Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

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:

https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Writers-Block-Guide-Beating-ebook/dp/B0BKJTD4WV/

Be sure to have a method for taking notes, because there are some nuggets you’ll want to hang onto as you follow God’s calling in your writing life.

Lisa E. Betz is an engineer-turned-mystery-writer, entertaining speaker, and unconventional soul. She inspires others to become their best selves, living with authenticity, and purpose, and she infuses her novels with unconventional characters who thrive on solving tricky problems. Her Livia Aemilia Mysteries, set in first-century Rome, have won several awards, including the Golden Scroll Novel of the Year (2021).

She and her husband reside outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Scallywag, their rambunctious cat—the inspiration for Nemesis, resident mischief maker in her novels. Lisa directs church dramas, hikes the beautiful Pennsylvania woods, eats too much chocolate, and experiments with ancient Roman recipes. Visit www.lisaebetz.com.

Purchase links for Lisa’s books:

Death and a Crocodile https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1633573168/

Fountains and Secrets https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646456297

Connect with Lisa at the following links:

Website  https://lisaebetz.com/

Blog:  https://lisaebetz.com/recent-blog-posts-from-live-intentionally/

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

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/LisaEBetz/

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Betz/e/B00LMO3MN0

Goodreads author https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20880297.Lisa_E_Betz

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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’s word and ask questions about the work God has called you to do, whether it be writing or any other type of business.

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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 mother of two from southeast Minnesota.  When Caitlin’s not writing stories for kids, she’s a TV Journalist. She loves reading and watching horror, and she’s dedicated to providing age-appropriate spooky stories to young readers who want them.

Caitlin’s debut Middle Grade paranormal novel is entitled She’s Still Here.

When the dead speak, Kate listens.

Kate is new in town. Jane has been there for what seems like forever. Can Kate find out the truth? The one that is keeping Jane tethered to Ravendale Middle School? Find out in book one of the Kate Sablowsky Paranormal Investigator Series ... And Know Life's not just the here and now.

For fans of Mary Downing Hahn and the Nancy Drew mystery book series, you'll love Caitlin Alexander's debut middle grade paranormal horror, filled with the perfect combination of ghostly mystery and adventure.

Purchase link:

https://www.amazon.com/Shes-Still-Here-Paranormal-Investigator/dp/1957656077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RIW0RCTCZ1V9&keywords=she%27s+still+here&qid=1674528594&sprefix=%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1

Connect with Caitlin at the following links:

https://www.caitlinalexander.com/

https://twitter.com/caitlinnews

https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinnewswrites

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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 2:10.

My song recommendation for this episode is King of the World by Natalie Grant:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4abPZpn4H-g

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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 passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. She has given a TEDx talk “Having A Mental Illness Is Not A Death Sentence.” Susan currently works with special education students as an Instructional Assistant for a school district in Nevada. Susan is a guest blogger for a mental health magazine. She received the award for Best Blogger for Healthline.com  in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine. Susan is a Stability Leader for a nonprofit organization called “The Stability Network.” For fun she enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, yoga, spending time with her Goddaughter, and trips to the ocean. Susan is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. She now makes her home in fabulous Las Vegas with her husband, Gary, and Siberian cat, Angel-Ann.

Connect with Susan at the following links:

www.Sjohnsonauthor.com

https://www.facebook.com/sjohnsonbooks/

https://www.instagram.com/sjohnsonbooks/

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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 struggles and helped me to let go of my doubts and fears of the past year, to encourage writers to believe in their stories, even when they can’t see How God plans to use it during their writing process.

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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 Hastings on the South-East coast of England, UK, each time returning to Wales. Now she lives in Wales again, along with a West Highland White Terrier named Lilie, a Cavapoo named Logan, a Hermann’s Tortoise named Artemis, and her Canadian husband, Kelly.

Connect with Tori at the following links:

Website: http://www.zigler.co.uk

Blog: https://ziglernews.blogspot.co.uk

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/toriz

Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Zigler/424999294215717

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/victoriazigler

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakYxH7BNyc2Lxr1g1nbP9w

Find Tori’s books at the following links:

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/toriz

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victoria-Zigler/e/B00BHS9DQ6/

Along with a variety of other retailers, such as Audible, iTunes, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.

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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.

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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 creator himself, check out the previous YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWFyJFJHoOU&t=557s

You can also listen to the podcast episode here:

https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/How-to-Write-a-Novel-Using-the-Snowflake-Method-with-Special-Guest-Randy-Ingermanson-etagva

Randy Ingermanson is the award-winning author of 8 novels. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics from UC Berkeley and has worked several times on the Mount Zion archaeological dig in Jerusalem. He is obsessed with the Jesus story, and he strongly believes that there is something new to learn from the old, old story.

Son of David is Book 2 in the Crown of Thorns series. These are epic historical novels about the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. In Son of David, Jesus takes a hard look at what his people think a Messiah should be. And he doesn’t like what he sees. They want a violent military leader who will destroy their national enemies. Jesus must find a way to show them what’s wrong with that picture. But first, he has to convince his own twelve disciples.

Purchase link:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BPHXWGSG/

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www.ingermanson.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@ringermanson

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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. Anderson.

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