Category Archives: Writing

Perseverance

I am excited about the possibilities of publishing a book that offers hope and encouragement for busy young adults up to and including seniors. My book targets anyone interested in becoming a happier, healthier self by following three proper self-care … Continue reading

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Safe from Destruction

  It’s a wet and blustery day out today – perfect day to snuggle inside and work on my editing and to read! A day like today I’m not so inclined to want to be outdoors, so it’s easier to … Continue reading

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More from Anne Lamont and Grace

  Anne compares writing (or performing, photography, art in any form, etc…,) to driving at night. The driver can’t see very far, but can still make the whole trip that way. And don’t you feel that’s how God operates? He … Continue reading

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One Wild & Crazy Night!

            The day began rather normally. I worked at home revising a book proposal…let’s see, I’m on my 17th revision now. Late afternoon came and right in the middle of formulating an email to an … Continue reading

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The Art of Bloodletting

The Art of Bloodletting: translating suffering to the shared page, with Jeanne Murray Walker.           Great suffering took Jeanne Walker to a land she did not know—where she had to wait.             In America, waiting is not acceptable. Our society honors … Continue reading

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Festival of Faith & Writing update

  So many amazing folks I had the privilege to talk with and to listen to during the sessions. One of the first speakers: Eugene Peterson: Poet & Pastor on Patmos. He spoke of a time when he entered the … Continue reading

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Final day of writing conference

Speak now, for your servants are listening, God. .

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Festival of faith & writing conference

Festival of Faith & Writing conference http://www.calvin.edu/academic/engl/festival/conference/schedule.php  Day #1: Facebook Revolution: How writers can use social media to build their relationships (great panel discussion!)  Reading by David and Diane Munson from their new book, “Hero’s Ransom”  The Art of Bloodletting: … Continue reading

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Festival of Faith & Writing conference

I’m gearing up for the Festival of Faith & Writing 3-day conference held right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Calvin College. This conference is held every other year, and I’m excited about the line-up. However, there are so many … Continue reading

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Want a taste of what my day was like? Here goes:

Yesterday is over, and this is a new day. Want a taste of what my day was like? Here goes:  Early rise to drop of unwanted free-trial cookbook at Post Office – I’ll be early for class this time Upon … Continue reading

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