“Be still in the storm because that is where we are reborn.” - Shundrey PattersonToday’s featured author is a poet, storyteller, spoken word artist, essayist, genealogist, recovering journalist, self-taught cook, and ardent searcher of God’s face, Shundrey Patterson aka Shun P. Writes. Shun and I have a fun-filled chat about his books, “From the Water's Edge - A collection of Poetry Written While Wandering…”, why food is a poetic experience, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into writingWhat his 2019 trip to Japan taught him about livingHow he became a genealogist.Why food and poetry go together. Shun P.’s Site: https://shunpwrites.com/Shun P.’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Shun-P-Writes/e/B07W46HR6S/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 The opening track is titled "Wind Echo" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/track/wind-echo You May Also Like… Ep. 365 – “My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook” with Kim B. Miller (@pwcpoetlaur2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/ Ep. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-487-black-indian-with-shonda-buchanan-shondabuchanan/ 13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/13-water-in-a-broken-glass-with-odessa-rose/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Read Until You Understand” with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/ 290.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “ICGODNU” with Myke Gregoree AKA MG The Poet (@MGthepoet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2905-charm-city-bonus-episode-icgodnu-with-myke-gregoree-aka-mg-the-poet-mgthepoet/ 184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/184-mantality-with-dewayne-foote-zodonboys/ 176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins/ 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/ 264 – “Soul Wounds & Sacred Revelations” with Deneen Joyner (@Deneenmj7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/264-soul-wounds-sacred-revelations-with-deneen-joyner-deneenmj7/ Ep. 350 – “Stay on Track Tips” with Dr. Ro (@everythingro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-350-stay-on-track-tips-with-dr-ro-everythingro/  Ep. 415 – “Intention” with Dr. Ian Brooks (@DrB_Intention): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-415-intention-with-dr-ian-brooks-drb_intention/ 282 – “What's So Hard About Being You” with Sir Charles Cary (@SirCharlesCary): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/282-whats-so-hard-about-being-you-with-sir-charles-cary-sircharlescary/ Ep. 342.5 – “The Little Bear in a Boat” with Takelia Hammett: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3425-the-little-bear-in-a-boat-with-takelia-hammett/ Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/ Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver” with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/ 97 - "Words From Awaki" with Dr. Bernetha George: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/97-words-from-awaki-with-dr-bernetha-george/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Encapsulated Emotions” with Rha Arayal: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-encapsulated-emotions-with-rha-arayal/