We're back with another exciting episode of Write4Joy, and this time we have a special guest who will inspire you to find joy in your own writing journey. Join me and the incredibly talented YA fantasy author, poet, and speaker, Robin Glassey. In this episode, Ali and Robin delve into the depths of writing joy, sharing personal experiences, tips, and insights that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to embrace your creative side.

Here are five takeaways from our inspiring conversation:

1. The Power of Writing Minutes: Discover how taking a few precious moments each day to write can bring relaxation, clarity, and joy into your life. Robin shares their personal "writing minutes" practice and how it has transformed their writing process.
2. Supporting and Encouraging Other Writers: Find out how Robin finds joy in uplifting and connecting with fellow writers. Discover the beauty of the writing community and its impact on personal growth and creative development.
3. The Healing Journey: Explore how writing can become a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and finding purpose. Robin shares her personal experience of turning writing from a distraction into a purposeful healing journey, and how their readers have gone on similar transformative journeys while reading their books.
4. The Hero's Journey: Delve into the excitement of fantasy storytelling and uncover how the hero's journey is not only a thrilling adventure for characters but also a metaphor for our own lives. Learn how reading and writing allow us to experience personal growth and self-discovery through relatable characters.

Fun Fact from the Episode! Did you know that Ali and Robin grew up just one hour away from each other? It's amazing how life's twists and turns brought them together 2000 miles and 50 years later for this inspiring conversation!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a cozy seat, put on your writing hat, and get ready to be inspired to find joy and purpose in your writing journey.

Remember, writing is not just about pen and paper; it's about finding your own voice, embracing your struggles, and discovering joy along the way.

Keep on writing, smiling, and spreading joy!

Warmest Wishes, Ali💛

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Robin Glassey grew up in a little town in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Utah in 1994 to finish her college degree and fell love with the mountains and Brett Glassey. When a family tragedy struck, Robin turned to writing to deal with her grief and create order out of chaos. She began writing her favorite genre – epic fantasy.

As a busy mom, Robin decided that self-publishing was the best fit for publishing her clean YA series. Her award-winning novella, The Least of Elves, was published in 2014, quickly followed by the first book in the Azetha Series: Secrets of Fathara.

While Robin’s main love is writing epic fantasy, she has won awards for her poetry and personal essay writing. Contemplating her grandmother’s digital footprint when her grandmother passed away, Robin wrote Irene Kendall Never Existed. The award-winning religious essay was released in 2020 in the anthology Chasing Tomorrow.

Robin is an experienced presenter and panelist at numerous events and conferences such as FanX SLCC, LTUE (Life the Universe and Everything), Fyrecon, the League of Utah Writers, and many more. She belongs to the League of Utah Writers and is president of one the local chapters.

The wealth of knowledge Robin has gained about self-publishing, writing, and editing she shares with both beginning and advanced writers at writing conferences throughout the year. You can find out more about Robin and her books at https://www.robinglassey.com.

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