You are welcome to join this premier mastermind event where we only feature the best authors, experts, media personalities, entrepreneurs, and speakers!
We are a super laid back group. You may hop in late or leave early. Cameras and microphones will be silenced upon entrance, but you will be able to turn them on.
There will be a presentation, Live Q & A, and a Live Reading! Be sure to join in!
Last week, I featured Bradley A. Blocksom at my writers group – the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write group. The show was a hit! We had him on Author Spotlight, and he presented, and gave his background story – we held a live Q&A session, and he ended with a reading from his upcoming book! Brad is a writer and Bible scholar, Fuller alum, and physics grad. Here is a link to the Facebook preshow replay – where I also give a reading from my most recent book.
Join us for an A.N.O.T.H.E.R. Mastermind workshop, where you will get to ask experts questions about entrepreneurship, publishing, writing, marketing, media, and business. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book or starting a business, then you will find encouragement from authors who know this industry very well. Our authors devote their time freely to meet with others and offer FREE advice and feedback on how to help you advance your career. See the latest invite. Just click on the MailChimp email campaign here: https://mailchi.mp/057d2c4bd093/join-in-on-mar14-at-730pm-est-for-our-upcoming-night-with-a-president-and-author-who-has-published-articles-and-books.
Be sure to enter with your full name, so I can verify your account. Your camera will be off and audio will be silent upon entrance, and any background noise that disrupts our meeting could cause you to be signed out.
You may also join my email list for updates about more upcoming Mastermind meetings. Just send me a message at zinahermez@outlook.com
Join us for an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Mastermind workshop where you will get to ask experts questions about writing books, publishing, marketing, media, and other topics. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book or even a song, you will find encouragement from writers who know the industry very well. Our authors devote their time freely to meet with others and offer FREE advice and feedback on how to help you advance your career in writing or publishing. Again, whether you are writing a book or want to expand your presence and brand IN THE BUSINESS PLACE, this is the Mastermind for you! Read the invite now and click “going” for regular updates. Don’t miss it! #authorslife #authorscommunity #writing #business #entrepreneurs #books #publishing
“The driving force behind the critically acclaimed Not Without God: A Story of Survival, Zina Hermez doesn’t just tell stories—she reshapes lives. At sixteen, a car accident shattered her spine and nearly her future, but she defied predictions that she’d never walk again. Through unshakable faith and perseverance, Zina not only reclaimed her mobility but also forged a path as an influential author, educator, and mentor. Her work is a beacon for those navigating life-altering challenges, providing actionable insights and hope rooted in personal triumph.
Zina’s books are more than mere enjoyable reads—they’re guides. In Not Without God: A Story of Survival, she breaks down how faith, determination, and real-life strategies helped her rebuild her life, making it a must-have for anyone facing adversity. Her journey has resonated with millions through features on Christianity Today and ESPN’s Solutions from the Huddle, where she shared actionable strategies for overcoming adversity.
From being invited to speak at Harvard’s Business Expert Forum to leading workshops for aspiring authors, Zina’s influence spans across diverse audiences.
Not a surprise, her book has been praised as ‘engaging and poignant,’ an ‘inspirational how-to manual for managing life’s toughest challenges with humility, grace, and honor.’ Readers consistently describe her as “truly amazing” and her writing as “a true gem.”
Her services go beyond inspiration. Zina equips others with the tools to share their stories, and has hosted mastermind sessions with bestselling authors and publishers to demystify writing and publishing. Her reach extends globally, with thousands following her blogs, articles, and social media, drawn to her authenticity and wisdom.
Zina’s mission is simple yet profound: to show others they can overcome the impossible. Whether you’re healing, writing, or seeking hope, she’s a mentor, guide, and leader you’ve been searching for.”
@ZinaYH78 (via X.com)
Zina Y. Hermez. Author. Teacher. Artist. Featured as one of the Top 10 Leading and Notably Self-Made Women of 2025 on MSN
The upcoming Peer Writing Editing Session is going to be phenomenal, and it is this Saturday, Jun 1, from 7:30pm EST to 9.. View the Facebook invite link and click “going” now: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159982475243028/. All Zoom mastermind links and the passcode will be shared multiple times before the meeting. Once you click “going,” you will get updates. If you don’t use Facebook, you may also send me your email through the contact page for regular updates!
Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers
Hello everyone, I’m really excited about our next Live event THIS FRIDAY on FEB.16 at 7:30 pm EST w/our Special Featured Author(s), Mark ‘Coach’ Prasek of PJNET.TV & w/Author Ben Cooper! We can’t wait!
Hello everyone ,
I am VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that we will be featuring Coach Mark Prasek of PJNET.TV on Feb.16, 2024, at 7:30 pm EST with Author Ben Cooper at our Zoom meeting for the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group.
Mark Prasek is the founder and host of PJNET.tv – an online video ministry providing a platform for everyday Christians to share their walk with Christ. Since 2018, almost 500 different guests have appeared on the program. Mark is also an accomplished creator of 3D animated videos in partnership with Christian authors to promote their ministry.
Ben Cooper is an author, speaker, educator, and beekeeper. He grew up on a family farm in western Pennsylvania and went on to get an Agricultural Science degree from Penn State University. Ben retired after working as an Agricultural Specialist for the State of Maryland.
Ben and his wife live in southern Pennsylvania where they homeschooled and raised their five children. He is the author of All Nature Sings: A Devotional Guide to Animals in the Bible, and the children’s picture book series that include Created Critters with Wings and Created Critters with Fur.
He is also a contributing author for All God’s Creatures, an annual devotional from Guideposts.
First, Ben will give us a presentation on Five Steps to Landing Book Endorsements, and after that we will get to hear from Mark! He will explain his TV program on PJENT.TV and his many other programs! Mark will give us a “crash course” on a class he taught at The Well conference here in MI!
He is also willing to meet with anyone after the meeting one to one for further questions!
This is a meeting you have to join! Ben will start by giving us a presentation on five tips for landing book (or business) endorsements, again! Then we’ll hear from Mark!
I’m looking forward to this and can’t wait to learn from both of them. Where else can you go to meet with TV hosts, best sellers, award winners, movie producers, and others who are FREELY giving you their feedback and advice? Our meetings are FREE virtual masterminds, and we only feature the best!
We will then open for a live Q&A where we can ask them both questions. It is going to be phenomenal!
Every week I aim to special feature one influential person who is a writer, speaker, author, or entrepreneur. This week we have two!
We also love to feature filmmakers, founders, and producers. We feature artists and musicians and love to meet with creative people! They give us their background, information, and experience – we learn from them and ask follow-up questions. We have very interesting discussions on the writing and business industry.
Coach Prasek featured me on PJNET TV not long ago and it was a fascinating experience!
Whether you are a writer, speaker, in media, or a businessperson, we are happy to assist you with your writing or business endeavors. We can also help with how to increase your brand and presence!
As of late, we have featured: Jimmy Tuman Paul Hollis Sharon Rose Gibson Patricia Mattern Sarah Sundin Kyle Duncan Dr. Veronica Brooks Michael Greenberg Juliana Gennari Anderson! And many many others!
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm EST and ends at 9 pm. You may keep your camera and mic on or off. We are very laid back and don’t mind. You may also hop in late or leave early!
Please note: this meeting will be recorded and shared.
Read it now and click ‘going!’ Our Masterminds are one of a kind with top-notch authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. Nowhere else on the internet can you get FREE virtual knowledge to help you in your writing, speaking, or business career from experts who are sacrificing their time just to help others! Take advantage of our meetings while you can!
If you’ve never joined before, here is a little background, we are a group that began in 2022 around Labor Day. Since then, we’ve been meeting as authors, national speakers, writers, and entrepreneurs almost every week. We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics.
We are also very excited to feature Author Scott Tennant(who is also a PR professional!) on Mar. 8 at 7:30 pm EST! Long-time member & friend, Juliana Gennari Anderson, will be hosting this event! We can’t wait!
[Please note: There will be no Mastermind on Feb. 23.]
Don’t miss these exciting upcoming events! Look out for more updates…
You may hop in late or leave early, again, and you may also leave your camera and mic on or off! We are a very laid-back group and don’t mind at all! Come and learn from the best!!! This is FREE virtual knowledge to help you in your writing career or business! Whether you are a seasoned author, an aspiring author, or an entrepreneur – there are ALWAYS lots of gems at our meetings!
CLICK on the link below to learn more about Zina and to visit her website. You may also sign up for regular notifications of upcoming meetings and dates if you are not already on the email list!
Happy Writing!!!
Zina has created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers”
Short Bio:
Zina Hermez has authored the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast, and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World and other programs.
Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of people from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places.
She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. Zina also likes to write on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Stormis live and for sale.
She’s been invited to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s Business Expert Forum and has designed notwithoutgod.net, a top inspirational blog.
I am VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that our special featured author will be, Juliana Gennari Anderson, on Feb.9, 2024 at 7:30pm EST!!! We can’t wait to meet with Julie and to learn more about her writing and music! Julie is a poet, a writer, and a composer! It’s going to be amazing!
Here’s a little info about Julie…
Juliana is a composer, poet, math teacher, storyteller, singer, writer, and a woman of faith. She has been composing music since 1986 with over 120 songs in her name, some of which are published in three different worldwide hymnbooks and some which have been recorded on albums produced in the USA, Cananda, and South Australia. Her songs have also been used in choirs and weddings all over the world. She composed several songs for a stage musical called “Samuel in Song” that was performed at Berkely High School, Michigan. She has a recent album called “The Time of Singing Has Come” which came out in April of 2023 and is available for listening on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and other music platforms. To listen click the link that is below. She is working on compiling her music into one book for publishing!
Juliana taught high school math in public schools until she started tutoring out of her home to be close to her four children. Her and her husband, Glen, have been married for 48 years. In 2007, her 20-year-old son had a catastrophic car accident that put him in a coma for 6 weeks resulting in a severe brain injury.
Her faith in God, music, her sense of humor and acceptance of what you can’t change helped her cope with the daily challenges of raising a family in these difficult circumstances. She is working on a book that captures her family life with all its comical antics and serious struggles.
She has two published articles in a worldwide Christian magazine and a piece in a book called “Bereavement – Personal Experiences in Times of Pain” that was published in England in 2023.
Juliana likes writing poems and uses some of them in her song compositions. In 2012 she began writing poems daily for her middle school son when he challenged her saying she couldn’t. As a result, she wrote over 200 poems using everyday topics likes faith, family, friends, sports, holidays, math and more. Her poems often have a touch of humor that intrigued her son and her Facebook friends.
One of her poems was also published in the “Bereavement” book. She is now in the process of publishing all her poems in her own book.
In 2017 Juliana performed in a storytelling event with “The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers” that took place at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. The theme for the evening was “Hot Mamma.”
To hear her story click on the link below (may need to copy & paste into your browser).
Presently, Juliana continues to praise God, nurture family & friendship, tutor math, compose music & perform, write poetry, public speak and work on her memoir.
What is the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write” Group community?” This is a group we created in 2022 around Labor Day. Since then, we’ve been meeting as talented authors, national speakers, writers, and other entrepreneurs almost every week. As you can see, we have some amazing people joining our meetings!
We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics. You may just join in and leave your camera and mic on or off. We are a very laid-back group. You may hop in late or leave early, we don’t mind.
If any background noise disrupts our group meeting your mic will be silenced, and then you may turn your mic back on once it is quiet.
Whether you are a writer, speaker, or businessperson, we are happy to assist you with your writing or business endeavors. We can also help with how to increase your brand and presence!
If you’d like to learn more about me: visit my website at notwithoutgod.net and send me a message. If you’d like to join our meetings, I will need your email via direct message, that way I can add you to the email list so you’ll get the reminders and announcements for our Friday meetings.
Paul Hollis Tim Riter Jim Tuman Sharon Rose Gibson Tracy Blom Patricia Mattern Ella Quinn Veronica Brooks Leticia Zaragoza Kyle Duncan Mitch Termley Michael Greenberg!
Zina Hermez has authored the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. Zina’s written several hundred articles and has appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places.
Zina writes on faith and overcoming adversity. She also likes to write about health and science and loves to help others. Zina has created notwithoutgod.net. She’s also the Creator/Leader of the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers.
When Zina is not writing or teaching, she enjoys cooking, listening to music, exercising, or socializing with friends.
Email campaigns were just sent out to our writing group members for our upcoming meeting with Dr. Veronica Brooks this Friday, Dec.8 starting at 7:30pm EST! Click here to see the email: http://eepurl.com/iFlq1w You can also join in via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387
Veronica Brooks is an international speaker & bestselling author!
I’m VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that our special featured author will be Veronica Brooks on Dec. 8 at 7:30pm EST, again. We can’t wait to meet with her and to learn more about her incredible work!!!
Are you an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, best seller, aspiring author, or artist? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you DEFINITELY want to join our meeting w/Veronica!
Just read her incredible bio:
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Veronica M. Brooks journey from the heartland to international acclaim has been both remarkable and impactful. Her academic pursuits, culminating in a Doctorate in Humanities & Social Science, laid the foundation for a distinguished career within the Department of Defense, where her roles changed from the Naval air facility in Japan to ensuring essential CENTCOM requirements.
But Dr. Veronica‘s true passion lies in empowering others. An international speaker, best selling author, and Renowned Les Brown platinum speaker, she has a unique gift for connecting with audiences, helping them identify their purpose and igniting their spirits. With titles like “90 Days to Start Gaining Wealth” and “Wealthy Life Skills,” Dr. Veronica equips her readers with the tools to harness their potential and carve a path towards financial prosperity.
Founder of the Wealth Palace Magazine and with accolades from the Wall Street Journal to People You Need to Know Magazine, Dr. Veronica’s message is clear; with purpose and passion, wealth and fulfillment are within reach.
What is the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write” group community? This is a group I created last year just before Labor Day. Since then, we’ve all been meeting as talented authors, national speakers, writers, and businesspeople each week. We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics.
On Dec. 8, on Friday, at 7:30 pm EST, we are going to special feature Dr. Veronica!
Take advantage of this opportunity while you can! You will get FREE knowledge on the business and writing industry that you can’t simply can’t get anywhere else!
Masterminds usually leave you feeling broke and helpless. Our meetings are different. Each week I aim to special feature one author, we ask them questions about their career and books and we learn from them. We also get to hear them read from their books out loud.
Where else can you go to get FREE advice and feedback from bestsellers and award winners?
Veronica will be answering our questions and will hopefully read to us.:-) We can’t wait to hear from Dr. Veronica!
This is also a networking meeting, but you may just join in, and leave your cam and mic on or off. We are a very laid back group. You may hop in late or leave early. We don’t mind.
If any background noise disrupts our group meeting your mic will be silenced, and then you may turn your mic back on once it is quiet.
Whether you are a writer, speaker, or business person, we are happy to assist you with your writing or business endeavors. We can also help with how to increase your brand and presence.
If you’d like to learn more about my writing: visit my website at notwithoutgod.net and search the “writing, speaking, and media” category or send me a message. If you’d like to join our meetings, I will need your email via direct message, that way I can add you to the email list so you’ll get the reminder for our Friday meeting.
Paul Hollis Rusty, Author RD Trimble Tim Riter Mitch Teemley Joshua Loyd Fox Sharon Rose Gibson Tracy Blom Patricia Mattern Ella Quinn Hannah Mae Linder Leticia Zaragoza …Kyle Duncan!
And many others!
If you want to improve your writing in any field, get a book out there, or increase your brand or presence – you need to join our meeting!
I hope your night is going well so far. As you know, I have been running the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For aspiring and seasoned writers” for a year now. It has been such a joy to make new friends with such fantastic and dedicated writers. Many of which, are bestselling and award-winning authors, who are faithfully devoted to improving their craft and desiring to help other writers. Does it get any better?
One thing I’ve learned even more, although I always felt this before I started this group, is you have to build your tribe! Here are 3 reasons why:
Writing Can Be A Lonely Experience – even for those of us who are introverted. Writing alone for hours on end can make you feel lonely and even a bit depressed. Building a tribe helps you feel accepted, and it will help you make friends with like-minded individuals. You want to build your tribe!
A Tribe Is Great for Marketing Your Material – If you’re the only one who knows about your products that is spreading the word, your circle is smaller. Ever heard of “word of mouth” referrals? Can you imagine having 3 other people helping and cheering you on? How many more people can you reach with your books or messages? Now imagine having 10 people in your tribe or corner. Building a tribe is also a crucial marketing tool if you want to market a book, launch it first, have a book signing party, viewers for your podcast interview, etc. As a writer, you must build your tribe and start now.
Lastly, you will get to meet others with the same interests. There is a saying, “You attract the same energy you give out.” If your energy involves doing business as a writer or publisher, if you are into spreading your messages through books, speaking engagements, masterminds, or any other similar type of event or actions: then you’re bound to attract people like yourself into your circle. It is inevitable. Those people can really help you by being in your corner.
Now go out there and build your tribe! If you are interested in joining the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For aspiring and seasoned writers,” get on my email list right away. You will get the weekly emails and reminders about Zoom Mastermind meetings with our wonderful list of authors that we special feature. You will be able to ask them questions and learn from them directly. This is an opportunity like no other. Nowhere else on the internet are people giving away FREE knowledge simply for the love of writing and to help others. At the same time, you can network and share information about your own career and writing. It’s a win-win for all!
Here is the contact form to get on the email list! Click below!
Also, here are some EXTRA notes for how we conduct the group in case you decide to join a weekly Zoom Mastermind meeting:
1) If you are eager to ask a question but others are talking – use the hand raise feature on Zoom, it is fabulous! 2) Whenever someone is finished reading their writing – always compliment them. Compliments make the writer feel good and know their work is appreciated. 3) Enter Zoom with your FULL name, so we can verify who you are. That is the best chance of entering. If you enter with a nickname such as iPhone2347, you will not be able to enter. 4) You can also use the chat box to communicate! 5) Please eliminate any background noise before entering. If noise comes in that disrupts the group your mic will be silenced. You may be unsilenced once it is quiet in the background.
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Intuitive Edge podcast, and ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World and other broadcasts!
Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of people from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places.
She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also likes to write about health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Stormis live and for sale.
She’s been invited to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s Business Expert Forum and has created notwithoutgod.net as well as the Not Without God series/brand.
We often have dreams that don’t come to pass because making dreams come alive takes courage. Those without a hard work ethic or the ability to step out will miss out on life. Writing and implementing our ideas takes a lot of hard work but the rewards will be endless. ~Zina
Did you know that in order to to be successful with your book or business you need to be a great writer? Writing is needed whether you are an author or a business person. You also need to have marketing strategies and skills. Without things like social media marketing and a website, you can’t go very far in your work. You need to make your voice heard and to get your message, idea, and items out there. Join us this coming Friday for a writing, marketing strategy and workshop session like no other. You will learn from experts! This is a one-time event and has a limited number of occupants. Read the invite, click ‘going’ and grab your spot while you have a chance. (It will be hosted on Facebook live via zoom. Send me your email for a meeting reminder on Thursday. You’ll be added to the list). You can also find the event on my Facebook business page – Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring authors. Don’t forget to hit like and follow.
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast, and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World!
Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among many other places.
She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes about health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale.
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast, and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World!
Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among many other places.
She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes about health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale.
I want to post this interview because this is such a great one! Here we talk about my Not Without God books, writing, and experiences as an author! We also touch on my latest writing group, Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – for seasoned and aspiring authors. Click the link to join and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085121127473
The Neil Haley Show is heard in over 180 countries and has over 3 million listeners a week. The Neil Haley Show is syndicated on 150+ stations.
Neil Haley, the media giant, has featured huge celebrities such as Kirk Cameron, Taye Diggs, famous athletes, and successful entrepreneurs. I was so honored to be a guest on his show. Take a listen I think you’ll enjoy it. :-)
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World!
Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among many other places.
She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Stormis live and for sale.
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s recently been featured on the Intuitive Edge podcast! She’s also been on ESPN’s “Solutions from the Huddle” broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World! Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students of all ages from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
I watched a great podcast yesterday. Lex Fridman interviewed Bishop Barron. It’s nice to hear about physics from a religious perspective. I really got a lot out of it. Bishop Barron says “God is the substitent act of ‘to be’ itself.” That makes perfect sense to me. God says, “I am who I am.” He is God. He doesn’t need to prove himself.
“God IS the reason there is a more contingent being at all!”
“God is not an entity; people think of God as a big being,” Bishop Barron continues to say. God is beyond being. However, I do believe he is a “being” in heaven. I believe his size spans the earth and is probably even much bigger than that. Colton Burpo, in the book, “Heaven Is For Real” says that God looks like a much bigger version of the angel, Gabrielle. I believe that Colton said he wears a yellow/golden sash. If I remember correctly.
For me, I am a believer in God and always have been. I have believed in Jesus for as long as I can remember, from a very young age, I didn’t need “proof or evidence.” I didn’t need to see him or experience him with my five senses. I feel God. I feel him there with me every day.
And he speaks to me in the silence and in nature, in love through others, in friendships, and much more. God speaks to me when I’m listening to the Bible, for example, after I’ve just put it down or listened by audio, I get the clearest messages ever.
God’s very nature is to be, again. He is holding us together. Gravity is what keeps your feet to the ground. God made gravity, which keeps our feet to the ground and also keeps planets in their orbits! The universe(s), planets, galaxies, and billions upon billions and billions of stars are all held together by God.
Real faith is believing even when it’s dark, even when you can’t see, and even when you’re taught not to believe. It’s like an author to a book. The author may not seem to be in the book, but he is the writer. HE IS THE AUTHOR AND THE FINISHER. HE IS GOD.
Furthermore, God becomes one of us. God becomes a human (Jesus). Jesus makes humanity radiant and beautiful. He is the redeemer of all reality, Bishop Barron continues. “Jesus came to pay a debt that he didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay,” is another way to put it. The Bible tells us: “For God has bound everyone over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all” (Romans 11:32).
The greatest physicts in the world talk about free will (some of them think it is non existent) and that everything is in a cosmic or what I like to call a “divine” order. But we have choices. The world renowned pastor and NY Times bestselling author, Greg Boyd, says that God sees every choice we can make, every route we can go. Even when we make the wrong ones he is there to pick us up.
God foresaw that we would all need him. God knew we would all fall short. God is love; God is light. God is omnipresent, and he can be everywhere at once. God is all knowing and all kind.♥️
Here is the podcast link to Bishop Barron’s interview with the popular host, Lex Fridman.
And here is the other podcast I mentioned, with Todd and Colton Burpo, from the NY Times bestselling book (and movie): Heaven Is For Real.
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s recently been featured on the Intuitive Edge podcast! She’s also been on ESPN’s “Solutions from the Huddle” broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World! Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students of all ages from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
Today I had the pleasure of meeting some special friends for breakfast🍳. Jim Tuman, his wife, Jan, and my longtime friend, Ginger, and I met for breakfast at a local resteraunt.
Jim Tuman is a sociologist, educator, and has been a radio and TV personality who has spoken to millions of people in more than 1,500 schools nationwide.
He has asked kids to examine their motives, goals, feelings, and wants them to make meaningful decisions about their futures. He has helped prevent teen suicide across the country.
Jim wants to create school environments where students and teachers feel ‘safe, valued, and loved,’ he says. Here is a PBS documentary that was done on Jim it is very moving! People are in tears over Jim’s unique compassion!
I had a wonderful visit with two members from the Chaldean Cultural Center on Wednesday of last week. The executive director, Weam Namou, and the videographer, Michael Nafso visited me to talk with mom and I about my books and life story!📚
We had a wonderful time and they took a lot of ‘B-rolls.’🎞🎬🎤
Here are some images I shared at the event below:
Me speaking at Harvard University! Circa 2015.Martha Stewart and I! #circa 2019 in NY!🎉Dad (in the far upper right) and the church people!🙏Mom and dad in their younger years…❤️It’s just me n Ice T (and his wife, CoCo) that’s all! Lol 😂📹 In NY #2019!🌃My first book! Not Without God: A Story of Survival!♥️My latest book, “Not Without God: Hope In the Storm!” :-)My father when he worked at the US Embassy in the late 60s. Added photo from my book!📖♥️The one and only Chris Cuomo and I in Detroit! Added photo!With Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. I got served a delicious scoop of ice cream.🍦🍨 In NY city!🏙
During their visit, we discussed the accident I had in 1994, how I survived though my faith, and walked again. We discussed my dad’s work in Baghdad and what he did after transitioning to the US. We discussed my experience as growing up chaldean. My mom was also interviewed and spoke in her native language of “sureth.” Here are some more photos from the day below:
My friend, Weam Namou, and I!😃Mike getting ready to shoot video!📹🎤😄Mom is about to be interviewed!🔊😊Me getting ready before they arrive!☺️Of course I had to serve some ‘tchai,’ walnut cake and ‘teghratha!’🥟☕🥮
“The Chaldean Cultural Center (CCC) was established in February of 2003. A goal of the committee was to build a museum that covered over 5,000 years of history. They wanted to preserve our unique heritage and make it known to future generations of Chaldeans as well as to the public.
The CCC has provided various youth and adult programs such as public forums, lectures and discussions, book and film programs, exhibits, and publications. The Museum didn’t open until May of 2017. The Museum expanded the programs to include in-depth tours for academic intuitions, schools, churches, temples, and summer camps.”
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s recently been featured on the Intuitive Edge podcast! She’s also been on ESPN’s “Solutions from the Huddle” broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World! Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students of all ages from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
Today has been a very exciting day! First, I received my FIRST two PROOF COPIES of my latest book, “Not Without God: Hope In the Storm.” Pictured below:
Shortly after that, I heard from Victoria lynn Weston, and my latest podcast episode on the Intuitive Edge podcast has been published!!
Victoria and I discuss God, intuition, the higher self, and my life and story. It was such a great interview! The link is below:
Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s just been featured on the popular, Intuitive Edge podcast! She’s also been on ESPN’s “Solutions from the Huddle” broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World! Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLTv
The interview today was fantastic. Victoria even suggested that my story could be made into a Hallmark movie! She said I probably have healing capabilities and that she thinks I could one day walk without crutches!🔊💻🕊️✨ #intuitive #edge #podcast #interview #god #notwithoutgod #astoryofsurvival #hopeinthestorm #author #speaker #writerlife 😃🎙💖
Zina Hermez has authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s been featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
When Mary Magdalene went to search for Jesus’s body after he was laid to rest, she was surprised to see he was not there. Who she thought was the gardener was Jesus. Supposing him to be the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and remove him.” Jesus said, “Mary!” She knew him then and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbani!”—which means Master. Mary went there broken-hearted. She went to his tomb. Her master, her God, had been crucified. All hope was gone. All security diminished. It seemed that death had won. Mary was telling the supposed gardener to tell her where he was (even though she thought him to be dead). “I will bring him here. I will take care of him.” Mary loved Jesus so much that she wanted to bring him to her and the other disciples. Have you ever felt like anything in your life has been dead, only to find it’s been resurrected? Have you ever been heartbroken beyond belief only to find a newfound hope, a new life you never imagined? I can’t imagine the awe, wonder, and fascination that must’ve been going through Mary’s mind when she learned that Jesus was alive! It meant so much—she ran back to tell the Good news to the other disciples. “Jesus is alive!” She tells them. This changed everything. Hope was alive. Death has lost. Evil had not won. He’s the beginning and the end. The Author and Finisher of Life.🌟🙏☦️
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s been featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written more than 500 articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world spanning many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
Wow, I have been blogging for ten years! And two books later, I’m feeling proud.😁🎉📚 I write on topics of faith, health, and overcoming adversity. I also like to write on science, food, and diet. If you are on WordPress, follow me and I’ll follow back. I started by watching a YouTube tutorial called ‘WordPress Tutorial with Bluehost.’ It taught me how to manage my dashboard and develop my website!💻🎙✍️
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s been featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written more than 500 articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world spanning many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
Yesterday I got to speak with the Bloomfield Hills Optomist Club on my book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. It was a great time. The group was so nice, and I got a lot of positive feedback and even ideas for future speaking engagements, etc. I gave an overview of both books: I always love to tell the miracle story of how my friend, Dennis, healed my arm (it was stuck at a 90 degree angle from the crash), and I also like to recount details of the others who have helped me during a critical time. I talked about my latest, Hope In the Storm, and discussed some of the latest spinal cord injury research and gave information on cures for brain diseases. I also got to discuss a bit about physics and how it relates to God, one of my my favorite subjects!⚛️ There we’re many other things I discussed in my speech. And I had a Q and A session after I was finished. It was a great experience!
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s been featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written more than 500 articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world spanning many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm has just been released, on Jan 24! Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT
Hey! I’m really excited to be sharing this link with you today. It’s from my interview with Titus Bartollota of Creative Solutions Group! He is the founder, president, and lead consultant for Collaborative Solutions Group. CSG has been something Titus has been passionate about for a very long time. Originally from New York City, Titus has spent the majority of his life in North Carolina.
If you are accomplished, successful, and in a similar industry as Titus. You might want to contact him! He is a person of value who wants to add value to others! He’s a professional coach focusing on both life and business matters. He’s a published author, certified speaker, entrepreneur, and someone passionate about helping those seeking to level up in business and life!
He’s also would love to be featured on your show or podcast! Here is Titus’s speaker reel: https://vimeo.com/467198835
Oops, and I almost forgot to add the link! I was so excited to tell you about my friend, Titus! My interview was recorded right out of Charlotte, North Carolina, at the home of ESPN!!! I am SO excited to share it with you all! Here we talk about my book, “Not Without God: A Story of Survival,” my author experiences, how I’ve overcome my injuries, and the Lord! I hope you enjoy it!
Lastly, I have to add that through this blessed experience, I may be writing once per month for CSG’s magazine, “Flame,” with 100,000 monthly viewers!!! God is good!♥️
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the best-selling book “Not Without God: A Story of Survival.” Her stories have been featured in various guest articles, medical journals, magazines, newsletters, and over 300 of her own blog articles. As an educator for more than twenty years, she’s had the privilege of working with tens of thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. Her upcoming book, “Not Without God: Hope In the Storm” will be out later this year. Her writing endeavors earned her an invitation to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s “Business Expert Forum.” Zina’s goal is to help others overcome adversity, and she strives to do what she longs to–help other people. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Southern Writers magazine, and Suite T blog, among other places. Socializing with friends, taking business trips, listening to music, and meeting new people are among her hobbies. She was recently featured on Color Speak (a Grace and Truth Radio World! podcast). You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, or Twitter.
Check it out, everyone! This is my latest candid interview that I did before the stay-at-home orders (over two months ago) with my generous hosts, Anthony Toma, and Junior Binno. Here is the link to the YouTube show: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=keeping+up+with+the+chaldeans Please LIKE and subscribe! It is a MUST watch!
In case you don’t know who the Chaldeans are, they’ve been around since B.C. days and have developed a reputation for learning and knowledge of math, writing, and astronomy. Their greatest king was Nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of the Babylonian empire (from 605-562B.C.), and he was also the creator of one of the Seven Wonders of the World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Babylonia is also referred to as ‘the land of the Chaldeans’ time and time again in the Bible. We originated in southern Mesopotamia, one of the cradles of civilization (along with India, Egypt, and China). I can speak the language, although, I was born in the U.S. I’m second generation.
I talk about my book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival, and recall my accident and other events including a healing work that was performed on my left arm! There is no greater time than now to watch! This should encourage, inspire, and help. I hope you enjoy it!
About Zina
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Zina Hermez is the author of the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. Her stories have been featured in Christianity Today, the Southern Writers Magazine, guest blogs, medical journals, and newsletters, among many other places. She’s written a few hundred articles. She’s had the privilege of working with thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s taught at automotive corporations like General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Bosch, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and has worked with people of all ages. Zina began her own teaching services incorporating math and other subjects. Her writing endeavors earned her an invitation to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s “Business Expert Forum.” Her goal is to help others overcome adversity. Socializing with friends, taking trips, baking, listening to music, trying new hairstyles, and networking are among her hobbies. You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
I had the greatest time at “Living Legends of Entrepreneurial Marketing” at Carnegie Hall in New York this past weekend! No words can describe it. It was a three day conference, but like none I have ever been to before! It went beyond my expectations.
Me with Ice-T & Coco!!!!😁
Ice-T & his wife, Coco, Martha Stewart, and other speakers were there! Steve Larsen (the funnel hacker, whose built 500 funnels for Russell Brunson), Walter O’Brien (Scorpion, the ‘smartest man in the world’), Dylan Howard (Chief editor of the National Enquirer, Chief content officer of American media), Hal Elrod (best-selling author), Micheal Gerber, Alex Mandossian, and Jerry Greenfield (of Ben & Jerry’s), who served me with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream, were all there!
With Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s!🍦😁
I was a VIP at the event, and more TV and radio personalities attended along with actors and writers, there were even ‘Film Fest’ awards! By the way, I got a director’s contact number.😉
THEN, there was a BOAT cruise that was soo much fun!!!! I had to pinch myself. A deluxe dinner cruise up the Hudson River on the beautiful Bateaux New York, we saw the Statue of Liberty up close!
On the Bateaux New York
I got to see some other great sights in New York, also, and made new friends!
The food was delicious and the weekend was so special! There were drinks, networking, dancing and music. Everyone was really nice and enjoying themselves! It was a once in a lifetime experience!
People came in from Australia, Denmark, Norway, and Canada! It was a growth experience I will never forget it.
… pictures and stories cannot even do it justice! You had to be there! But that’s just the thing, not EVERYONE could be so I want to share some more pics.
One World Trade Center (rebuilt World Trade Center)🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Madison Square Park!
In my room getting ready for the show!
I even got to go to a little Italian restaurant and eat “mezze” and enjoy a glass of wine (or two😉), near Times Square right in the heart of New York! It’s underground, the kind of restaurant you would find in the movie “Godfather!”
Aren’t we cute?
There was a lot more I don’t have time to include right now, but finally, I wanted to add some popular quotes. I took A LOT of notes, and these were the ones that I picked out to share!
• “As an entrepreneur, you are going to fail! Do not give up!” ~Ice-T
• “Be PRESENT. Find what the “secret” is for you!” ~Michael Gerber
• “Story is what people buy, they never buy the product!” ~Steve Larsen
• “It doesn’t matter what you sell, the product is YOU!!!” ~Clint Arthur
• “It is WHO you are and WHO you are perceived to be, that is the game!” ~Clint Arthur
With Clint Arthur, my favorite mentor, speaker, coach!❤️
• “By the time you’re clients come to you, they should ALREADY have come to you, IF they can get to you!!!!” ~Clint Arthur
• “The marketing of what you do, IS more important than what you do!” ~Clint Arthur
• “ You are able to position your brand or cause by the POWER of celebrity.” ~Dylan Howard
• “The PROCESS is critical, NOT the product!” ~Michael Gerber
I was surrounded by beautiful and accomplished people: doctors, innovators, people who create solar energy, manage cyber security, one of them talked about developing medicine dispensers, and there were leaders in construction.
I thought, how did I get here, and how am I sitting among these people with SO much wealth and talent, it was a miracle!
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored, “NotWithout God: A Story of Survival.” Her stories have been featured in various guest articles, medical journals, magazines, newsletters, and 200+ of her very own blog articles. She works as an English teacher in the Detroit area and has been an educator for twenty years. She’s had the privilege of working with thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s taught at automotive corporations like General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz. She began her own teaching services incorporating math and other subjects. Zina’s goal is to help others overcome adversity and you can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
This is a letter I shared with close contacts earlier today. I want to share it with you, too. I will be going to New York for this first-EVER event very soon! I look forward to sharing lots of stories and pictures with you! Click here to read my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/3bca0d5108f1/zina-hermez-newsletter
Happy fall!
~Zina
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored Not Without God: A Story of Survival. Her stories have been featured in various guest articles, medical journals, magazines, newsletters, and 200+ of her very own articles. She works as an English teacher in the Detroit area and has been an educator for twenty years. She’s had the privilege of working with thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s taught at automotive corporations like General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz. She’s worked with numerous children and accumulated many jobs. Zina began her own teaching services incorporating math and other subjects. She currently home-schools at churches and teaches creative and structured writing as well as other Language arts & history courses. Zina’s goal is to help others overcome adversity. You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
If you don’t try you will never know what God has in store. Stay the course. We have the capability of improving our lives. Small steps are motivators!
I achieved my goal of walking a mile yesterday! I’m sore, but it’s worth it. I have to keep on going. As I think back, I’m disappointed—this time last year—I was up to one hour straight on the elliptical (doing more than 3 miles). I am not far from that, so I am going to shoot for 10,000 feet.
In the last several months, I have become a full time caregiver, not only distributing medicine, but making frequent visits, and sometimes staying in hospitals with loved ones for several hours. I’m an emergency contact. I’m an advocate and a “scheduler.”
I’m working on endurance when it comes to walking, though, and it’s really coming along. I keep track of my steps on a counter, and I’m increasing them. I’m so grateful for my life experiences, and for the friends I have made!
I’m excited about an upcoming trip to New York in the fall. I will be going to an event at Carnegie Hall! I will get to watch and learn from world-changers, speakers, experts, and authority figures who have made a difference. I will get to meet celebrities, also!
Being in NY will give me the greatest feeling, and I am really looking forward to it! My hard work has brought me here, the late nights, the lack of sleep, and the pain in my body from just sitting up and writing for so long has paid off.
I hope that my writing will one day have a big impact, and in some ways I believe it already has. I never gave up on my hope of walking after my accident; I was determined to have the career I always wanted, and it is very exciting to see that come to fruition.
We have an amazing God who always keeps his promises so long as we call on him! We all have burdens, to each his own, and they are not here to hinder us—but to make us better—to teach us patience, to be kind, and to love one another. God wants to perfect a great work in us!
About Zina
Zina Hermez is the author of the best-selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. Her various stories have been featured in magazines, newsletters, guest blogs and other places around the web. She has written more than 200 articles. She works as an English teacher in Detroit, and she’s had thousands of students. She’s taught at automotive corporations and began her own teaching services. She currently home-schools at churches and teaches writing. Her goal is to help others, and when Zina is not writing or teaching, she enjoys talking on the phone, going out and socializing with friends, or trying something a little adventurous! You can connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.
One of the many benefits of writing is meeting others and making friends. I have met some wonderful people! Today my friends at the Breathe Writer’s conference published another one of my articles. They have been so kind since I began this journey a few years ago. Writing can be a lonely experience, but it’s a bonus when your writing is shared on different platforms. I have learned so much from them. I’ve attended two of their annual conferences in October. The knowledge gained from authors, marketing advice and overall help is invaluable!
Do you dream of becoming a writer? Do you want to write better for work? School? Or for yourself? I dreamt of becoming an author, and my dream came true! For any dream job to occur, you must put in endless hours of dedication and effort. I can’t tell you the exact amount of hours I’ve spent at my computer writing and reading others articles and books. I’ve learned about many different techniques and styles. My craft still needs work!
Can we ever perfect our writing? I don’t think it is possible. Writing is one of those careers where there is ALWAYS room for improvement. It’s like an art piece that can never be complete! There’s more to learn. Today, I would like to encourage you to write more. I don’t think everyone has to become an author but if that’s your goal, it is attainable.
You can simply write for the health benefits. It’s been medically proven that writing improves the neural pathways of the brain. Keeping a journal can greatly help. It’s a form of therapy. Through writing your thoughts down, or by putting them on a screen by clicking on a keyboard–you can learn about yourself, and even break harmful patterns.
Writing can change your behavior once you realize your actions you can change them for the better. No one has to even see what you wrote! You don’t have to publish your innermost feelings. “Write without fear, edit without mercy” is a quote I came across on Pinterest. I like that one!
Here is the link to a recent guest post of mine on the Breathe Writers conference blog to further give you tips on writing: http://breatheconference.com/home/featured-articles/2330.html Check it out! Feel free to share your thoughts on writing with me…
“When we write we heal.” ~Zina
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the book Not Without God: A Story of Survival and created the Spinal Cord Injury Solutions! online website. Zina works as an English Language Instructor, and has been an educator for fifteen years. Her thousands of students have been from many parts of the world, and she’s worked with all ages.
Zina writes articles on faith and overcoming disability, and her stories have been featured in Christianity Today, Spinal Cord Injury Zone, SCI Access, newsletters, and medical journals among many other various publications. To learn more about Zina visit http://zinahermez.com.
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everyone,
Wow, I have been blogging for ten years! And two books later, I’m feeling proud.😁🎉📚 I write on topics of faith, health, and overcoming adversity. I also like to write on science, food, and diet. If you are on WordPress, follow me and I’ll follow back. I started by watching a YouTube tutorial called ‘WordPress Tutorial with Bluehost.’ It taught me how to manage my dashboard and develop my website!💻🎙✍️
Yesterday I got to speak with the Bloomfield Hills Optomist Club on my book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. It was a great time. The group was so nice, and I got a lot of positive feedback and even ideas for future speaking engagements, etc. I gave an overview of both books: I always love to tell the miracle story of how my friend, Dennis, healed my arm (it was stuck at a 90 degree angle from the crash), and I also like to recount details of the others who have helped me during a critical time. I talked about my latest, Hope In the Storm, and discussed some of the latest spinal cord injury research and gave information on cures for brain diseases. I also got to discuss a bit about physics and how it relates to God, one of my my favorite subjects!⚛️ There we’re many other things I discussed in my speech. And I had a Q and A session after I was finished. It was a great experience!
I’m excited about an upcoming trip to New York in the fall. I will be going to an event at Carnegie Hall! I will get to watch and learn from world-changers, speakers, experts, and authority figures who have made a difference. I will get to meet celebrities, also!
Zina Hermez 