Her Reading Life Podcast: Read Life-changing Books, Write Life-changing Stories

• This is Goodbye

  Do you struggle with creative doubt or fear of the future? Are you trying to balance ambition with faith and trust?In this special episode, I’m reflecting on Season 3 of Her Reading Life Podcast—what I’ve learned, the incredible conversations we’ve had, and why this might be goodbye for now. I’m also sharing some honest thoughts on change, creativity, and trusting God in the unknown.If you’ve been part of this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support, messages, and encouragement have meant everything. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or just someone navigating the ups and downs of life, I hope this episode leaves you inspired to embrace your next chapter with confidence and faith.💡 Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:15 Reflecting on Season 3: What I’ve Learned06:30 Why This Might Be Goodbye (For Now)10:45 Trusting God in the Uncertain Seasons14:10 Encouragement for Writers & Creators17:35 What’s Next for Me?20:00 A Final Thank YouI’d love to hear your thoughts—what’s been your favorite moment from this season? Drop a comment below! And if you want to stay connected, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. 💛💌 Business Inquiries: [email protected]'S STAY CONNECTED!📖 Read My Book: https://wildbluewonderpress.com/novel...📸 Instagram:   / shirajrodriguez  🌎 Website: https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez📌 Pinterest: https://pin.it/6U9qYS1Kq🎧 Get the Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=shira📚 Recommended Reads: https://bookshop.org/lists/11-books-y...🏷 Tags:creative journey,trusting God in uncertainty,Christian inspiration,writing and faith,overcoming doubt,letting go of fear,author life,season 3 finale,podcast reflections,self-growth,encouragement for writers,Christian creative,faith and creativity🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for future updates!#ChristianCreatives #PodcastFinale #TrustingGod #FaithAndCreativity #SelfGrowth

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• Can 4 Writers Beat AI in 10 Min? (feat. B. W. Luby, Christopher Babcock + Jayden Jelso)

  WANT TO START A PODCAST? https://payhip.com/b/mqNGFCan four authors write a book in just 10 minutes? 🕒  Welcome to Round 2 of this exciting and chaotic challenge! Inspired by Vanity Fair’s “Screenwriter Tries to Write a Script in 7 Min,” we’re putting a literary spin on it to test our creativity and see if we can take a bad, tropey story idea and make it shine.In this episode, we ask the big questions: Can we write a compelling story under the pressure of a ticking clock? Can we craft a strong female character who is neither toxic nor annoying? Is it possible to turn a cliché into something memorable, thought-provoking, and maybe even… a bestseller?Join us for a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and storytelling chaos!✨ Featuring:B. W. LubyWebsite: https://www.foxlingstudios.com/Instagram:   / author_b.w.luby  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bPYt...Christopher BabcockInstagram:   / chrisbabcockwrites  Jayden JelsoInstagram:   / goodreads:    / 23382313.jayden_jelso  💌 Business inquiries: [email protected] hope this video inspires you to experiment with your writing and have fun with your creativity. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this challenge! Share your own ideas for “bad” story prompts in the comments, and maybe we’ll tackle them in the next round!🎥 My Equipment:Camera: https://amzn.to/4hvpb8JRing Light: https://amzn.to/4avKbd8Shure Mic: https://amzn.to/3WxhjvoMic Arm: https://amzn.to/4g8BHdrFocusrite Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/4jteF3LHeadphones: https://amzn.to/4haLTTQ⭐️ LET'S BE FRIENDS!⭐️READ MY BOOK: https://wildbluewonderpress.com/novel...⭐️Instagram: shirajrodriguez   / shirajrodriguez   ⭐️Website: https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez ⭐️Pinterest: ShiraJRodriguez: https://pin.it/6U9qYS1Kq⭐️Get your 7 day free trial of dwell app: https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=shira⭐️GET THE RECOMMENDED BOOKS GUIDE: https://bookshop.org/lists/11-books-y...🏷️ Tags:writing challenge, writing a book in 10 minutes, can authors write a story in 10 minutes, turning bad ideas into good stories, how to write a bestseller, how to write characters like Marvel heroes, crafting strong female characters, writing tips for authors, creating complex characters, writing advice for beginners, how to write a compelling story, writing strong female leads, character-driven storytelling, how to write a novel fast, writing and publishing tips, indie author hacks, screenwriting challenges, plot vs. character, how to write original stories, turning tropes into gold, storytelling secrets, writing like a pro, novel writing challenges, writing for Marvel, superhero story ideas, improving your writing fast, authortube games, fun writing games, writing exercisesDisclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! ❤️Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-eva...License code: ZK58MGYM3OLWELB5

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• Write a Strong Female Character Who Isn't Toxic and Annoying in 10 Min Round 2 (feat. B. W. Luby, Christopher Babcock + Jayden Jelso)

  WANT TO START A PODCAST?https://payhip.com/b/mqNGFCan four authors write a book in just 10 minutes? 🕒 Welcome to Round 2 of this exciting and chaotic challenge! Inspired by Vanity Fair’s “Screenwriter Tries to Write a Script in 7 Min,” we’re putting a literary spin on it to test our creativity and see if we can take a bad, tropey story idea and make it shine.In this episode, we ask the big questions: Can we write a compelling story under the pressure of a ticking clock? Can we craft a strong female character who is neither toxic nor annoying? Is it possible to turn a cliché into something memorable, thought-provoking, and maybe even… a bestseller?Join us for a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and storytelling chaos!✨ Featuring:B. W. LubyWebsite:https://www.foxlingstudios.com/Instagram:  / author_b.w.luby  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bPYt...Christopher BabcockInstagram:  / chrisbabcockwrites  Jayden JelsoInstagram:  / goodreads:    / 23382313.jayden_jelso  💌 Business inquiries: [email protected] hope this video inspires you to experiment with your writing and have fun with your creativity. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this challenge! Share your own ideas for “bad” story prompts in the comments, and maybe we’ll tackle them in the next round!🎥 My Equipment:Camera:https://amzn.to/4hvpb8JRing Light:https://amzn.to/4avKbd8Shure Mic:https://amzn.to/3WxhjvoMic Arm:https://amzn.to/4g8BHdrFocusrite Audio Interface:https://amzn.to/4jteF3LHeadphones:https://amzn.to/4haLTTQ⭐️ LET'S BE FRIENDS!⭐️READ MY BOOK:https://wildbluewonderpress.com/novel...⭐️Instagram: shirajrodriguez  / shirajrodriguez   ⭐️Website:https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez ⭐️Pinterest: ShiraJRodriguez:https://pin.it/6U9qYS1Kq⭐️Get your 7 day free trial of dwell app:https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=shira⭐️GET THE RECOMMENDED BOOKS GUIDE:https://bookshop.org/lists/11-books-y...🏷️ Tags:writing challenge, writing a book in 10 minutes, can authors write a story in 10 minutes, turning bad ideas into good stories, how to write a bestseller, how to write characters like Marvel heroes, crafting strong female characters, writing tips for authors, creating complex characters, writing advice for beginners, how to write a compelling story, writing strong female leads, character-driven storytelling, how to write a novel fast, writing and publishing tips, indie author hacks, screenwriting challenges, plot vs. character, how to write original stories, turning tropes into gold, storytelling secrets, writing like a pro, novel writing challenges, writing for Marvel, superhero story ideas, improving your writing fast, authortube games, fun writing games, writing exercisesDisclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! ❤️Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-eva...License code: ZK58MGYM3OLWELB5

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• 4 Authors Write a Book in 10 Min Round 1 (feat. B. W. Luby, Christopher Babcock + Jayden Jelso)

  TRY RIVERSIDE HERE:https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Can four authors write a book in just 10 minutes? 🕒 Welcome to Round 1 of this exciting and chaotic challenge! Inspired by Vanity Fair’s “Screenwriter Tries to Write a Script in 7 Min,” we’re putting a literary spin on it to test our creativity and see if we can take a bad, tropey story idea and make it shine.In this episode, we ask the big questions: Can we write a compelling story under the pressure of a ticking clock? Can we craft a strong female character who is neither toxic nor annoying? Is it possible to turn a cliché into something memorable, thought-provoking, and maybe even… a bestseller?Join us for a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and storytelling chaos!TIMESTAMPS: Game Rules and Players:1:19Round 1:9:00Riverside:24:42Round 1 Editor’s notes:26:44Closing thoughts:34:37✨ Featuring:B. W. LubyWebsite:https://www.foxlingstudios.com/Instagram:  / author_b.w.luby  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bPYt...Christopher BabcockInstagram:  / chrisbabcockwrites  Jayden JelsoInstagram:  / goodreads:    / 23382313.jayden_jelso  💌 Business inquiries: [email protected] hope this video inspires you to experiment with your writing and have fun with your creativity. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this challenge! Share your own ideas for “bad” story prompts in the comments, and maybe we’ll tackle them in the next round!🎥 My Equipment:Camera:https://amzn.to/4hvpb8JRing Light:https://amzn.to/4avKbd8Shure Mic:https://amzn.to/3WxhjvoMic Arm:https://amzn.to/4g8BHdrFocusrite Audio Interface:https://amzn.to/4jteF3LHeadphones:https://amzn.to/4haLTTQ⭐️ LET'S BE FRIENDS!⭐️READ MY BOOK:https://wildbluewonderpress.com/novel...⭐️Instagram: shirajrodriguez  / shirajrodriguez   ⭐️Website:https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez ⭐️Pinterest: ShiraJRodriguez:https://pin.it/6U9qYS1Kq⭐️Get your 7 day free trial of dwell app:https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=shira⭐️GET THE RECOMMENDED BOOKS GUIDE:https://bookshop.org/lists/11-books-y...🏷️ Tags:writing challenge, writing a book in 10 minutes, can authors write a story in 10 minutes, turning bad ideas into good stories, how to write a bestseller, how to write characters like Marvel heroes, crafting strong female characters, writing tips for authors, creating complex characters, writing advice for beginners, how to write a compelling story, writing strong female leads, character-driven storytelling, how to write a novel fast, writing and publishing tips, indie author hacks, screenwriting challenges, plot vs. character, how to write original stories, turning tropes into gold, storytelling secrets, writing like a pro, novel writing challenges, writing for Marvel, superhero story ideas, improving your writing fast, authortube games, fun writing games, writing exercisesDisclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! ❤️Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-eva...License code: ZK58MGYM3OLWELB5

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• Listen to This If You're Anxious

  TRY RIVERSIDE HERE: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=shira-rodriguez Do you struggle with anxiety or fear? Do you dream of overcoming those feelings and stepping into confidence and peace? In this episode, I’m sharing 10 practical and uplifting tips to help you conquer anxiety and embrace a life full of courage and self-belief. From taking deep breaths to letting go of perfectionism, we’re diving into truths that can change how you see yourself and the challenges you face. 💡 Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:50 Tip #1: Take a Deep Breath05:20 Tip #2: Let Go of the Way You Thought It Would Pan Out06:25 Tip #3: It Doesn’t Depend on You07:58 Tip #4: Fear Means You’re on the Verge of Something Amazing09:48 Tip #5: Anxiety Doesn’t Make You Less or Weird10:56 Tip #6: Do It Scared, But Do It Anyway12:00 Tip #7: Act Confident, Even If You Don’t Feel It13:46 Tip #8: You Are More Amazing Than You Realize15:18 Tip #9: Perfection Isn’t a Prerequisite for Life18:04 Tip #10: What People Think Doesn’t Matter I hope this episode brings you peace and encouragement to take the next brave step in your journey. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—I love hearing from you! ❤️ 💌 Business Inquiries: [email protected] ⭐️ Read My Book: https://wildbluewonderpress.com/novelists-in-november/⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/shirajrodriguez⭐️ Website: https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez⭐️ Pinterest: https://pin.it/6U9qYS1Kq⭐️ Get the Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=shira⭐️ Recommended Books Guide: https://bookshop.org/lists/11-books-you-must-read-before-the-end-of-2024 🏷️ Tags:anxiety tips,overcoming fear,building confidence,Christian inspiration,finding peace in God,faith and courage,how to face anxiety,overcoming self-doubt,mental health and faith,Christian advice on anxiety,authortube,writers on anxiety,writing and mental health,faith in writing,self-publishing success,encouragement for creators Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to shop through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! #mentalhealth #Christianinspiration #overcominganxiety #faithandcourage #selfgrowth LET'S BE FRIENDS!

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