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Lokita Carter

Until 2015 my beloved husband Steve and I had a great life enjoying each other and teaching Tantra in some 500 seminars to over 20,000 couples and individuals. We were happily together for 17 years. Then everything was ripped apart. In my upcoming book, Reaching for Sunrise: A Widow’s Memoir, set to be published on 30th April 2024, I tell the story of murder, cancer, love and beyond.

May the book and my teachings touch your heart and remind you of that which is truly real and available to us regardless of the external circumstances: love.

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Reaching for Sunrise: A Widow’s Memoir

Behind the High-Profile Murder of Steve Carter

An Unforgettable Odyssey of Love, Cancer, Murder and Resurrection

When cancer threatened to claim her life, Lokita’s fierce battle against the disease was only the beginning of her harrowing journey. As she fought to survive, her world shattered in a shocking act of violence that took the life of her beloved husband and renowned Tantra instructor, Steve Carter.

Set against the backdrop of serene, affluent Marin County in Northern California, Lokita’s life took an unexpected turn. On a tranquil early evening, Steve walked their dog, Coco, on a popular hiking trail. The peaceful community was rocked when Steve is brutally murdered, shot dead by three young homeless drifters, sending shockwaves far beyond their idyllic enclave and into the global media.

Reaching for Sunrise is Lokita’s powerful and poignant memoir, revealing the depths of her loss, her relentless pursuit of justice in the courtroom, and her simultaneous battle with aggressive breast cancer. With a quiet cadence, Lokita shares her extraordinary journey, interspersed with unexpected moments of humor and grace that illuminate her narrative.

Readers will be swept away by Lokita’s transformation of profound trauma to unwavering strength, allowing her to rise above the tragedy and rebuild her life. Reaching for Sunrise offers a delicate balance of hope, courage and resilience, inviting those who have experienced loss, grappled with illness, confronted violent crime, or simply seek inspiration to embark on a heartfelt journey through the threads of love and courage that connect us all.

Available in paperback, hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats from 30th April, 2024.

Early Praise

“How does love survive in the face of unspeakable tragedy? Lokita’s immersion into the teachings of Tantra at least gave her some tools to traverse a landscape that nobody ever wants to have to pass through. How does love survive? One courageous step at a time evidently. Lokita needed to share her story with the world, and we all need to hear it. Remarkable.”

“Lokita Carter underwent an unimaginable heartbreak during a time of hardship in her life; a series of gut-wrenching events that upended her world and sense of self. She tells the tale of surviving grief and pain with the same grace, love and strength it took her to come out the other side. Her story is one of resilience — a how-to for not just withstanding the worst but emerging from the flames of hell with the ability to still hold love in your heart.”

“This book is the gripping saga of a woman’s immense courage in the face of death – her own and the murder of her husband. She shows us, through her improbable resurrection that we can, against all odds, gamble for life, and life responds with moments of grace that are nothing short of miracles. A truly engrossing, riveting and inspiring read.”

“In Reaching for Sunrise, Lokita shares her personal journey with unwavering candor and authenticity. Through her story of loss, grief, and resilience, Lokita has deeply touched my heart; her memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of finding hope even in the face of great tragedy. An inspiration to read and behold.”

“Lokita Carter’s book is an utterly engaging personal account of making peace with extraordinary tragedy.”

“Lokita, your writing is very intimate, natural, heartfelt, filled with all your emotions and strength. It’s your powerful journey of triumph overcoming tragedy. This is a must-read book for every person who is a survivor of tragedy, only to blossom into the triumph of HOPE, LOVE AND RESILIENCE.”

“This story tells us about loss, grief and tough survival, and yet at the same time it’s a tale of hope, renewal, deep love and joy regained. Written with a light hand, and yet full of wisdom, at no time is it voyeuristic, despite never flinching from telling the truth about terrible events and suffering. It never preaches; nevertheless, in the best possible way, it can teach us so much. I will read it again, give it to my friends and keep it to hand.”

“Raw, visceral, and inspiring. Lokita takes us on a journey no one should have to travel. She shows that no amount of loss is insurmountable, there is a way back to joy and inspiration. The path leads through self-reflection, gratitude, and friends and family, but also the hard work of facing and feeling one’s deepest fears. Her life’s arc from entrepreneur to tantra teacher to author gives her work both depth and lightness. Lokita’s story inspires us to joy and life. I will be forever changed having known Lokita through her teachings and her book.”

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The Story of My Book: Part 3

The audiobook version was created on the picturesque German Island Sylt. Daniel, a dedicated and enthusiastic sound engineer, and I spent a week in his recording studio. I was excited as I began, knowing that someday, people would hear my voice as I read out my own story. My voice would be there for posterity. It reminded me...

My Mission & Vision

Recently a conversation with friends turned to how things were going with my book. One of them suggested that, well, if not many people bought the book, at least I wrote it for myself to relive the experiences, the trauma and finally achieve closure. I replied that my blog had been an incredible help for...

The Story of My Book: Part 2

For a while, I basked in the constructive, encouraging, and positive feedback from friends who had read my manuscript. They reported feeling enriched, touched, and inspired, eager to know when the book would be ready to share with others who needed hope and courage. To embark on the self-publishing journey,
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A Gift For You

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