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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
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Why readers select a novel
Why do you select a particular book to read? I've been thinking about that lately, especially because as an author, I want readers to...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 20, 20206 min read
#Opportunity Alert: Scrivenings Press Contests!!
I'm always pleased to share great writing opportunities with you. Contests are a wonderful way to get valuable feedback and this one...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 13, 20201 min read
#Opportunity Alert
I first told you about this cool Twitter pitch party in June. And it's on again! Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are...
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Megan DiMaria
Oct 6, 20203 min read
#Opportunity Alert for unpublished writers of Christian fiction
Authors, do you write Christian fiction? There's a great opportunity coming up for unpublished writers. The ACFW (American Fiction...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Catching up
First, happy national coffee day! I've had my two cups already, and I'm good to go. Since attending the conference two weeks ago then...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Pros and cons of the virtual ACFW conference AND book suggestions
Last week, I was supposed to be in St. Louis attending the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) annual conference. I still attended,...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Editing, editing, editing.
The weather here in Colorado has been crazy. Hot, in the high 90s, Smoky, there have been terrible fires this summer, which have kept me...
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Megan DiMaria
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Keep perspective while working toward your goals.
I'm (still) striving toward another publishing contract. It's not easy. At this point, I wonder if I know how to write. True. It can be...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 25, 20201 min read
#Opportunity Alert for Suspense Authors
Authors, do you write suspense? There's a great opportunity coming up for underrepresented and own voice authors. There's another Twitter...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Writer, are you stuck? *Sharing a fun find*
Some writers will complain that they have writer's block. I've heard it said that there's no such thing. If you're a writer, you write....
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Five reasons why reading is good
If you're like me, you don't really need a reason to read. And, if you're like me, you'll read whenever you get the opportunity. (I once...
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Megan DiMaria
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Yes, some questions are best left unanswered
Lately, I've been running across that meme that asks you to give advice to your 18-year-old self. I don't care for that one. Actually, my...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 28, 20202 min read
The editing blues and how to push through them
*Congratulations, catbooks72! You won a copy of Jen's book, Storing Up Trouble. Please message me, and I'll pass your address on to Jen....
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 21, 20204 min read
A peek into a successful author's process and a novel giveaway!
I'm delighted to host my friend and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jen Turano. I've been a fan of Jen's since her first book released. If...
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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...
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Megan DiMaria
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Eight ground rules for achieving your dreams
Do you have a dream? A goal? Is there a desire that has burned in your heart for years? Or has a new vision popped into your mind? Here's...
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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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Megan DiMaria
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Feel like throwing in the towel?
Feel like throwing in the towel? Believe it or not, I don't even entertain the idea of quitting. Of course, I've thought, should I quit?...
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Megan DiMaria
Jun 16, 20203 min read
#Opportunity Alert!!
Do you write Christian fiction and/or nonfiction? Are you looking to catch the eye of an agent or a publishing house? Then polish up your...
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