Know the Novel – Part One: Introduce Your WIP // A Writer’s Tag

Happy October! We have entered what I like to call "writing season". Technically, most of us writers are probably working on things here and there all throughout the year, but come on. Something about fall just screams WRITING. Maybe the first whiff of crisp air stirs up that itch to write, maybe you're joining one (or multiple) of the great upcoming writing events (pst, Fall FicFrenzy starts October 15th), maybe you have a new story bursting at the seams to get out of you, maybe your WIP has been giving you fits all year and you're determined to wrangle it…

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Writing in 2026 So Far // Learning to Write What I Love

It's high time I share a writing update. I've been on quite the journey this year with my writing, and I wanted to share a little bit of it with you all. If you saw my last post, you know that the chronic illness has been, uh...chronic illnessing. Between that and a slew of other personal circumstances, I entered 2026 discouraged. Really, really discouraged. With some major nudges from God, I had to release huge plans I had for my writing. (I understand why now that time has passed and I can see more clearly, but boy was it heartbreaking.)…

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Here’s the Truth // An Update on Life

Hello, friends! It's been far too long. I am beyond overdue for a little update. We're not going to talk about how long it's been since my last post.* I've gotten much better at not apologizing for not keeping up with all the things or feeling guilty about it. Well, the not-guilty part is still a process, but progress is being made! *It was January. January was my last time to post. There are a dozen and a half things I could share and want to share. 2026 hasn't been the easiest year (to put it lightly), but through those…

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Hello 2026 // Moving Forward

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We have made it, friends. 2025 is behind us and 2026 is here, with endless possibilities ahead. And am I ready for the newness and fresh mercies. 2025 was one of the hardest years of my life. But as I mentioned in my last post, in so many ways, I can call it a good year. It was a year of stretching, and though growing pains are called that for a reason, they can't and shouldn't be avoided. Both 2024 and 2025 were years of growth and stretching, of falling down and getting back up again, of learning what's important,…

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2025 in Review // Life, Stories, & Reflections

We are almost to the end of 2025. It has been a year of stretching, growing, losing dreams and finding them again, and ever seeing that no matter the darkness, God's light never dims. 2025 felt like a fever dream. Sometimes I can't believe we only have a few weeks left. Was January just yesterday? Was it an eternity ago? Somehow it feels like both. It's not been an easy year, and yet as we reach its end and I look back at all that has taken place, in my heart I can say it's been a good year. It's…

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Know the Novel – Part Three: Words Written // A Writer’s Tag

A most happy December! I cannot believe we've made it to the final month of 2025. With writing events coming to a close, along with the year itself, now is the perfect time to look back on our accomplishments and continue to dream forward. Whether you've been pounding away at a novel for the past month or so or have a WIP that's been in the works throughout the year, this final set of Know the Novel questions is a great chance to reflect on all that you've produced. Onward to Part Three! KNOW THE NOVEL What is Know the…

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Know the Novel – Part Two: Within the WIP // A Writer’s Tag

November is here, friends! This is often the busiest month for writers. Stories are being told and creativity abounds, and this month's set of Know the Novel questions is all about that gloriously messy writing process! Welcome back to Part 2! Maybe you're just settling in to dive into writing those words, or need a break from words already written (hi, yes, FicFrenzy is already halfway over!!), or are writing within your own time. No matter your approach to bringing that beautiful story in your head to life in words, this month's set of questions is a great opportunity to…

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Know the Novel – Part One: Introduce Your WIP // A Writer’s Tag

Happy October! We have entered the season where we writers THRIVE, and with lots of writing challenges on the horizon, many of us are putting on our plotting hats as we prep for a fall of story-making. And that's where Know the Novel comes in! There is nothing quite like building up the excitement of a story with the support of your friends behind you or taking some quiet time to reflect on your WIP and gather your thoughts. So if you're looking for a fun way to share the writing process with your followers OR simply need some questions…

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An Update: Finding Hope Again + Announcements

Hello, friends! It's been quite some time, but life has continued on. I hope you'll grab your favorite beverage of choice and settle in for a while as we catch up! I last posted in January. With the start of a new year came a word. REFRESHMENT. After a difficult 2024, I was in great need of refreshment and renewal, of rest and recovery. 2025 has been anything but refreshing. Life has been chaotic. Instead of my heart surgery getting me to a healthier place as I thought it would, my health has been worse than it ever has been.…

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Hello 2025 // Seeking Refreshment

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Happy 2025! We have made it. A blank canvas before us, fresh mercies, unknown journeys, and numerous adventures ahead. I love the start of a new year. There is something thrilling about a new number on that calendar and untold possibilities of the next 365 days. Something so freeing about a fresh start, new beginnings. And after a lot of roadblocks, discouragement, and exhaustion in 2024, watching as the number on the calendar switched truly felt like a victory. 2024 is done. 2025 is here. We made it. That's not to say I wish 2024 had not happened. For me,…

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