
247: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity
05/01/24 • 35 min
Guest: Joel David Bond
Episode Name: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity
Episode Number: 247
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About the guest
Joel David Bond is dedicated to helping people navigate their cultural world with mindful intention, fostering empathy and understanding across borders. With a profound belief in the power of travel to create a more empathic world, Joel brings a unique perspective to every journey, drawing from over 20 years of overseas living and cross-cultural experience, as well as a master's degree in education and a background as a global flight attendant.
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In this episode, Massiel interviews author Joel David Bond about his writing journey and book "As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir." Joel discusses the challenges of sharing his story and battling writer's block, emphasizing the importance of discipline in the writing process. He shares insights into the positive reception of his book and his experiment with using AI tools to overcome creative blocks. Throughout the conversation, Joel offers motivational advice for aspiring writers, highlighting the need to prioritize consistency and perseverance.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel's Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Guest: Joel David Bond
Episode Name: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity
Episode Number: 247
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About the guest
Joel David Bond is dedicated to helping people navigate their cultural world with mindful intention, fostering empathy and understanding across borders. With a profound belief in the power of travel to create a more empathic world, Joel brings a unique perspective to every journey, drawing from over 20 years of overseas living and cross-cultural experience, as well as a master's degree in education and a background as a global flight attendant.
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In this episode, Massiel interviews author Joel David Bond about his writing journey and book "As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir." Joel discusses the challenges of sharing his story and battling writer's block, emphasizing the importance of discipline in the writing process. He shares insights into the positive reception of his book and his experiment with using AI tools to overcome creative blocks. Throughout the conversation, Joel offers motivational advice for aspiring writers, highlighting the need to prioritize consistency and perseverance.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel's Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, social media management, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today!
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Follow Joel
Joel David Bond's website - https://www.joeldavidbond.com/
Joel David Bond's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joeldavidbond
Joel David Bond's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joeldavidbond/
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246: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard
Guest: Michael Pickard
Episode Name: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard
Episode Number: 246
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About the guest
Michael Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts. Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005. Pickard’s extensive background working with cutting edge technology has proved helpful for imagining fictive universes and societies. Strong satire keeps readers grounded, thinking, and laughing.
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In this episode, Massiel interviews Michael Pickard, a children's book author, and discusses his writing process, inspiration, and upcoming projects. Michael shares how his grandson's request led to the creation of "The Boy Who Sneezed Money" and his involvement in the "Mid Knights" series. He explains his approach to organization, emphasizing control over his writing process, and shares insights into knowing when a book is complete. Michael also discusses his creative inspirations, including getting ideas during hot showers, and shares details about his upcoming books, such as "Creative Deductions" and "Aliens of Mediocre Intelligence." Throughout the interview, Massiel and Michael engage in a warm and insightful conversation about writing and creativity, providing listeners with valuable tips and inspiration.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel's Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Michael Pickard's Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFNIO
Michael Pickard's Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1836592.Michael_Pickard
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248: Empowering Authors: Navigating Publishing Challenges and Podcast Pitching with Michelle Glogovac
Guest: Michelle Glogovac
Episode Name: Empowering Authors: Navigating Publishing Challenges and Podcast Pitching with Michelle Glogovac
Episode Number: 248
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About the guest
Michelle Glogovac (San Jose, California), aka THE Podcast MatchmakerTM, is an award-winning podcast publicist and host of the My Simplified Life podcast. She matches her clients with the perfect podcast hosts and teaches them how to share their story, vision, and expertise in ways that generate new business opportunities. Michelle speaks on a variety of topics, including PR, entrepreneurship, and life lessons and has interviewed and worked with Emmy Award winners, international bestselling authors, advocates and activists, and many other individuals. She is the founder and CEO of The MLG Collective®, a podcast public relations agency.
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In this engaging podcast episode, Massiel interviews Michelle Glogovac, who shares her journey of prioritizing her life after a health scare at 41, leading her to focus on meaningful projects like getting her book published. Despite facing challenges such as the sudden shutdown of her publisher's business department, Michelle's determination and adaptability shine through. She discusses the importance of authors pitching themselves on podcasts, emphasizing the power of personal storytelling to connect with audiences. Michelle also highlights her podcast book tour service, which helps authors secure interviews to promote their books. Overall, the conversation underscores the transformative impact of sharing stories and the value of flexibility in pursuing one's goals.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook
Massiel's Email - [email protected]
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Michelle Glogovac's website - https://michelleglogovac.com/
Michelle Glogovac's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac/
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