Welcome to The Wordsmith's Edge - The Official Podcast of DHK Creations & Publications, LLC.

On this episode, we interview one of our newest published authors - Lisa Dee Dunnam of West Texas. Lisa is one who walked through her own wilderness and darkness for decades that included addiction, abuse and more. What you'll learn from Lisa's book is how God literally saved her, redeemed her and showed her what life with Him could truly be like if we just allow that personal relationship with Him. What you'll hear with today's episode is transparency, vulnerability and how relatable (and real) she is!

We also have special guests with us on this episode! Her two sons, Cody Carnes (a 4 Time Grammy Nominee from Nashville, TN.), William Jon Currie (a Successful Rancher and Real Estate Investor from Austin, TX.) and her husband, Craig Dunnam (the love of her life and a huge part of her testimony) all get candid with what life was like with her as her boys were growing up as well as what they are all up to today!

To Connect with Lisa Dee Dunnam for speaking events, signed books, or to ask her questions you can email her at lisadeedunnam.author@gmail.com

You can also connect with her on Facebook and Instagram!

Instagram - @lisadeedunnam.author

Facebook - Author Lisa Dee Dunnam

Her website is now LIVE!! Visit www.authorlisadeedunnam.com

"Don't Fall For It," Available NOW on Amazon with Paperback or E-book!

Author: Lisa Dee Dunnam

Foreword: Cody Carnes

Book Cover: Cody Williams

Edited by: Ashley Newman

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Lisa Dunnam is not a renowned author. She’s someone who lives a quiet life in a rural region of West Texas. In her only book she will probably ever write, she takes the reader on a walk down memory lane to illustrate several decades of her life where she was trapped in the sins that many women struggle with - abuse, abortion, addiction and adultery. Her low self-esteem and lost sense of identity were rooted in lies she believed about herself that began in her childhood. These lies were from a source much deeper than she realized. She claims, “Satan’s biggest trick is to whisper lies to us when we are young and vulnerable that shape our self-image and derail our destiny.” Lisa gives blatant details of the pits she was pushed in, lured in, and even jumped in herself.
“When I look back on the past 63 years of my life, I see how God never took His eyes off me even in every dark situation I put myself in. There were many bad decisions, causing me to have to lie in the bed I made for myself. But, with each season of these trials, our merciful, loving and patient Father still clung to my side, pursuing me unknowingly, until I finally awoke to a new day of free living in total surrender to Jesus. Those seasons lasted for decades but God is long-suffering, and He never goes back on His promises.
If you are someone who struggles with guilt and shame from decisions you have made in desperation – or you are still in that pit of despair - desperately looking to be loved, let’s be friends. Take this book and read my mail. It is my prayer that my story will help you see that you are already PERFECTLY LOVED! There is hope for tomorrow in Jesus Christ. I’m living proof of what the mercy of God can do!”

~ Lisa Dee Dunnam

BOOK RELEASE DAY + AUTHOR INTERVIEW

Today is the official release of our next featured book, "Cabin Girl."

In this episode, I talk with Christian Author and Blogger, E.G. Bella about her brand new YA Novel, "Cabin Girl." It was such a pleasure to hear the heart behind the words, learn about the struggles and overcoming experienced during the five years of "Cabin Girl's" creation, and get to know a little more about the author!

This was an incredible book that pulled me in from the beginning, and within two hours, I had finished the entire story -- all in one sitting!

| BLURB |

Sickness. Sharks. Sabotage. Secrecy.
In the rolling hills of 1600's Ireland, young Éirinn O'Connell learns all she can of medicine, struggling to care for her starving family - until the night Barbary pirates raid her village, and she's dragged from the only home she's ever known.
Set on a course to the slave markets of Morocco, and amidst a crew as turbulent as the ocean around her, Éirinn searches for a way home. But who can she trust? And how will she survive the Captain's constant torment? Éirinn soon discovers the danger in trusting appearances and learns that it's never too late for a second chance.
Even for the unlikeliest of people.

| ABOUT THE AUTHOR |

E. G. Bella is a bookworm-turned-author with a passion for cheesy puns, colorful characters, and contagious faith. She writes stories infused with adventure, hope, and just enough humor, and strives to craft memorable and page-turning tales the whole family can enjoy.
When she's not writing, thinking about writing, or gushing about her stories to her patient husband, Bella can be found sipping warm coffee, reading, and harmonizing with the radio. Sometimes all at once. You can visit her at www.egbella.com, where she blogs regularly about life, writing, and what she's learning about both.
While you're there, join her email list for writing announcements, first looks at new releases, and freebies!

Here we are, Episode #5 of The Wordsmith's Edge!

Today, we talk with upcoming author, Abby J. Hunter, about the importance of clean fiction and why we, as Christian authors, write pure, but exhilarating stories. We had so much fun talking with Abby, exploring some hot topics, and telling our own stories behind why clean fiction is so important to us all!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Abby J. Hunter is a 21-year-old aspiring Christian author from Missouri. When she's not writing, she's probably reading, watching a movie, or babysitting. Her favorite genres are fantasy, mystery, and dystopian. Her favorite color is blue, but her wardrobe would say pink. Her passions are Jesus, anti-trafficking, and of course, writing!

You can find her on IG @abbyjhunter02

CLEAN BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Here is a list of Clean Fiction Books we recommend in todays episode:

The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson
Once I knew and This Life of Mine by Victoria Lynn
Mammoth by Brian McBride