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As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on thee internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please email me, connect with me on social media or fill out my contact form with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email or in your message.
If you’re launching a book, please let me know and I’ll send you my featured book questionnaire, so I can feature your book in the show notes blog post associated with your interview.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
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Today’s special guest is an author, film maker, musician and music producer, as well as an author coach and life coach. Tune in as my guest and I talk about creativity and the business of being a creative.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
Special Guest Interview with Jeff Liesawitz!
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Jeff Leisawitz burns with a mission — to inspire songwriters, authors and screenwriters to amp up their creativity and shine in the world.
Jeff has devoted his life to creativity— as an award winning musician/ producer, college songwriting prof, critically acclaimed author, distributed filmmaker and internationally in-demand coach for creatives.
“At its best, creativity is a way for us to be seen, expressed and connected.”
With this philosophy as a guiding principle, he has helped empower countless people to tap deeply into their creative hearts to live richer, more fulfilling lives.
By combining decades of street cred with personalized exercises, guided meditations and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Re-Patterning) techniques, Jeff’s clients have overcome creative blocks including: fear of failure, the inner critic, imposter syndrome, etc.
Not F*ing Around —the No Bullsh*t Guide for Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground is Jeff’s first critically acclaimed book.
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
In today’s episode, My special guest and I talk about her romantic suspense, set in San Quentin prison. Enjoy the conversation, purchase the book and hang on for a wild ride that will keep you turning pages for hours and stay with you long after the book is over.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
Special guest interview with Christian Romantic suspense author Katie Vorreiter!
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Katie Vorreiter makes her home in the diverse and beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. She works in high tech as a proofreader as well as a freelance fiction copy editor for a small press. While she admits to being a grammarian, she considers herself a fun one.
After studying and later interning in Madrid, Spain, Katie continues to use and improve her Spanish as much possible—especially when a travel opportunity arises. Aside from that, she DIYs at home with her husband in their almost empty nest, travels to Colorado where their two young-adult children study, and snuggles with her pup who promises not to grow up and go away to college.
Please check out Katie’s webpage at katievorreiter.com and sign up for her newsletter for giveaways, sneak peaks, and insider info. Check out her debut novel, No Turning Back, “a propulsive action tale.”
Katie’s debut novel is entitled No Turning Back. See the book details below:
Description:
Livvy Fischer’s life has been derailed. Suffering panic attacks, the classically trained soprano works a dead-end job. Due partly to a mix-up, partly to her crush on Pastor Lucas, Livvy joins a worship team bound for the chapel at San Quentin. When a full-scale riot breaks out, she is separated from Lucas and the rest of her group.
Snatched from the San Quentin chapel by an inmate, Livvy doesn’t know who to trust. Tobin says he’s protecting her, but she’s been blindsided before. She struggles to put her trust in God, while all too aware that free will can wreak horrible consequences. Tobin wants her to hide and ride out the storm, but Livvy becomes the obsession of a serial killer. Will God protect her? Will Tobin? And it’s one thing if Tobin is turning his life around behind bars. It’s quite another to fall for him.
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Excerpt:
Tobin enveloped Livvy in his arms. She wept herself ragged. Twenty-four hours ago Tobin didn’t exist to her. Now she was getting snot all over his shirt. A convicted criminal. San Quentin inmate.
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
Description: Big things are happening in Little Springs…
Everything about Oliver is small, from his footprint to his glasses—and a trio of bullies never let him forget it. When Oliver receives his grandfather’s old bike for his birthday, he rides tall for the first time. But the meanest bully in school doesn’t like that at all. Oliver quickly finds himself challenged to a race. Now, he’ll have to be bigger than he ever imagined in order to prove heroes come in small packages too.
The Big Ol’ Bike is a contemporary slice of life for ages 7-10. Come hang out with Oliver, Austin, and Sue, as they experience excitement, setbacks, and adventure together. Themes of bullying, family, friendship, confidence, and community are all explored.
WARNING: Reading this book may cause an urgent need to ride your bike. Don’t be alarmed. The feeling will pass… But don’t let it. 😉
Oliver lived in a cozy, little house on a quiet street in a small town called Little Springs. He had a short, shaggy-haired dog named Tiny who loved to cuddle. He also loved to bark like a pit bull, but hid in the hallway whenever the mailman came by.
Everything about Oliver’s life seemed to be small. His hat. His footprint. His bike. He wore small, round glasses to see better, which made the kids at school call him “Bug Eyes.” If that nickname wasn’t bad enough, Oliver also got teased for being short and skinny for his age.
He dreamed of riding big, beautiful thoroughbreds in the fanciest horse races someday—like the Kentucky Derby. Sometimes, when he rode his bike around the neighbourhood, Oliver liked to pretend he was galloping around a racetrack instead. Sitting on the back of a mighty steed, he’d rush toward the finish line, which was usually just a crack in the cement or a long shadow across the street. His dad said that horse riders—called jockeys—always needed to be small people. Short and light.
She’d ruffle his hair, and Oliver would just smile. He didn’t mind that fact at all. Imagining things was fun.
One thing he really didn’t like, though, was his bike. Oliver was small, but his bike was even smaller. He’d grown out of it last year already, and now he looked huge sitting on top of it. Normally, Oliver would love that—since he didn’t look huge very often. But this wasn’t one of those times. The kids at school had started to tease him because it looked so silly.
Plus, his knees kept hitting the handlebars, leaving purple bruises behind.
He needed a new bike badly. But his parents said they couldn’t afford one right now. So, instead of letting himself get sad, Oliver grew determined. If his parents didn’t have enough money, then he’d help them pay for it.
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
In Today’s episode, my special guest and I talk about her writing process, how she illustrates her children’s books and she gives us an author reading of her latest book. Sit back, relax, and join me on my front porch as Tracy and I have a fun and engaging conversation about Jesus and writing.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
A conversation about Children’s literature and a live reading with Tracy Murdock!
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I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure.
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Tracy Murdock is a Christian author inspired by her twins plus two to share God’s glory and family love in her children’s books, from her #1 Best-Selling, Award-Winning Children’s picture book “Zoe in Double Trouble” to her next delightful picture book coming soon! God blessed her with a Master’s Degree in Education and she has fun homeschooling, illustrating, and writing to uplift moms and families. Check out more faith and family fun at yourtwinmom.com!
Here are the details for Zoe in Double Trouble:
Description: Zoe is the princess pup, until everything changes when she discovers twin babies arrive at her house! Join the fun as she discovers the best gifts of all in being blessed with twin sisters!
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
Today’s challenge: Set a timer for three minutes and write a poem using the word “Swing” as your prompt. Be sure to post your poem on your own blog and pingback to this post so we can see your one word poetry challenge creation. Happy Writing!
The following poem was inspired by the word “bumfuzzle”, which was part of the One Word Poetry Challenge workshop, hosted by Jen Lowry, which Tish Bouvier and I participated in Yesterday. Each day I’ll post one poem prompted by this event and challenge you with a new word at random, so read this post in its entirety for your special challenge.
There once was a little wuzzle
Whose name was Bumfuzzle
His body was covered with hair,
Though he wasn’t a bear.
What was this wuzzle
Whose name was Bumfuzzle?
Bumfuzzle Was a dust bunny,
Who sneezed and coughed and walked real funny
He could always be found
Hanging around
Sticking his nose in a jar of honey.
Today’s challenge set a timer for three minutes and write a poem using the word “mask” as your prompt. Be sure to post your poem on your own blog and pingback to this post, so I can see what you come up with.
Hello everyone in the blogosphere, today I have a special writing tip to help you develop your story arch. Before we get into the formula, I have some news to share.
My friend Teresa Guffanti invited me to join a new social media app called Clubhouse. While in a room for beginning podcasters, room moderator Danny De Hek invited Teresa and I to be his special guests on his What De Hek podcast.
The following tip was inspired by a conversation in a room where several people were talking about how to tell your story so others will listen. Her formula was designed to help motivational speakers structure their content to make it more engaging to their audience. I expanded the formula to teach fiction writers how to develop their story arches. The formula is as follows:
Someone, your protagonist
Wanted, what does your MC want? What is the character’s goal in your story?
But, the fear or flaw keeping your character from achieving his or her goal
And, in walks the villain to turn your MC’s world upside down in each paradigm shift
So, Your MC must conquer the fear or flaw holding her back and confront the villain to achieve her goal
Or, lose everything, including her life, depending on your genre.
To hear the full explanation of my formula, check out today’s podcast episode.
In today’s audio/video episode, My special guest and I talk about books, writing and more. Sit back, relax and eavesdrop on my conversation with M. Michelle Derosier as wee talk about two of our favorite topics, Jesus and Writing.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
M. Michelle Derosier!
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Michelle loves Jesus and is fueled by black coffee, espresso, and freshly baked goods. Sadly, she’s not skilled at making any of the three. She writes culturally diverse stories from picture books to novels and shares an assortment of Haitian-American tales that are overlooked in the mainstream.
Michelle’s featured book is entitled Accepting Elijah’s Heart. The information is as follows:
Description:
He’s a former bad boy learning to forgive his past mistakes.
She’s a grieving widow struggling with motherhood.
A life-altering event offers them hope for a better future together.
Elijah Cooper grew up in church but without a relationship with God. Something he didn’t think he needed until he did. When Eli offers Reina support in a crisis, a friendship develops that could blossom
to more. But with his troubled past, he is not interested in a love match or a ready-made family.
After her husband’s untimely death, Reina Blackwell can’t trust the ground she walks on not to crumble beneath her. She’s certainly no longer trusting the God who created it. Not after he shatters her world leaving her alone to mourn and raise her son.
With scars too deep to heal on their own, can Eli and Reina find the faith they need to give and receive love?
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
Jen Lowry has been on my podcast several times, but today, she is back to talk about her latest Christian sweet romance and give us more author updates. Sit back, relax and click on one of the links below, to eavesdrop on our conversation about Jesus and Writing.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
Love Over Pizza and author updates, with returning guest Jen Lowry!
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I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure.
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Jen Lowry is North Carolina born and raised. She is an avid enthusiast of all things horror and UFC. She finds herself comfier in a pair of pajamas and would make all public appearances in them if she could get away with it. When she isn’t literacy coaching, author coaching, or homeschooling her son, she’s either writing or reading more than one book! Jen is a podcaster, YouTuber, and has authored 20 books! Follow her at jenlowrywrites all over the web!
The information for Jen’s new book entitled Love over Pizza is as follows:
Description:
Pepper Pines is back in Jackson, North Carolina, and settling in after graduating college. Her classroom is just the way she envisioned it, but her social life isn’t. Pepper’s best friend, Jessie, convinces her that Cupid’s Connection, a popular online dating site, might have her Mr. Right. Luca Giovanni is trying his best to run the pizza shop his parents left him and be his sister, Angel’s, keeper. Angel signs Luca up to Cupid’s Connection without him knowing because she feels he’s ready for love but just doesn’t take the time away from his business to date. Both find out what really matters, how to let go and lean in, and discover that pizza is better shared with those you love.
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
In today’s episode, I’m excited to have the author and creator of the Snowflake Method as my special guest. Though I talked podcast listeners and YouTube viewers through the Snowflake Method, I can’t do it just like Randy Ingermanson can, so sit back, relax and be sure to have a note taking device at the ready, because we’re going to cover a lot of information.
INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method with Randy Ingermanson!
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Randy Ingermanson wants to teach you how to write excellent fiction.
He’s been teaching for more than twenty years, and he’s known around the world as “the Snowflake Guy” in honor of his wildly popular Snowflake Method of writing a novel.
Randy is an award-winning novelist and publishes the free monthly Advanced Fiction Writing E-zine. He says that “Fiction Writing = Organization + Craft + Marketing,” so he focuses on those three topics in his e-zine.
He also blogs when the spirit moves him. He is trying to get the spirit to move him weekly, but the spirit gets touchy about schedules.
Randy lives in the Pacific Northwest and works as a manservant to two surly and demanding cats. Visit Randy at AdvancedFictionWriting.com.
Today’s featured book is entitled: How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method
Description
Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written?
Take a look at the wildly popular Snowflake Method—ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story. All around the world, novelists are using the Snowflake Method right now to ignite their imaginations and get their first drafts down.
The Snowflake Method is a magical key to unlock your creative wizard.
This book is written as a “business parable,” which means it’s a book about a nonfiction topic, but it’s written in story form. The story features a young woman named Goldilocks who desperately wants to write a novel. She goes to a writers conference, and there she takes classes from three bears. Papa Bear teaches outlining, but Goldilocks finds that too rigid. Mama Bear teaches “organic writing,” but Goldilocks finds that too squishy. Baby Bear teaches the Snowflake Method. Will Goldilocks find it to be just right?
Yes, this is a very zany story. That’s the point. The zaniness of the story will help lock the principles deep inside your head. Because story does that. You remember stories longer. Especially zany stories. Have fun!
She learned to read before she went to kindergarten.
In grade school, she always had her nose in a book.
In junior high, the other kids thought she was weird, because she actually liked reading those dusty old novels in literature class.
All through high school, Goldilocks dreamed of writing a book of her own someday.
But when she went to college, her parents persuaded her to study something practical.
Goldilocks hated practical, and secretly she kept reading novels. But she was a very obedient girl, so she did what her parents told her. She got a very practical degree in marketing.
After college, she got a job that bored her to tears—but at least it was practical.
Then she got married, and within a few years, she had two children, a girl and then a boy. She quit her job to devote full time to them.
As the children grew, Goldilocks took great joy in introducing them to the stories she had loved as a child.
When her son went off to kindergarten, Goldilocks thought about looking for a job. But her resume now had a seven-year hole in it, and her practical skills were long out of date.
The only jobs Goldilocks could qualify for were minimum wage.
She suddenly realized that being practical had made her horribly unhappy.
On a whim, Goldilocks decided to do the one thing she had always wanted more than anything else—she was finally going to write a novel.
She didn’t care if it was impractical.
She didn’t care if nobody would ever read her novel.
She was going to do it just because she wanted to.
For the first time in years, she was going to do something just for herself.
And nobody was going to stop her.
Learn more about the Snowflake Method at the following link::
As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on the internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison-Barnes and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys. On my podcast I post solo episodes of value to my listeners, led by the Holy Spirit. I also talk to authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs who want to share their inspirational journeys with the world. If you’re interested in being a guest on my show, please send an email to annwrites75@gmail.com with Inspirational Journeys in the subject line of your email, so I can send you my featured book questionnaire.
Thanks for listening to Inspirational Journeys and have a Blessed Day.
