Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

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Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter episodes

  • NaNoWriMo week two update
    In today’s episode I talk about what works for me during national novel writing month and we talk more about word sprints. Follow @writingsprinter on Twitter for sprints and fun team-based competitions. Your teams to choose from are red yellow blue and green. All you have to do is write your word count plus the color of the team you want to be on. Support this podcast:
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    16 min
  • Special Guest Interview with Gabriel Rodriguez

    Gabriel Rodriguez was born and raised in Miami, Florida in one of the first generations of Cuban immigrants. He received his undergrad in English from Florida International University (FIU), and a Masters in Motion Picture and Television from Arts Academy University (AA)U in San Francisco, after which, he moved to Los Angeles for three years. Gabriel currently lives and works in North Carolina as a high school English teacher.

    Connect with Gabriel at the following links”

    Website:

    https://glrodriguez.com

    Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/GRodRaven

    Instagram:

    www.instigram.com/GRodRaven

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    https://anchor.fm/iyagikkun

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    32 min
  • NaNoWriMo Week 1
    This is week 1 of NaNoWriMo. In this episode I’ll share my writing/revising/rewriting progress and give you tips and encouragement to stay motivated during the rest of the month. If you’d like to add me as a buddy, my NaNoWriMo username is AnnWritesInspirationl
    If you want to leave messages with your NaNoWriMo buddies, you may do so by visiting:
    https://nanowrimo.org/nanomessages
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    12 min
  • NaNoWriMo Prep Talk
    There are four days until NaNoWriMo starts. If you’d like to hang out with me and talk about your writing goals for NaNoWriMo outside of the
    https://www.nanowrimo.org
    website, log onto twitter and search for the #nanocafe hashtag. I’ll see you there!
    Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting:
    www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com
    and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout.
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    8 min
  • Special Guest Interview with Erin Swan

    Erin Swan was born in a small farming town and grew up travelling around the country for her father's military career. In all the change, books became her constant companions. She received a BA in English from BYU, and began a career as a copywriter and editor. After marrying her first love and having a daughter, she transitioned to freelance writing and editing.

    About this time, with the help of the team at Inkitt, Erin received her contract from Tor and saw her dream of publication finally coming to life. She now resides in Utah with her husband, their daughter, and their dog. She continues running her freelance business, and when not working on her novel, she enjoys running with her daughter and dog, and playing video games with her husband.

    Purchase her fantasy novel entitled, Bright Star, at the following link:

    https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Star-Erin-Swan/dp/0765392992/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bright+star+erin+swan&qid=1571428541&sr=8-1

    Connect with Erin at the following links:

    Website:

    https://erinswan2014.wixsite.com/erinswan

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/authorerinswan/

    Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/erinswanwrites

    Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/erin.swan

    Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting:

    www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com

    and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout.

    Support this podcast:

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    23 min
  • Special Guest Interview with Derek Doepker
    Derek Doepker is a former aspiring rockstar turned seven-time #1 bestselling author. He discovered a proven process that took him from struggling author to selling over 75,000 books. Now he shares this process with experts and aspiring authors to turn their knowledge into a bestselling book.
    Visit Derik’s website:
    BestsellerSecrets.com
    To get his book entitled, Why Authors Fail for free and to sign up for his newsletter packed full of author tips.
    Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting:
    www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com
    and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout.
    Support this podcast:
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    33 min
  • Special Guest Interview with Lisa Sniderman

    Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is an award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, teaching artist, author, filmmaker from San Francisco who obsessively creates to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays. She’s been honored with more than 80 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, and stage plays since 2012 all while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. Lisa’s mission is to be a light and a muse by inspiring, engaging, empowering, connecting with, encouraging, and supporting young adults and kids at heart of all ages, challenges, and abilities through original art and music. Her new memoir: A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude, chronicles her 10-year journey living with chronic illness while creating to heal. Lisa founded an online community of artists creating to heal and collaborated with more than 50 artists who are also creating to heal, culminating in an online video showcase and live multi-media performances in December 2018.

    Links to website, author page(s) and social media:

    Websites and Social Media:

    https://alightinthedarkness.info

    doyoubelieveinmagic.info

    whataredreamsmadeof.com

    isloveafairytale.com

    aoedemuse.com

    facebook.com/aoedemusemusic

    twitter.com/aoedemuse

    youtube.com/aoedemuse

    Author Page on Crimson Cloak:

    http://crimsoncloakpublishing.com/lisa-sniderman.html

    Amazon Author Page:

    https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Sniderman/e/B07H1XTQ9K/

    Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting:

    www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com

    and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout.

    Support this podcast:

    https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support

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    https://www.youtube.com/user/annsmusic1

    46 min
  • Three writing prompts for NaNoWriMo
    Todays writing prompts include: number one do writers bleed ink? Number two what would happen in a world made of nothing but ink and words appeared out of nowhere? number three what would people see if they looked into the window of your writing world? Get three e-books priced at $3.99 or more for five dollars during the month of October by visiting www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com and clicking on the bookstore link. Support this podcast:
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    11 min
  • Special Guest Interview with Meridith Hankens Alexander

    Meridith Alexander's self published book "The Sky is the Limit" hit the #1 slot among Amazon's "hot new releases" in the motivational category in November 2017 on the night that it was released.

    • Critics called THE SKY IS THE LIMIT a "mandatory read if you want to become the best version of yourself." Her captivating story has been featured in the media around the world including ABC, NBC, Fox and Prevention Magazine. She is a regular contributor to Thrive Global and the elite bossbabe.com that targets millennial female entrepreneurs.

    • In just two years, Meridith has become a highly sought after self-empowerment coach, categorized as a "top Pro" for her expertise in mindset. She is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has grown her speaking/ coaching business while not only continuing to run her boutique performing arts booking agency but while serving as the 24/7 primary caregiver for her daughter.

    • She is a sought after speaker/ expert on resiliency and mindset for corporate and personal development events as well as on podcasts and stages throughout the US. She has transformed the lives of thousands around the world with her GRIT Mindset Academy featuring the "B.E.S.T." formula.

    • Meridith's speaking career evolved when her youngest daughter was randomly crushed by a boulder. Rather than give in to despair and in spite of tremendous stage fright, Meridith began sharing her uncanny belief in the tangible power of positive expectation.

    • Her inspirational posts on her Facebook page Schuy is the Limit quickly gained thousands of followers around the world who watched her daughter Schuyler overcome the "impossible."

    • Today, in addition to running her two thriving businesses, Meridith is undoubtedly one of the most joyous 24/7 caregivers on the planet. Schuyler and Meridith's positive mindset continue to inspire all who meet them.

    Purchase The Sky Is The Limit at the following link:

    www.ilovemyimpossible.com/skypaperback

    Connect with Meridith online at the following links:

    www.meridithalexander.com (speaking engagements)

    www.gritmindsetacademy.com (mindset and career coaching)

    www.facebook.com/schuyisthelimit

    Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting:

    www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com

    and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout.

    Support this podcast:

    https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support

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    https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact

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    48 min

About Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

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Welcome to Inspirational Journeys, stories that matter ! Listen as I speak with K-12 authors about their writing process, how they found illustrators if needed, and speak with K-12 editors, agents, and publishers as they share tips for up and coming K-12 authors. Listen as I share editing tips and strategies, and platform building advice I learn throughout my author and editing journey, champion authors whose work I've edited, and give authors with disabilities a platform to share their writing journeys.