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The Inheritance of Suffering Breeds a Legacy of Rage
It’s been a while since I had the time, or the opportunity, to sit down and write a blog post. So much life has happened in the time between my last post and the one currently being penned. In the meantime, the lessons I have learned have not only been ones of humility, kindness, and meekness. Some have been on rage—and the kind of wrath that paints everything red, echoes the racing heartbeat into a war cry of drums and blood. But I digress. As an author, I can take my pen an
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Nov 21, 20253 min read


Of Faith and Logic: A Razor's Edge
Someone once told me, “Where logic ends, faith begins, and where logic reigns, faith cannot flourish.” I ask you, dear reader: What does...
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Aug 1, 20253 min read
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A [Modern] Proverbs 31 Woman: What Does It Mean?
I've gone down the proverbial rabbit hole. Join me, won't you? Lately, there has been a lot of attention centered around what is being...
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Jul 19, 20253 min read


Christians for Rent: Application Denied
The Lord has been dealing with my heart. It hasn't been subtle. It hasn't been convenient. It hasn't been the kind of “dealing” that...
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Jul 15, 20253 min read


Flesh vs. Spirit – The Battle Within and the Stories We Tell
There’s a battle that rages in every Christian—unseen but deeply felt. It’s not external, though it often affects everything outside us....
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Jun 16, 20252 min read


Of Arcs and Ashes, Fire and Hope
Amid being knee-deep in the second book of the Parable Saga Series (name to be released soon, so you won't catch me slipping up here and...
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May 18, 20253 min read


Of Personal Hell, Vessels, and What Connects Us All
I write Christian dark fantasy. Not the kind that chases horror for horror’s sake or traffics in gore and shock value. I write stories...
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Apr 15, 20252 min read


The Struggle of Being a Christian Dark Fantasy Author: Writing a Genre That Doesn’t Exist Yet
As a Christian dark fantasy author, I often find myself navigating a strange and complex space, one where my faith and my genre don't...
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Apr 6, 20253 min read


If Coincidence Is a False Concept, How Would We Live Our Lives?
As a Christian dark fantasy author, I often wrestle with the concept of coincidence. In my stories, where light and darkness constantly...
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Mar 30, 20253 min read


The Burden and Responsibility of Writing Allegory: A Christian Dark Fantasy Author's Reflection
Last week, I had a conversation with a man whose words struck me deeply—he challenged me, inspired me, and made me laugh all at once. We...
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Mar 24, 20253 min read


Dark Fantasy and Christianity: Bridging the Divide
For centuries, the realms of dark fantasy and Christianity have seemed like polar opposites—two worlds that exist in separate, often...
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Jan 20, 20253 min read


Same Difference- A Fantasy Authors Thoughts on Universal Tropes, Themes and Story Lines and How That Brings Us Together
In the weeks between the release of my fantasy novel, The Black Gate, and now, my father had unexpected open heart surgery in order to...
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Jan 9, 20254 min read


God, the Supernatural, and Immortality: A Dark Fantasy Writer’s Journey of Belief and Storytelling
As a dark fantasy writer, my world is filled with shadows, mythical creatures, and realms where the supernatural collides with the human...
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Dec 9, 20244 min read


A Dark Fantasy Author’s Reflection: Loving the First Book, Craving More for the Second
As I sit and look at the finished copy of my first dark fantasy novel, I can’t help but feel a rush of emotion. There’s pride in holding...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read


The Art of Character Development and Demise: Crafting Powerful Narratives When I Know—Well, They Just Ain’t Gonna Make It
As a writer, one of the most delicate—and thrilling—parts of storytelling is crafting a character’s arc. Whether they’re the hero, the...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read


Facing Uncertainty: A Journey Through Love, Fear, and Gratitude
Life has a way of throwing us into moments of profound uncertainty. Some of these moments are fleeting, while others stretch out, testing...
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Nov 18, 20244 min read


Honoring Veterans: A Personal Reflection on the Battles They Fight Beyond the Battlefield
Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the military, acknowledging the immense sacrifices they make in defense of our...
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Nov 11, 20243 min read


The Excitement and Nerves of a First-Time Author: Countdown to Publication
As the publication date of my dark fantasy novel approaches, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. It’s a strange and...
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Nov 4, 20242 min read


The Responsibility and Privilege of Writing: Where Does It Begin?
Writing is often viewed through a lens of creativity and expression, a space where many voices can emerge, and stories can be told. Yet,...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


How It All Began
October, 2023. My husband Mikael and I were on a date, which was sporadic and haphazardly planned between work, the kids' activities, and...
immaslovabooks
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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