November has come and gone, and I have a(nother) confession to make. I did not “win” NaNoWriMo this year. I knew going into National Novel Writing Month this November that it would be a challenge to carve out writing time and actually meet that 50,000-word…
Author: Laura DeBow
A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Psalm 100 is one of my favorite Psalms. Such a simple, beautiful reminder to praise God and be grateful for his love and provision for his people. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving full of love, laughter, and gratitude. What are you thankful for this…
Cultivating Gratitude During the Holiday Season
Maintaining an attitude of gratitude is hard sometimes. I mean, it’s work. During some seasons, we’re running around with our hair on fire, and it’s difficult to slow down and remember all the good that surrounds us. I find that to be especially true during…
Flash Fiction Story: A Whole Latte Love
As I shared a couple of weeks ago, I submitted to Spark Flash Fiction’s Fall contest issue. My sweet short, short story, A Whole Latte Love, was published as a semi-finalist. The theme of Spark’s fall issue is Love Unleashed, and all the stories…
I’m Not Ready for NaNoWriMo but I’m Doing it Anyway
Confession: I’m not fully prepped for National Novel Writing Month. Not like I thought I’d be. I told myself this year will be different. This year I’m prepping. I’ve never attempted NaNo with an outline in hand before. I’ve always been a pantser, or one…