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 Sandy Kirby Quandt @SandyKQuandt Lately, I've thought about persevering in our writing journey when we'd rather give up. When we've hit one too many walls in our attempts to achieve something we have our heart set on achieving. When one too many rejections come back from the submissions we…

By Penny Reeve Trying new things as a writer can be scary. I’ve had some experience with this over the years, and especially this year. You see, until now I’ve been a traditionally published author and I’ve been thankful for it. I value the relationships I have with my publishers:…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted It was only a few years ago when I stood chatting with a dear writer friend. “I don’t think I’ll ever be published. It’s been ten years.” Funny thing, she frequently reminds me of that conversation. I admit. It was a whiny moment. We are allowed…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills It’s 90° where I live in Texas, but it’s officially fall for our northern hemisphere. Social media has transitioned from juicy strawberries and plump blueberries to apples and pumpkins. The colorful leaves add flair, and we look forward to the holidays. Even if we don’t feel like…

by @RamonaRichards “The bad stuff is easier to believe.” This is one of the most well-known movie quotations in the last forty years. Spoken by Julia Roberts as Vivian in Pretty Woman, it resonated with anyone who’s struggled with rejection and criticism, whether in their personal or professional lives. It…