Megan DiMariaApr 6, 20213 minGive others the gift of kindness, and here's howFor the past several months, or perhaps for the past year, I've been quietly obsessed with kindness. I've read articles, blog posts, and...
Megan DiMariaFeb 16, 20214 minBackstory: in novels and my lifeOne of the techniques in writing is to flesh out the backstory of your characters. Authors will often keep a file of the character's life...
Megan DiMariaFeb 2, 20213 minMy debut novel, Searching for Spice, is on sale now!You can't imagine my surprise when I got an email from Tyndale House Publishers a few weeks ago. Tyndale published my first two novels...
Megan DiMariaJan 26, 20211 minHang in there! Some encouragement for your journey.If you know me, or if you've read my blog, you know that I persist in reaching for my dreams. Friends tell me that I'm inspirational. I...
Megan DiMariaDec 29, 20203 minMindful strategies for a successful 2021Here it comes: 2021! The beginning of a new year is when resolutions kick in. Already, folks are talking about the new diets they're...
Megan DiMariaDec 22, 20202 minA precious Christmas thought to ponder—Divine Humanity! At this beautiful time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box...
Megan DiMariaDec 8, 20202 minAdvice for this Covid Christmas Season (and a bit of a rant)I post every Tuesday, but this past week, the time got away from me. I hate to promise to do something and then renege, so I sat down to...
Megan DiMariaDec 1, 20202 minA simple plan to prepare your heart for ChristmasThe celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look...
Megan DiMariaNov 24, 20201 minHappy Thanksgiving 2020I haven't started with preparations for the day yet, but my pantry is stocked and ready. The part that isn't quite ready for the day is...
Megan DiMariaNov 17, 20203 minStrategies for writers to increase word countI case you don't know, November is the month for many writers to get a jump on writing a new novel. It's a thing: NaNoWriMo, National...
Megan DiMariaNov 10, 20202 minAnnual Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero(In honor of Veterans Day, I run this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...
Megan DiMariaNov 3, 20205 minAttend the VIRTUAL Faith & Fellowship Book Festival!Oh, my goodness! I heard about this a few days ago, and it looks terrific! Any gathering that has the words faith and festival in the...
Megan DiMariaSep 1, 20201 minKeep perspective while working toward your goals. I'm (still) striving toward another publishing contract. It's not easy. At this point, I wonder if I know how to write. True. It can be...
Megan DiMariaAug 18, 20201 minWriter, are you stuck? *Sharing a fun find*Some writers will complain that they have writer's block. I've heard it said that there's no such thing. If you're a writer, you write....
Megan DiMariaAug 4, 20203 minYes, some questions are best left unansweredLately, I've been running across that meme that asks you to give advice to your 18-year-old self. I don't care for that one. Actually, my...
Megan DiMariaJul 28, 20202 minThe editing blues and how to push through them*Congratulations, catbooks72! You won a copy of Jen's book, Storing Up Trouble. Please message me, and I'll pass your address on to Jen....
Megan DiMariaJul 21, 20204 minA peek into a successful author's process and a novel giveaway!I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano. I've been a fan of Jen's since her first book released. If...
Megan DiMariaJul 14, 20201 minJust a bit of encouragement I had another post penciled in for today, but I felt the urge to give you some encouragement. Hang in there. Keep moving forward, even if...
Megan DiMariaJul 7, 20201 minEight ground rules for achieving your dreamsDo you have a dream? A goal? Is there a desire that has burned in your heart for years? Or has a new vision popped into your mind? Here's...
Megan DiMariaJun 30, 20203 minWisdom: get some! This year especially, I'm striving toward acquiring more wisdom. You can never have too much wisdom. It isn't something you inherit, like...