In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Judy Ann Baker sits down with poet and creative practitioner Susan Kirsch to explore an unconventional path to creativity, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection. Susan shares how her unique process—combining intuitive coloring with short-form “praise poems”—helps quiet the critical mind and unlock authentic expression.

The conversation dives into her upcoming book Simply Go*d: Praise Poems Celebrating the Divine in Daily Life, a collection rooted in finding meaning, joy, and presence in everyday moments. Drawing from decades of journaling and a background in civic engagement, Susan reflects on shifting from public service to a more personal, artistic calling.

Listeners will discover the concept of Ekphrastic poetry, the power of simple creative rituals, and how reconnecting with “source”—whether defined as God, goodness, or nature—can offer a grounding antidote to modern stress and uncertainty.

This episode is a thoughtful invitation for writers, creatives, and seekers alike to embrace simplicity, creativity, and mindfulness as tools for both personal healing and meaningful expression.

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Susan Kirsch: https://susankirschcreates.com/

Buzzworthy Books: https://buzzworthybooks.com/

Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA): https://baipa.org