In this episode, Becky sits down with BAIPA member and author Carolyn C.J. Jones to discuss her transformative journey through writing, publishing, and personal healing.

Carolyn shares the fascinating origin of her pen name and dives into the creative process behind her books: the poetic imagery of Opening the Gates of the Heart, the life-changing lessons in The Art of Forgiveness, and her recent memoir, Beyond Childhood Trauma. Beyond the personal stories, Carolyn offers invaluable insights into the realities of independent publishing—from the importance of establishing a searchable brand to the challenges of marketing and the life-saving benefits of joining a community like the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA).

Whether you are an author looking for encouragement or a reader seeking a path toward peace and healing, this conversation offers profound inspiration on how storytelling can facilitate deep personal transformation.

• Branding as an Author: Why Googling your name is a vital first step.
• The Creative Spark: How journaling and photography merged to create evocative verse.
• The Path to Peace: Moving from victimhood to forgiveness using the "Yippee Method."
• Navigating the Indie Landscape: The role of community and continuous learning in publishing and marketing.

Author Website: carolyncjjones.com

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

Audiobooks: amplifyaudiobooks.com

Watch the video of this interview on YouTube

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