by Lyneta Smith @LynetaS A squirrel clung to the tree trunk behind my new friend Kellie as we sipped iced tea on her deck. He skirted back and forth, unsure whether it was safe to jump onto the railing. I was about to comment on his unusual tail shape when…

by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon Over the last few weeks, the world has been captivated by the death and life of Queen Elizabeth II, including myself. Television stations run multiple segments a day, the newspapers print hundreds of articles, and magazines post photo after photo of the royal family on their…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Within the publishing world, I’ve often heard it is harder to sign with a literary agent than to locate a publisher. Because publishers have been inundated with poor and inappropriate submissions, many of them have created policies of only accepting submissions from literary agents.  This practice…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 The next time faced with rejection, embrace it. Know that we’re one step closer to becoming a better writer, securing that coveted publishing deal, or acquiring an agent. We’re in good company if we struggle with an insatiable desire for acceptance and admiration. The need to…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 Victory. When we are tempted to go back to an old habit. When discouragement tries to slow us down. When our spiritual enemy unleashes an assault of negative thoughts. Writing about victory in spiritual battles is my go-to topic. What’s yours? What topic has nestled deep…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites I love my job (most of the time)! People entrust their chubby, well-loved baby to me. As a doctor, I give a thorough examination.  I find every pimple, wart, and imperfection.  Some babies have a few normal blemishes while others have the measles. What's a physician to…