Episodes

Have you ever woken up and asked yourself, "What am I doing here?" or "What's my purpose in life?" We've all been there before and some of you may even still be there. Well, if that's the case for you then we have an author for you. Her name is Lisa Harold and she has written a book called When Will You Quit - 21 Keys to Living the Life God Designed for You. This heartwarming and empowering book will take you on a journey to find your true individual purpose rather than what others have talked y...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we delve into the universal question of "What am I doing here?" and "What's my purpose in life?" Join us as we speak with Lisa Harold, author of "When Will You Quit - 21 Keys to Living the Life God Designed for You." Lisa takes us on a journey to discover our true individual purpose rather than living according to the expectations of others. Through her heartwarming and empowering book, Lisa provides 21 practical keys to help us unlock our unique path in life....

What's keeping you from starting your literary journey? Is it convincing yourself that you're an author, finding inspiration to write about, or afraid that getting your story published is too complicated? In this episode, our guest, Julie Lokun, is not only an author but also the founder of MediaCasters Publishing House, podcaster, and so many, much more. Her newly published workbook will help remove all the confusion and fear from your mind and allow you to write your story for the world to see...

Are you struggling to start your literary journey? Do you constantly struggle with self-doubt, lack of inspiration, or fear of publishing? In this episode of Beyond the Pen, our guest, Julie Lokun, shares her insights and experiences as an author and founder of MediaCasters Publishing House. Julie's newly published workbook, BookCasters: An Author's Guide to Writing A Best-Selling Book, provides a step-by-step guide to help aspiring authors overcome the confusion and fear of the writing process...

Fearlessness can be a double-edged sword, but things happen, and you become DANGEROUS when you use it right to change your life. We all know fear and despair can keep us from fulfilling our hopes and dreams, but take those away, and nothing can keep you from making a difference in YOUR life. You can read how our next author, Rachel Davidson, did it in her new book, Dangerous: When A Woman Becomes Fearless. She discusses how a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day changed her entire life for ...

Everyone has a great quote that helps revitalize them when they're feeling low or inspires them to go out there and change the world. And we can find them everywhere: online, social media videos, craft stores, or maybe those close to us. These are the ones that many of us take to heart more often than not because they're more meaningful. That's where our next author, Zachary Grant, comes in with his new book, Quotes by People Wiser Than Me. This book is not just a book of quotes but a guide for ...

Divorce is never easy for anyone that's involved, especially young people. That's where Zoe and Even Stern come in with the help of their mother, Ellen, to help other children cope with their parent's divorce. Their book, Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids, was originally written in 1997 and revised and updated a decade later to help a new generation of children. This guide allows young people to pick and choose what question or chapter they're curious abou...

Join us on Beyond the Pen as we explore how fearlessness can be a double-edged sword. Our next author, Rachel Davidson, shares her story of how a terrible, no-good day changed her entire life for the better and sent her on a mission to inspire others to do the same. In her new book, Dangerous: When A Woman Becomes Fearless, Rachel discusses how fear and despair can keep us from fulfilling our hopes and dreams, but take those away, and nothing can keep you from making a difference in YOUR life. ...

Join us in this episode of Beyond the Pen as we delve into the world of inspirational quotes with author Zachary Grant and his book, "Quotes By People Wiser Than Me." In this book, Zachary has compiled a collection of quotes that will help you revitalize yourself when you're feeling low and inspire you to make positive changes in your life. We'll explore how these quotes are everywhere, from social media videos to craft stores, and how they can be more meaningful than we think. We'll also discu...

Join us on Beyond the Pen as we explore the similarities and differences between life in the 80s and today with author Aja Pearl. Her book, Chalice: The Book of Life, touches on important topics such as interracial/intercultural relationships, homophobia, and deadly diseases that are still relevant today. We dive deep into Aja's motivations for writing about these topics and how they relate to the social conversations of the 80s. In this episode, we discuss the parallels between the societal is...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we delve into the sensitive topic of divorce and its impact on young people. We are joined by Even Stern, who has personal experience coping with their parent's divorce. With the help of their mother, Ellen, they wrote a guide for kids called "Divorce is Not the End of the World" to help other children going through similar experiences. We explore the guide's contents, designed to empower young people to find their voice and adapt to their new normal. The focu...

Fearlessness can be a double-edged sword, but things happen, and you become DANGEROUS when you use it right to change your life. We all know fear and despair can keep us from fulfilling our hopes and dreams, but take those away, and nothing can keep you from making a difference in YOUR life. You can read how our next author, Rachel Davidson, did it in her new book, Dangerous: When A Woman Becomes Fearless. She discusses how a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day changed her entire life for ...

Everyone has a great quote that helps revitalize them when they're feeling low or inspires them to go out there and change the world. And we can find them everywhere: online, social media videos, craft stores, or maybe those close to us. These are the ones that many of us take to heart more often than not because they're more meaningful. That's where our next author, Zachary Grant, comes in with his new book, Quotes by People Wiser Than Me. This book is not just a book of quotes but a guide for ...

Divorce is never easy for anyone that's involved, especially young people. That's where Zoe and Even Stern come in with the help of their mother, Ellen, to help other children cope with their parent's divorce. Their book, Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids, was originally written in 1997 and revised and updated a decade later to help a new generation of children. This guide allows young people to pick and choose what question or chapter they're curious abou...

Life in the 80s was so different than today and yet very similar. Unfortunately, between the taboo of interracial/intercultural relationships, homophobia, and deadly diseases, it would seem that we're repeating history. And that's just a few of the subjects underlying the narrative that this Spicey Weaver of Fates, Aja Pearl, brings to light in her book, Chalice: The Book of Life. We sit down with Aja and learn why these things were so important for her to write about with this romantic social c...

Life in the 80s was so different than today and yet very similar. Unfortunately, between the taboo of interracial/intercultural relationships, homophobia, and deadly diseases, it would seem that we're repeating history. And that's just a few of the subjects underlying the narrative that this Spicey Weaver of Fates, Aja Pearl, brings to light in her book, Chalice: The Book of Life. We sit down with Aja and learn why these things were so important for her to write about with this romantic social c...

Why do you think there are so many love songs in the world? Because love is a many splendid thing, all you need is love. Or at least that's what The Four Aces said in their song from 1955 of the same title...that and Moulin Rouge. And that's also what our guest author Gwendolyn Jones says in her book God is Love: Let Love Lead. In this episode, we discover how one person can change the world by showing love to those within her community and educating the next generation about the various types o...

What favorite memory do you have from around the table? When you eat biscuits from Maw-Maw's recipe book, does something come to mind? Well, that's what we talk about with author and food lover, Mr. Clay Morris, about his book Inspired Cooking: A Collection of Short Stories and Recipes Shared by Clay Morris. We'll discuss how his Maw-Maw and other family members inspired him to cook and how he's inspired his own children to do the same. As well as his time in the military, meeting his long-time ...

Have you ever wanted to create your world but felt overwhelmed and just gave up? Or maybe you're a writer wanting to bring some diversity to your story or even looking for some depth to your written story; then this book is for you. We talk to co-author and anthropologist Michael Kilman about his book Build Better Worlds: Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers. We discuss everything from how anthropology can impact your narrative to why conflict from out...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author and food lover Clay Morris to discuss his book, "Inspired Cooking: A Collection of Short Stories and Recipes Shared by Clay Morris." We dive into the topic of cherished memories around the table and explore how food can connect us to our past and inspire us to create new memories. Clay shares how his Maw-Maw's recipe book and family gatherings influenced his love of cooking and how he passed on this passion to his children. We also chat...

Love songs have been a part of music for centuries, but have you ever wondered why there are so many of them? In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we explore the power of love and how it can transform individuals and entire communities. Our guest author, Gwendolyn Jones, shares her insights from her book God is Love: Let Love Lead and discusses how educating the next generation about different types of love and their meaning can create a ripple effect of love and kindness. We'll dive into Gwendo...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we delve into world-building and storytelling with co-author and anthropologist Michael Kilman. We explore his book "Build Better Worlds: Introduction to Anthropology for Game Designers, Fiction Writers, and Filmmakers" and how it can help aspiring writers and storytellers create more diverse and authentic worlds. Join us as we discuss the role of anthropology in storytelling and how it can enrich your narrative by providing a deeper understanding of cultures ...

What favorite memory do you have from around the table? When you eat biscuits from Maw-Maw's recipe book, does something come to mind? Well, that's what we talk about with author and food lover, Mr. Clay Morris, about his book Inspired Cooking: A Collection of Short Stories and Recipes Shared by Clay Morris. We'll discuss how his Maw-Maw and other family members inspired him to cook and how he's inspired his own children to do the same. As well as his time in the military, meeting his long-time ...

Why do you think there are so many love songs in the world? Because love is a many splendid thing, all you need is love. Or at least that's what The Four Aces said in their song from 1955 of the same title...that and Moulin Rouge. And that's also what our guest author Gwendolyn Jones says in her book God is Love: Let Love Lead. In this episode, we discover how one person can change the world by showing love to those within her community and educating the next generation about the various types o...