The 105 Way Podcast

On this episode Jason and Patricia discuss using Artificial Intelligence in publishing. Is it allowed? Should you do it? What happens if you do? Tune in to find out more.

Jason and Patricia are back!

They are done with the excuse of having kids as to why the podcast stopped. They are back and better than ever. This is your sign of stop making excuses and just do it, whatever that may be. Tune in every week for a new episode (featuring the kids)!

On this episode, Jason, Patricia, and Pason welcome author and writing coach Terry. She gives tips to authors looking to improve their writing before actually publishing. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia, Jason, and Pason welcome Warren. He recently published his debut children's book Can We Go Out and Play? available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Warren talks about his publishing experience with 105 and what made him want to write this book. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome S'phongo an author from Zimbabwe. He has written a poetry book titled TRIALS, which highlights his personal experiences in society. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Jasmine Pennix, an author with a powerful story. Jasmine introduces his story and why he decided to write a book. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Candace, a professional copywriter. She helps authors use their story to build authority. She talks about a storytelling framework she created to help authors and writers of all kinds tell their story. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome 105 author Sabrina Francis. She created the children's book titled Shut Up Sabrina. Sabrina talks about the struggles she had when coming up with the concept of her book and gives great advice to individuals looking to become an author. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Keyana The Artist. Keyana is the author of many books, both for children and adults. She talks about how she uses her experience to write and inspire others. Be sure to follow Keyana on social media to keep up with her journey as an artist! Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode .

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome Harrison Hickman on the show. Harrison is an author of many works with one coming soon. Be sure to follow him and his journey. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome the new edition, baby Pason. They talk about the struggles of being a new parent and running a full-time business. They are back to recording episodes with authors while taking on this new role. Tune in every Sunday at 6pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Tish. She discusses how she got into the writing space and the struggles she had throughout the process. Tish touches on grief and how writing helped her overall after losing a special person. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.  

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Dr. Ramona Hyman. She wrote the children's book, Grandma Annie's Poetry,which is available on Amazon. Dr. Hyman discusses the importance of publishing with a reputable company. She also talks about the struggles she had when writing and publishing her book. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome 105 author, Arthur Butler. He discusses his journey through authorship and his struggles throughout the process. He gives great tips and advice for those looking to take a leap of faith. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Pamuela. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and helps many individuals with counseling services. Pamuela discusses her author journey and how she came up with the concept of her book. She gives great tips to those looking to become an author like herself. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Khrys Robinson. Her debut book Bella and the Great Picture Day has been a big success. Khrys discusses the struggles she encountered when going through the publishing journey. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Kelly Lewis. Kelly's first book Rheingold: Born Fatima is about a topic that no one tends to discuss, FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). He goes into detail on how he came up with the concept of his book and what actions he is currently taking to raise more awareness about this topic. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome two-time author Walter. He has just finished his second children's book titled A Father and His Daughters' Training Day which is available on Amazon now. Walter gives great advice to those looking to become authors and those who need a little motivation. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Jacob Grovey to the podcast. Jacob talks about his journey to becoming an author and the personal experiences that came with it. He gives great advice to those looking to become an author and to those who just don't know where to begin. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome two-time author Ugochi. She has written two children's books titled Beautiful and Brave. Both stories have impactful meanings behind them. Ugochi shares stories about her author journey and gives great advice to those looking to become an author. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Alan T. Black. He discusses how he got into writing and his author journey overall. Alan gives great advice to follow, no matter what stage of writing you are at. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Carolyn Coleman. She met Jason and Patricia at the Soulful Chicago Book Festival which took place in the metaverse. Carolyn has written multiple books and is a contributor to an anthology. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome 105 author Tiffanie. Her newly released children's book is titled Sometimes Mommy Has to Go Away and discusses the topic of absent mothers/motherly figures in a child's life. Tiffanie gives tips and advice on what to do when you have a book idea. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Tarsha. Her book is titled Help Jay I'm Scared of the Dark and is a spiritual children's book teaching kids how to pray when they are afraid. Tarsha talks about her journey to becoming an author and the steps she took to get her book published. Tune in every Sunday for a new episode at 5 pm CST.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome 105 author Kristal. Her book How to Save Time and Tangles is a how-to guide on taking care of texturized hair for teens and pre-teens. Kristal talks about how she came up with the concept of her book and gives great advice to those looking to become an author. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome Dr. Jalisa Barnes. She is a psychologist that works with adults and children. She talks about why she came up with the concept of her book, Sometimes I'm Sad, and what struggles she had through the process. Dr. Barnes is an advocate for mental health and helping others when it comes to identifying signs. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Kimberly from South Africa. Her book is about growing up as a mixed-race/colored woman in South Africa and the struggles she has endured. Kimberly discusses her journey through authorship and how she had some bumps in the road along the way. She can be found on Instagram @kimberly_kma. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Sunayna. She started writing poetry and didn't believe she could be a published author. With courage from friends and family, she found her publisher and finally was able to get her work out. Sunayna talks about how she stays positive and when she meditates it helps her become a better person. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome inspirational author Andre. He talks about his journey to becoming an author and what led him to write. Andre was formerly incarcerated and has completely changed his life around. His goal is to do the same for many others. Check out his work and his site www.andreapparicio.com and tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Takuan. He currently resides in Japan and has written numerous books. Takuan talks about how he got into writing and what led him down the path. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author duo LaVerne and Tavel onto the podcast. This mother and son duo wrote and published a children's book together about deforestation. They talk about how they came up with the concept of their book and they even give tips to those who may be struggling with creating their own book. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Sandra as she discusses her journal. Sandra was a part of the Soulful Chicago Virtual Book Festival, the very first book festival that took place in the metaverse. She discusses her journey to writing and why she decided to create a health journal. Sandra gives wonderful tips to authors who may be discouraged or who don't know where to begin. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Jennifer, also known as Pen of the People. Jennifer talks a bit about her new book and the struggles she had when coming up with the concept. She gives tips to those who may be stuck in the writing process or who need guidance overall. Follow her journey @penofthepeople through Instagram.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome two-time 105 author Jennifer. She is in the process of releasing her second book in the I'm Supposed to Be King but My Mom Said No series. Jennifer discusses her authorship journey and how the idea of writing came to mind. She also gives great advice to those who may be discouraged based on someone else's feedback or advice. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Dee Allen. He has published two books just this year and discusses what each is about in this episode. Dee also gives wonderful advice to authors who may be discouraged because of rejection. He gives a sample of his poetry within this episode. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome 105 author Chaylin Alicea. Her bilingual children's book is titled The Garden and can be found on Amazon. Chaylin discusses her journey through authorship and the struggles she went through to get her book out and published. She gives tips to those looking to publish or that may need some inspiration to get started. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Elizabeth Strauss. Elizabeth wears many hats with writing poetry as being one of them. Elizabeth can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and through Read and Green Books. She discusses the journey to becoming an author and how publishing came about while giving tips to future authors or someone looking for help. Be sure to follow Elizabeth's journey! Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome Kendrick Burton. Kendrick recently published his first (of many) children's book titled Naomi Learns: Her City. He discusses the meaning behind the book and also talks about plans for a future book in this series. You can find his book on Amazon and be sure to follow his journey. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome author Christopher Moore. He has written and self-published multiple different books pertaining to poetry. Christopher talks about his self-publishing journey while giving tips and wonderful advice to authors looking to do the same. Follow Christopher on Instagram @moorepoetry1990 to stay up to date with his journey. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Rev Dele. She has a children's book titled Daughter of the Tree: Walking in the Woods with Sojourner Truth which "connects young children with Sojourner Truth’s childhood story of spiritual formation in nature." Rev Dele explains the ups and downs she went through to get the book out there and gives tips to others that may be looking to do the same. You can follow her journey and find her book at RevDele.com. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome Emily Cordes author of the collection of poetry titled Armful of Poppies.Emily discusses how she began writing and the process she went through to publish her book. As a first-time author herself, she gives tips and tricks to those looking for guidance on what to do next. Follow Emily's journey @postmodern.psyche on Instagram and under Emily Cordes on Facebook. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Calen Otto author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget: A Guide to Traveling the USA on a Small Budget as Ethically & Creatively as Possible. Calen discusses tips for authors who are unsure of what the next steps are to publishing. They give great tips and stories of their adventures and how the idea of writing came to mind. Follow Calen's journey @unruly_traveller on Instagram. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Jenna Fliesen. Jenna has a poetry collection titled Beginnings available on Amazon. She explains her experience with self-publishing and gives tips to authors/future authors looking to do the same. Follow Jenna's author journey @jenna.fliesen on Instagram. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome first-time author Joshua Chism. Joshua's book Colorful Colors in the Skyfocuses on children and getting over their fears. He gives great tips to authors who may be looking to publish but don't know what the next steps are. Follow Joshua's authorship journey and check out his book! Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome C. Imani Williams, author of Rootwork: Triumph Over Trauma. C. Imani gives tips and tricks on what to do when faced with trauma. C. Imani has an audiobook version of her book and talks about the steps she went through to get this done. Follow C. Imani's journey and check out her book. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome author Sydney Williams. Sydney discusses the day-to-day life as a school counselor and how the idea of writing Avery's First Day of School came to mind. Be sure to follow Sydney's journey and check out her book, as it talks about children with anxiety starting their first day of school. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia introduce Cstar, author of The Mixtape Series. Cstar discusses his journey throughout authorship while giving tips to aspiring authors looking to write and publish their own book. Follow Cstar's journey on Facebook and Instagram to learn more. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome 2 time author, Sanchez Tanniehill. Sanchez recently released a children's book version of his memoir titled God Did It: The Children's Book. He discusses his struggles throughout life and what motivated him to write his story. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia introduce two-time author Dr. Paulina Cole Hardy. She has two books out on Amazon titled Kingdom Nuggets and Reclaiming My Position: A Heroic Message to Young Women. Dr. Paulina discusses her journey and struggles throughout life and how she made it into authorship. She gives tips to those down a similar path and those who don't know what to do next. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason dive deep into the different types of publishers to work with when publishing a book. Jason discusses his journey and experiences as an author and tips on what NOT to do and who to stay away from. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason discuss two topics: Criticism is Okay and Act Successful. They go more into depth with these topics on the episode, as they are from the author advice section on the 105 Publishing website. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome Mervelle Sage, author of Artoro Sleeps. Mervelle discusses how she and her son came up with the concept of their book. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that goes highly undiagnosed in children. Mervelle touches on this topic and what signs to look out for. She gives great advice to individuals looking to become an author. Tune in every Sunday at 5:00pm CST for a new episode. 

In this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Dr. Brittany Patterson, author of The Fight. Dr. Patterson talks a little bit about her book and how she came up with the idea for The Fight. She gives some publishing tips to authors and soon-to-be authors looking to publish a book. Tune in every Sunday at 5:00 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode Patricia and Jason welcome author Damien Ellison. Damien‘s book is called Reign: My Story and How to Live Victoriously Over Sexual Immorality.He describes his journey writing this book and the struggles he faced throughout the process. Damien gives tips to authors facing some of the same struggles who want to get their story out. You can find his book on Amazon, Apple Books, and Booklogix. 

On this episode Patricia and Jason welcome first time author Fairie (Rockey) Woods. She discusses how she was able to come up with the concept of her book and the steps she took to publish it. She gives tips to future authors looking to publish their book that don’t know what to do next. Check out her book Lonnie Gets New Sneakersavailable on Amazon. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome two-time author Star Anderson. Star walks listeners through her journey of becoming an author while discussing tips for individuals looking to write a book. She mentions how diversity is very important in children’s literature and how she was able to include it in her books. Tune in for a new episode every Sunday at 5 pm CST.

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome two-time author Devin Carr. Devin published her second book with 105 Publishing and gives future/aspiring authors tips and tricks to look out for when looking for a publisher. Tune in every Sunday at 5:00 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Dr. Samose Mays as he discusses his journey to authorship. Dr. Mays gives a brief summary of his book coming out soon and what inspired him to write it. He is a motivational individual with the goal of helping others. Be on the lookout for Dr. Mays' book coming soon! Tune in Sundays at 5 pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode Patricia and Jason interview Dr. Naeema, author of Raised as a Lie. She talks about her powerful life story briefly and how the idea of writing came about. She gives future authors tips on how to overcome writer's block and how to stay motivated. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.  

On this episode, Patricia and Jason answer three different questions listeners may have when trying to stay motivated. They briefly discuss their journey to entrepreneurship, what they did to stay motivated, and how to overcome obstacles when faced with them. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome guest and author Erick Williams. Erick is the author of The Last Time and forthcoming book Closure.Erick discusses his journey to authorship and how the idea of writing came to mind. Tune in for a new episode every Sunday at 5pm CST. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia welcome the wonderful author Sina Carrol-Brown. Sina's book Cam's Fam tells the story of adoption and fostering from the child's perspective. Sina gives great tips to future authors and even future adoptive parents. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for a new episode.

On this episode, J.L. and Patricia have special guest Colin, creator of the 105 Publishing website, discussing tips for authors looking to market or have an authors website themself. Colin gives great advice on this episode for authors both new and continuing. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for new episodes.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia pick two random topics related to publishing to discuss in depth. The two topics this week are about royalties and book festivals. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm CST for new episodes.

On this episode, Jason and Patricia interview author Shawnte' Spriggs, one of 105 Publishing's first authors. She discusses how she was able to come out with her book, Undetected, which is about her personal trials. Shawnte' gives tips to new authors on how they can do the same. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for new episodes. 

On this episode of the 105 Way Podcast, Jason and Patricia will be talking about the Title and Bookcover Design. It is very crucial that you take notes because the Title and the Cover are the very first things that your potential reader sees. 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia speak with author Sasha Blaine and Professor Ping to discuss the Professor Ping series along their journey to authorship. Ping and Sasha give a back story on how they came up with the series and explain the purpose of the books. Tune in every Sunday at 5:00pm CST for a new episode. 

On this episode Jason and Patricia interview author Kathleen Williams to discuss her upcoming book Lila and the Voice. Kathleen, who is also a business owner, discusses with J.L. and Patricia her motivation and experiences throughout the entire writing process. She gives advice and tips for not only aspiring authors, but for business owners as well. Be on the lookout for her book coming soon! 

On this episode, Jason and Patricia will pick two random topics either from the Author Advice page on the 105 Publishing website or from commonly asked questions on Google. They will discuss these topics in depth and give some tips and tricks on various topics. 

Welcome to The 105 Way Podcast! On this episode, J. L. and Patricia will be interviewing author Keisha Norrils! She will be speaking to the listeners about her bookRaising Hopeand adoption overall. She gives some tips and tricks for current or brand new authors as well. Check us out every Sunday at 5:00pm CST.

Welcome to The 105 Way Podcast! On this episode, J. L. and Patricia will be interviewing the founder of 105 Publishing, J. L. himself! Learn some tips and tricks for current or brand new authors! Check us out every Sunday at 500pm CST.

Welcome to The 105 Way Podcast! J. L. Raynor and Patricia will talk about numerous topics publishing-related in every episode. They will also have guests, including 105 authors, marketers, designers, and more! The goal is to have our listeners learn something new every episode, giving them the information and motivation they need to become a better author or a brand new author! Check us out every Sunday at 500pm CST.

Episode Breakdown:

Introduction/Backstory of JL Raynor: 00:20-01:47

Intro to Patricia: 01:47-2:53

Brief of REC: 02:53-03:29

What does publishing mean?: 03:29-04:30

Do your homework: 04:30-07:00

Bad experiences: 07:01-07:50

Communication: 07:50-10:12

Publishing 101: 10:12-11:04

3 types of publishers: 11:04-15:59

You can do it: 17:05-19:18

Future episodes: 20:29-21:56

Conclusion & Thank you: 22:52-END