Episode 126: Meg Shaffer

 

Author

           I love Meg Shaffer's novel, The Wishing Game, and it was such fun to connect with her and hear more about her new book, The Lost Story, which was just released a month ago. Meg talked with me about her writing experiences with each of the novels, her writing journey in general, and the pros and cons of the freelance writing lifestyle.

           Please enjoy the 126th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Meg Shaffer. Thank you, Meg, for talking with me about your novels and your writing journey. 

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Episode 125: Dr. Matthew S. Stanford

 

CEO of Hope and Healing Center & Institute

           Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute in Houston, Texas, received his PhD in behavioral neuroscience at Baylor University. Dr. Stanford has a heart for believers who struggle with mental health and wants to equip the church to be an informed advocate for Christians struggling with mental illness. This interview was such a gift to me as someone who struggles with generalized anxiety disorder, and I highly recommend giving this interview a watch/listen to learn how Christianity and mental health challenges can have a powerful and healing relationship.

           Please enjoy the 125th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Dr. Stanford. Thank you, Matt, for this encouraging and informative interview.

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Episode 124: Kim Phuc Phan Thi (The Napalm Girl)

 

Vietnam War survivor

           It was such a gift to get to speak with Kim for almost an hour about her life story. Kim is famously known as the Napalm Girl from the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken by Nick Ut of her as a child running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. Kim shared with me the trauma and pain of that experience, how it has impacted her life, and how she has found hope.

           Please enjoy the 124th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Kim Phuc Phan Thi. Kim, your story inspired and encouraged me. I am so grateful for our time together! 

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Episode 123: Olivia Atwater

 

Historical fantasy author

           Olivia Atwater sat down with me to talk about the first of her novels in the Regency Faerie Tales series. Olivia shared how she began her writing journey, how she crafted the protagonist in Half a Soul, Theodora Ettings, and her love of historical fantasy.

           Please enjoy the 123rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Olivia Atwater. Thank you, Olivia, for taking time to dive into historical fantasy with me. 

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