When your faith is tested, stay focused and continue to aim high. Today’s featured author is Christian freelance writer, Program Director, and mother of two wonderful boys, Takelia Hammett. Takelia and I talk about her 1st book, strengthening her faith in God, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she came to love writing. Why she decided to write a children’s book. How fear can hold you back. Her advice for those who want to write and publish a book for children.   Takelia’s Site: https://mytakeliahammett.com/ Takelia’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Takelia-Hammett/e/B0893K4HR6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   The opening track for this episode is "Freedom of the Mind" by Marcus D. Be sure to listen to the full track and purchase his music through this link: https://marcusd.net/track/freedom-of-the-mind     You May Also Like… 51 - "How to Turn Your Pain Into a Paycheck" with Crystal Santoria (@PhirstPoet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/51-how-to-turn-your-pain-into-a-paycheck-with-crystal-santoria-phirstpoet/   52 - "You Go Girl" with Chandra B. Payne (@ChandraBPayne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/52-you-go-girl-with-chandra-b-payne-chandrabpayne/   189 - "Blessed With Poetry" with Michelle Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/189-blessed-with-poetry-with-michelle-smith/   150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/150-princess-monroe-and-her-happily-ever-after-with-jody-vallee-smith/   57 - "A Crown of Beauty for Ashes" with Tyria Jones (@tyriadjones): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/57-a-crown-of-beauty-for-ashes-with-tyria-jones-tyriadjones/   125 - "Set Apart & Chosen" with Gladys "Peaches" Kenney (@Faithsteps8): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/125-set-apart-chosen-with-gladys-peaches-kenney-faithsteps8/   204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/   Ep. 329.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Geo's Motivational Gems” with Geo Derice (@GeoDerice): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3295-holiday-bonus-episode-geos-motivational-gems-with-geo-derice-geoderice/   #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 1 - "Giggles & Joy" with Ariane De Bonvoisin (@clickariane): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-1-giggles-joy-with-ariane-de-bonvoisin-clickariane/   Ep. 295.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “Kingdom Stewardship” with Cheing Laron (@EaglesWingsCLS): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2955-charm-city-bonus-episode-kingdom-stewardship-with-cheing-laron-eagleswingscls/   71- "First Love Yourself" with Kim Trosper (@kimltrosper): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/71-first-love-yourself-with-kim-trosper-kimltrosper/   70 - "From Grief to Grind" with Phoenix J Ma'ri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/70-from-grief-to-grind-with-phoenix-j-mari/   247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/   Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-335-last-of-the-gifted-with-marie-powell-mepowell/