My Writing Journey
Writing Like a “Tommy”
My writer’s journey began at age eight when I felt compelled to write a story about a turtle. For…
August 17, 2018-
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Writer Encouragement
Cracks in the Porcelain
A recent purchase of a new tea cup taught me a lesson about fragile beauty when I discovered a…
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The Intentional WriterAre You a Intentional Writer?
Lots of people aspire to be writers. Not so many do the work to become one. The fact that…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeThrough the Years
Has your writing training “ruined” you in some ways? Do you notice plot holes, awkward point-of-view changes, and overly-predictable…
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My Writing Journey
Still Scribbling
I loved books before I could read and scribbled thoughts before I could write. Throughout my childhood, crayons, pens,…
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Literary Women in HistorLaura Ingalls Wilder: Truth for the Time
Have you heard the latest outrage in the world of books and publishing? Beloved children’s author, Laura Ingalls Wilder—turns…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Your Voice
Last month I mentioned the ultimate goal of every writer, whether experienced or a beginner—we want our audience to…
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Jill Eileen Smith and Sarah Sundin
This month’s guests are both best-selling, award-winning authors who are renowned for their diligent research and compelling stories. Jill…
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Write for His GloryInterrupted
Why are we often SO surprised by how the Lord guides us? Or in my case, tries to guide…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Love Your Writing, But . . .
The other day I got a rejection letter for a writing submission. Oh, and, by the way, the sky…
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Literary Women in Histor
Louisa May Alcott: A Secret Place to Meet the Muse
The nineteenth century exploded with women writers expressing themselves in abandon through story and essay. Serious writers. Sensationalistic writers.…
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My Writing Journey
My Writing Journey
We’d love to hear your writing journey. Whether you’re at the beginning, in the middle of it, or a…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Between the Lines
Ever since I took my first journalism class in high school I’ve heard the age-old debate on how to…
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Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Brenda S. Anderson and Brennan McPherson
Shortly after I interviewed today’s featured authors, I learned they are in the same critique group! Not only that,…
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Write for His Glory
No Matter What
This month we celebrate Father’s Day. What an awesome time to reflect on our amazing Heavenly Father and all…
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Writer Encouragement…. Be An Encourager
In a solitary profession like writing, sometimes the thought of being an encourager to other writers might not occur…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What’s an Extrovert to Do?
I just returned from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and there was much talk about how most writers…
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Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Rick Barry and Jennifer Uhlarik
Since we’re on the eve of Memorial Day Weekend, it only seems fitting to highlight Rick Barry’s WWII novels,…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Brainstormed
It has been nearly Twenty-two years since I became disabled with a traumatic brain injury. Even so, I am…
May 29, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Able!
Recently, I was asked by a fellow writer to work with him on a project. Admittedly, I was pretty…
May 29, 2018 -
Write for His Glory
One Word at a Time
Do you ever have a writing deadline, but have nothing to write? No thing, blank mind, nada, zilch? Me…
May 19, 2018 -
Writer Encouragement
Bleeding Into your Words
When it comes to writing, wordsmiths sometimes hold back on the deeper emotion. While there are times that works—I…
May 11, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Pop! Goes the Cultural Landmarks!
I recently heard a discussion about pop culture “landmarks”– movies or television shows that have made a lasting impression…
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Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Hannah Conway
Join Johnnie Alexander as she chats with Hannah Conway and Jolina Petersheim on Novelists Unwind. Introducing Hannah Conway Hannah…
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Write for His Glory
Do You Live Your Message?
Yesterday I was pondering on the way to work – nothing specific, just talking to God and thinking. A…
April 19, 2018
