In this episode of Created to Write, host Michelle Dennis Evans talks with American author Heidi Honey about faith, perseverance, and the unexpected twists of the publishing world. Heidi opens up about the hurdles she faced early in her writing journey, including the sudden passing of her first publisher, navigating self-publishing on Amazon KDP, and overcoming costly marketing missteps.

She shares how her deep Christian faith inspires her writing, from blog posts turned into books to personal stories of marital restoration and divine encounters in everyday life. Heidi also reflects on the joy of sharing her work at women's ministry events and leaving a lasting legacy for her family and community. Wrapping up the interview, Heidi offers practical encouragement for aspiring authors, recommending writing exercises by Leslie Leyland Fields and stressing the importance of daily writing discipline.

Find out more about Heidi's work on her Musings Along Life's Journey Blog and check out Leslie Leyland Fields' book Your Story Matters.

In this episode of Created to Write, Julie Modra, author, secondary teacher, and Master of Creative Writing student, shares how personal resilience and faith shape her inspiring storytelling.

Julie opens up about writing hope-filled fiction through real-life adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer journeys, and grief. She reflects on her published works, from her autobiography A Life More Than Ordinary (written as Julie Tyrie) to her teen novella Oscar Was Here (Rhiza Press), and discusses the craft of balancing middle-grade, teen, historical, and inspirational fiction with romantic elements. Drawing on her experience as an English teacher and tertiary lecturer, Julie also shares how she champions and mentors other writers along the way.

Whether you’re navigating personal challenges while writing, exploring multiple genres, or looking for encouragement from a fellow educator-author, this episode offers honest insight and hope for your own creative journey.

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Are you feeling stuck, not knowing where to start or battling blank-page paralysis? Are you wondering how to navigate the publishing process? It’s time to move past the roadblocks andbring your message to the world.

In this episode of Created to Write, Michelle Dennis Evans breaks down practical, faith-infused strategies to help you gain clarity, stay consistent, and take your book from draft to published reality. Whether you're an aspiring author or working through your latest manuscript, discover howto align your creative vision with purposeful action.

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