Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

Episode 225 - Wendy Jo Cerna - Stories Have Always Captivated My Heart

Host of the So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What Podcast

From the bedtime stories my dad read to me and my brothers, to the required reading of various literature classes, to the novels consumed in the quiet of the night, stories have always captivated my heart.

Growing up in Minnesota as the daughter of educators, at times I found myself in the back seat of a station wagon travelling on family vacations during a break in the school-year calendar. My two older brothers were the perfect companions on these journeys. The eldest had an uncanny ability to map out our routes to ensure that we investigated and enjoyed as many aspects of our outings as was humanly possible. And the middle brother was my built-in entertainment. He and I engrossed ourselves in developing talk-shows and other narratives that required quirky characters, funny voices and distinct accents.

But it was not until January of 2015, when a divine prompting dropped from the blue into my heart, that I even entertained the notion of writing a novel. Frankly, I didn’t know if I could. But with my children all grown and my husband’s business requiring less and less of my attention, space had finally opened up for me to do what I had in my heart to do. So, I chose to give myself to learning the process of moving a story up out of my heart and onto the pages of a book. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that the quirky characters, interesting settings, and imaginative realms that once intrigued me as a young person should now bubble up in my books. It reminds me that our Heavenly Creator is very intentional about our earthly journey.

As I write, I sometimes feel as if I am still travelling in the back seat of a station wagon with my Jesus at the wheel and my characters as my companions filling my heart with their stories as we traverse both life on the planet and that which is to come. Can’t wait to see what’s up around the bend.

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E224 - Valencia Joy - Author of I Met a Guy, and Other Things You Can Only Discuss with Your Sister Girlfriends

Valencia Joy, affectionately known as Vee, is best known for her witty comebacks, inspiring others to Stay in Their Joy because God said they could, and for sparking healthy relationship debates between the opposite sexes. Forever a conversationalist and a lover of the wonderful, and sometimes complicated, world of being a female, Vee is bringing the conversation to your home. Do you need to wail to God? Vee will pray on your behalf. Would you like to slap Eve? Vee has saved you a space in line. Have you met a guy? It’s time to spill the tea.

I Met a Guy...: and Other Things You Can Only Discuss with Your Sister Girlfriends

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Welcome to August 2023!  Three episodes a week await you this month!  Great interviews with amazing authors from around the world.

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E223 - How Authors Can Leverage and Repurpose Their Interviews for Maximum Impact Long After the Podcast Interview

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E222 - Vanessa Cardenas - Overcoming Betrayal and Healing with a Trusted Advisor

About the Author
Vanessa Cardenas is a Trusted Advisor for Betrayal & Transformation. Her own personal experience with betrayal has given her a unique understanding and empathy for her clients' struggles, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking healing. Vanessa's approach is rooted in lived-through experience, extensive study, deep empathy, and compassionate understanding.

Dealing with the Devastation of Your Partner's Betrayal: What to Do When Your World Falls Apart is an essential, quick read, practical guide that will help you to understand and cope with your feelings, and to start the process of healing and moving forward. Vanessa Cardenas' empathic and compassionate tone along with her years of experience as a trusted advisor makes her the perfect guide for anyone who is struggling with the pain of betrayal.

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E221 - Debbie Gail Zane - Rebuilding After the Loss of Her Son, Finding Joy Through The Tears

Returning Guest, Debbie Gail Zane’s life changed forever when she received a telephone call informing her that her 26-year-old son, Alex, had been found dead. Just nine years before, he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and begun using drugs. Throughout his battle with mental illness and addiction, she discovered how to find peace in her life and love him and herself during the many challenges.

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About Danielle
I have a full-time career in education, but am looking to break into the voice-over realm! This is an organic journey that I would like to explore after years of doing phone recordings and morning announcements at various schools. I am professional and attentive to details and deadlines. Looking forward to working with you!

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E219 - Jo-Ann Oosterman - The Story of Tom - The Homeless Man of Many Pockets and His Art

The Book: Tom’s Story: My 16 Year Friendship with a Homeless
Tom’s Story is about the author’s friendship with Tom Hogan, a First Nations man who was perpetually homeless, a self-described chronic alcoholic, and a person who had episodes of psychosis. He was also a great storyteller and a gifted Woodland style artist.

Jo-Ann first met Tom in 1998 when she volunteered to co-ordinate an art group for people who were homeless. She was an outreach worker and an HIV counsellor at the time. During the sixteen years of their friendship, she spent countless weekend and evening hours sitting on sidewalks beside Tom, listening and observing, then heading home to write it all down.

With Tom’s permission, she wrote about the hard realities of his life – a traumatic childhood, sleeping in bug-infested shelters, or panhandling in the sub-zero weather for just one more bottle. She became Tom’s ally when he entered and left recovery programs, or simply searched for a safe place to live. Sometimes she helped; sometimes she got in the way. Other times, she tried to walk away, but she was always compelled to seek him out again to follow his story.

Tom’s Story is a unique and raw window into the lives of people who are homeless and marginalized because of addictions, mental illness, and generational trauma. This book is a testament to the power of hope, friendship, the generosity of people who own nothing, and using art to promote healing. It is also a strong argument for the harm-reduction model of managed-alcohol programs.

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E218 - James Francis - Writing Your Story While Running The Race, Men's Mental Health and Battling Being Alone

The Book: here's Coffee in the Fridge: One Man's Journey Through Anxiety and Depression

Does our past define us? Or does it merely serve to inform our future?

At its heart, this book is a story of overcoming anxiety and depression, as well as suicidal tendencies and attempts. With a remarkably candid approach, peppered with dry humor and keen observation, author James Francis takes us on a journey that is all at once deep, dark, twisting, and ultimately so very redemptive.

One part gripping memoir, and one part how-to guide, you will come away with tools such as:

A better understanding of anxiety and depression
Ideas for a roadmap to personal mental health
Exploration of personal and romantic relationship dynamics in regard to mental health
Notable authors to read on the journey to healing
Music suggestions to stir your soul and learn from
A reality check on the uniqueness of each person’s journey
And so much more…

This is a book of triumph, a victory over mental health struggles earned through the hardest of trials. You can use your past to create a healthier future too - it starts here, it starts now.

About James Francis
James Francis is an entrepreneur and professional speaker. He has been a successful executive starting and running several businesses in the well-being and insurance markets.

He grew up on Long Island and he and his family have lived on the shoreline of Connecticut for over 28 years.

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E217 - Nick Stitle and his first book in a four-part series called Stormless

Nick Stitle is a young, rising author with several projects in development.

Nick is seventeen years old, and while Stormless is his first “real” book, it is far from the first story that he has ever told.

After spending nearly all of my middle school years and the first half of my high school career writing novels and building worlds of myth, I am finally ready to share my works with the world.

I live in Indiana, with my mom and dad, my older brother, and my two dogs.

Stormless, the first installment of a massive high fantasy series, is in the final editing stages. Stormless welcomes readers into the world of Auris, a continent ripe with epic histories, unique magic systems, and complex characters. The second of four installments is in the final editing stages as well.

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Published: Jul. 21, 2023

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