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Finding Joy in the Little Things

March 25, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  I pray you are well, healthy and safe during this time of crisis. Our governor has done an amazing job and we are learning to adapt to our restrictions. Thankfully for this coffee girl who goes a bit stir crazy after a couple of days, Starbucks drive-thru is still open. What was once viewed as a regular treat is now viewed as a bit of a luxury. It gives us someplace to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith

Writing Retreat Ready!

March 11, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

Writing Retreat Ready!

Hi friends, Excited to be with you today! Right now, I’m getting my final things packed and heading to the airport to pick up a sweetheart of a friend. We’re heading up to beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a 4-day writing retreat. I can’t wait! I’ve hosted a writing retreat up there for a handful of dear writing friends. It was definitely a memorable time. We got hit with a massive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

The Lies Our Characters Believe

February 26, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today I’m so honored to have my friend and fabulous romantic suspense bestseller, DiAnn Mills, guest posting today. When I was an aspiring writer, DiAnn was such a person of inspiration. I admired her talent and her kind and outgoing personality. I know you’ll enjoy hearing from her today!  Our characters can be stubborn. Just when we think we know them inside and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith

Almost There

February 12, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  Excited to be with you today! This week I’m working on my first set of galleys for The Crushing Depths. It’s such a fun time being so close to publication but also nerve-wracking knowing this is my last chance to make any changes.  From Draft to Published In case you aren’t familiar with the process a book goes through from the time I turn the rough draft into my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing

In Need of Hope

January 22, 2020 By Dani Pettrey

Happy Wednesday, friends! I’m excited to be here with you today! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and say hi. I really appreciate it. A few years ago, I did a project called Alphabet for the Soul and each week I’d share a word that started with the letter I was on—A-Z. The majority of letters were easy to come up with words for them and each led to a small devotional. However, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith

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