Megan DiMaria
I'm out sick this week
Sorry. I think I'm becoming like schoolchildren who go back after the summer. I always seem to come down with something. Bible study...
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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
I post every Tuesday.
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Megan DiMaria
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Operating in faith, encouraged by glimmers
Some folks say they're operating on a wing and a prayer. What keeps me going is a glimmer and a prayer (but most definitely, the...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 5
- 3 min
Lifehack: Finding Joy in Simple Things
Simple little things, those that could even be considered inconsequential, have the ability to give you an emotional and spiritual lift....
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 29
- 1 min
Award-winning books to add to your TBR pile!
Last week, ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) held its annual conference. A highlight of the event is the Carol Awards. The Carol...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Staying focused when life intrudes (AKA: 15 tips to get stuff done when you lead a busy life)
The struggle is real. I have responsibilities to keep writing and reading (book club and to support writer friends), but life is full of...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: Christmas anthology looking for submissions
Do you have a Christmas short story, poem, or essay that you'd like to see in print? I came across this opportunity by author Michelle...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Opportunity Alert: Writers Contest
You know I love to share good opportunities for writers. The ACFW Virgina 2023 Crown Award is accepting submissions. This is a great...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: Colorado Writing Workshop
Writer, or wannabe writer, the best way to move forward in your journey is by attending conferences and seminars. I recently saw some...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 25
- 1 min
See you next week!
Friends, I've been so productive and so busy this past week that I haven't had the time to polish the article I'd written for today's...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Good Book Alert: The Best Summer of Our Lives
Have you discovered any books by Rachel Hauck? I just read The Best Summer of Our Lives. To be honest, one of the appeals of selecting...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Opportunity alert: Scrivenings Press Writers Contests
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and these two...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 4
- 1 min
FREE Christian Romance Novels!
Did that title grab your attention? It caught my eye as I was scrolling through social media, so I decided to share the info with you. I...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Opportunity Alert: Writers Contest
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. This is a good one because when you enter contests, you get valuable,...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Keeping my head down, doing my thing
Apparently, I don't know how to quit. (That's an attribute that I inherited from my dad.) What I'm talking about is my writing journey....
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Stirred, Not Shaken (AKA: 10 keys to overcome challenges)
I'm stirred by beautiful words, images, and dreams. I'm drawn to beauty because I've encountered too much ugliness and heartache in my...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Cultivate Contentment & Be Happy
Life is challenging. There are demands on our time and attention. We have hopes, dreams, and goals. Sometimes day-to-day life can feel...
Megan DiMaria
- May 30
- 2 min
Summer Fun and Books (reading & writing)
It's been raining (and hailing) like crazy the past few weeks in Colorado and the landscape has turned impossibly green. Everything's...
Megan DiMaria
- May 23
- 1 min
Rise Above Day-To-Day Frustrations
No matter how optimistic you strive to be, frustrations come into life. (This shouldn't be a surprise, the Bible tells us in James "when...
Megan DiMaria
- May 16
- 2 min
Advice for Quitters
I don't know any creative person who hasn't considered quitting. It's hard to push forward when your dreams/goals haven't been met. If...
Megan DiMaria
- May 9
- 1 min
Edits: Don't let them kill you
Honestly, I've edited my novel three times on my computer, printed out the entire manuscript for a red-pen edit three times, and did a...
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