by Cherie L. LaLanne Like most young girls, I always kept a diary under lock and key. This passion to write grew in the third grade when I was rewarded with coveted time on Mrs. Taylor’s old Smith-Corona typewriter. Over time, my collection of diaries grew with large gaps of time unrecorded. Periodically, I would […]
by: Susan Miller Most of my life I was extremely self-conscious, painfully shy, and fearful. As a young child I said, “I can’t do that.” so much that my parents would read me the story of The Little Engine That Could and have me repeat over and over, “I think I can, I think I […]
by Cindie Thomas From the age of ten, I used writing as a tool for sharing the pain in my life. I grew up watching Disney on Sunday nights and believed that “when you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you.” But it didn’t. Oh […]
Guest Post by Lisa Buffaloe I begin my day by reading devotions written by bloggers, authors, speakers, and saints who now stand in the presence of the Lord. Their words encourage, uplift, leave me points to ponder and verses to cherish. Words spread across the continents through books, magazines, and newspapers. Approximately 153 million blogs […]
When I first began writing, my words flowed and dripped onto the paper like sweet honey. Writing was so easy. All I had to do was write a great story, and publishers would clamor to print my work. Who needed to read books on writing, or have writing partners, or attend writing conferences? Me! I […]
Here in the Pacific Northwest, winter’s cold continues long after my southern friends sweat (ahem, glow profusely) in the sunshine. By the time the snow melted off the mountains, I was itching to plant a garden. I love digging in the dirt. Somehow, God’s beautiful nature breeds healing and restoration. After the soil is prepared, […]
Studies last year estimated American teens sent 3000 texts per month. Our world is fast-paced and technology filled. We are busy people with limited time. We r wrtrs and we wnt2 kp our rdrs rdng AMAP. (We are writers and we want to keep our readers reading as much as possible.) Since most people won’t […]
“I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place,” said Captain Jack Sparrow. “Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically.” I didn’t plan on being a writer—did not break forth from the womb with pen and paper in hand. Life took me for a wild ride, dumped me in bed with chronic illness, and a new writing adventure […]
Blacksmiths were an integral part of colonial America. Every facet of life was touched by this profession—from horseshoes for transportation, weapons and iron gates for protection, and tools and accessories for cooking. According to Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, a Smith is “literally, the striker, the beater; hence, one who forges with the hammer; one who works […]
First lines matter—just ask the nervous guy trying to get the cute girl. I uncovered these two “pick-up” lines today: “You’re so sweet, you’re going to put Hershey’s out of business,” and “Do you know why the sky is so gray? All the blue is in your eyes.” Groan. First impressions count. As writers we […]
There’s an unclaimed margin in our lives; one where important things stand out.
I help you get there
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