by Andi | Mar 30, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
So the weaker I get, the stronger I become – St. Paul Vigilantes of Love were playing at Jubilee. I was 19, a freshman in college, and I was dancing. Alone. Right in front of the stage. I still have no memory of making a choice to get up and dance, but dance I... by Andi | Mar 28, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I know I say this almost every week, but one of the greatest joys of this blog is that I get to share interviews with amazing writers. This week is no exception. Seriously, a woman who puts Marilynne Robinson’s work at the top of her favorite book list –... by Andi | Mar 21, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Today, I’m thrilled to have novelist Maura Weiler tell us about her new book, her writing schedule, and her REALLY GOOD wisdom about balancing writing and platform-building. Plus, her book includes nuns and she’s reading Ron Hansen . . . so well, I love... by Andi | Mar 20, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I hear myself say it, a reflex, a truth, perhaps, but one that I live without thought. “How’s it going, Andi?” “Good. Busy but good.” It’s become my standard refrain, and I hate it. In our culture, we use busyness as a statement of... by Andi | Mar 17, 2015 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
When I was 12 or 13, I spent a few weeks one summer helping to run a nursery at a local Presbyterian conference. Among the children our youth group watched was a little, chubby girl with curls. I cannot remember her name now, but I can remember the weight of her in...