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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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Operating in faith, encouraged by glimmers
Some folks say they're operating on a wing and a prayer. What keeps me going is a glimmer and a prayer (but most definitely, the...

Megan DiMaria
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Lifehack: Finding Joy in Simple Things
Simple little things, those that could even be considered inconsequential, have the ability to give you an emotional and spiritual lift....

Megan DiMaria
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Award-winning 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
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Staying focused when life intrudes (AKA: 15 tips to get stuff done when you lead a busy life)
The struggle is real. I have responsibilities to keep writing and reading (book club and to support writer friends), but life is full of...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Christmas anthology looking for submissions
Do you have a Christmas short story, poem, or essay that you'd like to see in print? I came across this opportunity by author Michelle...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Writers Contest
You know I love to share good opportunities for writers. The ACFW Virgina 2023 Crown Award is accepting submissions. This is a great...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Opportunity Alert: Colorado Writing Workshop
Writer, or wannabe writer, the best way to move forward in your journey is by attending conferences and seminars. I recently saw some...

Megan DiMaria
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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See you next week!
Friends, I've been so productive and so busy this past week that I haven't had the time to polish the article I'd written for today's...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Good Book Alert: The Best Summer of Our Lives
Have you discovered any books by Rachel Hauck? I just read The Best Summer of Our Lives. To be honest, one of the appeals of selecting...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 18, 20233 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 11, 20232 min read
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FREE Christian Romance Novels!
Did that title grab your attention? It caught my eye as I was scrolling through social media, so I decided to share the info with you. I...

Megan DiMaria
Jul 4, 20231 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 27, 20232 min read
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Keeping my head down, doing my thing
Apparently, I don't know how to quit. (That's an attribute that I inherited from my dad.) What I'm talking about is my writing journey....

Megan DiMaria
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Stirred, Not Shaken (AKA: 10 keys to overcome challenges)
I'm stirred by beautiful words, images, and dreams. I'm drawn to beauty because I've encountered too much ugliness and heartache in my...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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Cultivate Contentment & Be Happy
Life is challenging. There are demands on our time and attention. We have hopes, dreams, and goals. Sometimes day-to-day life can feel...

Megan DiMaria
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Summer Fun and Books (reading & writing)
It's been raining (and hailing) like crazy the past few weeks in Colorado and the landscape has turned impossibly green. Everything's...

Megan DiMaria
May 30, 20232 min read
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Rise Above Day-To-Day Frustrations
No matter how optimistic you strive to be, frustrations come into life. (This shouldn't be a surprise, the Bible tells us in James "when...

Megan DiMaria
May 23, 20231 min read
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Advice for Quitters
I don't know any creative person who hasn't considered quitting. It's hard to push forward when your dreams/goals haven't been met. If...

Megan DiMaria
May 15, 20232 min read
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Edits: Don't let them kill you
Honestly, I've edited my novel three times on my computer, printed out the entire manuscript for a red-pen edit three times, and did a...

Megan DiMaria
May 9, 20231 min read
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Good book alert: In This Moment
I became a fan of Timeless, Gabrielle Meyer's time-slip novel series. I introduced the first book of the series, When the Day Comes last...

Megan DiMaria
May 2, 20233 min read
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