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Inspirational Journeys Presents SEO and Marketing Tips with Brandon Leibowitz

This week, my special guest shares tips for optimizing your website to increase its rankings on Google and other search engines, content creation, using long tail keywords and hashtags on your site and social media channels, and more about marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and a tool… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents SEO and Marketing Tips with Brandon Leibowitz

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Find Joy in your Writing

Hello everyone in the blogosphere, I’m coming to you today with a simple little bonus post to share a bit of encouragement with you. If you remember, last Saturday, I shared a poem on my blog entitled A Prayer for Clarity. Today, I bring you that same poem in the form of a YouTube video… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: Find Joy in your Writing

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Fiction Versus Nonfiction Editing with Hannah Lyon

This week, I’m in my element, as my special guest and I talk about one of my favorite subjects, editing. We also cover her ghostwriting services and her work on a fantasy trilogy. However, I share a tip with her and I pick her brain about different aspects of editing and championing an author’s story.… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: Fiction Versus Nonfiction Editing with Hannah Lyon

A Prayer for Clarity: Original Poetry

Reading, Writing, editing and crochet So many things to do day by day My mind’s in a whirl, I can’t find my way Because I’m all over the place! When I try to write I get stuck in my story I ask myself Does my writing give God the glory And honor He deserves? Or… Continue reading A Prayer for Clarity: Original Poetry

Observations about a Cicada’s Song

Today I sat outside to think. As I sat in my swing, the cicadas were singing loud and quite close to my house and the trees. At first, I found the sounds to be obnoxious, and I had trouble concentrating on one particular thought. My Amazing Grace chime tinkled out a gentle tune. The longer… Continue reading Observations about a Cicada’s Song

Inspirational Journeys Presents: How Picture Books Help Children Face Difficult Situations in Life with Portia Y. Clare

This week I had an amazing conversation with a teacher turned debut author, who absolutely loves children. Grab your favorite drink and enjoy our delightful conversation. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! How picture books help children face difficult situations in life with Portia Y. Clare! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure.… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: How Picture Books Help Children Face Difficult Situations in Life with Portia Y. Clare

Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Impossible Girl with Ashley White

This week, my special guest and I are here to celebrate the launch of her debut novel. All you Harry Potter fans out there will absolutely love this one! Those of you who love a bit of mystery with your middle grade fantasy will love it too! Grab your favorite drink and a snack while… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Impossible Girl with Ashley White

Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Story Behind Heaven’s Bell with Sherrie Barch

This week I had a lovely conversation with my special guest about her book and the story behind it. I hope you find this conversation as much of a blessing as I did. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Heaven’s Bell with Sherri Barch! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Story Behind Heaven’s Bell with Sherrie Barch

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Writing With a Purpose

Hello dear writers and readers in the Blogosphere. Have you ever felt led to listen to a podcast episode, but weren’t quite sure why you were drawn to it, until near the very end? That’s what happened to me this morning. Let me explain. This morning, over breakfast, I listened to Friday’s episode of the… Continue reading Inspirational Journeys Presents: Writing With a Purpose

Original Poetry: Writing Into The Void

I have an idea I think is very good, I open up the gate To face the endless void. With no idea where I go from here Do I have a story to share? Is it too late to turn back now Should I start my story over Or muddle through somehow? If the story… Continue reading Original Poetry: Writing Into The Void