Megan DiMaria
Introducing Gabrielle Meyer (and her wonderful new series)
A few months ago, my book club read an intriguing time-slip novel by Gabrielle Meyer called When the Day Comes. We all loved it so much...
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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.
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Megan DiMaria
- Oct 4, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: An ideal to-do list
A couple of months ago, I talked about considering a to-be list. Today, I have a to-do list you should think about. The world would be...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Don't Give Up!
Yup, here's another pep talk coming your way. (I need this as much as you.) It's hard to strive for a goal when you've not reached...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
Books to add to your TBR pile!
Last week, ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) held its annual conference. A highlight of the event is the Carol Awards. The Carol...
Megan DiMaria
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
12 Strategies for Writing Success
You know, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Who needs that in their life? To succeed, you've got to get a plan in place. I've got a...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 30, 2022
- 1 min
Stay persistent with your creative goals
Today's a good day to remind you (I'm talking to you, writer) that persistence is as important as talent. Fire your passion and do what...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
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 16, 2022
- 1 min
Is your heart weary? Wounded
If it is, I'm sorry. Truly. I know exactly how that feels. It seems our culture gets harsher by the day. Folks troll others on social...
Megan DiMaria
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
#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 2, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
Advice: How to silence that internal critic
“True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful. ~Paul Sweeney Have you been writing toward the goal of being published? Are...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: What is a to-be list?
Okay, busy friends. I've got a challenge for you. Instead of focusing on your to-do list, create a to-be list. Not only will it help you...
Megan DiMaria
- Jul 12, 2022
- 1 min
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 5, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
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 21, 2022
- 1 min
Hold on to your dream!
Don't give up on your dream. Believe me, I know it can be hard to keep pushing forward, but the struggle is part of the process. Even if...
Megan DiMaria
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
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 7, 2022
- 2 min
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
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Some encouragement for creatives
A life in the arts is not an easy one. Most of our efforts are behind closed doors, struggling alone for our art. There are so many ups...
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