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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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Catching up
First, happy national coffee day! I've had my two cups already, and I'm good to go. Since attending the conference two weeks ago then...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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Pros and cons of the virtual ACFW conference AND book suggestions
Last week, I was supposed to be in St. Louis attending the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) annual conference. I still attended,...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 15, 20200 min read
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Editing, editing, editing.
The weather here in Colorado has been crazy. Hot, in the high 90s, Smoky, there have been terrible fires this summer, which have kept me...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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Keep 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 DiMaria
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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#Opportunity Alert for Suspense Authors
Authors, do you write suspense? There's a great opportunity coming up for underrepresented and own voice authors. There's another Twitter...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Writer, 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 DiMaria
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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Five reasons why reading is good
If you're like me, you don't really need a reason to read. And, if you're like me, you'll read whenever you get the opportunity. (I once...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Yes, some questions are best left unanswered
Lately, 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 DiMaria
Aug 4, 20203 min read
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The 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 DiMaria
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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A 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 DiMaria
Jul 21, 20204 min read
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Just 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 DiMaria
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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Eight ground rules for achieving your dreams
Do 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 DiMaria
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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Wisdom: 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...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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Feel like throwing in the towel?
Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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#Opportunity Alert!!
Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are you looking to catch the eye of an agent or a publishing house? Then polish up your...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 16, 20203 min read
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I'm in my editing cave
I usually post every Tuesday, but I'm taking a little break. I have been feeling an urge to just work on my editing right now. It's a big...

Megan DiMaria
May 26, 20201 min read
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Why being kind is good for you and others—especially now!
A moment please, and a word about biding your tongue and minding your manners. I think we've all lost patience with the world since...

Megan DiMaria
May 19, 20202 min read
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Counting blessings and being thankful
I believe it's important to find a quiet place, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and recall what you are grateful for. These days...

Megan DiMaria
May 12, 20202 min read
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Fun Zoom virtual backgrounds (and a how-to)
Have you heard the term "Zoom Fatigue?" It's been bouncing around since the world went into quarantine mode and we're meeting virtually...

Megan DiMaria
May 5, 20202 min read
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