Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

Today’s guiding Bible verse is Habakkuk 2:2. The part of the verse I hone in on for this episode is “write the vision and make it plain.” As Writers, when God shows us a vision for our writing or our lives, whether it be in dreams, mental images, or symbols from the Bible, we need to write these visions in our journals, so we can follow God’s calling for these visions, even when we don’t know what...

Faith and Healing are integral parts of the writing process. In today’s episode, my special guest Douglas Weissman shares the story behind his writing process, and how faith and healing have been vital attributes of his call to write. Douglas Weissman is a Los Angeles native who moved to Simi Valley in 2021. He is a published novelist and travel writer who loves food, new experiences, and hiking....

In today’s episode, I give you ten questions to consider before starting your own podcast. Questions include Why do I want to start a podcast, what topic should I talk about, whether to record solo episodes, host interviews or both, when and how long recordings should be, what platforms should I use to record and host my podcast and more. For more tips on starting a podcast, read the blogpost I wr...

Children are more open to learning about Jesus than adults. This is why My special guest Esther Bandy and I write for children, to teach them about Jesus through the art of storytelling. Be sure to have a notebook and your Bible handy as you listen to this conversation, because there are a lot of good, Holy Spirit filled nuggets that will bless your soul. When Esther Bandy was five, she heard the...

In today’s episode, I had a profound conversation about when God calls us as writers and when and how he equips us as writers with Deanne Welsh. As you listen to this conversation, open your heart and allow God to speak knowledge, wisdom and understanding into your life as a whole, and the writing He has called you to undertake. Deanne Welsh is an author, marketing strategist and Spiritual Directo...

Button boxes have buttons, and each individual button has a story to share. This was the concept that inspired Temple Kinyon to write her first Middle Grade Magical Realism novel, with historical settings. Listen in as she and I talk about the inspiration behind the book, her freelance writing and how God initially called her to be a Kingdom writer. Temple Kinyon is a freelance writer currently li...

Today, as part of my Walking with God as a writer series, my special guest Lauren Medina talks about how poetry helped her express her feelings and draw closer to God. Listen as we share our thoughts about poetry, our faith walk, and being inspired by the world around us. Lauren Medina is an inspirational poet, Christian speaker, educator, and nature enthusiast. The Birds Persist to Sing is her de...

In today’s episode, my special guest, Rio Timberlane and I talked about his writing process, and how he stares at a blank page until he gets into his creative zone. We also discussed how life experiences and the relationships we have with our biological families and the connections we make through our writing groups, clubs and other community building efforts shape the way we write. Rio Timberlane...

We all have doubts and fears as we walk with God, along life’s journey. In this special book launch celebration episode, My special guest Lori Ann Wood, shows us how she categorized her doubts and fears into three questions of faith, throughout her diagnosis of heart failure and her faith journey. Be sure to have a method for taking notes handy, because Lori Ann gives us some divine nuggets we can...

In this week’s solo episode, I have a fun writing challenge for you. I’ll read my poem entitled The Life and Times of Minisnota the Cat, Which you can read on my website at: https://annwritesinspiration.com/2023/01/10/original-poetry-the-life-and-times-of-minisnota-the-cat/ The challenge is for you to answer the question: Why does Minisnota live in a chair under an umbrella? Email me at annwrites7...

In today’s episode, my special guest Lisa Betz shares the story of how God called her to write, in spite of her love of science. As we discuss how God called her to become  a writer, her writing process, her books and writing tips she’s learned along the way, she shares a valuable resource entitled: Overcoming Writer's Block: The Writer's Guide to Beating the Blank Page, written by Marcy Pusey: ht...

In today’s episode, I share the story of how I learned a truth about Jesus that I’d never been taught, by studying the scriptures and asking questions about what I’ve read in The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser, instead of taking the text at face value. This episode is taken from 1 Corinthians 15:21–22 and Romans 5:12–21. I share this story to encourage you to ask questions and dig deeper into God’...

Today, I’m excited to bring you one of my favorite middle grade paranormal mystery authors. Though her book is categorized as horror, Caitlin Alexander’s debut She’s Still Here is a book that’s clean, but hard to put down. Listen in as she and I talk about writing the paranormal. Caitlin Alexander is passionate about PROVIDING ENGAGING, MEANINGFUL, DIVERSE STORIES FOR CHILDREN. She’s a wife and mo...

In today’s solo episode, I talk about replacing the doubts and fears you let go of in 2022 with positive emotions such as trust in God, everlasting joy in the work God has called you to do, Belief in your work, even when you can’t see the end result, rest, Peace, and grace over grind. Featured verses include: Matthew 11:28–30, Romans 8:28, and Ephesians 2:10–12 focusing specifically on Ephesians 2...

In today’s episode, My special guest Susan Johnson describes her writing journey, while living with the manic highs and depressing lows of Bipolar Disorder. She defines Bipolar Disorder, we talk about her writing journey and she gives encouragement and tips for writers and for people coping with Bipolar Disorder with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passi...

This week’s solo episode is based on John Chapter 9. I’m reading from the KJV, but you can pause and follow along in your translation of choice. After reading this passage, I share the doubts and fears I delt with when I faced contention after sharing my story idea in a Facebook group. I share The lesson God taught me as he, with the help of the Writing Warriors for Jesus, brought me through my st...

In today’s episode, My special guest Victoria Zigler and I talk about two of my favorite things, poetry and children’s books. Victoria Zigler is a blind vegan poet and children's author. Born and raised in the shadow of the Black Mountains of Wales, UK, she moved away from Wales three times: once to spend six months living in Alberta, Canada, the other times to spend a few years living near Hastin...

In this week’s solo episode, I share my word of wisdom for 2023 and how God gave me this word. My message is taken from Psalm 23, which I read from the King James Version of the Bible. Subscribe to my newsletter by filling out the form at the top of my homepage at: https://annwritesinspiration.com for a free copy of this template and some other freebies I have on my site for email list subscribers...

Today, one of my most popular guests, Randy Ingermanson is back to talk about his brand new release! Since you showed your appreciation by making him the number 2 episode on my top ten list, please show your appreciation and support as he shares his story behind his new book. If you missed Randy’s first guest appearance, and you’d like to learn more about the Snowflake Method from the expert creat...

In this week’s solo episode, I share my recap of 2022 and I also talk about some goals for 2023 where the podcast is concerned. I also share some books I’m reading in the Middle grade fiction world, and two nonfiction books pertaining to the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible and hearing God’s voice. These books include The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser and The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderso...

In today’s episode, Mark Herschberg and I talk about his book and the Brain Bump app he designed for authors to help readers retain information and engage with their content. Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and n...

In this second solo episode of 2023, I show you how I let go of the doubts I carried in 2022 about my writing life, so I could start 2023 on a positive note and receive God’s blessings in the new year. Subscribe to my newsletter by filling out the form at the top of my homepage at: https://annwritesinspiration.com for a free copy of this template and some other freebies I have on my site for email...

If you love a quiet read, you’ll love hearing from my first guest of 2023. Sit back, relax, and join me as I talk with Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler about her Debut novel entitled Whispering Through Water. Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler was raised in West Point, a small town in the Tidewater region of Virginia. From the moment she submitted her first short story to a young author’s contest in second grade, Reb...

In this first episode of 2023, I share a new spin on an old technique for outlining your manuscript if you’re a plotter, revising your work if you’re a pantser, and working out the kinks in your story if you’re a plantser. You can also use this technique I call a book pattern as a tool for taking notes while working on a developmental editing project. Subscribe to my newsletter by filling out the...

Today, I had a lot of fun talking with Ramon Ray about his writing process and book marketing strategies for authors. Be sure to have a way to take notes at the ready, because there are some awesome nuggets in this conversation you won’t want to miss. Ramon Ray is unapologetically positive and passionate about making the world a better place. He's a 5x serial entrepreneur, who has sold 3 companies...