Instead of my typical post giving you information about the trail, today I’ve decided to do something different just for fun. I’m going to share a few specific parts of my manuscript (that, yes, I am still querying) that I pulled from actual diary entries. Wagon Construction: “He’d assured them the canvas was covered inContinueContinue reading “On The Trail: Diary Entry Inspiration”
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Friends, School, and Writing (of course)
I know it’s been awhile. But a lot has been happening. Allow me to update you (because I know you are all completely fascinated by my life). I got to spend a WHOLE FIVE DAYS with my Gibson Girl friends! We weren’t all always there at the same time, but for the most part weContinueContinue reading “Friends, School, and Writing (of course)”
Redeeming the Time Part 1: Introduction
I went to a Bible camp when I was . . . mm, probably like 16. It was a week-long of chapels, seminars, prayer time, etc. There is one thing that sticks out in my mind from that time over 15 years ago. It is a seminar called Redeeming the Time. He spoke on howContinueContinue reading “Redeeming the Time Part 1: Introduction”
Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes
I read it over and over again. 15 minutes a day. Write at least 15 minutes a day. To the extent that I half roll my eyes when I read it now. I know, I know. Okay? It’s not my fault that I had to . . . [insert whatever I am busy with that day].ContinueContinue reading “Libraries, Research, and 15 Minutes”
The Need for Silence
First things first – head over to my other blog (http://storyidyls.blogspot.com/) and check out my most recent post on fear of failure! Because you all know that is my favorite subject, so I couldn’t resist posting about it on there too and am currently working hard not to regret it. Second things second: I loveContinueContinue reading “The Need for Silence”
Forest Idylls 