Inspirational Journeys Presents: Writing as Ministry with Jodi Artzberger

Today’s episode is about writing as ministry. Listen as my special guest and I discuss her writing process and how the Lord lays stories on her heart, in order to tell the world about Jesus. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Writing As Ministry with Jodi Artzberger! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: How God uses authors to tell the world about Jesus through storytelling with Heidi Gray McGill

The Holy Spirit orchestrated today’s audio/video podcast episode. Join me as I discuss how God blesses us with the gift of storytelling to minister to the world, with my special guest. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! How God Uses Authors to tell the World about Jesus Through Storytelling with Heidi Gray McGill! Hello: I’m proud to announce … Read more

Special updated Character Interview with Diana Peabody, first victim in my soon to be released novel, Shadow of Truth

Hello everyone in the blogosphere: Since I’ve done some research for Shadow of Truth, I felt that it was important to ask my victim named Diana Peabody to tell us a little about how she was really killed. I know that in real life this wouldn’t be possible, but she is a character in my … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: A Conversation about the Writing Process with Special Guest Robin Lee Hatcher

Today I’m so excited to be speaking with one of my all-time favorite Christian romance authors. Please join me as I have a conversation about the writing process, character development and research with special guest Robin Le Hatcher. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! A conversation about writing, research and character development with special guest Robin Lee Hatcher! … Read more

#SongOfTheDay: Wood by Dan Seals

A blank page for a writer is like a block of wood that a carpenter uses to create his/her masterpiece. As a carpenter measures the wood and envisions the project, he/she will create, so does a writer envision and creates the first draft of his/her story. Let’s call this draft a writer’s blueprint. In the … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Lillian Brummet Interview

Today’s special guest and her husband are co-authors. Sit back, relax and enjoy our conversation about the creative life. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!     Lillian Brummet Interview! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be sure to read onward after the following message to learn how you can be … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Paul Attaway Talks About His Debut Novel Blood In The Low Country

In today’s episode, my special guest, Paul Attaway shares his love of writing and we discuss his debut Christian thriller, Blood in the Low Country. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Paul Attaway talks about his debut novel Blood in the Low Country! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Jeff Leisawitz Interview

Today’s special guest is an author, film maker, musician and music producer, as well as an author coach and life coach. Tune in as my guest and I talk about creativity and the business of being a creative. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Special Guest Interview with Jeff Liesawitz! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special Guest Interview with Christian Romantic Suspense author Katie Vorreiter

  In today’s episode, My special guest and I talk about her romantic suspense, set in San Quentin prison. Enjoy the conversation, purchase the book and hang on for a wild ride that will keep you turning pages for hours and stay with you long after the book is over.   INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!   … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special guest interview with Children’s Author/illustrator Rachael Clarke

In today’s episode, Rachael and I talk about creating illustrations for her books, writing in multiple genres and her latest book, The Big Ole Bike. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! The Big Ole Bike and more with Rachael Clarke! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: A Conversation about Children’s Books and an Impromptu reading with Tracy Murdick

In Today’s episode, my special guest and I talk about her writing process, how she illustrates her children’s books and she gives us an author reading of her latest book. Sit back, relax, and join me on my front porch as Tracy and I have a fun and engaging conversation about Jesus and writing.   … Read more

Original Poetry: A Pandiculation of the Brain

Pandiculation, Oh, the frustration! I don’t know this word Though it sounds absurd. I’m stretching my brain, It’s about to drive me insane! Maybe doing some jumping jacks Will clear my head, so I can write a come back For a word that seems silly With a bit of a gesticulation. Today’s challenge: Set a … Read more

Original Poetry: The Wuzzle named Bumfuzzle

The following poem was inspired by the word “bumfuzzle”, which was part of the One  Word Poetry Challenge workshop, hosted by Jen Lowry, which Tish Bouvier and I participated in Yesterday. Each day I’ll post one poem prompted by this event and challenge you with a new word at random, so read this post in … Read more

Someone wanted, but, and, so, or: Developing Your Story Arch

Hello everyone in the blogosphere, today I have a special writing tip to help you develop your story arch. Before we get into the formula, I have some news to share. My friend Teresa Guffanti invited me to join a new social media app called Clubhouse. While in a room for beginning podcasters, room moderator … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: A Conversation about Christian Romance, Children’s Books, Jesus and Writing with M. Michelle Derosier

In today’s audio/video episode, My special guest and I talk about books, writing and more. Sit back, relax and eavesdrop on my conversation with M. Michelle Derosier as wee talk about two of our favorite topics,  Jesus and Writing. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! M. Michelle Derosier! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Love Over Pizza and Author Updates with Returning Guest Jen Lowry

  Jen Lowry has been on my podcast several times, but today, she is back to talk about her latest Christian sweet romance and give us more author updates. Sit back, relax and click on one of the links below, to eavesdrop on our conversation about Jesus and Writing.   INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!     … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method with Special Guest Randy Ingermanson

  In today’s episode, I’m excited to have the author and creator of the Snowflake Method as my special guest. Though I talked podcast listeners and YouTube viewers through the Snowflake Method, I can’t do it just like Randy Ingermanson can, so sit back, relax and be sure to have a note taking device at … Read more

Original Poetry: A Forgotten Voice Recorder’s Lament

The following poem was inspired by the photo below. A recorder sits on a table alone With no one to give it a home. Who knows what stories it has to tell Or what thoughts get lost in the wishing well Of voices it carries in its memory bank. It holds a one-sided conversation With … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special Guest Interview with DeAnna Quietwater Noriega

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind person to walk with a guide dog by her side? Even though many of you may have seen a blind person walking with his or her dog, my special guest gives you the inside scoop about how the guide dog and handler form a special … Read more

Claire O’Sullivan Returns to talk about her debut novel, Romance under Wraps

INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Claire O’Sullivan Returns to talk about her debut novel, Romance Under Wraps! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be sure to read onward after the following message to learn how you can be my guest here on INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS. Thanks for listening and do write … Read more