The Author's Journey
Arts & Culture Podcasts
On The Author’s Journey we have candid conversations with best-selling authors discussing the journey of becoming a best-selling author, what it has and hasn't done for them in their career, tips to upcoming authors and even excerpts of book readings by each author. We focus on bringing you expert insights on how to leverage your book and message and discover how to connect with these amazing authors that are bringing positive and transformational messages, information, resources and gifts to the world. Be encouraged, informed, inspired, and empowered to more fully bring your message and gifts forward. Listen to new shows weekly on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
On The Author’s Journey we have candid conversations with best-selling authors discussing the journey of becoming a best-selling author, what it has and hasn't done for them in their career, tips to upcoming authors and even excerpts of book readings by each author. We focus on bringing you expert insights on how to leverage your book and message and discover how to connect with these amazing authors that are bringing positive and transformational messages, information, resources and gifts to the world. Be encouraged, informed, inspired, and empowered to more fully bring your message and gifts forward. Listen to new shows weekly on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
Language:
English
Episodes
Encore The Gift that Keeps Giving: Bring Your Legacy Forward
3/27/2023
Do you count life as a gift? Even on the hard days? What about when it is time to say goodbye to someone you love? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with Meg Mindell and Camilla Taft Hicks about their passion to tell the story of a life well lived. Finishing a book that Martha Henderson started before her own death, Meg and Camilla talk with Rebecca about the power of bringing your legacy forward and giving the gift of your message. They also get real as they talk about the need for...
Duration:00:41:00
Encore Trust the Journey
3/20/2023
There are many reasons we feel called to write! When we focus our development on our desired outcomes, we gain the skills and support we need to reach our writing goals! In this episode, Rebecca talks with international bestselling author, retreat/workshop leader, and Reiki energy healer, Shelby Kottemann about learning to trust your journey as you share your heart message. As you trust your journey and bring your soul's message forward, you'll let go of what holds you back. Trust yourself...
Duration:00:38:06
Bring Your Book Forward One Step at a Time
3/13/2023
Sometimes we mistakenly think that we need to get life just right before we can tell our story. But, today's guest is author Brita Peterson and she believes that there is beauty in being broken. In today's episode she talks with Rebecca about how she learned to invite others in and share her journey with others - her life journey AND her book journey! Tune in as Melissa talks about how we can powerfully get through the day and bring our messages forward - one step at a time. As always, you...
Duration:01:00:00
Encore You are Worth Building a Team that Supports You!
3/6/2023
In many ways the bravest thing you'll ever do is to ask for help! But do you believe you are truly WORTHY of being surrounded by the best kinds of people for support and encouragement along the way? You are! In this episode Julia Harriet shares her book journey as a means to help promote empowerment and healing - to give women across the globe permission to follow their heart's desire, to not become victims of circumstances, and to stand tall and proud as builders of their dreams. As always,...
Duration:00:47:00
What Every Storyteller, Speaker, and Writer Should know!
2/27/2023
Let's talk about the importance of storytelling and what EVERY storyteller needs to know! On today's show, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Melissa Reaves about what she discovered on the journey of bringing her #1 International Best Selling Book to the world. In this peek behind the writing curtain, Melissa shares some story prompt ideas, as well as a sample reading from her recent book. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at...
Duration:01:00:00
Share Your Life's Message with Courage and Compassion!
2/20/2023
Everybody yearns to have people in their life who believe in them; that they can do what they say they can do, who believes they can be the person they want to be. As an author, that kind of belief comes in many forms - first by believing in yourself and your own message and then by letting other people support you in your process. Bestselling author Andrew Anderson found this to be true as he worked through various surprises on the journey. In today's discussions with Rebecca, he shares...
Duration:01:00:00
Allow Your Book To Flow and Come Forward Joyfully!
2/13/2023
Do you know that starting a book doesn't mean that you have to it all figured out? A successful book is more about saying yes to your message and allowing it to flow. Once you start writing, you can trust that the next steps will come ... as you take up the task to just keep writing, seeking, learning and discovering!! Today's guest is #1 International Best Selling Author, Beth McGill. Beth will share her journey and offer great tips, advice and insights on what helped her bring her...
Duration:01:00:00
Encore Myths and Truths about Promoting Your Book
2/6/2023
In this encore episode we get a peek into the behind the scenes of book promotion. Rebecca will talk with experienced PR professional Roy Billington about the myths and truths about PR. They'll tell you what to truly focus on for success in bringing your book, expertise, and message forward to the media. You can find both Rebecca and Roy online via www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.
Duration:00:50:54
Encore Push Back on Your Inner Critic and Unleash Your Writing!
1/30/2023
Writing is a process full of twists and turns and highs and lows. Learning to tame your inner critic and lean into that process is a key to successful writing. In today's podcast, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Shelby Kottemann about the inner workings of that process so that YOU can unleash YOUR writing. Listen in as they talk about creating balance for the reader, tapping into your purpose and mission as a writer, capturing inspiration for your writing process, and drawing...
Duration:00:42:26
Maximize Your Time to Leverage Your Book
1/23/2023
Time is both a great enemy and a great gift - depending on how you use it. For an author, time is a gift to maximize/leverage in order to bring your book forward powerfully. In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Cameron Lundgren about how to to just start writing. His advice: let each word lead to the next and don't worry about what you don't know. The key to moving forward with your book is to just start and get support along the way, even when challenges come. Authors, tune in for...
Duration:01:00:00
Encore: Opportunities Abound for Published Authors
1/16/2023
Bringing your message forward is a gift in and of itself. Especially when you're passionate about it. It is a kind of wealth is beyond money! Today's guest, Ethan King, marvels at all the opportunities and doors that have opened to him as a result of bringing his book forward. As he talks with Rebecca, his encouragement is that bringing your message forth DOES matter. It's worth it! Get the word out in advance so that you leverage your message and reach even more people! As always, you can...
Duration:00:42:21
Writing with Resilience
1/9/2023
Sometimes you just need to START! To bring your message forward by scheduling it! In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Julie Lawson about just doing the work to write and takes the necessary steps to bring your message forward. They'll get practical - talking about the power of setting a deadline and the importance of carving time out in your schedule to write. It won't just happen. Julie also encourages aspiring authors to get help where needed - asking for help does take courage...
Duration:00:33:05
Encore Exploring the Audio Book Space with Guest Expert Vaughn Fahie
12/26/2022
On the Author’s Journey, we love to talk all things books and it is our passion to help you get your story out to the world. This week’s episode is a special treat as Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with The Voice Brander, Vaughn Fahie. As an audio engineer, educator and author, Vaughn works with Rebecca’s audio team to help expand the impact of influencers through the power of their voice. Today’s show will primarily focus on the latest information/details about doing audio books in your own...
Duration:00:48:56
You Have No Right to Keep Your Story Hidden
12/19/2022
Do you have a deep, abiding sense that your story has value and worth? That you really do need to bring it forward - for your sake and for those around you who need to hear it? In today's podcast, Rebecca will talks with best-selling author Tashiyanna Noel. They will talk about foundational things like remembering your why for your book as well as practical things like how to tailor the language used in your book for those you are trying to reach. Tashiyanna has learned that you can't let...
Duration:00:32:04
Collaborate and Bring Your Ennobled Message Forward!
12/12/2022
For today's episode, we have the special treat of hearing from a longtime friend of the show and multi-book author, Dr. Kasthuri Henry. Dr. Kas has a wealth of experience and shares from her heart about the importance of ennobling ourselves, our message, and others. She is passionate about the legacy we bring forward and how we can lift each other up as we life ourselves up. One way to do that is through anthologies. Rebecca and Dr. Kas explore the topic of anthologies - what they are and...
Duration:00:39:27
Saying Yes to Your Book and Its Message
12/5/2022
Sometimes the very things we love most come full circle to allow us to bring our book forward. Today's guest is author Terry Wilson who says that he had the idea for his book planted in him during his multiple trips to Africa. In truth, he was able to harness his love of photography and writing - and bring his book forward. Who would have known that saying yes to Rotary and to the ideas planted in his heart, would allow him to bring his book into reality and launch it as a #1 International...
Duration:00:41:01
Bring Your Soul Message Forward No Matter What
11/28/2022
In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Clayne Wayman about writing obstacles and the process of trusting that your message really does need to come forward. It's a bit of a risk to put yourself out there and trust the process in order to bring it forward no matter what. Clayne speaks from experirence as one knows the busy pace of life - he has two thriving businesses and four beautiful daughters. In the midst of a super busy life he began his book anyway... only to be diagnosed with...
Duration:00:30:45
Leading a Collaborative Book Forward
11/21/2022
What if you could gather up all the expertise and put it into one book? Dr. Cheryl Lentz has devoted herself just such a task - and it's been such a success to collaborate with other professors and experts that she's on the 12th edition! In today's episode, she talks with Rebecca about why she leads these projects. She'll explain what an anthology is and give us tips for those looking to lead and anthology project as well as for those considering participating in one. As always, you can find...
Duration:00:37:33
Bring Your Heart and Message Forward
11/14/2022
It today's episode, Rebecca talks with Author Tiffani Freckleton about bringing all your gifts into your book! Of course, there is a bit of a risk as you step into the visibility and share your heart/message. Tiffani's first book has inspired her to start writing and bring other things forward. They cover other ground too... including her choices about her cover and other art images. To share powerfully from her heart and inspire you, dear listener, Tiffani will read her poem. Enjoy this...
Duration:00:47:49
Get Untuck in Lift & Bring Your Message Forward
11/7/2022
Sometimes our words get stuck and we struggle to find our purpose let alone share about it. In this special encore episode, our guest is Jennifer Hough, a bestselling author who shares how to get untuck in writing and bringing your book and message forward. As she talks with Rebecca, she'll also share great tips on what she learned along the way as she brought her book forward and offer advice to help authors bring their own message forward. You'll be inspired and empowered to share your...
Duration:00:41:38