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Is Jesus Truly Your Lord?

Today, I was reading through the final chapters of Matthew and a scene I’ve read countless times struck me anew. Jesus had been praying in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas led a riled-up crowd armed with clubs and swords into the garden to arrest Him. As the betrayer approaches Jesus and identifies him with…
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Shamrock

Third Time’s A Charm?

A couple of weeks ago, I found THE agent that I desperately want to represent my work. She appears to ...
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The First Cut Is The Deepest

Last week I mustered the courage to send my first query letter. After researching this particular agent and writing, re-writing, ...
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Tired Women

Catching My Breath

Over the past 14 months, I've lived in 5 states and 6 different houses - whew! This was never the ...
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The Query Letter

Since receiving my completed manuscript back from my editor, I've been researching and reading about various ways to write a ...
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jesus

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Five years ago, I was going through the most painful time in my life. I had literally lost everything including ...
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Time is now Calendar

Working Girl

Since moving to Charleston, I've taken a full-time position in Business Development and Marketing with a local company. It has ...
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Tulip

To Everything There Is A Season

Every year by the time January 1st rolls around, I'm ready for Spring. Yet, no matter how much I hope ...
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Lessons Learned in Loneliness

As I write this, it’s a dreary December 30th morning, 2021. I’m sitting on the floor in my closet, next ...
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Rewriting While Relocating!

So, it's been a minute since I've posted an update on my novel. While I'm not one for making excuses, ...
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Open Book

My FINAL EDIT!

My final edit is back from my editor - finally! As I've been reading through her comments on Track Changes, ...
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When Every Door Slams Shut

Have you ever been in a season that's fraught with disappointment and confusion? That's been me for the past, almost, ...
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Checking In... Holly Crawshaw email: Hey Dawn! Just Checking in regarding your edit. I plan to have this done by early next week. I have had SUCH A BLAST reading it. It's really funny. You have a strong literary voice. I can't wait for you to see the finished product!

Encouraging Email

I received this email from my editor a few days ago, but wanted to share, because it was like getting ...
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