I'm not talking about words or characters today. Not even Tolkien. And maybe you're wondering why I'm taking a break from the usual. It's because this is important right now. The thing is, I write primarily fiction, so you may be questioning why I'm writing on this topic at all. It's because truth transcends genre. … Continue reading When Truth Offends
Gospel
3 Common Clichés and Where They Came From
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! (Depending on when you read this, it might be more like Happy almost-Thanksgiving.) Today, I am going to talk about three very common clichés in fiction. Surprisingly, all of them can also be found in the Bible. Not that that's a bad thing, because the Bible isn't fiction. It's Truth. But it's … Continue reading 3 Common Clichés and Where They Came From
Interview with Pam Ogden!
Today, I am soooooo excited to have the opportunity to interview my friend and fellow author Pam Ogden! Her first book, He Made Me Brave, released on June 14th, and there is SUCH a cool story behind it, that I wanted to share it with all of you. Six years ago, Pam and her family adopted a little boy … Continue reading Interview with Pam Ogden!
The Paradox of Free Will
Happy summer, everyone! Today I have something a bit out of the ordinary... This has very little to do with writing, but I've been thinking about it a lot lately, so I might as well share it with you all. Free will. It's the source of many debates, scholarly books, and carefully-formed opinions and worldviews. … Continue reading The Paradox of Free Will
Joy to the World
In honor of Christmas, I thought I would write about joy. Joy through trials, that is. I don't usually write on this topic, but it was kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing, and I feel like I should post it. It has very little to do with writing, actually. And honestly, how am I qualified to … Continue reading Joy to the World
A Year of Blogging and a Critique Giveaway!
Happy Saturday, everyone! Today marks a milestone for me: I started blogging exactly one year ago! (And yet, WordPress still likes to put a squiggly red line under the word "blog". I don't understand it.) In honor of this milestone, I am hosting my very first giveaway! I will be giving away one (1) free … Continue reading A Year of Blogging and a Critique Giveaway!
Introducing: Inferno’s Melody
Happy December, everyone! I don't know about you, but I always get really excited about Christmas. I love picking out a Christmas tree, and decorating it with my family, and baking Christmas cookies and making a huge mess in the kitchen. It's the best. I like to use December to get a break from whatever … Continue reading Introducing: Inferno’s Melody
Getting Into the Writing Zone
NaNoWriMo is officially halfway over! And I officially no longer have any idea what I'm writing about! But that's the fun of it, right? I definitely think so. In fact, I'm starting to think that it's my favorite thing about NaNo. Because normally, I would get stuck in a rut if I didn't know where … Continue reading Getting Into the Writing Zone
The Universal Truth
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. No, not that kind of universal truth. I'm pretty sure the above statement isn't even true. Mrs. Bennett thought it was, but most of what she says is nonsense anyway, so we … Continue reading The Universal Truth
The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
I've been doing a lot of character development lately. It's my new favorite aspect of writing. I've been reading a lot about the different Myers-Briggs types (and yes, each of my twelve main characters is a different type), delving into backstories, and figuring out their inner motivations. My latest endeavor is to answer this question: … Continue reading The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
For His Glory Alone 