by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn  As I ran a few errands last week, a car pulled out in front of me. He could have waited, but it wasn’t close enough to warrant laying down on the horn, so I let it go. (As if I could do anything about it in the first…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Whether you have never published a book or published many books, you may have this concept that authors have a magical life. They get to travel, attend amazing events and talk with well-known people about their book. Bestselling authors must have a wonderful life because they…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 One of my favorite things to see is when writers are depicted in books, movies, and television. I feel incredibly validated and seen. I love how they are often glamorized, and I appreciate when we get a glimpse into the real-life highs and lows of the…

by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Happy New Year! I don’t make resolutions. I stress out trying to keep them for two weeks, let alone a year. This morning, I decided to research the history of New Year's resolutions. If you already know the information, please stick with me. What I learned…

By Raewyn Elsegood As Christian writers, we often take our calling so seriously that we forget one of God's greatest gifts—laughter. While our mission is meaningful, God invites us to find joy in the creative process. The age-old wisdom that "laughter is the best medicine" finds its roots in Scripture…

By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites  It never fails. Every time we take our kindergarten grandson to a park, Benaiah’s first encounter with his “new best friend” begins with “Wanna play tag?” If new-best-friend responds yes or even dips his or her head slightly in a nod, Benaiah snaps his hand in…