I recently had two more devotionals published in Unlocked: “Do Not Be Afraid” and “Barrier Breaking Love.” One is a poem about fear, and the other is about the good news of God’s love, the gospel, for everyone.
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A Letter To Young Writers
Dear Young Writers, I used to dream about what I would write to you when I was published and experienced—when I knew what I was doing in the writing world and could give you complete, definite advice and a detailed step-by-step map to seeing your name in print. But then I realized that writing isContinue reading “A Letter To Young Writers”
A Letter to Aspiring Authors
Today is International Author’s Day, a day to celebrate storytelling, the books (and their writers) that inspire us, and the authors we often aspire to be. This is a great day to reread a favourite book, send a thank you email to one of your favourite authors, or to find extra motivation to start aContinue reading “A Letter to Aspiring Authors”
The Secret Writer
Sometimes I think I’m the most secretive writer ever. I hide in the corner with a laptop and hide my screen when someone comes near. When someone asks me what my story is about, I say, “an adventure” (truthful, but too vague to mean anything). I fumble over my words when asked for a plotContinue reading “The Secret Writer”
The Writer’s Journey
Last summer, I attended a writers support group and heard a successful author say, “We writers are always in turmoil and chaos inside.” Almost a year later, the lessons I learned that day still ring clear. Writers are faced with a daunting task – the weight of the world in our pencils. Sometimes my headContinue reading “The Writer’s Journey”
Every Tear Wiped Away – Unlocked Devotional
Today I have another devotional to share. I wrote it months ago for Unlocked Daily Readings for Teens, but now I think is more relevant than ever amidst all the pain we’re facing as a world amid the pandemic. It’s hard to write about suffering and loss, but as a Christian, there can still beContinue reading “Every Tear Wiped Away – Unlocked Devotional”
Writing Playlist: World Changers
“You’re a hero unsung But the world knows a hero when it sees one.” -Matthew West, World Changers The next song on my writing playlist is to all the unsung heroes out there in our communities who are silently making a difference and changing the world. One thing I love about books and stories isContinue reading “Writing Playlist: World Changers”
Writing Playlist: Fight On, Fighter
“Stronger than you than you ever thought I know you’re stronger Braver than you were before You know you’re braver Oh, no, you don’t have to be afraid… ‘Cause you’re gonna make it.” -for KING & COUNTRY, “Fight On, Fighter” Welcome back to another song on my writing playlist! This time it’s “Fignt On, Fighter,”Continue reading “Writing Playlist: Fight On, Fighter”
Dream Big – My First Devotional in Unlocked!
Today, January 13, 2020, in Unlocked Teen Devotional, the daily reading is called “Dream Big.” I also wrote it. Yes, the day is here at last! I first submitted the manuscript in June, then to a very surprised me, it was accepted in July. This devotional has been more than six months in the publicationContinue reading “Dream Big – My First Devotional in Unlocked!”
Writing Playlist: Reason
He put that hunger in your heart He put that fire in your soul His love is the reason To keep on believing -Unspoken, “Reason” Welcome back to the next song on the writing playlist! (These are not at all in any particular order, by the way. Just the order that they come to myContinue reading “Writing Playlist: Reason”
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