An old watch keeps time in my pocket. Does it show the time of the day? Or spin away the remaining hours of a lifetime?  With numbers big and bold, And hands covering the face of old I take out my treasure And watch as the hours spin away.  The second hand … Read more
Teresa Guffanti is a child of the Most High God. Teresa was born and raised in South Florida; however, she now resides in Dallas Texas, where she currently is the Host and Author of Struggling Blessed but Not Alone Podcast and blog. Theresa’s life has been a struggle in every way and in every decade. … Read more
  Hello to all my dearly beloved readers and happy 2021! I have a little bit of news from behind the scenes to share this month. First of all, please except my sincere apologies for not sending a newsletter in January. I had some writing struggles to work through during the month, but I’m … Read more
 Today’s special guest is one of my favorite authors, because she writes in my particular genre. Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. You can either follow one of the links below or you can ask your smart speaker to play Inspirational Journeys: Stories that … Read more
The following poem is an expression of how difficult I find poetry writing to be during the winter months. When the weather warms up in the spring, you can find me taking a walk or sitting out on my porch, having a think and either coming up with new ideas for my novels, singing a … Read more
“It’s so much more than a simple award: it’s a community and a movement†— The grassroots writing award shaking up the literary landscape. In 2017, author Paula Sheridan won The People’s Book Prize for her debut novel, The Grotto’s Secret. She was invited to a glamorous winners’ ceremony in London and handed her award … Read more
Hello to all my friends and followers in the blogosphere. This week, I aired part one of a two-part podcast series on how to get unstuck in your writing. In this week’s episode, I share tips about how stepping away from your work and reading in your genre can inspire you and get your creative … Read more
Despite the technical difficulties we faced, my special guest and I had an interesting conversation about his writing life, his vision loss and the other hobbies he enjoys. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation. “Scripture quotations used in the podcast episode linked below have been taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright … Read more
Hello everyone in the blogosphere. Today I have some noteworthy bits of news from the writing world and the world of podcasting. Before we get started, please be sure to sign up for my newsletter to receive a free short story and for a chance to win a free audible code for my poetry book … Read more
Are you trapped in an area of your life, but don’t think you can break free? Listen as my special guest shares her story of breaking free from the culture she grew up in, so she could share the message God laid on her heart. Please be sure to sign up for my email … Read more
Today’s special guest shares highlights of his journey from addiction to sobriety. Sit back, relax and eavesdrop on an enlightening and positively delightful conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for a chance to win a free copy of The Spirit of Creativity: Inspirational Poems for the Creative at Heart in either eBook or … Read more
 Today we celebrate an upcoming book launch, as my guest shares her spiritual journey and how she learned to help her son thrive, despite his disability. Sit back, relax and enjoy our conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter to receive a free short story and for a chance to win a free … Read more
Today’s special guest is a marketing expert. Be sure to take lots of notes while you eavesdrop on our audio/video conversation below. Be sure to sign up for my email list for a chance to win a free audible code for The Spirit of Creativity: Inspirational Poems for the Creative at heart. When you … Read more
I’m sitting here at my desk, listening to Christmas music as I write this. The music fills me with precious Christmas memories from my childhood. Here are my top five favorite carols. Number 1: “Away in A Mangerâ€. My reasons for picking this Carol as one of my all-time favorites are as follows: It tells … Read more
A voice from the depths of the sea Speaks to me through poetry, Filling my soul to teach Lessons far beyond my reach, Using His words to create imagery.
Please join me in celebrating my audiobook launch party with my special guests. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter for an opportunity to receive a free Audible code. Click the links below to view and hear the interview and launch party. You’re in for a special treat! INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF … Read more
Hello everyone in the blogosphere, I know it’s been awhile since I last posted, so I wanted to check in with everyone and update you on my writing progress. First of all, let me say that I’ve had a very busy NaNoWriMo this month. Although I started drafting the story, I originally called Inner Vision, … Read more
Hello and welcome to the final segment of my character conversation with Katrina Dobson from Inner Vision. I encourage you to go back and read the introduction, part one and part two of my conversation before proceeding to the rest of the interview, if you haven’t already done so. I also encourage you to sign … Read more
Hello and welcome to part Two of my character conversation with Katrina Dobson. If you’re new to the blog, be sure to go back to the introduction and part one to catch up. I’ll be sure to link you to the next part at the end of the blog, once I get it posted. Be … Read more
Today’s episode was aired in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click the links below to hear my special guest share her journey from victim to survivor. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Special Guest Interview with Sue Parisher! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be sure to read onward after … Read more