Julia Cameron has been an active artist for more than 30 years. She is the author of 32 books, fiction and nonfiction, including bestselling works on the creative process. In the preface to this collection of prayers, declarations, and affirmations; Cameron notes that these aspects of the spiritual life are filled with faith and optimism.

Prayers to the Great Creator consists of four of Cameron's previous books now put together in one volume. "Heart Steps" emphasizes creativity and puts the accent on the importance of the positive word. Instead of serving as petitions asking for divine help, they present God as "deeply, personally interested and interactive in our lives."

"Blessings" offers prayers of gratitude where Cameron opens to the present moment and the movements of the Spirit. She sees blessings as a step into faith, the "scalpel of spiritual healing," and a cherishing of all experiences — even painful and bad ones.

"Transitions" explores the process of change with prayers that stir and move us in the direction of transformation. Cameron suggests that readers "use this book as a companion in challenging times and as a catalyst to write prayers of your own."

"Answered Prayers" addresses issues that try our souls as we move on the spiritual path: loneliness, despair, boredom, financial insecurity, frustration, grief, uncertainty and more. Cameron assures us that "even in times of great despair, when we feel ourselves speaking into a void, no prayer goes unanswered."