My title for this entry was inspired by the children’s book at left. (Children and books… that’s basically the summary of my life right there. ) If you’ve been reading Hope Road for longer than two minutes, you’ve probably noticed that I like to read - and that would be a slight understatement.
However, I think [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on July 15th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I always like to do book memes. Kaysie tagged me for this one. It’s funny because our favorite authors are similar too.
Who is your favorite author and why?
For nonfiction, my favorite authors are Elisabeth Elliot and John Piper. I have loved Elisabeth Elliot’s writing for a long time; she has mentored me through her [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on July 1st, 2008 | 7 Comments »
But I do feel like writing about something - anything.
Does that ever happen to you, whether it’s with writing or something else?
Filed under: Books/Writing on May 21st, 2008 | 27 Comments »
Well, the conference is over and I’m back in our little apartment. I really enjoyed the weekend there, and I’m facing the reality of homework again! But my writing muscles have been stretched a little, and I’m inspired to try some new forms. Thanks for all of your encouragement.
Yesterday, I attended three sessions again. [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing, My Life on April 20th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It doesn’t seem like Friday to me at all right now. But it is. And it was a good day at the conference. I didn’t get to interact with people a lot like I did yesterday, but I enjoyed the sessions I went to. I can already tell that my creativity is being fueled. I [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing, My Life on April 18th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Today I had the privilege of attending the Festival of Faith and Writing. I attended three sessions - the opening session with Mary Gordon, a reading by Luci Shaw, and a conversation with Davis Bunn and Francine Rivers. I enjoyed all of them, particularly Luci Shaw’s. I jotted down some delicious phrases from her poetry:
abrasive [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing, My Life on April 17th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Interested in starting or restarting your blog? Want to share your thoughts? Welcome to my mini-tutorial. Also see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Today I’m discussing more about blog setup.
Once you’ve chosen your blog’s name and your host, you can start setting up your new site. I am too much of an amateur [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on April 9th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
[Title is meant to be sung to the tune of "I could've danced all night..."]
I’ve made a delightful rediscovery - children’s books! Of course I have always liked my Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, A Little Princess, Betsy-Tacy, and All-of-a-Kind Family, among others. But there are so many more that I’d forgotten about! For instance…
Five Little Peppers and [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on April 2nd, 2008 | 8 Comments »
I’ve been reading stories all week -
The days in my planner, well-intentioned, but failures.
Have there only been seven?
The last one is over, and I’m paying the price.
Yesterday night, I slept for ninety minutes.
Welcome back, insomnia - reminder of my mortality.
Maybe spring is still possible.
The van ride today was full of sunny warmth.
Now, it’s dark outside. [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing, Personal Reflection on March 29th, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Interested in starting or restarting your blog? Want to share your thoughts? Welcome to my mini-tutorial. Also see Part 1 and Part 2. Today I’m discussing blog setup.
Two of the most important elements of starting a blog are…
Choosing a name.
Choosing a host.
Choosing a name.
Pick a name that is long-lasting. In a way, your blog’s name is a [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on March 27th, 2008 | 13 Comments »
