Megan DiMaria

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....

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...

Life is challenging. There are demands on our time and attention. We have hopes, dreams, and goals. Sometimes day-to-day life can feel...

It's been raining (and hailing) like crazy the past few weeks in Colorado and the landscape has turned impossibly green. Everything's...

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...

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...

Honestly, I've edited my novel three times on my computer, printed out the entire manuscript for a red-pen edit three times, and did a...

I became a fan of Timeless, Gabrielle Meyer's time-slip novel series. I introduced the first book of the series, When the Day Comes last...

Yay, for finishing writing a novel. Boo, for having to edit the darn thing. This is the third (BIG) edit on my wip (work in progress)....

Weasel words are words that somehow manage to weasel themselves into our writing, but are passive, weak words, and generally lazy...

Long story short, I'm still writing. Longer update: I'm closing in on finishing edits on my current WIP (work in progress). Yes, it's...

*I'll be back blogging on April 11th.* For Christians, Lent is the season to prepare our hearts for Easter. This year, Lent began last...

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...

When I notice a theme reoccurring, I pay attention. Lately, I've noticed a theme of being kind and loving, especially to your friends....

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...

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and I'm giving you tips and some time to compose a love letter for your special someone. As a word...

If at some point in life, you haven’t relied on the kindness of strangers or haven’t extended kindness to a stranger, then face it—you’re...

What were you doing 44 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...

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...