Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Dawson

Send us a textToday's show is for you authors out there who want to up their writing game, or just have a laugh, because we had a lot of fun recording this episode. I traveled across the pond, virtually, to Jolly Old England and was lucky enough to have Cara Clare and James Blatch from the Indie Writers Club Podcast on the show today. Cara Clare a prolific author who has penned over 47 books, is known for her steamy paranormal and fantasy worlds, Cara's the queen of "why choose" adventures, where love knows no bounds and neither do her characters.Cara is best known for her TikTok sensation, The Phoenix Prophecy series, and also writes super spicy romantasy under Alexis Brooke and women's fiction under Poppy Pennington-Smith. Returning champion James Blatch is back on my show! Many of you know James from the wildly popular Self-Publishing Show Podcast that he co-hosted with Mark Dawson. He also co-founded the Self Publishing Formula (SPF) that has been rebranded as Lean Self Publishing. James is also a cold-war aviation thriller author.Cara and James now host the Indie Writers Club Podcast that is a lot of fun and gives valuable information for authors at all stages of their writing careers. Please enjoy this very wide raging show where we talked about everything from the ending of the Self-Publishing Podcast, why you aren't selling more books, me learning what a reverse harem's, the upcoming presidential elections in the United States, and of course, James doing his Mafia Vampire Romance impersonation. In today's episode we discuss:·      Why the Self-Publishing Podcast came to an end. ·      How the ending of the podcast and his partnership with Mark Dawson affected James personally and professionally.·      How Cara Clare produces an incredible number of words for her own books and as a ghostwriter. ·      How and why the Indie Writers Club Podcast started.·      The Discord channel.·      Why your books aren't selling.·      Taking a hard look at your title, blurb, and book cover and what they should and shouldn't have.Visit Cara at her website!Visit James at his website!Come join the fun at The Indie Writers Club Podcast!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. The Latin MinuteThe Latin Minute is your new favorite bilingual comedy podcast. Latinos living in SW FlListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

One of the most interesting pieces of data to come from the Big Indie Author Data Drop was that even when indie authors are very successful, they don't stop doing their own marketing. They use tools and assistance/assistants, but marketing remains their responsibility, always. Many of the emerging indie authors, or those not selling, said that marketing was the task they liked least. There's an important mindset shift required to bridge the gap from reluctant or resentful marketing to marketing that is positive and proactive. In this inspiring and mind-shifting session chaired by Melissa Addey, join Dawn Brookes, Mark Dawson, Karen Inglis, Rachel McLean, Alison Morton, Octavia Randolph, Marc Reklau, Brit Bensen, Mark Hayden, and Elizabeth Stevens all multiple bestselling authors who show what makes marketing a positive activity for them. If thinking 'marketing will be with you forever' horrifies you as an author, then you need these sessions! This session is kindly sponsored by 1106 Design. This is a post from SelfPubCon (The Self-Publishing Advice Conference), an online author event, run free twice-yearly, in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at http://allianceindependentauthors.org.

Philippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his latest book in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery called “The Queen of Poisons” She also reviews “In Memoriam” by Alice Winn and “The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grass Roots had a string of hits in the 1960s including “Midnight Confessions”, “Let's Live For Today”, “Temptation Eyes”, “Sooner Or Later” and “Wait A Million Years”. Rob Grill was the original leader of the band. Mark Dawson now carries on the tradition of The Grass Roots.My featured song is “This Time” from my album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------‘THE SINGLES PROJECT” is Robert's new EP, featuring five of his new songs. The songs speak to the ups and downs of life. From the blissful, joyous “Saturday Morning” to the darker commentary of “Like Never Before” and “The Ship”. “This is Robert at his most vulnerable” (Pop Icon Magazine)Reviews: “Amazing!” (Top Buzz Magazine)“Magical…A Sonic Tour De Force!” (IndiePulse Music)“Fabulously Enticing!” (Pop Icon Magazine)“A Home Run!” (Hollywood Digest)Listener Reviews:Saturday Morning:”A neat and simply happy song!””It's so cute and fun. It's describing a world I wish I lived in every day!”Like Never Before:”Great message!””Great song, very perceptive lyrics!”Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Mark:www.markdawson.us Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 21st, 2023.This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai(00:35): NASA regains contact with mini-helicopter on MarsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39078669&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(02:51): Password may not contain: select, insert, update, delete, dropOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39078372&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:04): Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for GeeksOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39084137&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:56): Remembering Bell Labs as legendary idea factory prepares to leave N.J. homeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39077867&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:20): Google is tracking you even in incognito mode, new disclaimer is upOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39078417&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:18): Some fish live beyond 100 and get healthier as they ageOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39078061&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(14:26): I believe bestselling author Mark Dawson is a serial plagiaristOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39077223&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(16:34): C23: A Slightly Better COriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39081948&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(18:45): The Case for Rust in the base systemOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39081166&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(21:08): Scientists tame chaotic protein fueling 75% of cancersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39084146&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Mark Dawson embarks on a solo episode exploring how authors can optimise the time available to them to write (and sell) more books.

Mark Dawson & James Blatch recently had me on the Self Publishing Show to discuss author websites, marketing data, Christian publishing, advertising, AI, and more. You can find the episode here. There is also a video version you can find here:

As Launchpad prepares to welcome new students, Mark Dawson breaks down his top ten tips for aspiring authors.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and interview Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Plus I review “The Lie Maker” By Linwood Barclay, “The Shadow Cabinet” By Juno Dawson and “The Seventh Son” by Sebastian Faulks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A.I. is a fast-developing field, and it's important for authors to use it both effectively and ethically.

As the Self Publishing Show hits its 400th episode, Mark and James take a look at how the industry has changed and what lies in the podcast's future.

Today on the show, we are going to the land of haggis, kilts, bagpipes, delicious ale, and the best James Bond, Sean Connery. Yes, we are going to Scotland, where we welcome back returning guest: best-selling indie superstar Author Jodi Burnett.We join Jodi in Scotland, where she is on a solo writer's retreat. Jodi is doing research for an upcoming novel and has completely immersed herself in the location getting the words in and soaking up the culture. If you have ever thought of doing your own writers' retreat, you don't want to miss this episode.In today's episode we discuss:·      How and why, Jodi started writing. ·      Jodi's entrepreneurial spirit.·      Why she is an indie author and the benefits it has paid her.·      Jodi's rise in the publishing world and her becoming a best-selling author. ·      How Mark Dawson's SPF Courses catapulted her career as a writer. ·      The benefits of a solo writer's retreat.·      Jodi shares her work schedule with us on her retreat.·      The good and the unpleasant surprises from her trip.Please visit Jodi at her website to learn more about her and her books.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27Avenging Adam Audiobook by Jodi Burnett Get 50% off Avenging Adam audiobook with this link! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

SPS Live 2023 was our biggest conference yet – Mark and James take a look at the highlights.

In today's episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the Self Publishing Formula and host of the Self Publishing Show podcast. Mark hardly needs an introduction – his presence in the world of self-publishing goes above and beyond, and it was great to have him join us for this episode. We spoke to Mark about his Facebook ad process, his advertising course, his newsletter and how he optimizes its reach, and what he has coming up next – including the a live conference! We had a really wonderful time and an interesting conversation with Mark – don't forget to check out Self Publishing Formula for more resources and the associated Facebook group for a great community. Be sure to also check out Self Publishing Show Live - digital tickets are available now! You can learn more about Mark by visiting his  website, listening to the SPF Podcast, or following him on Twitter and Facebook.

Full episode. I interview Nikki Smith about her latest book “The Beach Party” and interview Jodi Taylor about her latest book “The Good, The Bad & The History”. I also review “Yellowface” by Rebecca F Kuang, “A Place To Buy Strangers' by Mark Dawson and “The Couple At No.9” by Claire Douglas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oxford has Morse, Brighton has Grace, and now Salisbury has Atticus Priest thanks to author Mark Dawson. In this week's Book Club novel, The House In The Woods, private eye Atticus must solve the murder of a father, mother, son, and daughter. Mark joins Richard and Judy to talk about why setting the book in Salisbury was both a commercial and an artistic decision, and whether he would make use of AI to help him write his books in the future... Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Summer Book Club collection, and use the code APRIL10 for a 10% discount.

The KDP Print price change gets a price comparison chart and also affects another KDP alternative. Mark Dawson's Hello Books partners with Written Word Media. And, audiobook revenue increased in 2022. All that and more in this week's self-publishing news. Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join  Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord Sources: Miblart Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway Vervante rolls out Author Bios - https://mailchi.mp/vervante/foilstamping-1127407  Kindlepreneur Book Description Generator - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-book-description-generator/ Book Brush Hourly Concepts - https://bookbrush.com/hourly-concepts/ Book Brush 101: June 2023 - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpceypqDksH9MpPlTnh7QOuozn7D7IsJX8#/registration Written Word Media x Hello Books - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/press-release-written-word-media-and-hello-books-announce-strategic-partnership-to-empower-authors/ The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com/ AUDIOBOOK REVENUE INCREASES - https://www.audiopub.org/surveys?mc_cid=0b94894e62&mc_eid=433332c881 Publisher Drops Author After TikTok Backlash - https://gizmodo.com/tiktok-sarah-stusek-three-rivers-goodreads-backlash-1850498236 Amazon printing cost adjustments - https://publishdrive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9034840565276 Printing cost changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GD  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Episode 213 - Kings and Queens of writing!I interview the King of Crime: Mark Billingham about his latest crime fiction book (and start of a new series) “The Last Dance” and I also interview the Queen of History: Alison Weir about her latest historical fiction book “Henry VIII The Heart & The Crown” plus I review “Don't Look Back” by Jo Spain, “The House In The Woods” by Mark Dawson and “Dai Dark Volume 1” by Q Hayashida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Launchpad about to open, Mark and James discuss the careers the course has helped build.

How can we build a creative life based on following our curiosity? What are some important attitudes to hold that will help us with a sustainable life and career? Kevin Kelly shares some Excellent Advice for Living. In the intro, author newsletter tips [BookBub]; Mark Dawson's 20+ year writing journey; Thoughts on 20Books Seville and […] The post Excellent Advice For Living With Kevin Kelly first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Mark and James break down the full SPS Live 2023 conference schedule. Tickets available now!

With a guitar purchased from a garage sale down the street from his parents Chicago home, Mark Dawson learned the riff to the Beatles hit “Day Tripper.” At the time the middle schooler, inspired by performances he saw on the Ed Sullivan show, was determined to be in the school talent show. “I've been in three talent shows and I'm 3-0, that's all I can really say about that,” Dawson said smiling. “I didn't know what I was doing, but I just thought that was really fun and I want to do it more.” Little did the aspiring musician know those talent shows would lead to the formation of his first band and eventually a career in music. Dawson had gone from playing in his mother's basement with his teen friends to ski resorts in Colorado with a cover band. His voice had even been featured in the 1991-1993 Coors Light radio campaign. “That campaign was fun. It was a fun time in my musical career,” Dawson said. Fast forward to 1995, Dawson relocates to Central Florida with his wife and daughter. By this time, Dawson had been in several bands and even recorded his own music when he joined a doo-wop group in Tampa. Dawson spent eight years with the group traveling all over Florida. “I had just about reached that point where I didn't think my career was going to be you know, going to elevate musically anymore,” Dawson said. His age became a concern watching new talent appear left and right. “There are so many young, talented people coming up these days,” Dawson said. “I listened to some of the people like, ‘Oh, they have way more talent than me at 20 than I do at my age.'” An opportunity came knocking in the form of a phone call from an agent Dawson knew from the 80s. “Out of the blue, he said, ‘Hey, how are you with your Grass Roots catalog?' I said, ‘I don't know what you mean by that,'” Dawson said with a chuckle. The agent told Dawson, The Grass Roots needed a fill-in for an upcoming show to sing and play bass for about 6-7 hits. “I absolutely agreed to it and thought ‘Oh, this will be fun,'” Dawson said smiling ear-to-ear. “To put on my resume that I was the lead singer of one of my favorite bands, at least for one day, how many people could say that ya know”? Turns out Dawson needed to learn 19 songs before the show date in San Francisco and he had three days to do it. “All I remember is being a little stressed out going to the hotel, meeting the band because I had not met them or spoken to them prior to that,” Dawson said. “We drove out to the show. I played it. And they asked me to come back and do it again.” Now, 15 years later, Dawson is still rocking with one of his favorite bands. Of course, there have been ups and downs along the way. The passing of long-time lead singer and bassist Rob Grill was a moment Dawson said he had to step up to help fulfill his friend's vision for the group and its music. “He kept telling me, ‘I want you to be the guy to take The Grass Roots music to the future.' Those were his words exactly,” Dawson said. As a musician and friend, it was challenging for Dawson as he faced many fans over the years that were not accepting of his new position, but he kept going. Dawson says he would never change what Grill and the group had made over the years that he loved and made him a fan too. “These were nearly perfect pop songs. I'm proud to play them as they are,” Dawson said. “And my job, I'm a vehicle to bring them to you and that's the way I look at it”. Hear more about Dawson and Grill's friendship and all the behind-the-scenes stories from traveling to performing on the latest podcast episode of Riff On This. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there's one person in the self publishing world who's considered a bit of an expert at advertising… it's Mark Dawson. This week Mark joins us in the SPA to talk about Facebook ads – how to set them up, what to do if they're not working, and some of his best tips and advice to get them running well for you. He's a genuine guy, and he still does all his own ads – which means he knows exactly what works and what doesn't! Join us for another awesome podcast in the SPA.

How can you use paid advertising as part of your book marketing strategy? How can you reach more readers and sell more books in the year ahead? Mark Dawson provides strategies and tips in this interview. In the intro, publishing trends for 2023 [Written Word Media]; Apple AI narration; ChatGPT into Bing [The Verge]; Comments […] The post How To Use Paid Advertising As Part Of Your Book Marketing With Mark Dawson first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Mark Dawson reflects on ten years as an indie author and, after five million books sold, what lies ahead.

Four time zones, two counties, and an ocean can't separate these heavy hitters in publishing! This is why I still do the podcast! It is so much fun being with all of you and I want to share the wisdom of this hive.Today's show is for the writers out there who want to level up their author careers! My guests, that's right guests, are none other than Author and Host of the Self Publishing Show, James Blatch, and best-selling authors Cecelia Mecca and Jodi Burnett!We chat about the new and improved Self-Publishing Formula course formerly known as SPF 101, now SPF Launchpad with James and these two wildly successful authors who have benefited from the course. We also talk about what is selling books for them in this super competitive marketplace. In today's episode we discuss:·      How James, Cecelia, and Jodi started their author careers. ·      When and what book in your catalog should be converted into an audiobook.·      Best use of Facebook and other ads. ·      Getting the most out of social media, especially TikTok. ·      The benefits of SPF Launchpad and how to maximize its effectiveness.·      How Cecelia and Jodi have had their spouses assist them in their author business.  All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Come visit James Blatch at his website and Self Publishing Formula.Head on over to both of Cecelia's author websites. Visit Jodi Burnett on her website!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor? You've come to the right series!Book one of Brew City Blues, Field Training, is now live and book two, Probation is now on pre-order and will be available for purchase on December 30, 2022, only on Amazon!Support the show

The Queen of Christmas Romance Samantha Chase joins this very special holiday episode! This one is filled with a ton of laughs and we go there! How we both feel about aging in the TikTok era, writing naughty but not too naughty, Hallmark holiday movies, and tons more. Plus I read a steamy moment from her book His for the Holidays. Crack open the egg nog; it's a very special episode!  Grab a copy of His for the Holidays on Amazon.  Hang out with Samantha online:Chasing-Romance.com Facebook InstagramTwitterReader Group Mailing list (featuring exclusive content and chances to win members-only prizes!) And don't forget! You have one more day to join Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Launchpad. The doors close tomorrow -- December 1. If you are a brand new author who wants to supercharge your career or an intermediate author who would like a little more guidance on growth, the Launchpad is the perfect place to gain knowledge and grow your author business. Details here! And, since I am an affiliate, using that link to purchase helps support this podcast!

An unexpected conversation with author Carol Shaughnessy at DragonCon propelled Harper Michaels into finishing “ the damn thing.” She ended up releasing eight books (eight!) in a year! In this Steam Scenes episode, Harper and I talk about outing ourselves to our friends and family about our steamy romance writing, how we are still terrified when we release a book, and how to redeem irredeemable characters. Plus I read a steam bit from her novel Chasing You (check it out on Amazon). Hang with Harper online:AuthorHarperMichaels.comInstagramFacebookTikTok This episode is brought to you by Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Launchpad. The doors are now open but only until December 1. Are you a brand new author who wants to supercharge your career? Or are you an intermediate who would like a little more guidance on growth? The Launchpad is the perfect place to gain knowledge and grow your author business. Details here! And when you buy through my link, you help support this podcast! 

Join SPF team members and some celebrity writing guests for webinars, writing sprints, and more encouragement to keep you writing toward your goals during NaNoWriMo 2022.

On today's show, I will interview Damon Courtney, the creator, and CEO of BookFunnel.BookFunnel is an ebook and audiobook delivery service for authors and publishers. As a lifelong software engineer, Damon is an expert in just about everything technical and can offer unique insight into publishing as it relates to software and technology. He has also self-published a single Fantasy trilogy and continues to spin stories in his head that he hopes to publish soon.​In today's episode, we discuss:·      Damon as a coder and author.·      What is BookFunnel and who can benefit from this software?·      The process of loading a book onto BookFunnel.·      The excellent customer support that BookFunnel authors and readers receive.·      The many purposes for BookFunnel, including ARC copies and direct selling.·      Best practices for entrepreneurs.·      Damon's author career.·      The future for Damon and BookFunnelAll of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out the BookFunnel website to learn more about this fantastic tool. Visit Damon's author website.Listen to Damon's dramatic reading.Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Support the show

On today's show, I will interview the Honorable David Ellis. Judge Ellis is the Edgar-winning bestseller of ten novels of suspense, as well as eight bestsellers co-authored with James Patterson. His latest thriller, LOOK CLOSER, was released in July 2022. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. Before taking the bench, Dave was in private practice specializing in constitutional law, where his work included serving as the House Prosecutor who tried and convicted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich in the impeachment trial before the Illinois Senate.​In today's episode, we discuss:·      Why David became a lawyer, and ultimately a Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District.·      How does a person become a judge?·      His favorite part of being a judge.·      When his author life blends with his life on the bench.·      Why he writes.·      His extraordinary workday juggling all of his responsibilities.·      David's writing process and navigating complex plots.·      Writing with James Patterson.·      The Bobby Knight quote, “Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.” All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast Visit David's website with links to his books and social media.Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupFor you writers out there, Mark Dawson has opened up the wildly popular Ads for Authors class.Consider buying me a coffee :-)Support the show

James Blatch is a former defense journalist turned novelist, with a few twists and turns in between. He also runs SPF (SPF as in Self-Publishing Formula...not the stuff that keeps my skin from burning) with Mark Dawson where they produce the Self-Publishing Show podcast, many renowned indie author courses and more.  Jame wrote his first book Final Flight in 2021 and came out with his second this June 2022. If you're interested in the Ads for Authors course he talks about you can check it out my affiliate link here.   Want to support the show? Go here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PencilsLipstick Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.   On an app that doesn't support hyperlinks? https://jamesblatch.com/finalfight https://courses.selfpubform.com/referral/adsforauthors/4P61vDPNosHNohQ6 https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/o9f0k9 https://sendfox.com/lp/3z9v6w    

On today's show, I will interview John Stamp. John started his law enforcement career as a police officer and detective in Charleston, South Carolina. John moved on to federal law enforcement, becoming a special agent with the F.B.I. and later N.C.I.S.  John holds a master's degree in Forensic Science from the University of Florida. John has written seven novels and is the host of the That's Criminal Podcast. His newest release is the crime thriller, Blood Red Ivory.​In today's episode, we discuss: ·      What drew John into law enforcement.·      John's career path from being a city cop to a special agent for the F.B.I. and later N.C.I.S.·      His different job assignments with the N.C.I.S. that took him around the globe.·      Common myths and misconceptions regarding the N.C.I.S.·      John's “That's Criminal Podcast.”·      John's author career.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out John's website!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupFor you writers out there, Mark Dawson has opened up the wildly popular Ads for Authors class.Consider buying me a coffee :-)The Jordan Harbinger ShowApple Best of 2018-Learn the stories, secrets & skills of the world's most fascinating pplListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On today's show, we are traveling across the pond to England. I will chat with the author of Murder Investigation Team: How Killers Are Really Caught, retired Detective Inspector Steven Keogh. DI Keogh spent over half of his 30-year police career as a Scotland Yard detective, hunting down terrorists and some of the worst murderers in London. For the final 12 years of his career, he was part of the investigations into over 100 homicides. He achieved the rank of detective inspector and was a nationally recognized senior investigating officer (SIO). He was on Scotland Yard's Anti-Terrorist Branch during the time of the London bombings on 7th July 2005. In today's episode we discuss:·      Why do people kill?·      What drew Steve to law enforcement?·      Why and when he became a detective?·      Popular myths and misconceptions regarding New Scotland Yard.·      Steve's time in the anti-terrorism branch of Scotland Yard.·      Steve's role in investigating the London July 7 bombings.·      Steve's time with Scotland Yard's Murder Team.·      Steve's retirement and his book, Murder Investigation Team: How Killers Are Really Caught. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Steve's website! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupFor you writers out there, Mark Dawson has opened up the wildly popular Ads for Authors class. Consider buying me a coffee :-)Support the show

S3, E8: The new president at Langara College in British Columbia, Canada, began on June 6, but the marketing office started prepping for Dr. Paula Burns' arrival back in January. Langara's public affairs manager Mark Dawson shares why preparations kicked off so early, plus the steps they've taken to ensure employees, students, the community and key stakeholders get to know their new leader. He also points out the most vital to-dos, specifically for smaller marketing staffs ... just in case you don't have the resources to tackle every single one of those steps.

What food - and how much of it - did people eat in the Tudor period? Where did they get it? When did they eat it? What arrangements for cookery and dining were in place in their homes? What did they drink? In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Mark Dawson, who has closely studied the household accounts of the Willoughby family of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham and Middleton Hall in Warwickshire. Through them, he has been able to trace many interesting developments including the decline in enthusiasm for salted herring, the embracing of new meats such as turkey, and the complex network of supplies through merchants, markets and fairs. For this episode, the Senior Producer was Elena Guthrie. It was researched by Esther Arnott, edited by Thomas Ntinas and produced by Rob Weinberg. For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here >If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!To download, go to Android > or Apple store > See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a 2-year enforced hiatus, the Self Publishing Show Live! returned to London in 2022 - this time for a two-day run. This episode recaps the wide variety of speakers and presentations on offer ahead of the launch of the show's recorded sessions.

While the web3 space is a fairly new and exciting space, it does have room for improvement and creativity. Mark Dawson, along with his partner Daniel Stratton, saw that there was a need for artists to be able to sell their work on Optimism, where a NFT marketplace did not exist. In light of this need in the marketplace, Mark Dawson became the Co-Founder, along with Daniel Stratton, of Quixotic, which is the first NFT marketplace for Optimism, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution. Join us as we discuss: Whether crypto and web3 communities are ready for mainstream NFT adoption The importance of your NFTs following you around on the internet The innovation dilemma occurring in the crypto ecosystem

Chuck Sexton, CEO of Next Move Group, speaks with Mark Dawson, the Economic Development Director at the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, about using visial aids (including renderings) to help sell a site, and more!

Welcome back to part two of my interview with former Operations Officer of the CIA, Ric Prado!My guest on the show today is New York Times Bestselling Author and retired Operations Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency Enrique “Ric” Prado. Mr. Prado is a twenty-four-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency where he served as an Operations Officer in six overseas posts. Mr. Prado spent his first ten years at CIA as a paramilitary officer in Special Operations Group/Special Activities Division (SOG/SAD, Ground Branch), the CIA's “special operations force.” His service included 36 months in Central American jungles as the first CIA officer living in the anti-Sandinista “Contra” camps. Subsequently running counterterrorism/insurgency operations in Latin America and in the Philippines.  Cuban born and immigrating solo to the US at 10 - which landed him in an orphanage in Pueblo, Colorado - “Ric” inherited early on a “debt of honor” to the USA. Thus, he volunteered for military service at 20. Ric joined the US Air Force elite Pararescue Teams P.J.'s. In today's episode we discuss:·      Tradecraft and situational awareness. How average citizens can stay safe following some basic concepts. ·      Coopers Scale.·      How to not get caught by the enemy, and what to do if you are.·      Pre and post 9/11 and how it changed our nation and how the intelligence community conducted their business. ·      Communication between the FBI and CIA.·      Why Ric wrote the book Black Ops and how it has changed him and others. ·      Why Ric's book, Black Ops should be required reading for high school and college students today.·      Our biggest threats to the United States today.·      Why socialism is the mask of communism. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Part One of my interview with Ric! Visit Ric Prado's website to learn more about him and his book, Black Ops. Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupIf you are a new author and are wondering how to maximize sales or you are a published author who wants to elevate your author career, check out Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors! Support the show

As I wrap up the production of the podcast, there are two episodes that I did not want to miss getting out to listeners. In this encore episode one, I visit with author Andrew about his inspiring journey to authorship and his recovery to health after a life-changing medical event.    This episode is sponsored by Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing Formula 101.   In This Episode, You'll Hear: (Podcast run time  36 minutes)   •1:53: Introduction to Andrew •3:08: Andrew shares about his writing journey •11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey •16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm •27:59:  Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O'Brien” •36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors     Meet the Author:  https://andrew-davie.com    

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/   Philip Duncan is an award-winning and best-selling self-published author. His debut novel, Blood Ties, won the gold medal for military thrillers at the 2022 Global Book Awards for Self-Publishing. Philip was born and raised in East Tennessee, where he still lives. Since the age of sixteen, he has had many jobs including landscaping, farmhand, deli clerk, and personal trainer, but writing has always been his genuine passion.   He currently writes fast-paced thrillers where he aims to keep his readers on the edge of their seats, not knowing what's coming next. He is very much a pantser with his books, and enjoys letting the characters he creates dictate where the story goes.   When Philip's not writing his next book, you can find him coaching other authors, working out, and spending time with his beautiful wife and two kids.   In this episode we go deep into:   - Philips writing journey [04:07] - Finding purpose [06:20] - Momentum & Routine [07:40] - Mark Dawson [08:49] - Building the habit [11:20] - Hard word days [13:39] - Exercise [13:50] - Staying on track [17:16] - Blood Ties: reality V expectations [19:15] - Awards [21:27] - Going full time & the life of a full time author [24:16] - Rock bottom [27:04] - Words of advice {31:45] - Virtual summits [33:56] - Impostor syndrome [45:53] - Why Philip writes [48:05] - Bets author experience [49:36]   Find out more about Philip Duncan:   https://philipsduncan.com/ https://www.virtualsummitcoaching.com/optin1652796832148 Email: philip@philipsduncan.com   Get more from Activated Authors!   https://activatedauthors.com/   Watch the episode:   https://youtu.be/2_vho8gXOTo   Find out more about Daniel Willcocks:   https://www.danielwillcocks.com/   Special thanks to:   Show theme: Karl Hughes   Show editing: Sam Frost  

Cops and Writers are taking you across the pond to the Emerald Isle with Paddy Finn!Have you ever considered selling all your worldly possessions and embarking on a six-month trip across Europe, and maybe further? This sounds like something a young person just finishing high school or college might do. My guest on today's show is at the start of this journey, but, with his wife, three small children ranging in age from one to seven, and mother-in-law. Paddy Finn is no stranger to new adventures. This entrepreneur left a lucrative career in what many would consider the prime of his employment life, to start his author's career. Today, Paddy Finn is the CEO of Starcane Press and Penny Dragon Games, Paddy Finn writes military science fiction, murder mysteries, and runs several tabletop roleplaying game Kickstarter campaigns each year. In today's episode, we discuss:·      How he and his family are going to travel Europe in an R.V. while managing his entrepreneurial career.·      Why he is embarking on this adventure.·      How the 20 Books London conference changed his life.·      His path from a lucrative I.T. job to full-time writer, without a safety net!·      Best book marketing advice.·      The importance of 1,000 True Fans or Super Fans.·      The life-changing effect in Paddy's life with Kickstarter and who should start one.·      Best, and worst, practices with Kickstarter. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Paddy at Starcane Press, Penny Dragon Games, and Killian C. Carter.Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupIf you are a new author and are wondering how to maximize sales or you are a published author who wants to elevate your author career, check out Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors!  Support the show

This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Formula 101.   Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author   In This Episode, You'll Hear: (Podcast run time minutes) •1:59: Introduction to Dede. •4:27: Vikki discussed the end of the podcast with Dede. •5:23:  Dede talks about her publishing journey. •8:26: Dede shares her writing journey. •19:23: Dede talks about her research process.  •37:07: Dede reads from Humanity's Grace. •40:14: Dede closes the podcast with events she will be at this fall.    Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7   Dede's website: https://dedemontgomery.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

On today's show, it is my pleasure to be joined once again by the writer of Cold War military aviation thrillers, The Final Flight and Dark Flight, James Blatch! Many of you know James from the Self-Publishing Show Podcast that he co-hosts with Mark Dawson. He is also partnered up with Mark Dawson for the Self Publishing Formula (SPF) which includes free writer resources and guides and the wildly popular courses for writers, Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors. James and I had a lot of fun with this interview! I hope you guys enjoy this episode. In today's episode, we discuss:·      How his mother and father were in the Royal Air Force and how it influenced him growing up and his writing. ·      His first book, The Final Flight, and how it changed or didn't change his life.·      The power of emotion in your story and characters.·      The challenges of writing his latest book, Dark Flight, and how he overcame them.·      What works and doesn't work in book marketing, including TikTok, and paid ads on Amazon and Facebook.·      The importance of audiobooks.·      What's in the future for SPF and James Blatch. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Learn more about James Blatch and buy his books on his website!Listen or watch the Self Publishing Show Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupIf you are a new author and are wondering how to maximize sales or you are a published author who wants to elevate your author career, check out Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors!Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Two years on and it's back! Mark and James talk you through the exciting schedule for this year's upcoming two-day SPS event in London.

So how do you get started as an indie author? Let multi-million selling indie superstar Mark Dawson and newbie author James Blatch be your guides!

IMPORTANT UPDATE re: last week's show notes... (I learned that the bulk of the show notes were "cut off" on some podcast app platforms, so I wanted to re-share the info about the podcast I recommended last week right at the top of this week's show notes. I'm also sharing the links to the podcast I mentioned in this episode. Here they are!) LINKS to The Reclamation Podcast ~ Sign Up — Tony Miltenberger (twmilt.com) Reclamation Podcast — Tony Miltenberger (twmilt.com) Reclamation Podcast: Reclaiming Good Practices for Faith and Life | a podcast by Tony Miltenberger (podbean.com) Reclamation Podcast — Spirit & Truth (spiritandtruth.life) Find him on Instagram @twmilt   LINKS to Hope Along the Journey ~ HOME | Hope Along The Journey Via Apple Podcasts - Hope Along The Journey on Apple Podcasts (2) Hope Along the Journey | Facebook         Well hey there, hello to you. Welcome to The Burt (Not Ernie) Show - the podcast all about getting the promises of God into the people of God. I'm Jan L. Burt, host of the show and your fellow Jesus following disciple, and this week is kind of a big deal because we're crossing a milestone by releasing the 100th episode of the podcast.   Doing some celebrating over here, just rejoicing in the fact that the Lord has seen fit to allow me this platform to share about Him, about prayer, and more specifically about believing His promises.   That's what I do here and I plan to keep doing more and more of that.  So, welcome to episode number 100! I am so thankful you're here today!   You're listening to The Burt (Not Ernie) Show, part of the Spark Network, now playing on the Edifi app. This is episode 100.   So as I was thinking about the 100th episode of the show, I was kicking around ideas of how to make it, well, sort of “bigger” for this special milestone. Ya know? It just seemed like that made sense. But then, I paused. And thought about the fact that God's promises are as big as they can possibly be, they are all as true as they have ever been, and I figured I need to simply put the spotlight, the focus, on God's promises for this episode. I cannot make them any bigger than they are, any truer than they are. But I can put a spotlight on them, one at a time, week by week, just as God has called me to do since I began podcasting. I can ask you to believe they are true for you, today, right now… while at the same time acknowledging that they cannot become truer than they already are.   My heart is just for listeners to grow in their belief that every single thing God has promised is completely true, and to trust Him more and more, with that increasing trust leading to a deeper understanding of how to live our daily lives knowing all God's promises will come to pass. Not one will ever fail, because our God can never fail and so of course His promises are perfect promises. It's a pretty amazing thing, this path the Lord put me on and I'm truly thankful for every episode, every connection with people, new friendships, growing in my own personal life as I get out there and do the thing each week, being a disciple and also trying to help disciple others, and having the chance to sit with the Lord and let Him examine my heart to reveal whether or not I personally fully believe all that He has promised. So it's been growth, for sure, and if God is leading you into some venture that has a lot of growth involved, I can say from personal experience that you don't want to miss out on that. Do it. Follow hard after Jesus. And then one day you'll look around and discover so many amazing people following hard after Jesus, too, that you're able to link arms with. Making Jesus famous, what a privilege. Helping people trust Him more, what a privilege. And having my faith stretched along the way, well, that's icing on the cake. Gravy on the side. A blessing that I will be eternally thankful for.   Last week I wrapped up a series on Romans chapter 8, and what a powerful chapter of the Bible that is! This week, I'm onto something new.  I've got some verses to share with you from the NT book of Luke, chapter 4 of that book, and I'll be reading from the Amplified today. So let me first set the stage, give you some background or context clues about what's happening in this chapter before I talk about promises. And prayer, that's like a dynamite combo, you know, praying God's promises. Things happen, faith explodes, mountains are leveled, and discipleship, well there is a level of sanctification that happens as we pray. When we pray together, there is some discipleship that hopefully occurs. It unties us, which is something Jesus prayed over the entirety of His church, so we want to see that taking place. And it truly does help cement God's promises in our hearts and minds, like an anchor to the soul, when we pray the very things He has promised in His word. So, I'm looking forward to this episode since it's got two of my most favoritest things ever. Prayer and the promises of God.    So in Luke chapter 4, we first see Jesus led by the Spirit into the desert, where He was tempted by Satan. And He overcame each level of temptation with the Word of God. When Jesus said, “It is written…” He meant it. Like, as in, believing that God's Word trumps all, is the truth at all times and in every situation, and maybe just maybe I need to be better about speaking it out loud when I run into something hard, something painful. Temptation can even be things like being tempted to hold off on forgiving someone until just ya know a little later. But when I speak a verse about forgiveness out loud, that temptation is measured against the Word of God and it is found wanting. God's word is always powerful and always effective, and that is very good news indeed.    Jesus then went back to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, as it says in verse 14, and began teaching in synagogues. Let read verses 16 through 20 - 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18    “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me (the Messiah), Because He has anointed Me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent Me to announce release (pardon, forgiveness) to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed (downtrodden, bruised, crushed by tragedy), 19    to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord [the day when salvation and the favor of God abound greatly].” 20 Then He rolled up the scroll [having stopped in the middle of the verse], gave it back to the attendant and sat down [to teach]; and the eyes of all those in the synagogue were [attentively] fixed on Him. 21 He began speaking to them: “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing and in your presence.” This is a powerful moment. And there is a zero percent chance that it was random. Jesus always did the will of the Father, so we know this exact time to announce His ministry and the fulfillment of the prophecy from the book of Isaiah, was the right time.    When I read those verses, what jumps out to me is just a stunning image of who our God is. As it relates to prayer, it reminds me that I need to pay attention to my attitude, I guess I'd call it, and remember, remember well, who it is to whom I pray. This is God Almighty. Just as the eyes of all in the synagogue were intently fixed on Him, may our hearts be intently fixed on our God when we pray. It's a lofty goal, I mean, our minds wander, the dog needs to go out and then we check our phone and then we reply to a text and then, well, we try to finish up our prayer time. This happens, right? But I don't want to quickly wrap up my prayer time. I want to remember the One to whom I am speaking! We are coming to a King!  Didn't John Newton write, “Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring.” ? Can we well bring large petitions, supernatural sized requests, if we're in a hurry to wrap it up? Would we stand in the presence of an earthly king, or leader, president, chancellor, and check the ‘Gram? I think we would leave our phone somewhere else. Instagram would have nothing on the one to whom we were in the presence of. So, when we pray, remembering to Whom we come, the King of kings, it actually helps us to pray better, to pray bigger, to pray more effectively, to pray bolder and ever increasingly bolder prayers day by day.    He rolled up the scroll and sat down. Once all eyes were fixed on Him, then He said, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing and in your presence.”   Wow. Can you imagine this moment? Wow!   But look at what comes next.  There were those who got snarky. Ever run into anyone snarky? Jesus did too, so He is the One to go to when that happens because He knows what you need in those moments. Turns out, rather quickly, things got a bit intense. Let's look at verses 24-30.   24 Then He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown. 25 But in truth I say to you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was closed up for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land; 26 and yet Elijah was not sent [by the Lord] to a single one of them, but only to Zarephath in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and not one of them was cleansed [by being healed] except Naaman the Syrian.” 28 As they heard these things [about God's grace to these two Gentiles], the people in the synagogue were filled with a great rage; 29 and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the crest of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to hurl Him down the cliff. 30 But passing [miraculously] through the crowd, He went on His way.   Sometimes when God's Word is shared, the people will be filled with a great rage. And some of those people may be church folks. It happens! So as I said a second ago, you want to go to the One who knows what that is like. You don't have to trust yourself in those moments. Trust Him! He's got what you need in that situation.    They got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the crest of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to hurl Him down the cliff. But passing miraculously through the crowd, He went on His way.   This is awesome. Now I looked up some images to get an idea of what the cliff may have looked like, and it looks like something you don't want to be tossed off of, hurled on over.    Verse 30, But…. miraculously… two fantastic words of promise for us.   In that mess, that emergency, that yuck thing, scary thing, dangerous thing, intense thing…. Can the Lord have a “But… Miraculously” moment? You better believe that He can!   But - take a pause, take a breath, it isn't over until He says it's over. Sometimes that little word “But” can be the most comforting word in the entire world. But!    He has a “But” for your issue, my friend. It's a promise! He will never not have the final say and so we want to always, always invite Him into our lives and yield to Him, like give Him the right of way, so that His way will be the only way that things go. I want to go His way, not my own way, not someone else's way. I want His will to be done, because it's the best. Period. Not a question, maybe sometimes it's the best. No, it is always the best. Period. So I want that. Like Napoleon Dynamite, “I want that'' except I don't want a corny ship building kit along with my knock-off Tupperware order. I want God to speak the word “but” into my life wherever He wants to, and then I want to see Him do the miraculous.    Here he just passed through the crowd.  When was the last time you were able to just pass through a crowd that was bent on killing you?  This is the One in whose name we pray. Do you think we understand His power, like, on the regular, when we are in prayer? Or could we grow in this?    You have prayer promises that you have not even scratched the surface of and there is no time like the present to grow in your prayer life.    I'd like to pray over you today as I wrap up this episode, but I'd also like to share a couple of things first. Have you signed up for my email list? I have giveaways and I sometimes send out a 3 Quick Things email with just a few things that will encourage you, bless you, and hopefully glorify the Lord. Something new will be coming soonish, and my email list is going to hear about it first. And I do have several giveaways coming up in April, so join my list at JanLBurt.com - just scroll down a bit and boom, there it is. Secondly, I'll be a guest on a podcast soon, it's the Hope Along the Journey podcast with Mark Dawson, and he really does a tremendous job of reminding people of the hope we have in Jesus during our difficult times. We sometimes in the church play nice, in a way, and try to pretty things up, right? With Jesus, we don't need to fake it til we make it. We get to come to Him in prayer as we are, and as we go through the things of life, many of which are very difficult, we can have hope along the way. Our hope does not disappoint when it is rooted in Jesus. So, check the show notes for the link to Hope Along the Journey and subscribe. Such great content and so encouraging and really, really real. How important is that right now? Beyond important. Be sure to check out Hope Along the Journey. I'll be sharing more about this ministry in the coming weeks. Good stuff, such good stuff.  Can I pray for you today? It's a privilege, so thanks for allowing me the blessing of lifting you before the Lord. Lord, today I come to you on behalf of every single listener. Father, would you speak Your Word into their lives, their exact situations? Right now, just where they need to see Your hand, to experience Your peace, to grab hold of Your hope, bring that to them. Today. Don't delay, Lord! Move and act quickly in those places where it is most needed. You know what is on their heart, what is weighing far too heavily. Work there, Lord. Bring healing, deliverance, protection, peace of mind, steadfastness, friendships and discipleship, and do it all from the depths of Your unending lovingkindness. Where they need a turnaround, do it, Lord. Miraculously do what only You can do, and we give You all the praise. There is none like You. We are coming today to a mighty King, the king of all Kings, and we bring with us large petitions. We lay our needs and our burdens and our fears at Your feet, and we know You will bless us. Favor every listener, shower them in Your grace, pour out Your love and mercy, may Your goodness in their lives overflow and may rich abundance be theirs. Then, Lord, do it again tomorrow. And again and again and again. I ask this in Jesus name - Amen Thank you so very much for joining me today for episode 100 of The Burt (Not Ernie) Show. And I would be so thankful if you would consider leaving a rating and / or a review of the podcast on whatever platform you listen, it is so helpful and makes a big difference in the podcast's reach. Thank you for that! And I also want to invite you to subscribe to the show.  I'm thankful for you and believing God has amazing things in store for you right now, in this very time.    This is The Burt (Not Ernie) Show, part of the Spark Network, playing now on the Edifi app. Hope to see you back here next time! Bye Bye!  Jan L. Burt is an author, speaker, podcaster, homeschooling veteran, mother to five, and has been happily married to Tony for thirty years. She served in youth ministry alongside her husband for twelve years & has led several Bible studies for women as well as hosting two online prayer retreats. Jan is the author of the new book “A 60-Day Prayer Journal for Parents” & “The Power of God's Will – 40 Days of God's Promises Devotional” (available on Amazon) & “The Once-A-Year Homeschool Planner” (a multi-grade, multi-subject planning system) – which can be found at JanLBurt.com. She has also been a regular contributor to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Find Jan  Instagram: @JanLBurt or at her website JanLBurt.com or at her YouTube channel, “God's Promises for You with Jan L. Burt”.