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.
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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.
Never say never ✨
Life can be difficult at times. You can’t always find an easy way out or if there is a way out at all. Things may seem hopeless. You may feel like you’ve had enough. Keep in mind that we live in an ever-changing universe. We are evolving and so are our surroundings. There’s always hope for a better day, situation, and life. Everything [good] is possible.
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the Best-selling-book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. 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 other places. Last August she created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group” meetings and workshops where aspiring and seasoned authors can network and learn together. Zina 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 Storm was just published last year.
They that wait upon the Lord 🛐
They shall not grow weary…they shall not fail…🙏⚛️
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the Best-selling-book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. 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 other places. Last August she created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group” meetings and workshops where aspiring and seasoned authors can network and learn together. Ask about her meetings if you are interested in attending. Zina 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 Storm was published last year.
Learn to weather the storms🌨
Learn to weather life’s storms. It may seem like they are permanent. But in an ever-changing universe, they are temporary. Hold on. Keep going. Again, in an eternal universe, such as the one we’re in, every rare thing is possible.🌎☺️
About Zina
Zina Hermez has authored the Best-selling-book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. 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 other places. Last August she created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group” meetings and workshops where aspiring and seasoned authors can network and learn together. Ask her about her meetings if you are interested in attending. Zina 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 Storm was just published last year.
Be relentless!
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 parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. Last August she created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group” meetings and workshops where aspiring and seasoned authors can network and learn together.
Zina 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 Storm was just published last year.
God’s way and yours
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. Last August she created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group” meetings and workshops where aspiring and seasoned authors can network and learn together.
Zina 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 Storm was just published last year.
Join me this Friday to kick off my new meeting!
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.
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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 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.
Failure Is a Stepping Stone
The fact that you are in control of nothing can be a scary one, but trust the outcome will be good no matter what, you are NOT alone, you can live in peace! Know that every step is directed when you walk by faith, and in that, there is no opportunity for failure.
Sometimes miracles happen in a way you least expect. Nonetheless, they will happen to you if you PERSIST. You may be praying for a financial solution, or for restoration of a relationship. Sacrifice is a part of love, though; you may not get everything you want in life, and sometimes we give up what we want for others—I know this all too well, I’m a caregiver.
Culture teaches that we should not settle for less, and that we should not be uncomfortable. But sometimes love calls us to put others before us, and the beautiful thing is you can hear from the Spirit through other people, for me this is a big one, I feel it working through so many—I will call the people that God sends “advocates,” or friends.
It is easy to distinguish who may not be here to help us, but believe it or not, they play a role, also. When others hurt you, they provide you with a life lesson, there is something you needed to learn or gain out of that relationship.
I know it sounds crazy, but even those that hurt you are part of the plan. There is a reason you went through that, often times God will replace it with new friendships, it is in the hurt that you almost always thrive, grow, and become better!
So much of life is about your attitude, and how you deal with loss, pain, or rejection. I’m resilient. I have my moments, but I always bounce back. You have to, you cannot stay down because of any one instance. If you do, you will never know what the future holds. Happy energy draws good experiences!
So stop looking to hurts or failures you may have had in the past. Stop thinking about what you would like to do and make it happen! Stop trying to control the outcome of what you have no control over, because all you can control is how you react. Learn to find peace in everything!
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 and has had thousands of students. She’s taught at automotive corporations and began her own teaching services, and she currently teaches classrooms at churches. Her goal is to help others. 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 find her on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.
Its God’s Timing
I think sometimes we expect too much in too little of a time. We don’t like to wait. We get frustrated if we’re in a long line. Through the power of the Internet we have a lot of information right at our fingertips! A student once told me that in her country, you could wait on the cable guy for a couple of days before he comes to resolve the issue with your television. I’m usually able fix any technical problem over the phone.
But we have to understand that in the spiritual realm things work differently. We can’t get what we want quickly, or simply have our dream come true! Success is a process, and so are things like healing and promotion. We have to work hard, and we have to learn to get better and earn what we have. There are no short cuts.
Have you ever heard its “God’s timing” before? God’s timing means you work towards your hopes, dreams, and goals but know that ultimately—you are not the one in control. He wants to promote you. But you have to trust Him. I would rather have God’s timing, it’s better than my own!
About Zina
Zina Hermez authored the book Not Without God: A Story of Survival and created the Spinal Injury Solutions! 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.
Keys to Success
There are no prerequisites to success. Success is not measured by what you have, what you own, or the amount of approval you get. Success is measured by the ability to remain happy in life even when circumstances are not so bright. ~ Zina Hermez
I’m thankful for many things. My life has not turned out exactly how I expected it to, but in many ways it’s far better than I ever imagined it could be. I always knew I had something significant to do. I couldn’t come here and do nothing. I feel that I’m now fulfilling that desire through my writing. I’ve learned that success in life is not measured by what you have, or who surrounds you. The favor of others is not a prerequisite to being happy. I’m very lonely at times, but I’ve learned that a prerequisite to happiness is taking all of the love that God has given you, and accepting it. Bask in it. And with a hopeful spirit, look ahead at tomorrow. There are joyful opportunities awaiting you. You’ll see.
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.
Show Up
I love this quote! I think it should be our motto. No matter how tired you may be, or disappointed. Regardless of any feelings of negativity you may be experiencing. Even when it hurts me, I show up. By showing up we have won half the battle! And of course, never ever give up!
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.
Zina Hermez 