Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs (born 1980)[1] is an American author, public speaker, and podcaster. She is known for writing Christian daily devotionals and for her podcast, That Sounds Fun.

Annie F. Downs
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Georgia, (B.Sc.Ed.)
Occupation
  • Author
  • Podcaster
  • Public Speaker
Years active2012–present

Early life and education

Downs received a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Georgia in 2002.[2]

Career

Downs began her career as an elementary school teacher.[3] Downs later moved to Nashville, Tennessee and self-published books.[2] In 2012, one of her books was published by a publishing house for the first time.[2] In 2014, Downs started her first podcast, That Sounds Fun.[2] As of 2020, the podcast had received over 24 million downloads in over 200 countries.[4] In 2020, Downs announced the launch of her own podcasting network, That Sounds Fun Podcast Network.[4]

In May 2021, co-hosted an eight-episode podcast with Lauren Akins titled Live in Love with Lauren Akins which was released on Downs' That Sounds Fun Podcast Network.[5] Season two of the podcast premiered in October 2021.[6] Also in October 2021, Downs published her first children's book, What Sounds Fun to You?.[3][7]

Publications

Children
  • What Sounds Fun to You? (October 19, 2021)
  • 100 Days to Brave for Kids: Devotions for Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Courage (January 5, 2022)

Young Adults
  • Looking for Lovely: Collecting the Moments that Matter (May 1, 2016)
  • A Life of Lovely: The Young Woman's Guide to Collecting the Moments That Matter (January 15, 2019)
  • Perfectly Unique: Love Yourself Completely, Just As You Are (October 1, 2019)
  • Speak Love: Your Words Can Change the World (April 7, 2020)

Adults
  • From Head To Foot: All of you living all for Him (November 15, 2010)
  • Perfectly Unique: Praising God from Head to Foot (September 4, 2012)
  • Speak Love: Making Your Words Matter (August 20, 2013)
  • Speak Love Revolution: 30 Devotions that Will Change Your World (September 18, 2013)
  • Let's All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You Have (July 15, 2014)
  • Looking for Lovely: Collecting Moments that Matter (April 5, 2016)
  • 100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self (October 24, 2017)
  • Remember God (October 2, 2018)
  • 100 Days to Brave Guided Journal: Unlock Your Most Courageous Self (May 12, 2020)
  • That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby (February 2, 2021)
  • Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are (August 2, 2022)

Personal life

Downs is a Christian.[2]

References
  1. "Downs, Annie F., 1980-". id.loc.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  2. Rangus, Eric (May 26, 2021). "Annie F. Downs: That Sounds Fun". UGA Today. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. Jones, Vivian (October 18, 2021). "Bestselling Nashville author Annie F. Downs debuts children's book". Main Street Nashville. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  4. "That Sounds Fun Network launches from popular author, podcaster Annie F. Downs". Niagara Frontier Publications. May 5, 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  5. Blumberg, Perry Ormont (June 10, 2021). "Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett Share How They "Live in Love" in Their Marriage". Southern Living. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  6. King, Ariel (October 5, 2021). "Lauren Akins Returns With Season 2 Of 'Live In Love With Lauren Akins'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  7. "What Sounds Fun to You?". News Channel 5 Nashville. November 4, 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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