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NaNoWriMo… Someday we’ll connect

Remember that bag I was knitting and needle-felting this summer? I had hoped to write a post about my progress on it. I’m not writing a post about my progress on it. Because life got in the way. Does anyone else have a crazy November? It doesn't seem like it, because this is National November Writing… Continue reading NaNoWriMo… Someday we’ll connect

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Praise and thanksgiving…

Before too much time passes (and we all know how quickly that happens!), I want to post a brief update on the Write on the Sound conference, in Edmonds, Washington. Praise the Lord, first of all, for safe travels, encouraging girl-bonding time, and beautiful weather. When I think of Seattle and its surrounding towns (Edmonds is… Continue reading Praise and thanksgiving…

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A Writer’s Prayer

Two writer buddies and I are driving to Edmonds, WA for a writer’s conference this weekend. We leave Friday morning and won’t be back until Monday evening. I don’t know what I’m looking forward to more: the conference, the four days exempt from making dinners and washing dishes, or the nineteen hours (give or take)… Continue reading A Writer’s Prayer

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DiggyPod: A Review

    Two years ago, well aware of my passion for writing, my grandfather asked if I would be willing to edit his autobiography—which he had written over the years using a typewriter—and make copies of it for me and his other seven grandchildren. I happily agreed (I love to type!), but I had no idea… Continue reading DiggyPod: A Review

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Love means no condemnation…

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Several years ago, writing and I fell into a love-hate relationship. For me, there is nothing more satisfying than turning a blank document on Microsoft Word into a colorful, angst-ridden world that gives life… Continue reading Love means no condemnation…

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Childhood dreams

To start things off, I want to give a huge shout out and “Thank you!” to my gracious and multi-talented friend, Ashley Martin, for helping me set up this blog/website. She’s an amazing author with her own blog: http://www.lemonbiscuitcrumbs.com/. It’s worth a look-see, especially if you enjoy literary fun and a quirky sense of humor.… Continue reading Childhood dreams