Episode 1

A Writer's Pursuit of Joy: Ann Hunter on Writing, Representation, and Gratitude

Hey Joy Seekers!

I hope you're all doing amazing! I'm thrilled to finally be back with season 2 of the Write4Joy show where we dive into the world of joy, happiness, and, of course, writing. In this episode, I caught up with one of my besties, Ann Hunter, for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation. So, grab a cozy spot and get ready to be uplifted!

Here are 5 keys that you'll take away from our chat with Ann Hunter:

1. The power of gratitude: Ann shares how being grateful for the small things in life brings her joy, and how her family and friends play a significant role in that.

2. Overcoming challenges: Ann opens up about her personal battles with mental health and how she's found solace through writing and creating safe spaces for representation in her work.

3. The joy of writing community: We explore the importance of finding a supportive community and how it can be a driving force in reaching your writing goals.

4. Embracing authenticity: Ann's work champions tough teen issues and demonstrates how true Christians should behave, making it a safe space for youth to see themselves represented.

5. Transforming work into play: Ann's infectious energy reminds us all to infuse our work with joy and look at it as a form of play, making it easier and more enjoyable to do.

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I'd love for you to share your thoughts and takeaways from the episode. What resonated with you the most? Leave me a comment and let's keep the conversation going!

Wishing you all a joy-filled day ahead. And remember, joy is all around you—so grab some for yourself, today!

Big joy-filled hugs,

💛Ali

Namaste!

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About Our Guest

Multi-award winning author Ann Hunter is awesome. And hilarious. She is often told it must be a blast living in her brain. She argues that the voices in her head never shut up. The only way to get relief is to let them out on to the page. She lives in the shadow of the Wasatch mountains with an overly tolerant husband and two feral daughters.

Links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/annhunter http://www.northoakseries.com

IG: @annhunter82 & @northoakseries

FB: www.facebook.com/northoakseries or /authorannhunter

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