When we turn from our sin, and have the blessed forgiveness of the Almighty, then we can ask Him to run things, and let Him be in charge.
Publishing is, by its nature, about deadlines, and deadlines are toxic.
Writing is a way of processing our lives. And it can be a way of healing.
Sometimes you have to gag on fancy before you can appreciate plain.
I grew up hearing words like snakeroot, sassafras, mullein - things that had wondrous, mysterious sounds in their names.
There are so many people who don't know small towns exist. When I write, I want to give my readers two things: one is a sense of consolation, and two, I want to make them laugh.