Megan DiMaria

Last week, ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) held its annual conference. A highlight of the event is the Carol Awards. The Carol...

You know, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Who needs that in their life? To succeed, you've got to get a plan in place. I've got a...

Today's a good day to remind you (I'm talking to you, writer) that persistence is as important as talent. Fire your passion and do what...

I love to connect readers with authors they'll enjoy reading! I've admired Dineen for years since meeting at a writers conference. When I...

If it is, I'm sorry. Truly. I know exactly how that feels. It seems our culture gets harsher by the day. Folks troll others on social...

Happy National #BookLoversDay! We're heading into the cozy tea-and-reading season—when the weather turns cool, and a comfy spot with a...

Short and simple. Read on! If you haven't noticed before, I'm a reader. Here are some of the books I've picked up in the past few weeks:...

“True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful. ~Paul Sweeney Have you been writing toward the goal of being published? Are...

Okay, busy friends. I've got a challenge for you. Instead of focusing on your to-do list, create a to-be list. Not only will it help you...

I'm a serious bibliophile. I love to collect books, I love to read books, I love to give books to friends, I love to write books, and I...

Last week I gave recommendations for good books to read, and I thought it would be fun to offer my friends a free bookmark. I like funny,...

I do! There's practically nothing I love more than getting lost in the pages of a good book. Because of that, I have some great...

Don't give up on your dream. Believe me, I know it can be hard to keep pushing forward, but the struggle is part of the process. Even if...

Are you a book lover? Besides buying an author's book, there are several ways to support an author. Did you know that authors are not...

I find this quote from Voltaire delightful. Isn't it lovely? Everyone in the arts, including hobbyists, needs to feed their creativity....

A life in the arts is not an easy one. Most of our efforts are behind closed doors, struggling alone for our art. There are so many ups...

Do you have people from your past that you still pray for? I do. There have been situations that have compelled me to pray for certain...

Some of the nicest friendships I've enjoyed were possible because I extended myself to others. Some of the best moments I've shared were...

Remember when trolls were only exotic characters in fairy tales? These days they've emerged from the dark woods and secret caves, and...

People with goals are driven to succeed. The issue is that it will take time to reach your goal. But, hang in there! While you're on the...