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Challenge and Giveaway

February 9, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I have a fun challenge and a special giveaway to share with you today. I shared about this challenge in my FB reader group, The Suspense Squad, but I wanted to enlist your fabulous help too. I saw this reading challenge floating around social media, and since my goal is to read one novel a month in 2022, I thought it was a perfect opportunity! I’ll have January … [Read more...]

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Encouragement for the Dull Days

January 26, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday. I'm excited to have the fabulous Jaime Jo Wright sharing with us today. I love her encouragement, and really, who can't use a little encouragement for those dull days! Hope you enjoy her thoughtful post. It’s that time of year again. It rolls around once every six months. That moment I stare at a blank screen, cursor blinking, and a new story trolling around in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: encouragement

Overcoming Story Obstacles

January 12, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Happy Wednesday, friends! I hope your New Year is off to a great start. I thought it would be fun to answer a variety of reader questions I’ve received in my next few posts. Two questions I often get are: “How do you stay inspired to write?” and “How do you overcome writer’s block?” I’m mentioning both questions because I believe the answer is the same, and I found it in a book that I read years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: inspiration, Writer's Life, Writer's Block, writing

Memories & Meaning

December 22, 2021 By Dani Pettrey

As 2021 draws to a close, I hope to move into the New Year with a heart filled with gratitude, a focus on savoring the small moments that mean so much, and the joy of making lasting memories. I want to ease my hectic schedule so I can slow down and enjoy the blessings God's given me. Nothing brings me happiness like seeing my grandkids smile, my family laughing as we all gather, or the simple act … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: faith, Family, New Year, reflection

My Favorite Covers of 2021

December 8, 2021 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! Are you ready for Christmas? It’s hard to believe we’re only a couple of weeks away! It’ll be New Years before we know it. Before we flip the calendar to 2022, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite covers of 2021. Vision, creativity, and great attention to detail are trademarks of designing stunning book covers. While many publishing houses are gifted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cover love, reading

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