Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

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/Sitting-in-Suffering-Public-transparency-e1lijjq

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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?

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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 these elements of his identity supersede and shape the rest. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love others" is through the "shepherding gift": providing pastoral support, creating space for conversation and community, and advocating for those that may go unseen.

Functionally, he has spent the last two decades serving with various ministries, and now serves full time alongside YWAM in loving his neighbors in authentic ways. He also loves to create, whether it is his podcast "Where did you see God", writings, or videos. He loves spending time with his wife and kids, and they see their home -- which God gave them in a crazy way -- as an important piece of how they love their neighbors as a lifestyle.

connect with Paul at the following links:

www.wheredidyouseeGod.com

https://www.facebook.com/wheredidyouseeGod/

https://www.instagram.com/wheredidyouseegod/

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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 York in 2013. Prior to joining the station, she worked for Eyewitness News (ABC7) in New York City as a reporter and substitute anchor for ten years. Jen started her broadcast career in Binghamton, New York (WIVT), in 2000 and also worked in Syracuse (WIXT) before moving to New York City in 2002. She has reported live from thousands of news events over her 22-year career and estimates she has interviewed more than ten thousand people.

Maxfield is also an adjunct professor at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. A graduate of the class of 2000, Maxfield enjoys coming back to her alma mater to educate the next generation of journalists. She finds it incredibly rewarding to work with young people as they launch their careers in news.

Maxfield and her husband, Scott, met as undergraduate students at Columbia. They live in New Jersey and have three children and a dog named Rocket.

More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories can be purchased at:

https://www.amazon.com/More-After-Break-Reporter-Unforgettable/dp/1626349606/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jen+maxfield+more+after+the+break&qid=1657899087&s=books&sprefix=jen+maxfield%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1

Connect with Jen at the following links:

https://www.jenmaxfield.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jenmaxfieldnews/

https://twitter.com/JenMaxfield4NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-maxfield-24494264/

https://www.facebook.com/jen.ostfeld

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNe3UO-GTwSrZfJebODXXBw

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https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US.jenmaxfield.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jenmaxfieldnews/

https://twitter.com/JenMaxfield4NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-maxfield-24494264/

https://www.facebook.com/jen.ostfeld

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNe3UO-GTwSrZfJebODXXBw

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 opened her own business in 2017.

Penni’s approach to editing is to bring your best book to your readers. She sees herself as a combination of coach, teammate, and cheerleader who preserves your voice while polishing your story.

Penni is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association; ACES: the Society for Editing; and the Professional Editors Network . She is active in her local editing community and continues her professional development through webinars, classes, and conferences. She lives in North Texas with her family and enjoys knitting while listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

Connect with Penni at the following links:

Website: https://www.wordsummitediting.com/

Social media:

https://www.facebook.com/Penni.Askew.Reads/

https://twitter.com/PenniAskew

https://www.linkedin.com/in/penni-askew-39961819a/

https://www.instagram.com/dfweditor/

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Today I bring you a special quick bonus episode, to share my Camp NaNoWriMo update, and how the work I’m doing now will help me revise my children’s book in the future. Please share your Camp NaNoWriMo updates on social media and tag me so I can cheer you on!

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This week my special guest and I talk about two of my favorite subjects, editing and writing, before we start unpacking her experiences as a publisher and a writer. Grab your favorite beverage and tune into our fun and informative conversation.

Kirsten Marion has always been passionate about books and writing. Her background is in English, Classics, and psychology, and her day job is acquiring and publishing high-quality books for children and teens.

Kirsten’s featured book is entitled, Lucy & Dee, The Silk Road

Description:

Lucy wants an adventure.

Dee needs money to help him find his missing parents.

When a flaming bird leads them to a hidden road, and the lord of stone offers them a quest, the opportunity for both arises. In a land full of magic, dragons, and demons, all they have to do is befriend a young emperor―which would be a lot easier if he wasn't a royal pain and an angry queen didn't want to destroy him.

Soon they're running for their lives with the entitled ruler in tow. Lucy and Dee must find a way home with a mysterious feather and a dragon-whisperer (who looks suspiciously like a hedgehog) their only defense against capture...or worse.

Purchase link:

https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Road-Lucy-Dee-ebook/dp/B09MR8Z821/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Du0e4&pf_rd_p=716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&pf_rd_r=04G09ZH6FBC7KSB7FXAP&pd_rd_r=cbd47855-e8cb-4417-9de2-e2cbf0948bfb&pd_rd_wg=JcLtb&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

Connect with Kirsten at the following links:

https://www.commondeerpress.com/

https://kirstenmarion.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenlmarion

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirsten_marion

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.feldbergmarion

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Today, I bring you a special bonus episode, to celebrate the kickoff of the July Camp NaNoWriMo session. It’s time to either update an existing writing project, or create a new one and set your camp goal. I’ll be working alongside those of you participating in this year’s Camp NaNoWriMo session and I’m cheering you on, because you’ve got a story to tell and your story matters. Happy writing!

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This week, I speak with a charming Twelve year old debut author, who shares her story of being bullied at school through a novel to let kids know that if they’ve been bullied, they are not alone. Grab your favorite beverage and take a seat at our virtual table.

Jayomi Douglas is a12-year-old author born in New Jersey who started school at 2 1/2 years old. She excels in all subjects but her strongest subject has always been reading.

Jayomi’s featured book is entitled Misfit.

Description: “The Misfit” is a story close to Jayomi Douglas's heart because it’s very similar to her reality. The book talks about a 10-year-old girl named Hope who is experiencing bullying at her school and at home by her older sister. As the author says “It’s unique because although Hope is a character I created, Hope is me, Hope could be you, Hope symbolized that light at the end of the tunnel”.

Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/MisFit-Jayomi-Douglas/dp/B08GVGCSFW:

Follow Jayomi on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ jayomi_sky

Jayomi’s guest appearance:

https://youtu.be/g1sONEiL9Ts

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Listen sisters and brothers in Christ! This week we have another belated Birthday to celebrate! Come hang out with my guest and me as we talk about her debut devotional-style book of stories about finding hope in the freakshow we call life.

Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is mom of 8 boys and spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” to a whole slew of adorable grandkids. Using both humour and vulnerability, Tess shares her story as a speaker, an author and an encourager of women. Her first book, “Listen,Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life launches this June everywhere books are sold. If you’re looking for Tess, you’ll most likely find her hanging with girlfriends around the Rummoli table or graciously losing boardgames with some of her favourite people in Sarnia, Ontario.

Tess’s book entitled Listen Sister, Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life launched on June 14thand you can find it wherever books are sold.

Connect with Tess at the following links:

https://tessscott.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listensistertessscott

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listensister_encouragement/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-scott-a5a091217/

Top 10 Signs Your Life is a Freakshow: https://tessscott.com/freakshow

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