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Choosing Unity Over Uniformity: The Road to Compromise and Connection

In the run-up to the 2024 US Presidential Election, a friend’s experience highlights the troubling trend of political loyalty overshadowing personal relationships. As political divisions deepen, true friendships risk dissolution over ideological differences. Emphasizing common ground and healthy dialogue is essential to navigate these complexities and prevent further alienation within society.

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My Friend, Gene

I had a great dad. I know that isn’t everyone’s story, but it’s mine and I’m forever grateful. I also had other men who…

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The Importance of Hope in Fiction

The writer explores hope as a consistent theme in their work, despite disparate genres. They recognize the prevalent skepticism in fiction and aim to counterbalance this with stories where hope persists amidst despair, reflecting their conviction that hope is a fundamental, if often mishandled, necessity in storytelling.

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Christmas 2023

I wonder if the Christ child stared up through a hole in the stable roof, delighted to see His handiwork of stars from a new angle. I wonder, too, if He thought of what awaited Him on the cross while he was doing his chores or playing tag with his friends?

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Who Am I? (As a Writer)

I’ve been thinking a lot about who I am as a fiction writer. Who am I writing for? What am I hoping to accomplish?…

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The Insomniac Writer – Issue #4

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser The Insomniac Writer #4 – May 2023 After taking the month of April off, the monthly…

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The Insomniac Writer Newsletter #2

Dearest readers, the time has come once again. Another month has passed, and another newsletter is upon us. I hope your January was filled…

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The Insomniac Writer Newsletter Issue #1

What will a newsletter accomplish? I hope it will keep us engaged with each other. I believe it might encourage us both to have a frequent update on what I’m working on. And, frankly, it will remind me why I build worlds and tell stories. You, dear reader. You.

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The Birth of a Friend

This time of year, men, women, and children of faith turn their hearts and minds toward a birth some 2,000 years ago in the…

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“Merry” is a word we tend to associate with this season. It means joyful, happy, festive. If we’re being honest, however, most of us…

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