Author Episodes

In this episode of Travel Time Stories: The Author Spotlight Series, Shannon and Ann welcome fantasy author Ira White to go behind the pages of his novel, The Children of Raven's Reach. At the center of the story is a young man whose family has been murdered. Determined to learn magic, he discovers he possesses a natural ability that attracts the attention of powerful people eager to use his talents. But his journey becomes something much bigger when he encounters a house filled with explo...

In this episode of Travel Time Stories: The Author Spotlight Series, Shannon and Ann welcome Jordin Lea Andrews-Jones, writing under the pen name J.L. Andrews-Jones, to explore her deeply personal book, Letting Go. Through reflections on anger, happiness, isolation, resentment, grief, and acceptance, Letting Go explores the complicated emotions we experience when life changes in ways we never expected. But this isn't a book offering a perfect formula for healing. It's an exploration of wha...

In this episode of Travel Time Stories: The Author Spotlight Series, Ann welcomes author Oliver Mann to explore his book, Shadow Journaling, and the hidden parts of ourselves that may be keeping us stuck. We've all heard that self-awareness is the key to personal growth. But Oliver challenges that idea with a powerful message: “More self-awareness won't get you unstuck. Self-acceptance is the precursor to change.” Drawing inspiration from the work of Carl Jung and other influential thinker...

In this episode of The Author Spotlight Series, Shannon welcomes NaKeesa Marie, author, entrepreneur, and Self-Care Strategist, to discuss her book, 100 Days of Gentle Accountability for Black Women. They talk about the importance of Self Care for Black Women and how it needs to be made a priority in their lives. For generations, Black women have often been expected to carry enormous responsibilities—caring for their families, supporting their communities, succeeding professionally, and remai...