In this final episode of Season I, we chat to Ned Bustard, the illustrator and designer behind the Every Moment Holy Series, written by Douglas McKelvey. We talk about the differences and similarities between fine art and graphic design, art as seeing and communication, how good design is loving our neighbor, and the importance of creating in community.

In addition to the Every Moment Holy series, Ned has illustrated and/or written over a dozen books for both adults and children. He is the creative director of Square Halo Books publishing, curator of the Square Halo Gallery, and a sought-after lecturer on Christianity and the Arts.

Ned Bustard’s Website: worldsendimages.com

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Today, we’re talking with Robin Smit. Robin has authored 4 books, and she is also the publisher of a hybrid publishing company called The Writer’s Society. Robin offers insights on outlining, repurposing content, and setting manageable goals. But she really shines when it comes to building a community around her core message.

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Today we’re joined by my friend, author and pastor, Davis Moore. In this interview, we talk about Davis’ writing journey—how he overcomes the stumbling block that perfectionism can often be to art, how he navigates the tricky overlap between the Memoir and Christian Living genres, and his experience in being his own sales rep, even to big box stores like Barnes and Noble.

Davis Moore: davismooreauthor.com

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Today, we’re chatting with my good friend, David McIver. David is the executive director of Praise Live radio and the former chaplain for the Minnesota Twins. He is also the author of a beautiful book entitled, Looking for the One: Stories of Seeing the Lost, Lonely, and Broken Through the Eyes of Jesus.

Davis offers wisdom on writing from the posture of worship—how to not merely communicate effectively or artfully, but how to convey God’s heart to your readers.

David McIver: lookingfortheone.org/

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Today, I am so thrilled to welcome Emily Kimbell to the show. Emily is an accomplished artist. She’s illustrated children’s books for Penguin Random House and Oxford University Press. She is also the co-creator of Thingamajigs, a weekly comic strip for The Phoenix, a UK kids magazine. Emily is also the illustrator of The Travelling Piano Man of Port Whettershire written by Victoria Murgante, published by Humble Books, and releasing in October 2024. 

In today’s episode, we talk about some of the key skills that go into being a successful illustrator, including planning out your art, communicating an idea vs. representing reality, how illustrations can add to a story, and how to never get artist’s block.

Emily Kimbell: emilykimbell.com

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Today, we’re talking with pastor and author, Ken Kytle. To date, Ken has self-published two eloquently-written devotionals, entitled, Biblical Meditation and Like a Tree Planted. Although English is his native language, Ken is the pastor a Spanish-speaking church, and releases his books in both Spanish and English. One of the most fascinating parts of this interview is Ken’s process for transforming sermon’s into books. His method is words apart from any that I’ve seen before. If you’re a pastor, or an author who starts with spoken content, you’ll find this episode intriguing. Ken also has a passion for translation, and his thoughts on the translation process are equally unique, and frankly amazing.

Ken Kytle: amazon.com/stores/Ken-Kytle/author/B0CPYL7JLF

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Over the decades that Brad Herman has been in the industry, he’s worked in nearly every aspect of books. He’s consulted countless authors, helping them write better books and negotiate better contracts.

Brad offers some fantastic insight on tightening up your non-fiction writing, the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing, how to assess a contract, what to look for in an editor, and so much more. Specifically his thoughts on “through lines” are absolute gold.

Brad Herman: www.facebook.com/bradrherman

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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Victoria Murgante. Victoria is the author of the charming middle-grade novel entitled, The Travelling Piano Man of Port Whettershire, published by Humble Books and releasing in October 2024.

In addition to writing, Victoria has the distinction of being doubly bookish: she is also a librarian! We chat about her work in the library and how this role impacts her writing. As an author, Victoria offers some practical insights on creativity. These include, how to find time to write, tips for creating your first draft, and wisdom on character development. 

Victoria Murgante: victoriamurgante.com

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Today’s guest, Jen Hawking, laughingly calls herself a “Jen of All Trades,” but among her many skills, Jen is a talented ghostwriter. In today’s interview, we discuss the role of a ghostwriter, as well as her process for taking on the message—and voice—of a client. If you’ve worked as a ghostwriter or co-writer at all, you’ll find Jen’s thoughts helpful. She also has some great insights on how to overcome creative block.

Jen Hawking: jenhawking.com

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Among his many talents, Jason Clark is an accomplished memoir writer. In the course of our discussion, he offers some clues on how to achieve his captivating,  conversational tone, and how to navigate the bewildering process of writing a memoir. We also discuss throughlines, building trust with your readers, and the power of brevity.

Jason Clark: www.afamilystory.org

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