by Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams As writers most of us have read, underlined, highlighted, and even, heaven forbid, dog-eared Steven James’ Story Trumps Structure. Apparently, the average American reader agrees with Mr. James. In a recent article appearing in the Review section of the Wall Street Journal, Adam Kirsch tells…

By Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams Years ago, I chose as my life word, hope. It sums up all that is within my heart for every single facet of my life, especially since I’ve become a mother. My heart is filled with so many hopes for each of them.  There are…

By Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams When Esther was called to the palace of King Ahasuerus, she couldn’t have imagined that one day she would be named Queen. Nor could she have envisioned orchestrating events that would lead to saving her people. Another Biblical example of God using ordinary people for…

By Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject=" #writing #purpose"]Writers Called . . . to What Purpose? @DDuPreeWilliams on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] I’m thankful to have had a long weekend to recover from the hustle and bustle of a writing conference. The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) is held…