Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

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Today’s episode is a book review of The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney. I reviewed this book for two reasons: Number one, I liked it and I thought it was well written, and two, because the writing style was unique with what seemed to be two different points of view, each having their own set of chapters. You can purchase The Perfect Wife at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+perfect+wi...

In this episode, I give you a book review of 12 angry librarians, yet I use this as a teachable moment. I show you what you can do and what not to do in regards to story structure and dialogue by using this book as prime good examples. Get three books for five dollars until October 31 by visiting the following link: www.crimson.com. Use promo code 3FOR5 at check out. Support this podcast: https://...

In today’s episode I discuss the following tips for writing convincing dialogue: avoiding info dumps, subtext, conflict, character voice, accents and dialects, pacing and anchoring dialogue with setting and narration. To read this information and to find resources for further reading visit my website at: https://annwritesinspiration.com and search for the blogpost entitled 7 tips for writing convi...

In today’s episode, I inspire new riders and season riders alike to take on the national novel writing month challenge coming up in November. To learn more, visit https://nanowrimo.org Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave me feedback: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Contact me via my website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Leave voice messages from an...

In Today’s episode, I give you a review of the book entitled Lyric Harper and the Harmonic Bridge, by Jen Lowry. Lyric Harper, musical genius, is about to embark on her senior year at the most prestigious arts school in the world nestled right in the pines of North Carolina. Harmonic Arts Center, this hidden gem of talent and artistry, has another mission than to equip talented young musicians wit...

Each act within the three-act story structure contains three beats. Act one incluses: the hook, the inciting incident and the first plot point. The second act includes the pre mid-point action, the mid-point, and the post mid-point action. The third and final act includes the dark night of the soul, the climax and the resolution. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/suppo...

Listen to the wind chimes and use them as inspiration to write about your favorite season. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave me feedback: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Contact me via my website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Leave voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor. FM/inspirational-journeys/message Follow me on social media: https://w...

In this episode I talk about the importance of paying attention to scammers who will take advantage of autho Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave me feedback: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Contact me via my website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Leave voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor. FM/inspirational-journeys/message Follow me on socia...

Today I discussed several books that I’ve been reading or listening to, on either Kindle or audible. Be sure to leave me feedback and/or sign up for my newsletter at the following links: email: annwrites75@gmail.com contact me via my website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/i...

Today’s guest is an author, educator, a home school mom, a life coach, an author coach, a dreamer and host of the Jen Lowry Writes Podcast. Today’s featured book is entitled The Raptor Revolution. Purchase link: https://amzn.to/2mcAsV3 YouTube book trailor: https://youtu.be/eYJjTFNqDrE Connect with Jen at the following Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://tw...

In this episode I recommend three Twitter chats for writers. Log onto Twitter and search for the following hashtags: #MCChat, #WritersLifeChat and #PubChat. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave feedback and connect with me at the following links: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Voice messages from anywhere: http...

Kenneth L. Green is a native Atlantan and has lived in Atlanta, Georgia all of his life. He is a 1970 high school graduate of Henry McNeal Turner High School and attended the Atlanta Metropolitan College. Kenneth is a retiree of the Atlanta Public Library System and is a member of the Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, a local storytelling organization of African American and people of color. This or...

The eight content marketing ideas for your blog that I discuss in this episode are as follows: Number 1: Keeping your readers abreast of your writing process Number 2: Book lists and recommendations with purchase links Number 3: Run an Occasional Contest Number 4: Author Interviews/Guest Posts Number 5: Reader Q&A Number 6: Link to your favorite writing music playlist or your favorite podcasts Num...

Thea Ramsay has been a Christian for a long time. As a member of the Baptist Denomination, she has undergone the believer’s baptism twice—the first time at the age of fourteen, the second time in the Pacific Ocean off Maui, with her late husband. She started writing before she could spell. She still remembers writing a short story in which she spelled magic “M-A-D-J-I-K.” She’s also a voracious re...

Lisa Pinney lives in Pittsburgh, Pa with her husband. She has two adult children and three grandchildren. She is the owner and operator of Pittsburgh Transformation Center, where she works as As a Christian transformation coach. She coaches the issues of the heart not the problem.    She helps to deepen your relationship with God and with others by Identifying negative beliefs and creati...

Today’s episode is a review of a fabulous SciFi novel entitled Lucy, which was written by Thea Ramsay. Description: Ten-year-old Lucy and her parents live on Earth in the last throes of its final holocaust. Their only hope is being accepted as refugees on another world, but one rejection letter after another eats away at their hope, while death closes in on them. Hope revives when a stranger arriv...

In today’s episode I give a special introductory update and explain the five phases of my writing process. If you’d like to do an author interview for free promotion, visit: www.awesomgang.com support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support. You can leave me feedback and three ways: email: annwrites75@gmail.com website: https://anwritesinspiration/contact and via voice messa...

   Multi-published author and freelance editor Cynthia MacGregor can claim over 100 books of hers that have been published since 1993, when her first book came out. And that total doesn’t include books she’s ghostwritten for clients. She writes for both adults and kids; and oddly, while her books for adults are almost entirely nonfiction, her books for kids are predominantly fiction. She works 7 d...

   Here are three tips for making your book babies shine: Don’t rush the publishing process, make sure you’re satisfied with your book before it’s published, and if needed, go back and edit your book, even if it’s already been published. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support For feedback, questions about the writing life or suggestions for a future show,...

 Kyla Sims, also known by the pseudonym KMJ, is the author of children's literature, Duck’s  First Day of School and the young adult novel, Laws of Passion. KMJ has always had a passion for  writing. She penned her first book, featuring the popular character Duck when she was 7 years old. It was  not until KMJ turned 16 years old that she decided to pursue publishing under the...

   Today’s writing challenges are as follows: Write a story using these six adjectives: SHINY, SILVER COLD AND GREASY SCRATCHED AND WEATHER-WORN SWEET AND PUNGENT INK-STAINED SHRILL, PIERCING Writing exercise number two, Write a poem that contains one nine letter word and is inspired by the word “Misfit”. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave voice...

   Kristi Bridges returns to share her inspiration for, and the story behind, our special writing exercise. You can hear my previous interview with Kristi at the following link: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Special-guest-interview-with-Kristi-Bridges-e4euie Pick up your copy of Option Ocean: Navigating the Sea of Possibility from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Opt...

   Today’s guest is an English professor turned author. His debut novel is entitled Crimson Deathbringer. Connect with Sean at the following links for updates about his upcoming novels: https://seanrobins73.wixsite.com/website https://www.facebook.com/seanrobins300/ https://twitter.com/seanrobins300 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave voice messag...

   To prevent writers block, listen to your characters and fix any plot problems they point out to you, at which point you can move forward in your story. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message My books are available for half price for a limited time. Visit my Smashwords p...