A few months ago, I shared that I was a 2016 ACFW Genesis (Double) Semi-Finalist. Today I’d like to share more great news. I received word that I finaled in both categories I entered! I now move into the finalist stage of ACFW’s Genesis Contest. I’m humbled and ohh so blessed to have advanced in this prestigious contest. To have …
Writing Life and the In-Betweens
As busy mom to a high school senior, the last few weeks have been a flurry of activity. Graduation countdown is officially on! Oh, my goodness. It seems surreal. I’ve shared some of this year’s poignant moments (like this one and this one) with you. And if you’re a newsletter subscriber, you’ve enjoyed a double dose of mama-isms. Recently, darling …
When’s the Right Time to Share Your Heart?
Well, I sure won’t do that again. The thought pricked my subconscious as I turned to go. I’d just shared my heart with someone who I thought would understand. Someone I trusted. Instead of identifying with where I was coming from, however, this person wounded me—crushed my spirit with careless, unkind words. Sound familiar? I think we’ve all experienced those …
Change Direction or Stay the Course? Here’s Your Answer.
Never. Eat. Soggy. Wheat. Teachers and directionally challenged folks know what that one means. Can you guess? If you whip out your cell phone, compass, or other navigational device, you’ll see the earth’s reference points: North, South, East, and West. Or in school, some students might learn their directions the good, ol’ fashioned way—by coloring the handout with the pretty …
The Waiting Game–Are You Poised for Success?
In the writing world, fewer things are harder than the wait. Whether it’s the expectation of what may happen or the weight of what won’t, writers tend to catalog their success by others’ acknowledgement. Why? Because we’re human. We’re either stymied by fear of the unknown or invigorated by possibility. Poised for success…or not. It should be about our work. …
Love the Craft, Own the Process (Even When it Hurts)
For writers, there’s nothing worse than those off days—even off seasons. They’re the ones that Wally Writer and Annie Author rarely talk about because their writing is just too picture-perfect. Everything they create is a masterpiece. Every word they write is beautiful and filled with deep, profound meaning. They don’t often admit mistakes because…well…they just don’t make any! And of course, …
The Waiting (The Book that Will Leave You Breathless)
When buzz started to build about The Waiting, I must admit to a preliminary goosebump moment. I knew I had to have this book. As a reader, who wouldn’t love a true story like this? As a mom, how could my heartstrings not be tugged? And as a Christian… Well, as a Christian was I prepared for the gamut of …
“P” is for Patient (The Word Writers Know Best)
Do you ever have those moments where everywhere you turn God brings the same thing into focus—over and over again? It’s like God’s trying to tell you something until you really get it. Well, the last few months have been like that for me. In fact, recently it seemed like one word popped up on a daily basis. As I …
7 Reasons to Love What You Do
I know. My blog post title seems like a no-brainer because why on earth would anyone do something he doesn’t absolutely, unequivocally love—given he has a choice in the matter? Well, I suppose the answer to that is obvious, too. A lot of times, folks may not have a choice. Take for instance, one’s career. Sometimes, that job isn’t …
Waiting, Writing, and Why You Must Not Quit
Most writers will tell you the in between seasons are the hardest. Because I’ve promised to tell you the truth, I won’t sugarcoat it. They are. Waiting (especially a prolonged season of waiting) is like a knife to the weary writer’s heart. As each hope-filled day passes, so does a tiny bit of our resolve. We struggle to make sense …
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