Calling all creatives

As authors, creative artists and entrepreneurs, we often find it hard to stand out above the constant chatter on thee internet. If that sounds like you, I’d like to help you boost the visibility of your brand. My name is Ann Harrison and I run a podcast called Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter. On my … Read more

Tips for Revising your work: Scene Dumps

In today’s episode of Inspirational Journeys, I share some revising tips in response to my friends episode about unnecessary words on her podcast this morning. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Tips for revising your work https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Tips-for-revising-your-work-e3qols   Is revising easy or difficult? Do you have any tips you’d like to share … Read more

Book Review of The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

Please listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Book review of the last lecture  https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Book-review-of-the-last-lecture-e3q7ah   In this episode I give a book review of The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and my thoughts on what he had to say about living your childhood dreams, along with his quotes and my revelation by … Read more

A Double Dose of Toxic: An Electric Eclectic Book

Hey everyone, I presented Karina Kantas’s book feature on Saturday. But since this book was written in two different virsions by two different authors, I’m giving you a double dose feature today. Hope you enjoy.   Two authors, two versions of the same book in two exciting genres of fiction. Karen J Mossman and Karina … Read more

Original poetry: Night Fall

Darkness falls as the sun sinks behind the clouds Birds fall silent as they tuck their heads beneath their wings The Earth is covered in shadow as the stars glide soundlessly across the sky The moon follows in close proximity, covering the world in a nightly glow It’s time to drift into the world of … Read more

My Podcast Entitled Inspirational Journeys is available on Multiple platforms

Hey everyone,   I’m writing to inform you that my podcast called Inspirational Journeys is now available on the following platforms as of this post. New platforms are being added all the time, so stay tuned and search for Inspirational Journeys on your favorite podcast app.   Podcast URL’s:   Anchor:   Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/inspirational-journeys   … Read more

A featured book and a guest interview

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I am excited to feature one of two versions of the same book. I was going to do a double feature this week, but I didn’t want to make my post overly long and I figured that you’d get more enjoyment out of seeing each author featured. Therefore, … Read more

A poem and a challenge #writephoto

The  poem below was inspired by the post found at the following link Thursday photo prompt: Beyond #writephoto   I stand in the shadow of the trees, As through a colorful rainbow The sunshine beckons to me.   Two trees make a triangle, through which I cannot see, Unless I stare into the gap at a … Read more

Character Interviews and Encouragement for Authors

In this lastest episode I talk about how I get to know my characters through Character interviews.   Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Character interviews and writing encouragement https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Character-interviews-and-writing-encouragement-e3p0vc   How do you get to know your characters?

tips and Encouragement for Aspiring Podcasters

Here is one of two episodes I posted on my podcast called Inspirational Journeys today. After I posted this episode, I listened to Jen’s episode about the writing struggles she faces. I have to admit, that my struggle today was updating my podcast so it could go live. However, after doing a google search and … Read more

Testing Zoom and other fun author related stuff podcast episode

In this first one on one discussion episode, DR. Jennifer Ikner Lowry and I are testing out the Zoom platform for interviews. We provide a few tips for podcasters, authors and bloggers to help the listeners grow their platform, while sharing our author journey with you.   View the original video here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snH7_grC7g4&feature=youtu.be   Listen … Read more

My first Podcast Episode and my experience with Anchor

Hello everyone, Have you ever wanted to conduct your own podcast, but didn’t know how to get started? Well, let me explain something, I was like you. However, I have finally found a platform that is accessible, though you have to do a bit of working around the app to discover what one of the … Read more

Student Volunteer & Internship Opportunities Available Summer/Fall 2019

If any of you have any children in high school or college that are looking for an opportunity with a Christian business owner, here’s a golden opportunity. Please like this post and share it with your church families and families in your neighborhood. If there’s nothing else you can do, your prayers are much appreciated.

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How dreams inspire creativity and become essential for story development

Have you ever been inspired to write a story by your dreams? Have you ever wondered how a dream can become part of an author’s creative work? Let me share with you the discoveries I’ve made as part of my author journey.   First of all, when I am in the midst of writing or … Read more

Featured Book of the Week: A New Summer Garden: An Electric Eclectic Novelette by Paul White

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed my featured books about poetry. I posted these previous books in honor of National Poetry month. This week, we are working our way back to short fiction with a special featured book which launched on Wednesday April tenth. Without further ado, let’s highlight our new Electric Eclectic book. This … Read more

Original Poetry: Inspired by Dreams

Dreams inspire me To reach new heights In my creativity.   I hear conversations From people I don’t know I see their lives flow Before me.   I’m taken to places Against my will, Yet further still, I’m where I belong At any given moment.   Though they don’t make sense, If I take my … Read more