Lots of writing and parenting-related Simmer Starters today! Enjoy. Parenting 001 (Kevin DeYoung) – “Does it seem like parenting has gotten more complicated? I mean, as far as I can tell, back in the day parents basically tried to feed their kids, clothe them, and keep them away from explosives. Now our kids have to sleep […]
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Simmer Starters – June 26, 2015
Posted in Christian Living, Motherhood, Simmer Starters, Speculative Fiction, Toddler Life, Writing on June 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Simmer Starters – June 19, 2015
Posted in Christian Living, Encouragement, Literature, Motherhood, Simmer Starters, Speculative Fiction on June 19, 2015 | 5 Comments »
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Or, Dim Reflections (Derek Rishmawy) – “Whatever you love most–sunsets, the taste of your favorite burger, sides aching from laughter with your best friend, the lingering sense of fulfillment after a job well done, the feel of a crisp winter morning–takes its goodness from the goodness of the […]
When the Creativity Switch is Set to “Off”
Posted in Creativity and the Arts, Motherhood, My Life, Writing on May 6, 2015 | 9 Comments »
A lot of writers say to write every day. Sometimes it’s touted as the key to success, or the mark of a “real writer.” Supposedly when you do it every day it becomes an ingrained habit and writer’s block no longer plagues you because you’re used to just pushing ahead. I’m not so sure there’s […]
Use Your Words
Posted in Christian Living, Motherhood, Preaching to Myself, Toddler Life on April 13, 2015 | 5 Comments »
My oldest daughter will be three late this summer, and she is going through a definite “terrible twos” phase right now. All of life is a meltdown waiting to happen! Sometimes – often – I’m not even sure what she’s upset about because she’s been crying and angry about a continuous string of things all […]
Simmer Starters – March 20, 2015
Posted in Controversies, Literature, Motherhood, Simmer Starters, Writing on March 20, 2015 | 7 Comments »
Happy first day of spring, everybody!! My favorite season. 🙂 And now for some controversial Simmer Starter links to start your weekend – hahaha. You Don’t Have to be Pretty – on YA Fiction and Beauty as a Priority (The Belle Jar) – There’s a lot of discussion about gender in YA fiction these days. I […]
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Bethany A. Jennings is a YA speculative fiction and poetry author, a freelance editor, and a lover of artisan sandwiches. Born in SoCal, with a heart and soul raised in many different worlds, she now lives happily in New England with her husband, four children, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of tiny houseplants. She is a firm believer in the power of words to reach hurting hearts, uplift the weary, and pierce the darkness.
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