“What would you attempt if you knew you could never fail?” The words seemed to leap off the page of the Bible Study I’ve been working through on Romans 8. My immediate answer was, “That’s easy! I would finish the book I’m working on and pitch … Continue reading
After an extended struggle, the video excerpt of a reading from my book, Mary’s Perfume, is finally finished. Click on the tab entitled “videos” to view it. Special thanks goes to actress, Rebekah Dipple, for her performance and to film maker, Stephen … Continue reading
It would be great to write a best-seller. What aspiring author doesn’t dream of one day seeing her name topping the chart in the New York Times? But nobody starts there. And believing that you should only write something that thousands upon … Continue reading
I started out the year determined to be diligent about my writing, and the first major project is now finished! My Fairy Godfather is a collection of all my previously published short fiction and creative non-fiction, plus a few extras. … Continue reading
I’ve been working my way through a great book on creativity entitled The Creative Call, by Janice Elsheimer. In it, she includes a variety of exercises to help artists of all types confront and conquer their fears. One such exercise … Continue reading
Mary must have been a very courageous young woman. She had to know that embracing God’s plan for her life would involve terrible risks. She risked the loss of her reputation, the rejection of her friends and family. She very … Continue reading
After the angel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist, she goes immediately to the hill country of Judah to visit her. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches her ears, Elizabeth’s baby leaps in her … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, our pastor preached a sermon on prayer. He told the story of a Native American chief who permitted the transcontinental railroad to be built across his lands. In exchange, he was given a free pass to ride … Continue reading
There is much discussion among authors these days about creating a “brand,” which is basically a phrase or slogan that characterizes what you write and why you write it. When I was thinking about what mine ought to be, I had … Continue reading
The heart of all great fiction, the thing which pumps lifeblood through the best stories of every genre, is courage. The characters who make a lasting impact on our souls are the ones who do not run from the conflicts … Continue reading
Rebecca D. Bruner, Author 