Writing is healing & therapeutic for many authors and today's guest talks about her journey to healing in her book, "Finding Her." Marissa D. McKinnies discusses how writing allowed her to shift her mindset & look at things from a different perspective which led to her healing. Tune in now!

To connect with Marissa: Facebook - Marissa Danielle, Instagram - @iamthemarissadanielle

You can purchase her book on Amazon!

The question is often asked should you self-publish or try to get picked up by a traditional publisher? The answer to that varies all the time, right? Today's guest, Melissa Pyrch, takes us behind the scenes of how her book was picked up by a traditional publisher & her experiences... this is a MUST LISTEN episode for all writers!

To connect with Melissa - IG: @pyrchgetspublished & her book is available on Amazon

Tune in for today's episode where we talk about combining words, writing and art. Our featured guest, Lena Payton Webb, shares her writing journey creating custom journals and coloring books for adults that promote self-care, mental wellness & healing.

To connect with Lena: www.bluimpressionsdesigns.com

www.mycolorfulreflections.com -- you can get a FREE e-book!!

Tune in for today's episode as we talk with Chaya Topas as she shares with us her new book and we chat about mixing it up so adults can enjoy the illustrations as well as kids. She talks about how content can be simple enough for kids but adults can receive the message, too!

To connect with Chaya - Instagram: @chayatopas, Facebook: @chaya.topaslisitza, Twitter: ChayaTopas

Her book can be purchased on Amazon!

Culture, society and your experiences in life are wonderful topics to write about, right? The way YOU view culture and society may be totally different from someone else's... Join us in today's episode where we talk with Urmi Hossain as she talks about her cultural experiences while growing up & living in Italy.

To connect with Urmi - Instagram: @Urmamio. You can purchase her books on Amazon!

It's so important to tell your story your way, in your words. It doesn't matter if others have told the same story... yours is unique to YOU! In this first episode of season 3, we're talking about why you should write a book and tell your story! We're also breaking down a writing myth or two... welcome to Season 3!!

Tea time, history, vintage fashion & saloons... what do they all have in common? Historical fiction! Tune in for today's episode as we talk with Joye Johnson, southern California native who loves all things history and she decided to write about it! If you have ever wanted to write historical fiction or know what it's all about, this is the episode for you!

To connect with Joye: Instagram - @joye_johnson

Have you thought about writing a short story vs a novel? Do you know what makes up a short story? Kim Thorne is our special guest on today's show and she discusses short stories and the writing process. Tune in & learn about the "shorts!"

To connect with Kim: Twitter: thepennedscribe, Instagram: thepennedscribe, Facebook: Kim Blanchard Thorn

Kim also has a couple blogs you can read -- Blog: www.sandinourshorts.blogspot.com and www.inhislite.com

Are you in ministry? Are you thinking about writing a book to talk about your ministry/for your ministry? Tune in to today's episode as we talk with special guest, Binyoka Booth, who introduces her brand new book, "B.U.I.L.D. Sis" which will be RELEASED on June 16, 2023! This is her very first book and we are so excited to have her on the show. If you have been thinking about how to connect ministry to writing, listen in and be inspired!

To connect with Binyoka & purchase her book: FB & IG: @Binyoka Booth... website: www.binyokabooth.com

When you're writing, it's important to connect with your readers... be vulnerable & transparent. Today's guest, Dr Kwanza Falaka Gipson, Ph.D. talks with us about putting your WHOLE self into your writing; not being afraid to leave it all on the paper. She gives us some insight into her book as well and she gives some tips on how to keep going even when you don't feel like it. This is one you don't want to miss!

To connect with Kwanza: IG - @girlfriendtherapy, FB- GirlfriendTherapy Ministry

Website: www.girlfriendtherapy.org. To buy Kwanza's books: https://kwanzasbooks.storenvy.com/