BPS 135: The Way of Story with Catherine Ann Jones

We have award-winning author, playwright, actor, teacher, and
writing consultant, Catherine Ann Jones on the show today. She’s
authored a number of consciousness-raising books, plays, film, and
television scripts, including, The Christmas Wife (film), Unlikely
Angel with Dolly Parton, The Way of Story: the craft & soul of
writing (book), Freud’s Oracle (Play), and several others.

Unlikely Angel stars Dolly Parton who plays a self-absorbed singer
who meets an untimely death and gets an opportunity to earn her
wings if she helps a family lost in the tragic death of their
Mother find each other again. This should be a Holiday movie
tradition.

In our interview, we talk about her book, The Way Of Story which
offers an integrative approach to writing all forms of
narrative.

This illustrated book contains evocative insights from the author's
own professional journey. The emphasis on the integration of both a
solid craft and an experiential inner discovery makes this writing
book unique.

She helps others on their writing journeys through workshops,
consulting, and writing

Following her passions for truth-seeking and dramatic
self-expression Catherine’s written six books. Her most recent book
is a 2013 publication, Heal Your Self With Writing.

Catherine was a writer on the popular 90s TV show, Touch by an
Angel.

The series generally revolved around the "cases" of Monica (played
by Roma Downey), an angel recently promoted from the "search and
rescue" division, who works under the guidance of Tess (played by
Della Reese), a sarcastic boss who is sometimes hard on her young
colleague but is more of a surrogate mother than a mentor. The trio
of angels is sent to Earth to tell depressed and troubled people
that God loves them and hasn't forgotten them.

Let's delve into Catherine's writing process and how she helps
others achieve excellent stories, shall we?

Enjoy my conversation with Catherine Ann Jones.

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