Megan DiMaria
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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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
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
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
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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
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
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Mankind is your business!
When I notice a theme reoccurring, I pay attention. Lately, I've noticed a theme of being kind and loving, especially to your friends....
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
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Advice for heavy hearts this holiday season
The air has chilled, leaves have fallen, and Thanksgiving is next week. Then there will be the blur of days until Christmas and the New...
Megan DiMaria
Jan 11, 20225 min read
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 43 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...
Megan DiMaria
Sep 21, 20214 min read
Want write a book? Thirteen strategies for productivity
Do you dream of being a writer? I've got some advice for you: set boundaries and get the work done! Carving out time to accomplish your...
Megan DiMaria
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Lifehack: Books to read by the end of 2021
I bet I'm not alone when I say I love to get recommendations for good books. Occasionally, I visit some authors' websites that review the...
Megan DiMaria
May 25, 20212 min read
Why you should stop pressuring yourself
It's a wonderful thing to have dreams and goals. Knowing what we want and how to get there are key in accomplishing our mission. If...
Megan DiMaria
Apr 13, 20212 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
Feb 2, 20213 min read
My debut novel, Searching for Spice, is on sale now!
You can't imagine my surprise when I got an email from Tyndale House Publishers a few weeks ago. Tyndale published my first two novels...
Megan DiMaria
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Just a bit of encouragement
I had another post penciled in for today, but I felt the urge to give you some encouragement. Hang in there. Keep moving forward, even if...
Megan DiMaria
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Wisdom: get some!
This year especially, I'm striving toward acquiring more wisdom. You can never have too much wisdom. It isn't something you inherit, like...
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