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When your old planner suddenly no longer works for you
Every year so far I have switched up my planner for something new and shiny. But now, I kinda know why, because science 😉 Here's the details...
On completing the first draft of a dream come true
I have finished draft 1 of the circus novel! First, grab a piece of cake to celebrate with me. Then, I'm off to the editing process so I can get it into your hands sooner than later... It's still a ways off, but we're making progress 🙂 Patrons can read all the details of where I'm at and what's next in this blogpost....
Nothing is wasted
If you feel like you're stuck in the wrong place, or living the wrong life, or 20 steps behind where you planned reaching toward that elusive dream....nothing is wasted...
Being a Christian writing really nonchristian work
Though my faith is important to me, my work doesn't fit into the rules of that genre. If you've read books from the Christian market, you probably picked up on that 😉 Sorry, but my murderous psychopath protagonist isn't gonna go to church and convert. And yet, you will hear about my faith on my blog and social media if you stick around long enough. Here's why (and it's not some sort of "hide it under a bushel" cheesy answer).
The trope of the wise and emotionless character, ughh
The more knowledge and wisdom you gain, the more emotionless you get....right? At least, that's what stories seem to be selling....
The spiritual practice of lament
We like to skip to the "happily ever after" in the Bible stories, and Abby Norman's new book "You Can Talk to God Like That" is a breath of fresh air....
A belated GoT post on the power of story from a behind-the-times creative
"Stories matter." It's the reassurance that storytellers need to keep going. Especially at the point of economic difficulties & essential activities.....
My experience in the Created to Thrive mentoring program
"Nobody buys art because they need it. They buy it because of connection." - Matt Tommey That is the basis of Matt Tommey's marketing approach which I've been learning and applying since I joined the Created to Thrive mentoring program last September.
2019 in review: Looking back to balance
My 2019 goal was "balance". I'm all for "SMART goals", but not this time. My type A planner personality would hustle to balance & miss the point.