Tag Archives: Writing

What I’m Up To This Summer

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

It’s hard to believe July is almost over. As August approaches, I know my days of summer and free time draw to a close. With the couple of weeks I have left before school responsibilities begin, I plan to enjoy … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Manifesto: The Kind of Writer I Want to Be

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

This summer was the first in several that I did not have a writing deadline. The book was finished, published in fact. Outside of one book review due in June, I had no other commitments. Instead of feeling a sense … Continue reading →

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How to Cultivate a Writing Life: Attend a Writer’s Conference

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

At the end of October, I attended my first Writer’s Conference—The Indiana Faith and Writing Conference at Anderson University. I’m so glad I went. I’ll be honest and say I was a bit nervous beforehand. I wasn’t sure what to … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New Book

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

It’s Monday. The start of a new week and a new year—2017. On several occasions at Always Orange, I have professed my fondness for New Year’s Resolutions. Over the years, my practices regarding this tradition have adapted to fit my … Continue reading →

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Everywhere God Launches

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

Reader, the book is available for purchase! In some ways, I can’t believe I made it to this point. I think every author has a moment, or two, or three, where she wants to quit. The task of writing a … Continue reading →

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On Writing and Fall

Posted on October 9, 2016 by

The daylight hours grow shorter and the temperatures turn cooler, announcing fall’s arrival. Every year I ask myself, where did September go? This year is no exception. It’s been awhile since I have written about THE BOOK so I thought … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Finish Line

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

I have crossed many finish lines in my life. Some of them real; some of them proverbial. My days as a cross country and track runner contained many literal finish lines. However, crossing the finish line for completing a manuscript … Continue reading →

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