Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter Ann Harrison

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I reached out to todays special guest after reading the
first book of her King of Realms series as part of the Hidden Gems ARC reader
program. I fell in love with her dynamic characters and the fantasy world so
much that I invited Brit Asher to share the story behind this series. Join us as
we talk all things fantasy for middle grade readers and their families. Don’t
forget to have your journal or notebook handy, because there are some golden
nuggets about publishing and marketing you writers will want to take advantage
of.
Britt lives in the frigid wasteland known as Minnesota.
While she hates the cold and snow, she appreciates the nice summers, the lack
of lethal creepy crawlies, and the pretty forests and lakes. Outside of
writing, she loves reading, high-speed walking, and high-speed walking while
reading--yes, that’s a thing, and no, she hasn’t accidentally walked off a
cliff (yet). One of her favorite places is Japan, where she lived for nearly
three years and ate far too many sweet potatoes.
Britt’s featured book is King of Realms.
Varric has two weeks left to live. That’s the least of
his problems.
Twelve-year-old
Varric wants nothing more than to save his mom’s life. After all, it’s his
fault she’s dying.
But
when he breaks into a castle to steal a magical relic that might save her, the
relic is stolen right out from under his nose. Even worse, he’s arrested for
the theft. Unless he can find and return the missing relic within two weeks,
he’ll be executed by a magical explosive on his wrist.
As
if that weren’t bad enough, Varric discovers that the relic is actually a key
to an ancient prison containing a malicious and powerful creature. Varric’s
quest to save himself and his mom turns into a race to keep the prison locked
and save all of humanity from destruction.
Purchase link:
https://books2read.com/kingofrealms/
Connect with Britt at the following links:
https://brittasher.com
https://www.facebook.com/brittasherwrites/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/34374119.Britt_Asher
https://www.amazon.com/author/brittasher
 
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In today’s episode, my special guest describes the tool he created
to teach children and adults to love one another as God loves us. Be journal to
have your journal handy as you listen to this interesting conversation, because
he shares a unique approach to outlining your book for plotters and plantsers
alike.
Paul Zolman is the international
bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In
His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find
our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies me to speak about love? My
childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and
the distaste it formed inside me, I searched for and eventually created a
method that transformed my life from anger to loving everyone. Growing up in a
family of abuse, physical touch became my preferred love style, only because of
the regularity. I could almost count on it. It was consistent. I came to think
that was the way to express love. But deep inside, I knew that was a twisted
belief. I wanted a better life for myself, which is why I created a paradigm
shift that works. In this book, you’ll find what helped me move from a
childhood boot camp of abuse to being a person who loves everyone and can find
good about anyone in any circumstance. This is truly the role of love. I hope
you join me.
Connect with Paul at the following links:
http://www.roleoflove.com/
 https://facebook.com/roleoflovedice
https://instagram.com/roleoflovedice/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/roleoflovedice
https://pinterest.com/roleoflovedice
https://tiktok.com/@roleoflovedice
https://twitter.com/roleoflovedice
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kniwkoHIW9EA5Ojv7NuLA
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My special guest Shelly Mack and I talk about the intricacies
of worldbuilding in today’s episode. Sometimes worldbuilding can be difficult, yet
it’s also fun to write, once you find fellow writers and editors to support you
and give you feedback to help you find the joy of writing fantasy. Join our
conversation and bring along your journal to capture any golden nuggets along
the way.
Shelly Mack is an
author of children’s books, including picture books and young adult fiction.
From a toddler through to adulthood, books have been a permanent part of her
day-to-day life. Her children and faith inspired her writing. Shelly wants to
keep books alive in a world that needs escapism and wishes to bring joy to her
readers through her books. As well as writing, she runs a ‘Meet the Author’
programme on Instagram, which has been a great addition to her author career.
Shelly is a full-time writer living in Scotland with her husband, two girls and
two cats.
Shelly’s latest
novel is entitled Landis.
A
world consumed by secrets. A group of friends with gifts they've yet to contol
A luring darkness that will choose one to do its bidding. A visionary prince
& a vengeful princess are divided by an impenetrable barrier. Benjamin must
harness his newfound power to prevent Alunattra from piercing her way back
through—lest she return to avenge & reclaim her throne. Welcome to Landis.
Get ready to believe.
Purchase
link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NRB55L?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_7X5BRKTC5H6HE634BYG1
Connect
with Shelly at the following link:
https://linktr.ee/Shellymack
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Heidi Gray McGill is back with a brand new novel. This isn’t
her true debut, because she’s self-published several books in her author
career. However, A Deeper Love is her first traditionally published book with
Celebrate Lit Publishing. Join us as we talk about her writing journey thus
far, and her experience as a hybrid author.
Heidi
infuses God’s love into her award-winning Christian fiction works.
Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into
an awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal
level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who
they are.
Heidi’s masterfully written words reach deep into the reader’s heart and offer
healing through God’s Word.
McGill lives in a small town south of Charlotte, NC, with her husband of over
thirty years. When not writing, Heidi loves playing with her grandsons,
cooking, winning games, and exploring the world through books. Join Heidi on
her latest adventures by visiting the blog on her website at https://heidigraymcgill.com/.
Heidi’s
latest novel is entitled A Deeper Love.
I get
paid to do my dream job, usually by wealthy men who thrive on adventure. But
when their adrenaline rush is gone and vacation is over, I’m still here, on a
tropical island, with people who mostly leave me alone.
Except
for this guy. Seriously, Dan is the last man I want to get involved with. If he
got Decompression Illness, the doctors would likely call it Mercedes Bends. He’s
privileged and entitled and would never leave his city life behind for the
challenges of living on a remote Island. Don’t get me wrong—he’s prime shark
bait, but I’m not ready to fall deeply in love with someone who won’t stay.
There’s
no such thing as “going too deep” where spiritual things are concerned. But I’ll
stay at the surface and snorkel rather than dive into the depths when it comes
to relationships.
Purchase
link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLJ2CSNV?&linkCode=sl1&tag=authorheidigr-20&linkId=0aab96dd35dd9bae0eb2a9ac33ee36c5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Connect with Heidi at the following links:
https://heidigraymcgill.com/
https://www.amazon.com/author/heidigraymcgill
https://www.instagram.com/AuthorHeidiGrayMcGill/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20851872.Heidi_Gray_McGill
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/heidi-gray-mcgill?follow=true
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHeidiGrayMcGill
https://www.youtube.com/@authorheidigraymcgill/?sub_confirmation=1
https://heidigraymcgill.com/free_book/
https://heidigraymcgill.com/blog/
 
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In this
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
Emanuel Rose was born and raised on the
West Coast of the United States. He has spent over three decades earning a
reputation in cutting edge marketing. A renowned expert in the field, Emanuel
specializes in branding, advertising, and day to day operations at his digital
agency, Strategic eMarketing. His passion lies in helping companies achieve
business success from the bottom to the top. Emanuel's unique approach to
marketing strategies has resulted in countless clients reaching their goals. Emanuel
enjoys learning his craft and implementing new techniques and theories for his
clients, not only in his home state of Oregon, but around the world. Together
with his hand selected staff, Emanuel creates opportunities while solving
challenges in the ever-changing digital landscape. He is a firm believer in
using his personal experiences to help others and this dedication continues to
impress. Not to be outdone on the digital battlefields, Emanuel is an avid
outdoorsman. He feels connected to the planet wandering the towering forests or
absorbing the energy pouring in from the ocean. His childhood fantasy of
discovering those special wild places translates to his writings. The freedom
and joy in exploring the natural world is a welcome addition to his life.
Emanual’s children’s picture book series is entitled Wenaha Henry Seeds to a Tree.
Wenaha Henry Seeds to a Tree is a
truly lyrical and spirited tale that takes children on a beautiful tour of
nature, coupled with vibrant illustrations and impactful storytelling that
shows the unbreakable bond between nature and the creatures who live within its
glory.  Each book ships with a pack of Douglas Fir Seeds that can be
planted.
Each book comes packaged with the
gift of Douglas fir tree seeds and planting instructions; a list of
organizations that readers can explore supporting in their efforts to leave the
world a better place than they found it; and a personal note from the author,
Emanuel Rose, to guide your experience of this beautiful children’s book about
nature.
Purchase link:
https://emanuelrose.com/product/wenaha-henry-childrens-book-about-nature-seeds-to-a-tree/
Connect with Emanual at the following links:
https://emanuelrose.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StrategicEmarketing
https://www.instagram.com/strategice/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/
https://www.pinterest.com/semarketing/
https://twitter.com/Strategic_E
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTi_Fzh3kaCZGSMUMQUBgWA
Visit
www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get
10% off any
product on the site.
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