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Since this summer has been one of my busiest in a Since this summer has been one of my busiest in a long time, I’ve made it my goal to be intentional about slowing down this fall. One of my favorite ways to slow my mind and body is to take camera in hand and wander my backyard, searching for beauty in the ordinary.

In this case, it’s our overgrown September garden, past its prime but still holding bits of wonder:

The interplay of light and shadow, color and texture.

A ripe fig, after waiting all summer to no avail.

A perfect tomato, nestled in tangled stems and leaves.

Billowing kale, zinnias stretching up triumphant, black-eyed susans catching the light of sunset.

What’s your favorite way to slow down?
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#september #garden #slowliving #figs #tomatoes #zinnias #autumn
I often thank God for the day I accidentally found I often thank God for the day I accidentally found out about Realm Makers. It’s a writer’s conference, yes, but it’s also a family…one that inspires me, challenges me, and fills my soul to bursting.

Pictured: 
- A fraction of my fun RM goodies
- Opening keynote by Steve Laube
- Listening to the lovely @shanditty speak on the gifts that failure gives us
- Awards banquet with the sweetest friends
- Found a little nook to read some free verse by @janeen_ippolito 

Not pictured: 
- The incredible sense of belonging when surrounded by likeminded creatives
- The way Realm Makers feels like you’ve been at church all weekend
- Friends who will pray with you at the drop of a hat when the Enemy hits hard
- How the well-known authors encourage and intermingle with those who haven’t yet had a word published
- Witnessing authors win awards and give the glory and honor back to the Lord
- Laughing hysterically with the roomies because everything is funny at midnight when you’re exhausted from people-ing all weekend

Can’t wait until next year, Lord willing!
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#realmmakers2023 #writersconference #community #authorsofinstagram
I have another short story getting published! OASI I have another short story getting published! OASIS is a Middle Eastern fantasy about a wayward princess trying to outrun the choices she’s made, but they’re catching up to her.

This story is special to me in a lot of ways, and I can’t wait to share it with you! It releases December 1, 2023 in the Crowns anthology by @quill.and.flame.publishers, and best of all, proceeds will go IJM to fight human trafficking.

Swipe to see more of Petra and Wadi Rum from my short time in Jordan a few years back…the rugged beauty and brilliant colors of the desert heavily inspired my story world.
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#shortstory #anthology #wadirumdesert #petrajordan #writersofinstagram #quillandflamepublishers #christianfantasywriters #yafantasy #fighthumantrafficking
A story snippet for your Tuesday😊 Set Among K A story snippet for your Tuesday😊 

Set Among Kings is the non-magical fantasy novel I’m currently querying, and what I’ll be pitching at the Realm Makers Conference in about a month!

This book deals a lot with human trafficking and the various forms it can take (in a tactful, non-explicit way). In Kedar’s world, the “promisers,” as he calls them, offer street boys food or work to trick them into slavery…and that’s all I’ll say for now🙃

My newsletter sign-up link is in my bio if you want to stay updated on this book!
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#storysnippet #storyexcerpt #nonmagicalfantasy #christianfantasywriters #yafantasy
My first newsletter is going out next week! I plan My first newsletter is going out next week! I plan to send these emails quarterly…so if you’re at all interested in my writing & publishing updates, the sign-up link is in my bio. I’ll also be including a proper introduction to the novel I’ve been working on for 6ish years👀😀
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#amwriting #newsletter #writersofinstagram #spring #blossoms
One of my favorite passages is Isaiah 42, where it One of my favorite passages is Isaiah 42, where it says of Jesus: “Behold my Servant…HE SHALL NOT FAIL…”

And He didn’t. It is finished. Jesus paid the price for our redemption.

And if we belong to Him, His purposes for our lives won’t fail either.

Not when we mess up. Not when we give in again to a sin or addiction we thought we’d overcome. Not when our lives are chaos, or grief pulls us under the waves, or anxiety chokes the breath from our lungs, or ugliness rises from our hearts and leaves our lips.

HE SHALL NOT FAIL. 

Not 2,000 years ago, not now, not ever.
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Featured: thorns growing in the Jerusalem area that the Roman soldiers might have used for Jesus’ “crown”.
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#goodfriday #easter #isaiah42 #jerusalem #crownofthorns
Hey friends! Just wanted to introduce myself if we Hey friends! Just wanted to introduce myself if we haven’t met in person! 

I own a small photography business (which I love), but I’ve been writing stories since elementary school and consider that my calling. 

My current WIP is a YA non-magical fantasy novel involving trafficking, adoption, and a journey from fear to trust, set in a world inspired by the Middle East. (Newsletter sign-up link in bio if you want to stay updated on this project!)

I’m a recovering perfectionist (yes, it’s a problem) who never outgrew her love for horses and is fascinated by all things Middle Eastern (especially the food😋). I train in martial arts, dabble in Dutch and Hebrew, and am passionate about how ordinary people can fight human trafficking (visit my blog thewriteending.com for ways to help!). Writing poetry helps me process difficult seasons of life, and I have several short stories and poems published in various anthologies.

I owe everything to the astonishing love and grace of Jesus Christ. 

So, do we have anything in common?😄
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#writersofinstagram #yafantasy #intropost
My author copy of Wither and Bloom arrived yesterd My author copy of Wither and Bloom arrived yesterday! 😍 Thank you @twenty_hills for the opportunity to be published again!
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#anthology #twentyhillspublishing #newbook #shortstories #authorsofinstagram
I’m in another anthology! My short story Mud Pri I’m in another anthology! My short story Mud Prints is featured in this multi-genre collection by @twenty_hills publishing. 

While our culture tells us love has to be earned, and feelings are the foundation of a relationship, Wither and Bloom explores the theme “love is a choice.”

Releases January 24!
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#authorsofinstagram #shortstories #anthology #writersofinstagram #coverreveal #loveisachoice #booksbooksbooks
Writing poetry often helps me process pain and los Writing poetry often helps me process pain and loss. Below is a poem in honor of sweet baby Mercy, my first niece, who lived an hour before the Lord took her home.

This past week has been so hard, but it's been powerful to witness that even a life unable to survive outside the womb has value, beauty, and purpose.

The tangible love and prayers of our church family, friends, and community have been absolutely incredible, and we truly feel upheld.

~
Baby Mercy

Beautiful, soft, still
Quiet, unmoving, until
The day of endings
The day of beginnings
When the breath of life
Will again your body fill

Gift, witness, test
Struggle, sorrow, rest
Safe in Christ’s arms
As His little lamb
Though it’s hard to let go
Your legacy is blessed

Enclosed, lifted, laid
Planted, sown, fade
Into the willing dust
Though we wish
Our grief and ache
Are what’s decayed

Whole, healed, freed
Remade, restored, proceed
Through heaven’s gates
To meet your Savior
The One who planted
Your precious little seed
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#poetry #poetsofinstagram #newbornphotography #infantloss
There’s power in the act of giving thanks. Simp There’s power in the act of giving thanks.

Simply because the Lord commands us to do so.

And He only commands things that will do us good.

And maybe it does us such good to give thanks because it forces us to take our eyes off of self…which is in itself something to be thankful for.

Deuteronomy 6:18, 
Ephesians 5:20
Another poem of mine is out in the wild! Masquer Another poem of mine is out in the wild! 

Masquerade is an anthology featuring short stories and poems on the themes of secret identities and hidden truths.

My poem, So It Seems, explores how the hard things of life are more than what they first appear to be.

Now available on Amazon!
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#anthology #indieanthology #books #poetry #poetsofinstagram #masqueradeanthology #newrelease
My author copy of The Willow Tree Swing finally ar My author copy of The Willow Tree Swing finally arrived! Featured with a little green tomato because, well, you’d have to read my story to find out😉This anthology features a number of talented authors and is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (online only). 

And because @nightshadepublishing gave me two copies, I get to do a giveaway! Includes The Willow Tree Swing, a bookmark, and a sticker with the book’s tagline.

To enter: 
🍅Follow me if you haven’t already
🍅Either leave a comment or share this post to your story. Bonus entry if you do both! 

Winner will be chosen next week Wednesday!

I also have to give a shoutout to @faith.laurena who unknowingly inspired the story I have in this book😄
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#anthology #indieanthology #authorsofinstagram #green #tomatoes #giveaway
It’s release day!! Two of my poems are featured It’s release day!! Two of my poems are featured in this aerial-themed collection, and they both involve a quest for the unattainable, reaching human limits, and encountering the Limitless One. Now available on Amazon!

Becoming an author was my first childhood dream, so it’s rather surreal to finally have words in print. Thank you @alexsilviuswriter for this opportunity!! 

I’m so grateful to the Lord, Author of my life, for creativity and the magic of the written word.
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#theheightswellflyto #anthology #poetry #poetsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #books #indieanthology #newrelease
New blog post is up: Ten Places to Shop that Fight New blog post is up: Ten Places to Shop that Fight Human Trafficking. 

When I first became aware of the horrible and prevalent evil of human trafficking, I was at a loss on what to do about it. After extensive research, I now know that ordinary people can fight trafficking, and this is why I created The Write Ending: to make it easier for others who want to join the fight. 

One of the easiest ways is to support survivors and those at risk, and it’s as simple as intentional shopping! The link is in my bio if you want to learn more!

Featured: earrings from @starfish_project 
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#endhumantraffickingnow #slaverystillexists #modernslavery #fairtradefashion #starfishproject #childlabor
Hey friends! I’m hosting a table for @warchestbo Hey friends! I’m hosting a table for @warchestboutique at a small craft show on May 14. If you’re local to Grand Rapids, come see me! Women At Risk is an amazing organization that helps prevent human trafficking, and provides rescue and restoration for survivors—both in GR and around the world. The event will be held at Grace Christian Academy from 9:30am-12pm. Hope to see you there!
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#womenatriskinternational #warchestboutique #endhumantrafficking #slaverystillexists
yes, the snow will come when you’re trying to fl yes, the snow will come when
you’re trying to flower and bloom
but spring and sun are coming
so don’t give up too soon
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#spring #crocus #bloom #writersofinstagram #poetsofinstagram
I’m excited to share that two of my poems will b I’m excited to share that two of my poems will be published in this anthology! The Heights We’ll Fly To is an aerial-themed collection of short stories and poems compiled by @alexsilviuswriter. 

Both of my poems feature a quest for the unattainable, reaching human limits, and encountering the Limitless One.

Coming May 2022!!
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Graphics: @miriam.wade.author and @alexsilviuswriter 
Cover design: @hecticreadinglife 
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#writersofinstagram #poetsofinstagram #anthology #theheightswellflyto #coverreveal #sky
A thought for today… perfection is an old enemy A thought for today…

perfection is
an old enemy of mine
disguised as a friend
sometimes I forget
the world doesn’t need
perfect people
but rather
honest humans
brave souls
who don’t hide
their imperfections
and limitations
demonstrating how to
lean their imperfect souls
into a perfect Savior

Are you a recovering perfectionist too?
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It’s #RepTheMovement Day! @fightthenewdrug is an It’s #RepTheMovement Day! @fightthenewdrug is an amazing organization dedicated to educating the public on the harmful effects of porn—both on the individual and on society. They also share how human trafficking is deeply imbedded in the porn industry. If you struggle with a porn addiction, reach out for help, my friend. Let the light uncover that darkness and free you from it!
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#repthemovement #fightthenewdrug #pornistrafficking #endmodernslavery
#peoplearenotproducts #peoplearenotforsale
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