August Update and Fun Things Ahead

Cynthia Herron Writing 7 Comments

It’s wonderful to be back with you today! Thanks for extending grace during my blogging respite of the past several months. While, technically, I’m still on hiatus. I wanted to share a brief update with a few end-of-the-summer tidbits, some book news, and a couple other fun things. (Click-to-Tweet) I’m now about four months or so from my launch date—January …

Writer’s Fog… The Struggle Is Real

Cynthia Herron Motivation, Writing 2 Comments

Do you ever wonder where the day went? How about the past three months? Maybe, for a moment, you have to think about that. No worries. I understand. It’s part of the malady. A symptom of overwork and exhaustion. A byproduct of euphoria and anticipation. The thing we hesitate to name. Writer’s fog. (Click-to-Tweet) Huh? Is that really a thing? Yes, …

Chasing Dreams via Kimberly Rose Johnson

Cynthia Herron Motivation, Writing 10 Comments

Today please welcome author Kimberly Rose Johnson.  In addition to writing, Kimberly and I share some common interests—specifically, coffee and dark chocolate. (Those alone can kick-start any relationship, right?) Please sit back, settle in, and soak up the encouragement. For a few moments, turn off the noise and dream BIG.  Take it away, Kimberly!    Have you ever had a …

No Condemnation via June Foster

Cynthia Herron Encouragement, Writing 10 Comments

Today we welcome author June Foster to the blog.  June  writes stories that mirror God’s goodness and reflect His love. She is the mother to two and the grandmother to ten. Please enjoy her words of inspiration now in this poignant post about regret, self-blame, and transformation.   This is a rather personal matter, but if it can help another, it’s …

Five Things to Encourage You in Your Journey

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From the moment we’re born, encouragement takes root. Mom and Dad cheer as we try and succeed at new things. Friends motivate us with kind words and recognition. Our influential sphere—confidantes and colleagues—inspire us to persevere and think beyond the comfortable. During our life journey, as we mature, we realize the value of encouragement. It buoys us during life-stretching seasons. …

The Perfect Imperfection of a Writer’s World

Cynthia Herron Snippets of Life, Writing 4 Comments

  You might think because I write Heartfelt, Homespun Fiction my story worlds are a delightful Sunday-Go-to-Meeting escape. Well, I can’t fib. That’s somewhat true…to a point. However— As a conscientious writer whose goal is to share a great story, I strive to balance the delightful with reality-based conflict in a heartfelt, homespun way. Today’s readers want meat-and-potatoes stories that resonate. …