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A struggling playwright, I was constantly in collaboration with directors, actors, production staff. A small group of Church-people, they loved me, supported me, encouraged me. A few times, telling me when I’d gone a little too far in pushing an envelope here or there. They… Continue Reading “I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends”
My kids love running around in the grass without shoes on. In the mornings, the blades are moist with dewdrops. Afternoons, they are full of critters to find…those roly poly things, moths (that my kids INSIST are butterflies), worms. And, in the evenings, the… Continue Reading “Toes in the Grass”
Harvey closed the heavy, wood door of the barn. The last milking of the day done, he headed toward his old farmhouse for supper. He knew it would be some kind of meat, cooked perfectly, falling apart tender. Potatoes fried and salted. Corn and… Continue Reading “Nothing to Hide–Inspired by Darcie Apple”
Last week (Thursday through Saturday) I attended the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. The Festival concluded last night. So, for some reason, this morning seemed like a good time to write down things I learned. Sorry for the departure from… Continue Reading “Things I Learned — Recap of the Festival of Faith and Writing (especially for my friends who couldn’t attend)”
Writers need support. Seriously, we do. And we need mentors. People who have been where we are. Who have stared down the blank page. Have been rejected and accepted and dejected and encouraged. Some of my mentors are found at Novel Matters. This blog… Continue Reading “Bag Lady”
When I was a little girl I had a dream. I lived to fulfill this dream. Visualized what life would be like when I achieved it. How I would need to work hard, be dedicated, never give up. I never did get to… Continue Reading “Dreams Come True”
A small disclaimer: This story has a few words that may be offensive. I debated over using the words…but they were true to the characters. Please, if you are offended by harsh language (or barnyard words), feel free to pass on reading this one.… Continue Reading “The Suicide Watch”
Alright, Everybody. We’ve got a tie that needs breaking. I’ll have the vote open until Thursday night…11:23 pm. Here are the stories… Luke’s Journal–Inspired by Julie Weber What If–Inspired by Steven DeVries I’m glad that my vote doesn’t count…I wouldn’t be able to choose!… Continue Reading “Breaking Ties–Two Stories One Vote!”
For many, many reasons, I’ve struggled with writing the last few weeks. I finally had a story finished…then lost it all. All of it. Every single word. Tragic. You must always “save”. That’s the lesson for today. Pity Party Over. Okay! Here’s a story… Continue Reading “What if–Inspired by Steven DeVries”
My apologies for the long absence! I was gone for a while with no internet. It was glorious to be away from everything for a few days. But now I’m back. Cheryl Meyer’s story Without Jane will be included with the next 3 stories. Thanks… Continue Reading “Luke’s Journal–Inspired by Julie Weber”
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