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Oregon Christian Writer’s Conference 2018 [vlog]

 

I’ve been to quite a few conferences, so I can say with certainty that OCW is one of my favorites. It’s my “home” conference. Even though I don’t really know very many people there, it’s the type of place with the kind of people that make feeling comfortable so easy.

This was my second year at OCW, and I definitely see myself going back again. And again and again. I vlogged this year, and it’s a longggg vlog!!! :D But you know, between family emergencies and the car almost not making it home, it’s an exciting 20 minutes.

 

Watch on YouTube

 

~Talk to me~

Does anyone else wanna cry after spending money at Starbucks? Can you see me “being calm” when the car is acting weird? (my calm voice isn’t quite as normal as I hoped. ;) )

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My Brother Does My Makeup!!!

 

I let my brother do my makeup. Mistake? Ehh…you decide. ;-)

Here’s the link for YouTube.

 

Would you let a sibling do your makeup?? xD

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Reading My OLD DIARIES!!!! (#cringe)

 

It’s been a little while, sweet friends!!! Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have sent emails or messages asking if I’m okay. It means so much that you would check on me like that! I hope you all are having a beautiful summer. Mine has been chock-full of adventure and so much fun. :)

If you enjoy seeing me blush, you will for sure enjoy this humiliating video where I read my old diaries. *dies*

 

Link to video on YouTube.

 

Please tell me you have equally as humiliating things in your childhood diaries??? PLEASE????

 

I tag Emily McConnell. ;)

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Do you keep a journal? How old were you when you started it?

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SoCal Christian Writers Conference (and Video Catch Up)

 

One week ago, I returned from one of the most amazing writer’s conferences to exist, the SoCal Christian Writer’s Conference.

And guess what? I vlogged the whole trip so you can enjoy some of our shenanigans!

 

 

We get to play a little bit of video CatchUp here, because I’ve published a few videos and haven’t shared them here yet.

 

First up, the very fun I Mustache You tag with Victoria Lynn!

 

And finally, Part 2 of the Glory Writer’s Retreat travel vlog.

 

 

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Have you ever been to a writer’s conference? What is your favorite video of these three?

 

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Interview with Livy Lynn

 

While at the Glory Writer’s Retreat a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Livy Lynn about her new book, The Rebellion, and writing things!

 

 

Livy has an awesome YouTube Channel, so go check that out!!! She’s got lots of fun videos, live interviews with authors, and other amazing stuff.

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Have you read Livy’s books?

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Travel Vlog & What’s Happening in June?

As you could tell from my Instagram, I WENT ON A TRIP! I flew halfway across the country to spend a week with some amazing authors and writers at the Glory Writer’s Retreat. Here are just a few photos of some of the lovely girls! It’s impossible to sum up such an incredible trip in a few words, so I’ll let the pictures and vlog talk for me. :)

 

Hosanna, myself, and Karis.

 Victoria

Hosanna

 

 

Part one of the trip vlog is also published!

 

 

 

And because I’m behind totally on top of everything, you get two videos this week!

 

 

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Indie eCon 2018!!!!

 

I’m so excited to take part in the Indie-eCon this year that Kendra from Knitted by God’s Plan is hosting. The eCon is an online writer’s conference that has so many amazing authors participating and sharing their expertise in posts, videos, and all sorts of fun games. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this awesome event.

Also, be sure to check out my posts, which will be going live Monday and Wednesday over on Kendra’s blogs, Knitted by God’s Plan and Giraffe Crafts.

(I’m on a brief hiatus at the moment and writing this post in advance. ;-) )

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Indie eCon Scavenger Hunt 2018 – Stop #17

This stop of the tour introduces us to Erica Laurie!

List of Books that Shaped Me as an Author

안녕하세요 (Hello.) I’m Erica Laurie, and I’m one of the Indie e-con Scavenger hunt authors. I

selected the topic of a list of books that shaped me an author. As many writers are, I’m an avid

reader. I wasn’t at first though. I remember struggling with reading. Phonics was hard. After the

death of my sister I buried myself in books. Titles like Beat the Turtle Drum, A Summer to Die,

and Nobody’s Fault spoke to me. I devoured everything I could from children’s author Laura

Ingalls Wilder, to young adult author Lurlene McDaniels, to such epic fantasy writers as JRR

Tolkien and Dennis L. McKiernan. As an adult I went on to read Regency Romances with

Sarah M. Eden becoming one of my all-time favorite authors.

 

My letter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clue Chart:

 

Be sure to go to the next blog to find the clue #18!!!

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The Stories Scars Tell

 

Scars.

Emotional scars, physical scars; everyone has them. Some remain hidden, some can’t be ignored. Some serve as reminders, others as a painful memory.

For as long as I can remember, I thought scars were cool. I loved hearing the stories behind them. I had my own collection from a very young age (#DareDevilProblems), but none of them had cool stories. And besides, the scars were small, hidden–they would eventually fade.

Last year, that changed. Two major surgeries gave me two major scars that will never completely fade away. One on each leg, just below my knees, 6 inches long. Not exactly what any girl wants at nineteen.

But it wasn’t a huge deal last year–during the summer I only had one scar from the first surgery, and it was so new I had to keep it covered with bandages all the time. Then, you know, legging and sweats all winter long … *guilty smile* Now the weather is getting warmer. Shorts are coming out, tights are going back in the closet, band-aids are off the scars …

Everyone can see them.

Contrary to popular belief, I don’t wear my heart on my sleeve. I come across as a very open person, which IS true, but I can be quite private about some things. And for whatever reason, my confidence plummets when others see my scars.

I honestly don’t know why. I’m proud of those marks. Proud of the journey I went through to get them. But I’m not quite ready to show them off to just anyone. There is still a lot of fresh, raw pain attached to those scars. Even though it was a physical procedure, there was a lot of emotional damage, also. Memories that still hurt to relieve. Reminders that come back every time someone asks “what happened to your legs?”

As hard as it still is, I’m grateful for those scars. The permanent reminder of how great God is, how merciful He is, and what He protected me from. (Most of which I haven’t talked about publicly). The scars on my legs are a testament to being forever changed–physically and spiritually. I wish I was able to tell everyone who asks “what happened to your legs” the entire story of what God did, because it’s amazing. He’s amazing.

I think it’s quite funny that the scar on my right leg is significantly worse than the one on my left. Yet that alone tells such a story — the right leg surgery was an incredibly tough recovery, and the left one, comparably, was far easier. The scars reflect that.

Whatever it is you’re going through, whatever scars you have from the past, don’t be ashamed of them. Wear those badges of honor proudly. It doesn’t matter how “ugly” they are–they’re yours. God doesn’t give us scars without a reason.

If you want to share, I would love to hear what scars you have. Send me an email through the contact form or leave it in the comments below.

 

~Ivy

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What’s Happening in May?

 

May is here!!! In all it’s spring and sunshine-y glory. :) I’ve got lots of fun stuff happening this month … what’s going on for you?

 

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