Happy Monday! This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Whatever you're going through right now, remember that there is hope and light. May you have a blessed week filled with… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Remember when we were kids and our parents had to force us to try new foods? If I had it my way, I would have eaten Kraft Mac and Cheese every day. Thankfully, my mom encouraged me to try new things, and if it weren't for her, I might have never discovered how much I… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
If I have learned one thing this year, it's that things change. Seasons change, places change, languages change, and people change. It can be a hopeful and terrifying thought, depending on what stage of life you're in. This week's quote views change as hope, and I want to share it with you. “And that’s part… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Happy Monday! As we enter this new week, each of us has hopes, goals, and fears. Unfortunately, our fears can often hinder us from achieving our goals. We want to find friends, but we're afraid no one will like us, which is why we make excuses not to go out. We want to make things… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Photo by Du01b0u01a1ng Nhu00e2n on Pexels.com Why do you read stories? You probably have numerous answers. We read stories to learn and escape from reality. Sometimes we read just because we're told to, but many times we read because we can relate to the stories being told. This is why it is essential for storytellers… Continue reading Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization Continued: Types 5-9
Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Photo by Kasuma on Pexels.com Happy Labor Day! This Monday, I wanted to share something a little different from my typical "Quote of the Week" post. I've noticed that many people don't really know how to rest. Oftentimes, when people get a day off work, they'll do chores around their house or run errands. If… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization in Stories: Types 1-4
Photo by Davi Pimentel on Pexels.com Imagine you go to a party. You walk in the door and cross the room. Then you realize that everyone's wearing the same outfit, has the same hairstyle, and is holding the same drink. Everyone is also talking the same way. They exhibit the same mannerisms and display the… Continue reading Using the Enneagram for Richer Characterization in Stories: Types 1-4
Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to keep this post short and sweet, so I'll get right into it. I decided to share a quote from Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. "But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time..." Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 If you've ever been around kids, you'll… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Five Ways I Keep My Creativity Flowing Throughout the Week
Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com It's been my dream for a while now to become a full-time author. Being able to focus on my stories and poems without having to worry about a different job is very appealing. Unfortunately, it's not always the most realistic. If it's God's will, I'll get to that point… Continue reading Five Ways I Keep My Creativity Flowing Throughout the Week
Quote of the Week: “I learned a long time ago we’ve control of little…”
Happy Monday, everyone! After taking a break from posting for a couple of weeks, I'm finally back. I hope all of you are doing well. Today, I wanted to share a quote from the novel Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. "I learned a long time ago we've control of little in this world, Amanda. It… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I learned a long time ago we’ve control of little…”
Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a blessed weekend. This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures,… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”
Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate the big importance…”
Happy Monday! I hope you are having a beautiful summer and have been able to get outside and spend time with friends and family. Although this time of year is often filled with outside leisure activities and vacations, it can also be a busy season. While we worry about travel plans, jobs, and family gatherings,… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate the big importance…”
Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Someday, I’ll write about you. I’ll do that magical thing that can turn dead hearts into poetry And resurrect sweet memories. I’ll store nostalgia on paper And let my wounds bleed with the ink of my pen. I’ll turn what once was into words. Someday, I’ll look at the… Continue reading Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”
Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. This week's quote comes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. "So we choose to see miracles." Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale We can't avoid trials and tribulations on this Earth, but what we can do is find blessings amid the chaos. I know, this is way easier… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Reviewing the Books I’ve Read This Year
Photo by Caio on Pexels.com Most authors agree that reading is an extension of writing. If you want to improve your writing skills, you have to read. A lot. To be perfectly honest with you, however, I don't read as much as I should. But this year, I wanted to change that, so I made… Continue reading Reviewing the Books I’ve Read This Year
Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
Happy Monday! It's hard to believe we're already towards the end of June! But here we are, and I hope you are having a blessed month so far. If you haven't already noticed from my previous posts, I've faced all kinds of changes this year, so I decided to post this quote from J.M. Barrie's… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
Quote of the Week: “Love has to be stronger than hate…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a beautiful weekend, feel refreshed, and are ready for a new week. This week's quote comes from one of my favorite books, The Nightingale. I've posted a quote from this novel before, but it's full of amazing passages, so I couldn't help myself. 😊 "Love has to be stronger… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Love has to be stronger than hate…”
The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
Photo by thevibrantmachine on Pexels.com My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really… Continue reading The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books
Photo by mali maeder on Pexels.com What will captivate my readers? It's the question that looms over every writer's head. We continuously seek ways that will help us hook our readers from the first page of our story to the last. If you're a writer or storyteller who struggles with this, then this post is… Continue reading 5 Storytelling Tips for Writers: What I’ve Learned from My Favorite Fiction Books
Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Happy Monday, everyone! It's hard to believe we've already reached June and are halfway through the year. I hope you have had a wonderful 2025 so far, and I hope it only gets better from here. For this first week in June, I want to share a quote about recognizing the significance of the little… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
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