Inspirational Journeys Presents: Teaching Children about Science through Education and Entertainment and Education with Emanuel Rose

In this YouTube Video and podcast episode, my special guest and I talk about his children’s picture book series and how his marketing team helped him self-publish his books. Join us as we talk about how his children’s book series entertains kids and inspires parents to dig deeper for answers to their children’s burning questions … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Road Trip Rescue Book Launch celebration with Becca Wierwille

Don’t let your limitations or disability keep you from doing the work God has called you to do. That’s what my special guest and I talk about on today’s YouTube video and podcast episode. Becca Wierwille discuss how she has learned to write in spite of her disability. She also shares her writing process and … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents Teaching Children to Dream Big Through the Art of Storytelling

In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode, Nathaniel (Nate) Turner shares some golden nuggets about how writing letters to his son inspired him to put the letters in a book to share with other families. This is one of the many tips and takeaways Nate shares with us today. As you join our conversation, be … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Haunted By You Book Launch with Louise Davis

I’ve got another book launch to celebrate with another debut author for you. If you love clean, young adult, sweet romantic suspense with a paranormal flare, I have just the book for you. In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode Louise Davis and I talk about her writing process,  and publishing her first book. Louise … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: A Mark in the Road book launch celebration with Angelique Burrell

If you love young adult thrillers with a hint of sweet romance and some speculative fiction elements thrown in, I have just the conversation for you. In today’s YouTube video and Podcast episode, Angelique Burrell and I discuss her debut YA thriller. We talk about her writing process, her submission and querying process and she … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: A Deep Dive into Historical Fiction with Marguerite Martin Grey

I love to celebrate new book launches and champion the Celebrate Lit Publishing authors who’s work I’ve edited. Today’s YouTube video and podcast episode are no exceptions! Join my special guest and me as we talk about her writing journey and celebrate her brand new novella. Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of the Revolutionary … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents Multifaceted Author Karl Beckstrand Discusses his Writing and Publishing Journey

In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode, my special guest and I talk about his writing and publishing journey. College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Writing Encouragement for Writers of all ages with Shanti Hershenson

Today’s YouTube video and podcast episode are  special for two reasons. My special guest is not only a children’s book author, she’s a teen author with a birthday coming up in two weeks. Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Joy of Writing Chapter Books with Tonya Ellis

My special guest and I have a fun and exciting conversation about our love of writing children’s books. Even though today’s episode is audio only for the most part, I get so excited to show off a new toy I made, that I forget that I don’t have my camera on, and turn it on … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Forward By Fire with Pastor Writer Austin Moore

The only way to move forward in God’s calling for your life is by faith. That’s what Austin moore and I talk about in this week’s YouTube video and podcast episode, as we celebrate his debut novel. Austin Moore is a lead pastor who lives with his wife and four children in Southeast Georgia. He … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Joan Patterson Discusses her Faith in God and Her Service Dogs

What would you do if you crossed paths with a service dog handler? In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode, Joan Patterson and I discuss the difference between a service dog and a guide dog. We discuss her latest book and her writing. Sit back and enjoy our inspiring and informative conversation. Career educator, author, … Read more

Connect your Crafts to your Writing: WWJ 4th Annual Writing Conference Encore Presentation

Here’s a sneak peek at the fourth annual WWJ writing conference which was streamed live on YouTube on Saturday August 19, 2023. My presentation is entitled Connect your Craft with your Writing. If you enjoy this YouTube video and Podcast episode, click on the Conference play list to watch the other amazing presentations and join … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Surround Yourself with a Team of Prayer Warriors

Dearly beloved readers in the blogosphere, Seeking first the kingdom of God is important if we want to align with God and follow His plan for our lives. I talk about this in depth on my YouTube video and Podcast episode. I also provide tips and encouragement for building a team of prayer warriors around … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Kingdom Connections through Writing and Crochet with Christina M. Eder

Don’t let your limitations or disability keep you from doing the work God has called you to do. In spite of health issues that prevent her from looking at digital screens for long periods of time, my special guest, Christina M. Eder continues to follow her calling to write. She also makes crochet and pray … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: When You’ve Had Enough, God is Enough with Paul Granger

Has there ever been a time in your life when you say to God, “I’ve had enough?” I know I have, and my returning guest, Paul Granger talks about a time when he’s felt this way as well. Watch the YouTube video or listen to the podcast episode as we discuss how God becomes enough … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Kingdom Connections through Photography with Donna Edman

Have you ever thought about taking your art to the next level? On this week’s YouTube video and Podcast episode my special guest, Donna Edman, explains how she used her photography to help women over 50 share their advice to their 20-year-old selves and share their stories.   Donna is an award-winning portrait photographer with … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Champions of Light Book Launch Party with Althea Damgaard

I’d like to introduce you to yet another member of the 540 writers community. My special guest Althea Damgaard and I celebrate the launch of her debut novel entitled Champions of Light. If you watch the YouTube video, you’ll see Althea decked out in her 540 writers community t-shirt. Come along and celebrate with us … Read more

Fond memories of Summers Past

Summer time brings back memories from my childhood. For instance, I love to sit in my swing in the sun and reminisce about swinging at the playground when my family went camping during summer weekends. My grandparents would take us kids to another playground where we would swing on horse swings. Swings are one of … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Allow the Holy Spirit to take You from Whine to Shine with Cherrilynn Bisbano

Have you ever planned to have a conversation with someone, only to have God change the direction of your conversation from start to finish? This is exactly what happened with my special guest Cherrilynn Bisbano and me in today’s episode. I invite you to join our conversation via the YouTube video or the podcast episode … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Importance of Finishing What you Start in Your Walk with God as a Writer

Hello lovely readers in the blogosphere, In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode, the Lord laid it on my heart to encourage you, dear listeners and viewers, to finish what you start. God has a purpose and a plan for our lives. We all have a message to share. When we complete the task God … Read more