221. Claiming your author’s voice and building community

221. Claiming your author’s voice and building community

In this powerful conversation, writer and literacy advocate Tamela Julia Gordon joins me to explore what she calls the “pour and be poured” model of community: an intentional approach to giving and receiving that replaces transactional relationships with mutual care and connection. Tamela shares her personal journey—from finding basic stability to building deep emotional bonds—and how proximity, place, and presence shape the communities we create.

We also dig into the publishing industry’s ongoing lack of diversity, what that means for whose stories get told, and how readers and writers alike can be part of lasting change. Tamela offers a candid look at the realities of life as an author—the emotional highs and lows of publishing—and why embracing the identity of “writer” requires commitment far beyond a single book.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own circles of support, the stories you uplift, and the ways you show up for others. Whether you’re seeking deeper connection, navigating your creative path, or simply trying to live more intentionally, Tamela’s insights offer both grounding and inspiration.

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22. Intrinsic branding with Emily Soccorsy and Justin Foster

22. Intrinsic branding with Emily Soccorsy and Justin Foster

I'm joined this week by “brand alchemists,” Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy of Root + River. We talk about their novel approach to branding: starting on the inside with deep work, speaking truth as a...

24 Jul 202047min

21. Stacy reads: My love story with writing

21. Stacy reads: My love story with writing

This week, I'm reading my latest blog post about how I fell, and stayed, in love with writing. Read the post at https://stacyennis.com/writinglove. Connect with me and send your questions for a future...

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20. Pursuing your dreams with watercolor artist Brittany Sailors

20. Pursuing your dreams with watercolor artist Brittany Sailors

When watercolor artist and creative entrepreneur Brittany Sailors and her family got an opportunity to move to Hawaii from Idaho, they leapt at the chance. Within thirty days of accepting the offer, t...

9 Jul 202036min

19. Stacy reads: 5 writing truths from working with 100+ books

19. Stacy reads: 5 writing truths from working with 100+ books

This week, I'm reading my latest blog post about what I've learned a lot over the past ten plus years in the publishing industry, working with 100+ books at different capacities (author, ghostwriter, ...

3 Jul 202011min

Bonus: Lily reads “Apple and I love you”

Bonus: Lily reads “Apple and I love you”

In this extra special bonus episode, my seven-year-old reads her short story about ghost horses titled “Apple and I love you.” Writing and recording this story was her final project for first grade. E...

1 Jul 20202min

18. On writing and travel with New York Times bestselling author AK Turner

18. On writing and travel with New York Times bestselling author AK Turner

I’m joined this week by two-time New York Times bestselling author Amanda Turner (writing as AK turner). We discuss her unconventional life, including traveling the world two to four months every year...

26 Jun 202032min

17. Stacy reads: Portugal update: calm in the chaos

17. Stacy reads: Portugal update: calm in the chaos

This week, I'm sharing a short update on our life in Portugal. Each day, I fall more in love with this amazing country. Keep listening for a special reading from my seven-year-old daughter. Read the p...

19 Jun 20206min

16. How to create a powerful writing routine

16. How to create a powerful writing routine

One thing most writers struggle with is . . . well, writing! Almost every aspiring and professional writer I know struggles to show up daily and engage in productive creativity. Drawing on a popular 2...

12 Jun 202014min

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