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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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Megan DiMaria
5 days ago2 min read
Divine Humanity—A beautiful Christmas thought to ponder!
At this special time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed their nativity set to me. In the box with...
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Megan DiMaria
Dec 33 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 192 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 52 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Nov 51 min read
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,...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 293 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 151 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 13 min read
Opportunity Alert: 2024 First Impressions Contest for Unpublished Writers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 If so, there's a wonderful opportunity coming up for unpublished writers.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...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 171 min read
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....
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 32 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 203 min read
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....
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 61 min read
StoryFest 2024
Calling all Christian fiction book lovers! The ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Storyfest Readers' Retreat, created for...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 162 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 23 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 183 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 42 min read
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,...
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Megan DiMaria
May 211 min read
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...
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Megan DiMaria
May 72 min read
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,...
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 162 min read
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....
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Megan DiMaria
Apr 23 min read
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...
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