Life is hard. We all know that. It’s why so many Christian authors, myself included, focus on joy and hope in their books. Because we are all just trying to make it through life. But that joy? The one that is supposed to buoy you up no matter the circumstances? That joy has been eludingContinueContinue reading “Where is Joy?”
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That Elusive Acceptance
Last month, I received my first acceptance letter, along with a check for $20. I know, I know, you are wondering why on earth, I didn’t write about it right away?? Or even in last week’s blog post?? The answer to that is complex, and I’m not going to bore you by retyping my three-pageContinueContinue reading “That Elusive Acceptance”
Moose and POV
It was pitch black as we bumped our way slowly down the dirt road. My parents peered carefully out the windows for any unexpected wildlife as we weaved deeper and deeper into the woods towards our little cabin. But when the brakes screeched, it was not for the deer, rabbits, or even bears that weContinueContinue reading “Moose and POV”
The Alpine Path – and attempts to reach it
People laugh at me because I am very predictable. In many ways, at least. Every year, I make innumerable New Year’s Goals. Every month, week, sometimes by the day, I write schedules and lists. I have made menus since I was 15 or younger. I schedule out my life as much as possible. I pursueContinueContinue reading “The Alpine Path – and attempts to reach it”
Magic and Literary Festivals
Some people are upset when fall days are not crisp and cool, befitting the colors on the trees. But days like this, with the sun shining down as though it were spring filled with hope rather than an upcoming, cold and dark winter, fill me with such joy. You cannot beat the feel of theContinueContinue reading “Magic and Literary Festivals”
Rejected
So, I officially got my first rejection letter this summer. As well as my first rejection “damned with faint praise”, which was made slightly less painful by my association of that with Emily of New Moon. Slightly. You can read all the magazines and books in the world “prepping” you for rejections by the hundreds,ContinueContinue reading “Rejected”
Writing Hopes
So I discovered an incredibly encouraging fact! I may be far older than Emily of New Moon in any of her books, but guess what? I am YOUNGER than L.M. Montgomery was when she published Anne of Green Gables and jumpstarted her writing career! You know what that means?? My heart finally believes what myContinueContinue reading “Writing Hopes”
A Writer’s Identity Crisis(es?)
Do you mind if I ramble a bit? Well, if so, go ahead and leave now, because I am going to do it anyway. In fact, I am going to intersperse my WHOLE workday with rambling on this post. Or, at least until I am tired of it or feel I have said everything on myContinueContinue reading “A Writer’s Identity Crisis(es?)”
Just thoughts
So, I have been looking at some old favorites lately – Emily of New Moon, to be exact. In case you couldn’t tell, considering my previous post. But tonight, I was sitting at a bar, having some wine – Daniel is off on a camping trip, so I had to find a way to entertainContinueContinue reading “Just thoughts”
The Alpine Path
As is the case of with many L.M. Montgomery fans, one of my favorite quotes comes from Emily of New Moon. I had no idea, however, that it was drawn from an actual poem that L.M. Montgomery used as her own inspirational motto! The entire poem is just lovely. The Fringed Gentian Unknown Lift up,ContinueContinue reading “The Alpine Path”
Forest Idylls 