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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 the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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Discover Your Next No-and-Low-Spice Read
Since we just entered cozy-reading season, I thought I'd help readers who are in search of no-and-low-spice novels.
Megan DiMaria
Oct 74 min read
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List of 2025 Award-Winning Christian Fiction for Your TBR Pile!
Looking for some great novels to get lost in? These books have risen to the top in competition and beat out some of the best of the year's novels, so they're worth your time.
Megan DiMaria
Sep 161 min read
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Sep 20 min read
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Aug 190 min read
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Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life, part 5
This week's wisdom installment is about behaving in a manner that displays your wisdom, kindness, and character.
Megan DiMaria
Aug 52 min read
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List of New Christian Fiction Reads
There's practically nothing I love more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Because of that, I have suggestions for some good reads, and these books are newer Christian novels (released in 2024) that are finalists in the ACFW Carol Awards.
Megan DiMaria
Jul 152 min read
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Opportunity Alert: The Crown Award (and why you should enter contests!)
Entering contests as an unpublished writer can be a tremendous benefit. The costs are usually reasonable, and even if you don't final or win, you'll receive valuable feedback that can help you improve your craft.
Megan DiMaria
Jul 12 min read
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Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life, part 4
Do you desire a more joyful and stress-free life? Seek wisdom. I've always been one to save wise words to live by. This is part 4 of a series.
Megan DiMaria
Jun 172 min read
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Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life, part 3
I have been saving snippets for ages, and I love to share wisdom and tips.
Megan DiMaria
Jun 32 min read
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Welcome, Martha Hutchens
I've had the pleasure of knowing Martha for a few years. We connected as writers, and she's one of the most upbeat, encouraging ladies...
Megan DiMaria
May 204 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Christian Writing Conference & 10 Reasons to Attend a Conference
If you're in the Denver area or want to travel to a one-day Christian writing conference, consider attending the Rocky Mountain Christian Writing Conference.
Megan DiMaria
May 62 min read
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Opportunity Alert: 2025 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 look great.
Megan DiMaria
Apr 153 min read
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Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life, part 2
Operating in wisdom will help you to successfully move through your days.
Megan DiMaria
Apr 12 min read
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Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
Megan DiMaria
Mar 183 min read
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Famous Authors' Rules for Writing
If you're a writer, don't you love advice from successful authors? I do. One of my favorite books that gets pulled from my bookshelf when...
Megan DiMaria
Mar 43 min read
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View Your Talent Through God’s Eyes
One of my prayers, and I hope it will become one of yours, is to see myself as God sees me and to seek His Divine perspective.
Megan DiMaria
Feb 182 min read
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Tips for Writing a Heartfelt Love Letter This Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is next Friday, and you still have time to compose a love letter for your special someone. As a word person, I think...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 43 min read
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New Year, New Devotional to Check Out!
Earlier this month, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a book in the mail, D.E.A.P.: Drop Everything And Pray . The gift was from a...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 215 min read
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Essential Habits to Cultivate a Happy Marriage
What were you doing 46 years ago? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking back, I was...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 76 min read
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Divine Humanity—A beautiful Christmas thought to ponder!
At this special time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed their nativity set to me. In the box with...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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