The Joshua Yoder Blog

 I have been on a huge James Bond kick these last few days and I have been enjoying every single second of it. I got to give Ian Fleming a lot of credit, he surely knows how to make a great story. I ain't just talking about the movies either, I highly recommend checking out the books as well. One of the interesting facts about Ian Fleming was in real life, he worked with the British Naval Intelligence Division during WWII. Which makes sense that he would write about a spy saving the world. Another fun fact about Fleming was when he wrote his first James Bond story, Casino Royale back in 1952. Fleming was 44 years at the time. And the story itself was a huge hit and Fleming never looked back. Boy do I enjoy watching James Bond, to be honest the big reason is because I wish I could be more like him. I mean who wouldn't want to be a spy who saves the world from evil and be with beautiful women aka the Bond Girls. Of course, in the real world, I am no where near able to have the ph

 I am so excited and nervous at the same time for this special news. Mainly because I can honestly say that I did something that for a long time never really thought was possible and that was publish a book. Well now it is here, on March 25, 2024, you can order my book of poems called Thoughts Of A Sheltered Mind on Amazon. Holy crap am I ever nervous yet excited about it! It has been a long time coming, ever since my time in high school writing has been something that has kept me sane through a lot of dark times and now to see where it has taken me really brings a tear to my eyes. And I am so thankful for it. Thoughts Of A Sheltered Mind as mentioned earlier is a book of Poems that I personally have written. There are several different themes in this book. Which makes sense because my mind is constantly racing with a ton of thoughts on a daily basis. You will see poems that involve religion/spirituality, sex/romance, anger, depression, struggles with anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Wha