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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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Lifehack: It's November, Do This
Happy November! Is it just me or are the years whooshing by more quickly? I suspect the month of November will also evaporate quickly. I...

Megan DiMaria
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Two strangers changed my life
Lately, I've been thinking about two strangers whose kindness blessed me. I never spoke with them, I never met them, and I don't even...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 25, 20222 min read


It's fall break
Hi, friends. It's fall break this week for my women's Bible study, and I'm giving myself a week off from blogging. Actually, I'm catching...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 18, 20221 min read


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...

Megan DiMaria
Oct 11, 20223 min read


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


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 27, 20222 min read


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 20, 20221 min read


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 13, 20221 min read


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
Sep 6, 20222 min read


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 30, 20221 min read


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


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 16, 20221 min read


#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


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


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 26, 20222 min read


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 19, 20222 min read


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


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


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


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 21, 20221 min read
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