An Open Letter to Beth Moore
Why Beth Moore’s recent apology for complementarianism reeks of complementarianism.
Tag: publishing
WHAT DOES THE WRITING LIFE REQUIRE? HARD WORK AND PATIENCE.
Nearly eight years ago, I quit my full-time desk job at Duke University to become a writer. I patched together freelance writing and teaching gigs until I published Saffron Cross in fall 2013. How did I do it? Patience, perseverance, and many cheerleaders who kept me …
Happy Birthday, Saffron Cross!
This Thursday, October 1, Saffron Cross will turn 2! I can’t believe it’s been two years since the launch of our interfaith story! The past 730 days have brought us so much joy. We’ve connected with others who’ve shared similar experiences, as well as those who wanted …
4 Things Every Freelance Writer Should Know Before Launching Their Career
I’ve recently completed my fourth year as a freelance writer, teacher, and consultant. That’s 1,460 days of surviving artistic doubt and the feast-or-famine nature of contract work. So, what’s the key to freelance writing success? The answer might surprise you. In mid-April of 2011, I …
Journey of the Heart: 3 Ways Poetry Shapes Women’s Lives
When I was a teenager, I never read a poem unless it was forced upon me by some well-meaning, but intimidating English teacher. While other high schoolers pontificated the deeper meaning between this and that line, I was forever lost in the muddle, engulfed in imagery as complex …
What Everybody Ought to Know About Publishing A Book
If You Dream It … One year ago tomorrow, my first book, Saffron Cross, was released. Publishing changed my life, but not in the way I imagined it would. Like most humans living in an industrialized, ego and productivity-driven society, I believed that traditional publishing …