I just watched an inspiring TEDx talk by Gabriela Pereira, founder of DIY MFA. In it she discusses the fact that our human nature makes us creative beings. (Side note: our Father is the ultimate Creator and we were formed in his image.) We can become our own biggest obstacles, but at our core we allContinue reading “What Feeds Your Creativity?”
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Cookies for Kairos
Serving alongside my family is one of my favorite things to do. Over the past week I’ve had several opportunities to work in the kitchen with both my true family and church family. Since last Sunday I’ve been blessed to be a part of the process of baking close to 200 dozen cookies for theContinue reading “Cookies for Kairos”
My Writing Superpower
The Underdog: You are the quintessential underdog storyteller and your superpower is creating relate-able characters who have a deep desire to change something in themselves or in the world around them. From rags-to-riches narratives to epic David-and-Goliath-style battles you craft stories with high stakes and compelling characters your readers can’t help but love. What aboutContinue reading “My Writing Superpower”
Honor Your Reality
My writing journey hasn’t been a linear one. There have been months of motivated writing sessions and others where I’ve nearly fallen off the map. I’ve taken detours and shortcuts. I’ve even abandoned route several times. While my mind cursed itself for losing focus I’m learning that in those times life needed to come first.Continue reading “Honor Your Reality”
The Intentional Arc: Fearless Writing
It’s a frigid January day in Ohio. The temperatures are dipping below zero and ice is coating roads, homes, and vehicles. It’s one of those days when my soul craves a book, blanket, and coffee. Here’s to hoping that the mom life will give me a chance to do all of those things today. ButContinue reading “The Intentional Arc: Fearless Writing”
Origins
My earliest memories as a writer were journals of misspelled words and imaginary characters. They were learning to grip a pencil and writing until my fingers bled. They were thumbing through the pages of books in my bedroom. Before I read a single book by myself I had penned my own creations. Growing up, myContinue reading “Origins”
She Got Game
The anthem of my winter will be squeaking shoes and whistle blows. It will be the chant of the ball as it bounces atop the hardwood. It’s the call of “I’m open” and the family surrounding me on the bleachers where I will always be her number one fan. We are starting our third yearContinue reading “She Got Game”
Influence: Five Minute Friday
I’m joining the weekly link-up at Five Minute Friday today. Each week we respond to a common prompt and encourage one another as writers who share our words with the world. This week our prompt is Influence. This year I’ve been working to refocus my writing goals. I’ve been influenced by bloggers I follow, authorsContinue reading “Influence: Five Minute Friday”
The Great Alone: A Book Review
Title: The Great Alone Author: Kristin Hannah Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Copyright Date: 2018 *Setting for book challenge: Isolated Location (Kaneq, Alaska) The Vietnam War stole Leni Allbright’s father. He returned in 1974 a former POW and a new man with a violent streak. His love for her mother ran deep, but flipped a switch in him.Continue reading “The Great Alone: A Book Review”
Family Photo Session
Thanks to a friend from The Mund Life Photography our family was able to get some awesome pictures over the holidays. It was time to update our family shots since our oldest was a bald baby approaching her first birthday in the most recent photos. I wanted a canvas this year of all FOUR ofContinue reading “Family Photo Session”
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