Megan DiMaria
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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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
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....
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...
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...
Megan DiMaria
Mar 262 min read
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
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Happy Thanksgiving 2023
Tomorrow I begin my Thanksgiving preparations, and I want to let you know you're in my thoughts. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Choose Faith Over Stress
Sometimes you run across a quote that makes you pause. This is one of those quotes. Simple and true. I'm in a busy season. I'm trying to...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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 13, 20233 min read
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 6, 20233 min read
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
May 23, 20231 min read
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 16, 20232 min read
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
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Advice for discouraged writers
Yeah, you need advice and so do I. Writing, or any occupation in the arts, is a tough job. Writers toil away, alone, arranging words into...
Megan DiMaria
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Notice stuff and fire up your creativity
Not too long ago, I met a friend for lunch. During our visit, I commented on some of the café’s artwork. She mentioned that I always seem...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Beautiful rules for a thoughtful 2023
Happy New Year! 2023 felt like it snuck up and totally surprised me. Gone are the sparkly lights and hints of holiday cheer. Christmas is...
Megan DiMaria
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Check out this debut novel!
I'm happy to promote my friend Heidi Main's debut novel. It's so good! I can say that with all honesty because Heidi and I were critique...
Megan DiMaria
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Veterans Day tribute to my Dad, an unsung hero
(In honor of Veterans Day, I run this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...
Megan DiMaria
Oct 25, 20222 min read
A stranger changed my life
Lately, I've been thinking about a man whose kindness blessed me. I never spoke with him, never met him, and I don't even know his name....
Megan DiMaria
Sep 27, 20222 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...
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