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.
Tag: Speaking
Our upcoming Zoom Mastermind w/Bestselling author of The Hollow Man Series, Paul Hollis!!!
We are REALLY looking forward to special featuring the ONE & ONLY, Bestselling author, Paul Hollis, who’s got quite an incredible story through his books, The HollowMan Series!!! If you don’t know who he is, check him out!!! The Zoom mastermind is this Friday, Mar.22, at 7:30 pm EST, and I will be hosting with the fam & fab, USA Today Best-selling author, Patricia Mattern!!!
“The Hollow Man Series,” follows a U.S. government analyst and his partner in an odyssey of suspense across Europe.
We can’t wait to hear from Paul. His stories and adventurous spirit are incredible. We will hold a Q & A session where we will get to ask Paul questions about his real-life stories! It’s going to be amazing! Then we will get to watch a short special presentation! It’s going to be incredible!
Paul Hollis is also a publisher and has a world of knowledge on the publishing and writing industry! Our masterminds are always very educational!
Where else can you go to learn and get FREE knowledge from bestselling authors, award winners, national speakers, media experts, film producers, artists, musicians, and others? This is FREE virtual knowledge meant to help you and set you on your way to success in your writing or career!
All entrepreneurs are welcome. Whether you are an aspiring writer or a seasoned writer, there are going to be lots of gems at this meeting!
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You may hop in late or leave early, we are a super laid-back group and don’t mind. You may also leave your camera and mic turned on or off.
Don’t miss this opportunity! We only feature the BEST & Paul will be happy to answer any of your questions on writing books, business, and more.
Zoom meeting link to join in: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387
~ALL events are brought to you by the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group
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I’m VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE, again, our special featured author this week will be, Author Paul Hollis, on Mar.22 at 7:30pm EST!!! We can’t wait to meet with him & to hear more about his work! His books, work for the US government, life experiences, and stories are fascinating!!! Not to mention, Paul is just the coolest! Multiple-time USA TODAY BESTSELLER and Fantabulous author, Patricia Mattern, will also be hosting!!!
If you are a writer, speaker, best seller, aspiring author, or entrepreneur, you DEFINITELY want to join this meeting!
Paul Hollis is an American author of fictional terrorism and espionage. His bestselling trilogy, is “The Hollow Man Series.”
Paul is the Winner of the World’s Best Story!
What is the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write” group? This is a group we created in 2022 just before Labor Day. Since then, we’ve been meeting as very talented authors, national speakers, writers, and businesspeople every week. We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics!!!
On Mar.22, Friday, at 7:30 pm EST I am EXCITED we are going to special feature Paul!
Take advantage of this opportunity while you can! You will get FREE knowledge on the publishing and writing industry and also get to hear about Paul’s incredible life!!! These are INSIDER SECRETS! Nowhere else on the Internet can you get free virtual knowledge like this! Our authors join week after week for no other reason than to help other writers & entrepreneurs!
Masterminds usually leave you feeling broke and hopeless!! Our meetings are different. Each week I aim to special feature one author, we ask them questions about their career and books, in this case, we will learn about Paul’s true life experiences!
Paul will introduce himself and give us an introduction on his background, experience, and how he’s achieved the amazing success he has today!
After that, we will have a LIVE Q & A session & a short special presentation!!! We can’t wait to hear from him!
Where else can you go to get FREE advice and feedback from bestsellers and award winners?!! Our masterminds are one of kind!
As you can see, we have some really incredible authors joining!
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 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 meetings. You can also just join here below via the Zoom link!
As of late we have featured…many fantastic authors!
Zoom meeting link to join, again: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387
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 this meeting!
Happy Writing!
~ALL events are brought to you by the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write – For seasoned and aspiring writers
About Zina
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, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale.
Zina’s been invited to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s Business Expert Forum and has designed notwithoutgod.net, a top inspirational blog.
My Upcoming Zoom Mastermind w/Dr. Veronica Brooks this Friday at 7:30 pm EST!
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
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.
Discover the power of purposeful wealth building with Dr. Veronica at http://www.veronicabrooks.com. She will help you awaken “The Warrior Within” which is also the name of her memoir. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/infinityofwealth.
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.
You can also just join in here via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387, again.
As of late, we have featured:
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!
Happy Writing!
~Zina
The Neil Haley Show! 12-30-2022🎉
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 Storm is live and for sale.
“Not Without God: Hope In the Storm!”✨📖♥️
Here is the link to my Facebook live I just did this evening with an excerpt from my latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm! ♥️🙏☦️
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=754441265847157&id=1514758298
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
Jimmy Tuman — National Youth Speaker and Mentor💕
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!
Chaldean Cultural Center Visit!☦️💒🎥
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:
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:
“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
The Intuitive Edge Podcast Interview!🎙🔊✨
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 😃🎙💖
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO WATCH my ‘wind down,’ recap!🔊💻 https://www.facebook.com/zina.hermez.7/videos/1049661458973279/?d=n
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’ 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
My latest video!!🎥
Please check out my latest video on Facebook live about my upcoming podcast interview on #theintuituveedge. I’m very excited!!🎙🔊✨💖
https://www.facebook.com/zina.hermez.7/videos/400979198422233/?d=n
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’ 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
Yesterday’s Speaking event on Not Without God!
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
My Speaking event last Sunday!
This is a small piece on prayer from the talk I shared at church.
As I began to recover after my accident, I knew I had a long road ahead. I contemplated my future with God. I would ask, “What are we going to do, Lord?” and “How will my life be?” I didn’t know for sure but I knew one thing, I had Him – and I knew He would never leave. I didn’t like what happened to me, but I liked being in the silence and experiencing the peace.
Talking with God, asking for his help, his guidance, and presenting my problems before him has always helped me! And in the hospital, He spoke to me each day – through the love of others, the nurses, my mom, and the doctors. He explained every step of the way, what we would do, and how we would get through. I knew everything would be okay — in my feelings and in my heart.
Spending time with God has saved me all my life. Prayer is one way I do this, and I like to speak to Him when it is quiet because that is when I can hear from Him most — in feelings and in thoughts. When I am away from the noise. I listen to Bible verses throughout the day or before I go to bed, usually.
I’ve been doing this almost every day for the last few months. If I can commit to at least fifteen minutes a day, it helps me! I feel more peace since I have started. Things that would bother me before seem petty. I have noticed improvements in different areas. So I would recommend for anyone going through a challenge, or hardship to start doing it.
I have downloaded the Bible Gateway app on my cell phone, and I sometimes listen on a laptop. I click on the audio selection, and listening is convenient. I have listened while cleaning, or even writing. Technology is great! You can study while completing tasks. We don’t have to only read anymore! Two Psalms that really speak to my heart now are Psalm 69 and Psalm 71.
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the book Not Without God: A Story of Survival and created the Spinal 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 challenges, and her stories have been featured in Christianity Today, the Breathe Writers Conference blog, newsletters, guest posts, and medical journals. To learn more about Zina visit http://zinahermez.com.
I’m Speaking to a Congregation!
Dear friends,
I’m happy to share a letter and invitation I sent to close contacts earlier: http://eepurl.com/bRAlR5. I want to share it with you too, because you have supported me also. Let me know if you are interested in attending my upcoming event.
Thank YOU!
~Zina
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the book Not Without God: A Story of Survival and created the Spinal 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 challenges, and her stories have been featured in Christianity Today, the Breathe Writers Conference blog, newsletters, guest posts, and medical journals. To learn more about Zina visit http://zinahermez.com.
My next Speaking engagement is on Dec. 5!
Dear friends,
This is a letter I shared with close contacts earlier: http://eepurl.com/bImqHT. I want to share it with you, my readers, because you have supported me too. Thank YOU!
You can read about my upcoming adventure! And you can also watch me on livestreaming if you’d like! Click here: http://signupforthelivestream.gr8.com.
I hope you’ll join me!
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the book Not Without God: A Story of Survival and created the Spinal 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 challenges, and her stories have been featured in Christianity Today, the Breathe Writers Conference blog, newsletters, guest posts, and medical journals. To learn more about Zina visit http://zinahermez.com.
Happy New Year!
Today I would like to share some photos with you. The pictures are from book signings, writer’s conferences, and speaking events. I thought this would be a nice way to recap, and prepare for the New Year! These pics may give you a glimpse into my life, and what it is like to be a writer. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed the moments they were taken.
Happy 2015! Thank you to everyone, I had a great year! I wont forget it. I look forward to our friendship for many years to come.
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 nearly 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.
The Benefits of Being in Groups
My friend Millie invited me to speak to her non-profit organization, A2 LEAP last Wednesday in Michigan. A2 LEAP stands for: Authentically Awesome (A2), Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Achievers, and Professionals (LEAP)! Isn’t that cool? I’m a member of this dynamic and thriving group. I was able to share my story with them, and offer some tips on how I healed after my accident with a little bit of my writing. It was such a wonderful experience.
One of our prize drawings was a copy of my book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. The winner was excited, and it was really neat to witness that. The event was called, “How to Live Your Vision and Overcome Your Challenges! by Zina Hermez.” I knew some of the people there and had already become friends with them at previous events. Some of the faces were new, but everyone was friendly and warm welcomed me. I started off my speech by thanking them. After I was finished, I got some really great feedback. I can’t remember the last time I went to sleep so happy!
Almost two weeks ago, I launched my new website: http://zinahermez.com Please take a look, and let me know what you think. I will be adding a “Speaking” tab to it very soon. I’m blessed because I get to do what I love—write and speak. I feel a sense of peace. I’m grateful for the new friendships I’ve made. In general, I’m grateful for all of the love and support I have received. It feels so good to be here. Despite everything I went through, I am embarking upon a new journey. I am thrilled.
I had a nice time in church on Sunday. I was invited to attend a class as part of a Learning Labs series. One of our topics was God’s place in logic and reason. The class is taught by a physicist and expert in Biblical apologetics. It’s refreshing to see someone in medicine take on this approach. I look forward to upcoming classes, because apologetics is an area I would like to learn more about.
I’ve always enjoyed being a part of groups. How about you? Have you joined any groups lately? Tell me about them. I think being in groups can be very healthy. You are welcome to share your thoughts with me in the comments.
I’m grateful for these kinds of opportunities and I welcome them. I love to learn, meet new people, inspire, and be inspired whenever I can!
Zina Hermez 