoming 2027
A compendium of unique experiences real and accessible to others, ike West chronicles the middle decades of her life in beauty and humor through poetic stories.
Stay tuned for further announcements!
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Grandma Spider Travels the Earth – Here She’s in the UK!
A stunning creation completed as a university project in London, Merritt (niece of Amy and Jennifer, and sister of Nola, the youngest member of our Circle of people from Europa and America) captures the beauty of our Grandmother Spider - and shares it with us in memorable photographs.
New Video from 14 June 2026
Be sure to request to see the lecture with your gifted support for ike!
Mom’s SOS
Monday AM, mom's SOS text
from middle school daughter,
"Better come! Me + friends
on a #school-walk-out!"
Mom feels her own SOS rising.
I marched each wk for 3 yrs,
in the '60's, vs. VietNam war.
My advice, from Pink Floyd,
Mom! Leave the kid alone.#protestmarch #politics #tRump #impeach #MN #DC
Remembering Edith Clarke
...Celebrating Edith Clarke--the first female electrical engineer in the US--on International Women in Engineering Day.
She invented the Clarke calculator to solve electric power transmission problems, a precursor to modern smart grid technology. Patented, 1925. #WomenInSTEM #WomeninEngineering (1/2)
— Admirable Women ( @admirablewomen.bsky.social ) June 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Precious Kitty
So precious. ❤️
— Katherine ( @wordwatcher.bsky.social ) June 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Labors of Love
Lectures
With fifty years experience, West offers online education programs to audiences worldwide. Most of ike’s seminars are open to the public. In addition, she speaks at conferences and events in Europe, North America, and online everywhere.
Fiction
Under her formal name, Eileen “ike” West authored two full length novels. Her latest, Another Giant World (UK 2018) and her first, Away From Hannah’s Castle (USA and NL 2006) place spiritual adventure in the reader’s hands.
Nonfiction
In America and Europe, ike West articles have been published in English, and translated into many languages. The enclosed list of articles and the magazine, journal, and newspaper in which they were published, provides an overview of ike’s writing through the years.
Poetry
Today, the way to capture the speed at which the world revolves is to note what can be locked into poetic form. That’s exactly what ike has done in her latest book,
Whistler of Petty Crimes
AVAILABLE NOW on amazon.com
Please buy a copy and follow the ‘Read More’ link below to find a sample of West’s poetic musings, and comments on the joyously thought-provoking, Whistler of Petty Crimes.
Cartoons
While living on remote ranch land in West Texas, ike West penned rudimentary cartoons to share with friends and family in the form of a calendar, showing a cartoon theme each month. Now, years later, the cartoons serve as an endearing reminder of ike’s 1980’s worldview.
Unfolding
ike West has a number of works in progress: first, birthing volume one of her poetry, Whistler of Petty Crimes. At the same time she’s drafting the second volume of her poetry collection; then there’s a non-fiction book outlined and ready to flush out. Busy, busy.
The Giveaway
ike West supports Native American families and organizations, serving the Dakota and others. Other volunteer endeavors include assisting in the development of innovative service programs to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of women.
About ike West
As a child in the 1960’s, ike played teacher and writer, her first opinion page published in a Girl Scout magazine at the ripe old age of twelve. At sixteen years, her first writing contest submittal won her top prize of $50. Only, years later, while in graduate school, did ike begin teaching full-time. Her writing never stopped; magazine and journal articles appearing both in North America and Europe. These days, semi-retired, ike continues work in both professions, teaching when possible and writing a lot.
ike's News & Views
Shares the beauty of our Grandmother Spider.
Monday AM, moms SOS text
from middle school daughter,
"Better come! Me + friends
on a #school-walk-out!"
Mom feels her own SOS rising.
I marched each wk for 3 yrs,
in the 60s, vs. VietNam war.
My advice, from Pink Floyd,
Mom! Leave the kid alone.#protestmarch #politics #tRump #impeach #MN #DC
— Eileen ike West (@ikewest.com) February 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Celebrating Edith Clarke–the first female electrical engineer in the US–on International Women in Engineering Day.
She invented the Clarke calculator to solve electric power transmission problems, a precursor to modern smart grid technology. Patented, 1925. #WomenInSTEM #WomeninEngineering (1/2)
— Admirable Women (@admirablewomen.bsky.social) June 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Get In Touch
Contact ike [at] ikewest.com
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