Living in Faith, Writing life

5 things I’m thankful for from 2020

And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. (1 Chronicles 29:13 ESV) If I heard it said once, it seems like I heard it a thousand times: 2020 was “unprecedented,” a “year like no other,” a year of “pivoting.” Yes, it was a year of challenges, fear, and frustration. I even… Continue reading 5 things I’m thankful for from 2020

What I've Learned Lately, Writing life

What I’ve Learned Lately … With Kari Apted

Today I'm thrilled to share my corner of the blogging world with Kari Apted, a friend from my local writer's group (East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers). Here's a bit about her to get us started ... Kari Apted is a writer and speaker residing in Georgia with her husband, three sons, two cats, two fish… Continue reading What I’ve Learned Lately … With Kari Apted

Wednesday Writings, What I've Learned Lately, Writing life

What I’ve Learned Lately … with Dina Sleiman

Today I'm happy to welcome fellow writer  Dina Sleiman as our guest blogger. Dina and I met at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference in 2009; she's a joy to be around and a very talented writer. A little background and intro ... Dina writes lyrical stories that dance with light. She is an aspiring… Continue reading What I’ve Learned Lately … with Dina Sleiman

Writing life

Getting it on paper

One of my biggest challenges with writing fiction is getting all those ideas on the page so I can work with them. It's not that I don't know what to say -- I'm rarely at a loss for words anytime, but especially not when I'm lost in Story World. The ideas are great in my… Continue reading Getting it on paper