What this book is about: This is book 2 of the Dance of the Elements series by Deese, which is fully enveloped in the element of Water. Book 1 was all about Jura and now in this book, we meet Coral of the sea people and are drawn deeper into the world and our understanding … Continue reading Book Review: Submerged by A.M. Deese
Here's a new book reading segment that will appear here from time to time. I recently joined a book club and so I've been doing some extra reading and actually getting to sit down face-to-face with other people to talk BOOKS! Truthfully I don't think I'm going to do my traditional book review format with … Continue reading From the book club: The Wayward Pines Trilogy by Blake Crouch
I mentioned a bit ago that I'm an intrinsically motivated writer (which, in all honesty, I think writers must be to continue to do this thing day after day, week after week, month after month, and so on). If you're unfamiliar with motivation, intrinsic motivation is that which comes from inside you. You do it … Continue reading Trials of the intrinsically motivated writer…
What this book is about: Christians can often feel pressure to stuff down their pain and pretend that all is well. Dr. Chasteen examines several accounts from the Bible of people who experienced deep pain and walks through how God was with them not only in their pain, but catalyzed their healing process. What I … Continue reading Book Review: Half the Battle by Dr. Jon Chasteen (GIVEAWAY!)
What this book is about: This nonfic is a call to mothers to step outside the bounds of motherhood for just a moment to find themselves and honor their unique personhood outside their role as caretaker of tiny humans. What I liked: The writing. Oh my. Sez has a way with words that just flow … Continue reading Book Review: Inspired Mama by Sez Kristiansen
My friend recently told me that I don't give myself enough credit. This was after I'd told her that I think she gives me too much credit for what I get done around the house or in my writing or whatever. I had been lamenting that I felt as if I'd never actually finish writing … Continue reading Giving Credit Where Due
I was here a few weeks ago with some covid thoughts and I'm back, but this time for an entirely different purpose. To give updates about what is going on in my life and why I've been UTTERLY absent around here. We are just a few short weeks away from delivering baby 3, so we've … Continue reading Early Summer Update
This week, we get to meet Melinda, or as I first met her, Mel, in her And Man Grew Proud novelette I had the privilege to be assigned to read before publication. Hi, what’s your name and where are you from? My name is Mel Lee Newmin and I herald from Lancaster Country, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Meet the Author: Melinda Newmin
Oh man, ANOTHER post about Corona on another blog?? Uuuuugggghhhh. I hadn't actually ever intended to write about this time in our lives, but on Monday as I laid in bed, I couldn't help but start to piece things together. And it turns out that my journey of growth through writing has been a serious … Continue reading How my writing journey has helped my Corona transition
This week for And Man Grew Proud author interviews we'll get to meet one of my writing neighbors! She hails from the state right next door to me, which means that it's totally possible we could actually meet in real life sometime! Hi, what’s your name and where are you from? I write as … Continue reading Meet the Author: Care Halvorson
