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Books that shaped my childhood
Most authors can trace their roots back to childhood, when they discovered new worlds and adventures awaited between the front and back covers of books. They embarked on…
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Empowering Young Authors: A Speech Therapist’s Journey
She criticized my entry for the Lt. Governor’s Award in Writing in front of the whole class. I loved this teacher (and continued to love her) so I…
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Inside Mandy’s Diary: A Glimpse into Character Thoughts
I snagged a sneak peek into the diary of one of my characters. If you read Higher Honor or Higher Courage, then you met Mandy Montgomery (Mandy Collinger…
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Finding Hope in Trauma: Insights from the Southern Christian Writers’ Conference
Discover what Susan learned at SCWC and how she’s embracing her calling as writer.
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Revamping Higher Honor: A Journey of Faith and Resilience
Salvation brings…well, salvation. There is no magic healing or curing of the injustices the characters face. The changes aren’t always immediate and even when they are quick, the…
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Crafting Narratives: The Chicken or The Egg?
What came first? The chicken? The egg? The character? The plot? All are age-old debates. The beauty, the joy, of writing is there are no wrong answers. It’s…
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S.M. Kirkland 2024