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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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Truly: One choice can change EVERYTHING!
Forty-six years ago this month I made a choice that changed everything for me—I became a Christ-follower. By that, I mean I gave my...

Megan DiMaria
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Welcome, Jennifer Slattery
Do you like Christmas-themed books? In the past few years, I've started reading Christmas novels, and it's become a yearly tradition for...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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My yearly Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero
In honor of Veterans Day, I'm running this encore post. My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Congratulations, winner!
Last week when I hosted Johnnie Alexander, she offered a giveaway of her newest release, When Memory Whispers . I've drawn the winner,...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Welcome, Johnnie Alexander
I'm so pleased to introduce you to my friend, Johnnie Alexander and give you an opportunity to win a copy of her latest release, When...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Escape the Plot Forest 2024
Escape the Plot Forest is a five-day summit for writers of all experience levels, held October 19th - October 23rd, and taught by over...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Opportunity Alert: 2024 First Impressions Contest for Unpublished Writers
Authors, do you write Christian fiction? If so, there's a wonderful opportunity coming up for unpublished writers. The ACFW (American...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Some award-winning book suggestions for your TBR pile!
ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) held its annual conference earlier this month. A highlight of the event is the Carol Awards....

Megan DiMaria
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Consider Your Writing an Act of Worship
One of my prayers has always been that my life would be an act of worship to my God. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I viewed keeping my...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Living Generously Unlocks Blessings!
Goodness, isn't life stressful lately? Summer's ending, school is starting, and folks are actually thinking about the coming holidays....

Megan DiMaria
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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StoryFest 2024
Calling all Christian fiction book lovers! The ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Storyfest Readers' Retreat, created for...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Writers, treat yourself to a beneficial, stress-free summer
Summertime! It’s when life (supposedly) slows down and you enjoy family, friends, and the great outdoors. If you’re a writer, the thought...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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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 2, 20243 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Writers Contest
You know I love to share good opportunities for writers. The ACFW Virgina 2024 Crown Award is accepting submissions. This is a great...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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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 4, 20242 min read
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How to Get Started as a Writer
Want to be a writer? Are you thinking about it? And thinking about it? START NOW. If you don't know how to start, get a how-to book out...

Megan DiMaria
May 21, 20241 min read
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Simple Guidelines for a Peaceful Life
I saw this list and thought it would be great to expand on these six essential keys to live a peaceful, happy life: When you are alone,...

Megan DiMaria
May 7, 20242 min read
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Tips for Preparing for a Writers Conference
Conference season is upon us. Are you going to a writers conference this year? Conferences can be a great boost to your writing career....

Megan DiMaria
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Famous Authors’ Advice for Writing
I love to search the internet for advice from those who have been successful in their writing career. Today I'm happy to share some...

Megan DiMaria
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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Snow on Tulips and Challenges You Face
Take heart, sometimes challenges can be a good thing. I've been delighted to see my tulips pushing through winter's barrier. I noticed...

Megan DiMaria
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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