I sat down with Maryann Remsburg and her husband to talk about their journey living abroad for 18 years, their ministry, and her book: Chosen For Such A Time: Terrorism in the White House. You can find Maryann here and her book here.

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018 Writers: Maryann Remsburg

Today I'm taking a few minutes to talk about insulating, isolating, and our fears. Join me!

017 Regulars: Brick Walls and Fear

In today's episode Christina Suzann Nelson and I talk about her journey to becoming an author and her new book that is coming out in February. You can visit her here to learn more.

016 Writers: Christina Suzann Nelson

I got to visit with up-and-coming non-fiction Christian writer Dawn Baird and hear a little bit of her 34 year journey as a missionary to Congo, Africa. Dawn is so fun to listen to and I know you will enjoy this episode. You can find more about Dawn and her books here.

014 Writers: Dawn Baird

Join me as I chat with Western Writers of America Spur Award winner, Becca Whitham, about her latest book and the pendulum swing of the writing world. You can find Becca and her books here.

013 Writers: Chat with Becca Whitham

At the end of the day we like to look back and see measured growth and the places we succeeded. Listen in as I share with you what I consider are the 5 component of a good day no matter your season or schedule.

012 Regulars: 5 Components of a Successful Day

Life Paraphrased presents Regina's Bad Day a Contemporary Romance by Voni Harris. If you are interested in having your short story, 1-3K fiction or non-fiction inspirational broadcasted on this podcast please subscribe and be in touch.   

011 Readers: Storytime w/ Voni Harris

This podcast is a charge to remember to value the good moments and saving graces that brought you to this point in you life. Life isn't always easy and hard things are thrown at us all, but there's a lot of strength in remembering what has come before. If you want a sneak peek at author Tara Johnson who will be an up and coming guest on our show, here is a link to her website and debut novel.

010 Call to Remember

Brandi O'Brien is a homeschooling Momma to four beautiful children and a wife of almost 13 years to her high school sweetheart. She was born and raised in Alabama and loves being outdoors, whether it's front porch sitting with a good book and a cup of joe or getting her hands dirty in the garden. She also enjoys raising chickens, puppy snuggles, baking with her little helpers and creating at her old fashioned roll-top desk. She is an up and coming inspirational christian fiction writer and she can be found at https://antiquatedbride.wordpress.com/ and at https://www.facebook.com/AntiquatedBride/.

009 Readers: Storytime w/ Brandi O’Brien

How could I not post a picture of rats with this topic? Here it the scripture, Psalm 19:14, I referenced today.  

008 Regular: Petting Rats

Making room for your creative imagination. The power of brain-dumping and the difference between a brain-dump and a to-do list.    

007-Writer tools Brain dumping

This episode of Life Caraphrased goes hand in hand with Seekerville's February 14th blog post. Come on over and learn about all the newest craft tools.

006-Writers tools-Seekerville

Who-whheee! We had fun today. Here is my best version of a list of all the lovely author/bloggers/books that we talked about. These links are affiliate links. They won't cost you anymore, and help you find the right author. Enjoy the reading.  Names are listed in the order we mentioned them in the above podcast and by genre: Contemporary: Becky Wade, Catherine West, Pepper Basham, Kara Issac, Katherine Reay, Courtney Walsh, Crystal Walton, Sarah Monson, Rachel Hauck, Melanie Dobson, Michelle Phoenix, Heidi Chiavaroli, Jamie Jo Wright, Melissa Tagg, Susan May Warren, Cynthia Ruchti, Suspense/Thriller/Mystery: Dani Pettrey, Carrie Stuart Parks, Ronie Kendig, Lynette Eason, Patricia Bradley, Irene Hannon, Julianna Deering, Rachel McMillion, Jen Turano, Ruthe Logan Herne, Sarah Ladd, Karen Kingsbury, Cathy Gohlke. Romantic Comedy: Mary Conneally, Julie Lessman, Amy Matayo. Young Adult YA: Sara Ella, Mary Weber, Jill Williamson, Nadine Brandes, Melanie Dickerson, Alison Gervais, McCall Hoyle, Jodi Hedlund, K. E. Granshert. The Jim Rubart Category: Jim Rubart Middle School Awesomeness: Brian Wells Amish: Shelley Shephard Gray, Olivia Newport, Venetta Chapman, Ruth Reid, Amy Clipton, Laura Hilton, Jan Drexler, Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, Susan Woods Fisher Redemption books:Joanne Bishcof-The Lady and the Lionheart, Camille Eidie-Memoir of Johnny Devine. Historical: Kate Breslin, Carrie Turansky, Kristy Cambron, Kristi Ann Hunter, Roseanne M White, Regina Jennings, Melissa Jaguars, Karen Witemeyer, LauraFrantz, Lori Benton, Amber Lynn Perry, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Elizabeth Camden, Tamera Alexander,Erica Vetch, Susanne Dietze, Gabrielle Meyer, Dawn Crandall, Ruth Axtell Morren (Sorry for butchering your name Ruth) , Michelle Griep, Amber Lynn Perry, MaryLu Tyndall, Jen Turano, Lynn Austin. Biblical: Mesu Andrews, Connilyn Cossette, Tesa Afshar, Angela Hunt, Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee. (Tosca Lee is the one I forgot.) Book Facebook Groups: Avid Readers of Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Christian, Amish Fiction Fan, Christian Fiction Fans, Christian Books-Connecting Readers & Authors. Blogger/Reviewer buddies: Just Commonly, Bookworm Mama, Singing Librarian Books, Faithfully Bookish, Cats corner, Relz Reviewz, Green Mockingbird, Radiant Light.  That's a load of intel folks, I hope you like.

005-Reader-Chat with Carrie Booth Schmidt

It's so much easier to talk about making decisions and moving forward than it is to do it. But some superhero once said, "That knowing is half the battle."  The scripture I used today was Proverbs 13:4 out of the English Standard Version: The should of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

004-Seasons of Decision

Can you hear the wisdom of Julie Lessman's words on dealing with the pressures of marketing and sales, comparison and the occasional blues? Experience is a patient and sometimes painful teacher. I'll take the short cut please. Here are a few of the resources mentioned in todays Podcast: Seekerville Writers Community-blog Yes, these are affiliate links. They help me out, but don't add to your cost. Thank you for stopping by.

003 Writers: Julie Lessman

Christian author and speaker Cara Grandle chats about her favorite things. Some clever, some serious, some inspiring. Some about faith and trusting in God, Some about writing with author interviews and some about hobbies.