top of page
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.
Search

Yay! It's cozy-reading season
There's nothing I love more than sitting in my Adirondack chair on the patio, weather permitting. The temperatures are dropping here in...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 4, 20221 min read
0 comments

Get to know author Dineen Miller
I love to connect readers with authors they'll enjoy reading! I've admired Dineen for years since meeting at a writers conference. When I...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 23, 20223 min read
0 comments

#BookLoversDay: Read to please your heart and soul
Happy National #BookLoversDay! We're heading into the cozy tea-and-reading season—when the weather turns cool, and a comfy spot with a...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 9, 20221 min read
0 comments

Suggestions for your end-of-summer reading
Short and simple. Read on! If you haven't noticed before, I'm a reader. Here are some of the books I've picked up in the past few weeks:...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 2, 20221 min read
0 comments

How much of a book lover are you?
I'm a serious bibliophile. I love to collect books, I love to read books, I love to give books to friends, I love to write books, and I...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 12, 20221 min read
0 comments

A (free!) gift for booklovers
Last week I gave recommendations for good books to read, and I thought it would be fun to offer my friends a free bookmark. I like funny,...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 5, 20221 min read
0 comments

Do you love reading Christian fiction?
I do! There's practically nothing I love more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Because of that, I have some great...
Megan DiMaria
Jun 28, 20222 min read
0 comments

Be kind, support an author
Are you a book lover? Besides buying an author's book, there are several ways to support an author. Did you know that authors are not...
Megan DiMaria
Jun 14, 20221 min read
0 comments

Methods to Keep Creativity Flowing
I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....
Megan DiMaria
Jun 7, 20222 min read
0 comments

Methods for writers to get to know their characters
Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 15, 20222 min read
0 comments

Opportunity Alert: virtual writing workshop
I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 8, 20221 min read
0 comments

Writer: organize a writing getaway
A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 18, 20222 min read
0 comments

Just a bit of winter advice
This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 7, 20212 min read
0 comments

Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
It's nearly November, and I'm working hard, preparing the plot (yes, I'm going to plot this one out, hopefully) of my next novel. My goal...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 26, 20211 min read
0 comments

My plan (a lifehack!) while striving for a publishing contract
An important component of my plan is a vital lifehack. If you master this, you'll be a happier person. Keep reading for that second part...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 19, 20212 min read
1 comment

Get ready for National Novel Writing Month!
Simply put, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is the opportunity to jump-start your writing by completing 50,000...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 12, 20212 min read
0 comments

Opportunity Alert: Pitch Wars
Have you heard of this (FREE) contest? I just happened to run across it and couldn't resist sharing the information with my friends....
Megan DiMaria
Sep 28, 20211 min read
0 comments

Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 21, 20214 min read
0 comments

Pros, cons, and review of the 2021 ACFW conference AND great book suggestions
The winner of last week's giveaway, a copy of Jen Turano's book, To Write a Wrong, is Rachel Phillips. Congrats, Rachel! Like last year,...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 14, 20213 min read
1 comment

Fun interview with author Jen Turano & a giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano, one of the funniest voices in Inspirational Romance. I've...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 7, 20214 min read
15 comments
bottom of page