Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

This week, my special guest shares the story of surviving the loss of his brother, who was killed in action while they both served in Afghanistan and overcoming grief, survivors guilt and PTSD, in order to share his compelling story with the world. He also started a podcast to share the stories of others who’ve served in the military and suffered with some, if not all, of the same struggles he wen...

This is a special bonus episode in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. My special guest and I talk about her disability field guide and her multifaceted writing as a whole. Tracee Lydia Garner started out as a poet. Years before entertaining full length novels, poetry allowed her to express feelings about having a disability or life in general and the obstacles and barriers that exist as sh...

In today’s episode, My special guest, Beth Jones shares tips, inspiration and encouragement for writers about how to simple put your but in the chare and conquer the 3 P’s: Procrastination, Perfectionism, and pitfalls. Come prepared to take notes as you join in the conversation. Beth Jones is an International Speaker and Author, wife to fire chief-paramedic Ray, and mom of 3 beautiful daughters, H...

In today’s solo episode, I share the story of how I learned to create a to do list matrix to help me figure out which tasks are urgent, which ones are important, which ones I need to do and the ones I want to do that can wait. My prayer is that my message and tips help you find a way that helps you get out of the rut of overwhelm and move forward in your kingdom driven career path. If you’re looki...

This week, my special guest and I talk about how hiking the Appellation Trail inspired him to write his debut novel entitled The Habits of Squirrels. While he steps away to get his book to show to my viewing audience, I make reference to NaNoWriMo and the Camp NaNoWriMo April and July Camp NaNoWriMo sessions, due to the fact that this was recorded on July 1st. I challenge you to consider this as a...

Please note that the information provided in today’s podcast episode and/or YouTube video is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. If you experience any unusual symptoms, or you suspect that you have developed an illness, please consult your physician immediately. In today’s episode, my special guest Michelle Slater and I celebrate her belated book launch! She shares her story of recove...

This week, my special guest talks about her new book, and what inspired her to write and become a detective in the police force. She also tells us why she calls herself the “intuitive detective”. Fix up your favorite beverage, grab a snack, pull up a chair or crank up your podcasting app during your commute to and from work and hang out with us in my virtual living room. Stacey Webb is an Intuitiv...

I had a delightful conversation with my special guest for this bonus Friday episode. We talked about her book which launched on May 3, 2022 and we touched on her process and the story behind the book. Sit back and enjoy our conversation Ellen grew up in the American Deep South, but with a spirit of adventure, she went up to Toronto, Canada, to go to graduate school, and stayed 50 years. No, she wa...

This week, my special guest shares the story of how she befriended a death row inmate and wrote his story through letters and other research. Fix up your favorite beverage, pull up a chair and eavesdrop on this fascinating conversation Lisa Knopp is the author of seven books of creative nonfiction including Bread: A Memoir of Hunger and What the River Carries: Encounters with the Mississippi, Miss...

In this week’s bonus episode, I share my biggest takeaways so far from the Kingdom Writer’s Conference Courageous Writers Edition. You’ll want to take some notes, because I share the knowledge I learned about creating a lead magnet to help grow your email list, creating an email list, and collaborating with authors to cross promote each other’s work via newsletter swaps and freebie bundles. Howeve...

Despite technical difficulties, This week, my special guest shares the inspiration behind his fairy tales of the heart and some of the bears and other characters who’ve told him their stories along the way. Timothy Stuetz is one of the most prolific children’s authors of all time, having just completed his 86th Fairy Tale Of The Heart featuring Bliss Beary Bear. He is the creator of The Magical Mi...

This is a bonus episode to build buzz for my special guest, Debut author Felicia Thai Heath, whose book launches on Tuesday. Grab your favorite snack or drink and come hang out with us as we talk about her writing process and give a few teasers about the inspiration behind the book itself. Felicia Heath is a triple-board-certified critical care anesthesiologist, blogger, and debut author. She spen...

This week, my special guest talks about how the inability to participate in sports and other activities, due to a medical condition, and the loss of his brother at an early age, inspired him to use creative arts such as writing and film making as a cathartic way to express his innermost feelings . We talk about how he got into film making, his poetry and the inspiration behind his new novel. Grab...

In today’s bonus episode, My special guest shares the inspiration behind his children’s book series, One of which he released last month, and the second he launched this past Sunday. Through these books, he strives to educate children about topics pertaining to mental health. In the words of Dr. Dang: “I was born in Vietnam but grew up in Southern California. Our family moved to the sates when I w...

This week, my special guest shares tips for optimizing your website to increase its rankings on Google and other search engines, content creation, using long tail keywords and hashtags on your site and social media channels, and more about marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and a tool for taking notes and hang out with us for some useful tips to he...

Today is a special bonus episode, where I share a poem I recently posted to my website, the story behind it and a bit of encouragement to help you find joy and get unstuck in your writing If you’re looking for high quality content editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off...

This week, I’m in my element, as my special guest and I talk about one of my favorite subjects, editing. We also cover her ghostwriting services and her work on a fantasy trilogy. However, I share a tip with her and I pick her brain about different aspects of editing and championing an author’s story. Hannah R. Lyon is a professional editor who has assisted dozens of authors in both fiction and no...

This week I had an amazing conversation with a teacher turned debut author, who absolutely loves children. Grab your favorite drink and enjoy our delightful conversation. Portia Yvette Clare has been privileged to serve in developing the minds and character of children for over thirty years.  A graduate of Duke University and Regent University, she maintains her love of learning and earnestly desi...

This week, my special guest and I are here to celebrate the launch of her debut novel. All you Harry Potter fans out there will absolutely love this one! Those of you who love a bit of mystery with your middle grade fantasy will love it too! Grab your favorite drink and a snack while you’re at it, and hang out with us while we talk fantasy and writing. Growing up, Ashley would send her father to t...

This week I had a lovely conversation with my special guest about her book and the story behind it. I hope you find this conversation as much of a blessing as I did. Sherrie Barch is the CEO of two Forbes’ ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. An expert in the areas of leadership, team development, and diversity, her forward-thinking approach to work was recognized...

This week, I start out by giving my Camp NaNoWriMo update, but the episode turns into a piece of encouragement. My word from God is that your writing has a purpose. I was led to share this episode after listening to Friday’s episode of the Where Did You See God podcast entitled Sitting in Suffering: Public Transparency, Which you can listen to here: https://anchor.fm/wheredidyouseegod/episodes/Sit...

In this special episode, I’m flying solo to share a poem and talk about what writing into the void means to me. What does it mean for you? If you’re looking for high quality content editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast wi...

This week, my special guest and I talk about the gifts God provides and how He invites us into spaces for us to read and hear His Word, process God’s message to us, and respond accordingly. Stick around to the end, for we have a cute little cameo appearance as we wrap up our conversation. When asked who he is, Paul likes to say "a child of God and ambassador of Christ", because he's learned that t...

This is a special bonus episode, to celebrate a book launch with my special guest, Jen Maxfield. More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories was released two days ago, so this interview is time sensitive. Please take a few minutes during your coffee break to celebrate with Jen and me. JEN MAXFIELD is an Emmy Award–winning reporter and anchor who started at NBC New Yo...

This week, my special guest gives tips for both editors and authors alike. Be sure to have a pen and paper, or an electronic document handy, because you’ll want to take copious notes during this informative conversation. Penni Askew is a professional book editor specializing in genre fiction who has been editing since 2015 when she began a two-year internship at a small publishing company. She ope...