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Mindful Writing: Creating a Lifeline with Words
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Mindful Writing: Creating a Lifeline with Words

by Terri Barnes

The daily chaos of life was about to overwhelm Lisa Smith Molinari, until she discovered a lifeline: writing. Now an award-winning newspaper columnist and author of the upcoming book The Meat and Potatoes of Life: My True Lit Com, Lisa began her writing journey making lists on a yellow legal pad during her husband’s military deployment. For many writers like Lisa, the act of putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard brings mindfulness, order, and context to daily events and major life challenges. […]

Greg Howard: Messages of Hope
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Greg Howard: Messages of Hope

by Elle Cohen

As a gay person growing up in rural South Carolina, Greg Howard felt isolated, especially after the death of his mother. As an author, Greg draws on his own childhood to write stories, including his latest book The Whispers, to help kids and young adults feel less alone. […]

Jocelyn on the slushy streets of Quebec City, on a research trip for her book, Between Two Shores.
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Jocelyn Green: Digging Deep for Historical Fiction Gems

by Terri Barnes

Jocelyn Green’s award-winning historical fiction is the product of extensive research. The author’s quest for immersive historic settings, plots, and characters takes her beyond the walls of her cozy home office. As well as spending time in libraries and museums, Jocelyn often travels to locations that are the settings for her novels. […]