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Tag: writing

Welcoming back myself…and why writing matters

Welcome back to a new season of Beauty and the Mess, my blog about the ups and downs in literature and … More

blogging, crafts, embroidery, music, Narnia, writing

Creativity in Fiction and Life

Some of my blog posts are planned out–for example, the one I wrote at the end of the year about … More

Ben Rector, creativity, faith, JJ Heller, library, Lord of the Rings, music, Paul Angone, writing

The Blogging Cycle

I’ve recently realized a pattern in my blogging habits–the more I have to do, the more I want to blog. … More

blogging, journals, writing

Walking Down Poetry Lane

Since sharing one of my favorite poems with you all last week, I’ve dug out some of my own poetic … More

poem, poetry, writing

Oh, for the love of journals

Even during times of blogging droughts, I write. Just because I haven’t written online doesn’t mean I haven’t written at … More

journals, writing

November…the month of writing

Hey there, everyone! Just wanted to let you all know not to expect too many blog posts from me this … More

children's stories, NaNoWriMo, November, writing

Fighting for Inspiration

Over a year ago, on one of my very first blog posts, I let you all in on one of … More

books, bucket list, children's books, Paul Angone, writing

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