Category Archives: On Writing

Post-Grad Life: The Year of Rejection

“We all learn lessons in life. Some stick, some don’t. I have always learned more from rejection and failure than from acceptance and success.” Henry Rollins 2019 has held promise, but that promise has been suspended above me and I haven’t been able to reach it. Instead, I’m standing on a tightrope and rejection keepsContinue reading “Post-Grad Life: The Year of Rejection”

Cross OVER THE THRESHOLD With Me

“In lipstick and hiking boots, Julie travels up the mountain to escape her life. What she doesn’t realize is that she’s about to discover a man who holds the power to transform her identity forever.” In my last post I wrote about my experience at my first writer’s conference. If you’d like to check it out, hereContinue reading “Cross OVER THE THRESHOLD With Me”

More than a Writing Conference

Decked in a blazer with a briefcase hanging by my side, I passed a small sign that read “Write2Ignite.” My first writer’s conference. I hoped and prayed for opportunity, knowledge, and experience that waited behind the glass doors. By the end of the conference, I received all and more. Anyone who hopes to hone their craft and bring theirContinue reading “More than a Writing Conference”

Post Grad Life: 3 Months of Limbo

I sat in a coffee shop with my friend Emily, a large white cup and saucer we both agreed came out of a Friends episode rested between my hands. “It feels almost like you’re in limbo.” Those were my words to her while describing my life after college so far. I say limbo because manyContinue reading “Post Grad Life: 3 Months of Limbo”

Giving God the Time of Day

Today, I am thrilled to announce that my first devotion has been published! ChristianDevotions.us is not only an organization dedicated to sharing God’s Word with the world, but they also pride themselves in helping new writers build a resume. I’m so glad that I was led to submit to them and that they were graciousContinue reading “Giving God the Time of Day”

Post-Grad Life: First Month

Walking across that stage and taking my diploma in hand was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve ever had. Getting a college degree is an accomplishment that not everyone can claim. I can now tell the world that I’m a college graduate, but having said that, the title comes with a little weight. Well,Continue reading “Post-Grad Life: First Month”