I've always been a fan of Sonja Corbitt's writing. She cuts straight to the heart of a particular spiritual matter, and she is very authentic in relaying her own wrestling with certain vices. It's heartening to know one is not alone in one's faith journey, and she and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers certainly deliver a gentle [...]
So, I wasn't expecting to make this into a three-part series, but it turns out there's so much good info to include here that I couldn't really edit anything out. These ladies have an uncanny ability to really dig deeply into what matters as women, moms, and creative professionals. I think what makes writing so [...]
Last week I shared with you the first three questions I asked Jennie Nash, Abby, and Melanie regarding their writing experiences while raising young kids. This post will explore a bit more of the inner dialogue (or perhaps monologue at times) that often occurs as you dig more deeply into your craft. We'll also discuss [...]
I had the honor and privilege of doing an online interview with book coach and author Jennie Nash, along with two incredible women who are pursuing their own writing careers, Abby and Melanie. We mainly discussed the difficulty of managing the "mom" self with the "writer" self, especially as our children are really young and [...]
I am five years old. I’m sitting in my bedroom, pondering as I tend to do at this age. “God, I just want you to know that I am here when you need me,” I silently pray as I gingerly caress a favorite image of Our Lady. “I want to do great things for You [...]
