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Live Like a Guide Dog available now!

Hello friends!

It’s launch day for my newest book, Live Like a Guide Dog!

Live Like a Guide Dog: true stories from a blind man and his dogs about being brave, overcoming adversity, and moving forward in faith is out in the world today. Published by the awesome folks at Tyndale House, this book is so timely! If ever we had to choose courage over fear, it’s now. And right now on amazon, it’s available for just $13.99,  22 percent off the cover price. Grab your copy here.

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I cowrote this book with bestselling author Michael Hingson because we both believe too many people live their lives in fear, and we wanted to share some strategies for turning fear into courage.

It’s full of practical strategies on things like awareness, preparation, perseverance and more–all ways we can become braver.

Michael knows a thing or two about courage. Born blind, he has spent his life being brave, overcoming adversity, and moving forward in faith. When he was just 14, he got his first guide dog, and over the years, he’s walked through life with 8 different guide dogs. You’ll meet all of these pups in the pages of Live Like a Guide Dog, and I think they each have something to teach us about how to overcome fear.

Michael and his dog Roselle were at work in the World Trade Center on 9/11. They safely navigated 78 floors down and out of the building before it collapsed. Live Like a Guide Dog teaches you how to use the strategies that Michael used to stay calm and brave in the face of fear that day.

Writing this book with Michael was so much fun, and such an opportunity to learn about guide dogs and how they work together with blind people to form an amazing, strong, brave, team.

If you ever wrestle with fear, if you love dogs, and want some inspiring dog stories along with very practical strategies for living with courage, pick up your copy of Live Like a Guide Dog today!

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You’re invited! Live Like a Guide Dog Launch Party

My newest book, Live Like a Guide Dog, coauthored with bestselling author Michael Hingson, releases from Tyndale House Publishers next month.

We’re celebrating with an online launch party and you are invited! You’ll  meet (virtually) Mike and me, ask questions, get some cool freebies and have a chance to win a free copy of the book. Register today! Click the QR code below or register here.

 

 

Attendees will receive a Guide Dog Photo Gallery

and a free first chapter of

Live Like a Guide Dog (PDF)

We’ll gather on Zoom for:

Behind the scenes stories of overcoming fear

Interviews by Susy Flory

Q&A with Michael and Keri

Film Clips & Photos

Trivia contest

Giveaways

Tickets are just $5, and 100 percent of proceeds go to benefit Advocates for Service Animal Partners, a non-profit that advocates for the rights of guide dog and service dog users. Reserve your spot today! Click the QR code below or register here.

The full title tells you what the book is about. It’s Live Like a Guide Dog: true stories from a blind man and his dogs about being brave, overcoming adversity, and moving forward in faith. It’s available for preorder on amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your favorite online seller.

Michael was born blind, but never let that slow him down. Michael was working at the World Trade Center on 9/11, and he and his guide dog Roselle escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One together. He knows a thing or two about being brave, and shares his strategies for turning fear into courage in this book.

In these fearful and uncertain times, this book is so needed. It’s both heartwarming and practical, with engaging stories of Mike and his dogs, alongside real strategies for overcoming fear and living courageously.

The launch party will be held on Zoom on Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. You must register for the event. Tickets are $5, but all the proceeds will go to Advocates for Service Animal Partners, a nonprofit that advocates for the rights of service and guide dog users. Click the QR code below to register or just click here to go to the event page.

 

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The Power of Writing Prompts

You’ve been sitting at your desk all day and now you’re feeling a little stiff.

You might be tempted to pour yourself a beverage and hit the couch, but a better strategy? A quick walk around the block, or a few easy stretches or jumping jacks on the living room floor. Movement is the antidote for lethargy. It doesn’t have to be complicated or intense—just something to redirect your body and mind.

Photo by Jonathan Borba: https://www.pexels.com/

 

As a writer, do you ever feel that same sort of stiffness? You hate to admit it, but you’re feeling a little stuck.

Friend, I’ve got your back here.

Writers get blocked or stuck all the time. The secret to getting unstuck is easy: just write. Just as movement banishes our physical stiffness, just putting pen to paper can release our creativity.

But what to write? We stare at the blank page, flummoxed. We start, delete, start again. Ideas come like clouds and dissipate before we can type them up.

Maybe I’m the only one who struggles with this? I doubt it. But I had this idea: over the next few weeks, let’s play with prompts.

What is a writing prompt?

A writing prompt is a one or three sentence question or “set up” that introduces and focuses a writing topic. It’s an open-ended, intriguing question to launch a quick writing exercise. It motivates you because it asks you to write about a very specific topic.

A writing prompt is not usually directly related to the book you’re writing. It’s an exercise to stretch your writing muscles. It can be as simple as “write about your favorite childhood toy” or “write about a time when you found yourself in the middle of mysterious situation.”

Google writing prompts and you’ll find a bunch.

Want to learn more about writing prompts, find a few good ones, and have a chance to get a free review of your writing? You can! Just pop over to the Powerful Story Newsletter on Substack and subscribe (it’s free!). You’ll learn all about playing with prompts as a way to energize your writing.

Over the next couple of months, I’ll post writing prompts on the Powerful Story Facebook page. Click on over there and find the first one and follow the page to make sure you get notified of new ones. I’ll post at least three a week.

What if we used writing prompts to move our writing forward, but also to encourage one another?

Read the full version of this post on Substack now.

 

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Self-publishing questions? We’ve got answers

It’s March! Spring is in the air—sometimes. After the warmest February on record here in Chicago, we had wild temperature swings. We went from 70 degrees to windchills in the teens in a single day. (With a tornado in between!)

Chicago’s weather is a lot like publishing: full of turbulence, unpredictable, sometimes stormy.

This month’s Powerful Story newsletter will give you the scoop on self-publishing. Self-publishing has opened the opportunity to publish to thousands of people. It can be wonderful—but it can be heartbreaking if you get sucked in by nefarious vanity publishers who will take your money but not actually help you produce a quality book.

Over the next four weeks, we’re going to cover some self-publishing basics. You can find a lot more on this topic on my blog. I’ve taught workshops and classes on self-publishing—so I know you have questions!

Please share any questions you have about self-publishing in the comments, so we can learn as a community! I’ll select a few of the most frequently asked questions to answer in an upcoming issue of this newsletter. But for today, a few basics.

Read the rest of this post by subscribing (for free!) to the Powerful Story Newsletter on Substack. Click here to read. 

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Gift Guide for Writers (and Readers)

Last minute gift guide for readers!

If you’re wondering what to get friends and family for Christmas—the answer is always books! Everyone needs more books in their life! As writers, we should read great books and also buy them for everyone we love. We should review them, recommend them, share them and celebrate them!

I’ve curated a list of a few books I’ve read and enjoyed this year (and liked enough to purchase them as gifts for other folks). I’ve also included some books I’ve written in years past but updated and re-released this year. And oh, yes, I’ve also got the goods on the book I wrote this year which is now available for pre-order!! (keep scrolling to learn more!)

What an Owl Knows

[image error][image error]For the nature nerd in your life, you’ll want to swoop down and snag What An Owl Knows. (Ha ha get it?). From Jennifer Ackerman, the author of The Genius of Birds, this book is incredibly compelling. If you’ve got someone on your list who is obsessed with owls (and aren’t we all, a bit?), or loves watching the nature channel, or is just fascinated by books that take a journalistic look at the world and the environment, this book is perfect. I was surprised how quickly I read through it and thoroughly enjoyed it! Includes beautiful photos.

 

Grounded

[image error][image error]Another book for nature lovers, especially those who love pretty pictures, is the book Grounded by Ruth Allen. The subtitle says it all: “How Connection with Nature can Improve our Mental and Physical Wellbeing.” That’ll preach. And it’s packed with stunning nature photography. But the book is more than just lovely to look at. It includes sections on topics like Presence, Connection, Solitude, Mystery. It invites us to practice mindfulness, movement and faith in the great outdoors.

 

Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

[image error]This was one of my favorite fiction reads of 2023. It’s a mystery of sorts, but more an exploration of human nature—how we mistreat one another, but also how we choose love and kindness even when it’s hard.

Set it a small town in Pennsylvania in the 1970s, the book sorts through the history of this town and the run-down Chicken Hill neighborhood where blacks and immigrant Jews lived and struggled. Beautifully written with an intriguing and original plot, this novel was named a notable book by the New York Times and a best book of the year by the Washington Post, the New Yorker and Time magazine.

Live Like a Guide Dog

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My newest book is available for preorder!  My co-author Michael Hingson and I are delighted to announce that you can now order our new book, which will release this summer. (So you can’t get it for Christmas but you can definitely preorder today.)

Live Like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs about Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith

By Michael Hingson and Keri Wyatt Kent

Michael Hingson’s inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us.

Breathe

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That person on your list who’s always so busy, busy, busy? Who wants to slow down a bit but needs some help? They just need to breathe! And to read Breathe! This practical book invites readers to experiment with three practices: simplicity, slowing, and Sabbath. Full of stories of real families who have found a way to slow the pace of their lives, this book offers strategies for living your true priorities and finding time for what really matters.

 

Listen

[image error][image error]Is someone on your list trying to discern God’s calling? Struggling to hear God and find their purpose. This updated version of Listen will guide you to listen to your life, to others, and to God through practices of silence, meditation on Scripture, and prayer. Examine such questions as what do I love? Where have I struggled? What is my deepest desire? All these can help us truly listen to God through our life circumstances.

 

 

99 Bible Words You Should Know

[image error]As writers we love books, but many of us also have a thing for words. Their history, their etymology, their shade of meaning. Have you ever heard teachers say, “In the original language, this word meant…” and wanted to know more? This book has just what you need to better understand and enjoy the Bible. 99 Bible Words You Should Know contains short entries, each exploring a New Testament Bible keyword, that you can read in less than five minutes. Use it as a reference tool, or read it devotionally, one word per day. Either way you’ll grow in understanding of God’s word, while experiencing God’s grace and love.

 

Note: I’m an amazon affiliate, so this post contains affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission if you buy the product using the link. Thanks for supporting my work in this way!

How about you? Any book recommendations?? Share them in the comments!

 

 

 

 

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The wonder of a few moments of quiet

This is a loud season, full of good busy and hectic hustle, both joy and stress. We long for a simple and meaningful Christmas, we want to be present during this Advent season. But when we’re hurried and busy, we’re not living in the present moment. We’re focused on the future–all we have to do; or the past–mistakes and frustrations that we can’t change. We miss the gift of being present.

I see you, harried one. Drowning in to-do lists and projects, work and kids and social obligations. I see you, wanting to do something about the suffering or struggles of others, yet uncertain of how to help, and not sure how you’d find the time to do any more anyway. Feeling overwhelmed, longing for rest.

The counterintuitive truth: sometimes our most meaningful action is preceded by quiet reflection. Contemplation, pondering things in our heart, can help us to not just act, but to set our intentions in the most meaningful and helpful way.

You know that the days between now and Christmas will be full. What would happen if you carve out time to be quiet and listen to God, making space for God to speak to you and guide you through this hectic season? Could you give yourself the gift of a few quiet moments.

In that spirit, why not take just a minute or two, to slow down? To read the surprising story one of Zechariah, a character in the Christmas narrative we often skip over? It’s an invitation to consider the power of quiet–even quiet we may not choose. (The post below was originally published a few years ago.)

Zechariah’s Transformative Silence

My kids hustle out the door into the barely light morning at 6:45. I pour another cup of coffee, plug in the tree lights and sit in the dim early morning, resting in the quiet. An introvert at heart, I love silence. My to-do list beckons, but I take a few minutes to speak quietly to God, and to listen.

Silence is gift, and yet, one we don’t often recognize. In Luke’s Christmas story, the old priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were unable to have children. Their prayers for a family seemed to fall on deaf ears. Where was God? But then, a miraculous promise. The angel Gabriel tells Zechariah that his prayers will finally be answered. Despite their advanced years, he’s going to be a dad! His wife will bear a son! And not just any son, but one who will fulfill prophesy and prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Instead of joy, gratitude or even wonder, Zechariah responds with fear and doubt. He’s terrified and overwhelmed when he sees the angel Gabriel standing next to the altar, and he spirals down from there when he learns he’s going to be a parent for the first time, when he was old enough to be a grandpa.

The text says:

“Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.’ The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute (siōpaō) , unable to speak, until the day these things occur.’” (Luke 1:18-20, NRSV)

Because of his unbelief, God gives Zechariah a very long time-out. And like the time-outs I sometimes give my kids, it’s not just punitive, but offers a chance to think, to reflect. There are hints in the text that Zechariah was not only mute but deaf as well.

The Greek word used in this passage, siōpaō , contains an element of chastisement or rebuke. It’s often used in places where people are silent because of embarrassment or consternation. It is also used to describe Jesus’ lack of response to the questioning of the high priest after his arrest. (See Matthew 26 and Mark 14).

It is used metaphorically to describe a calm, quiet sea, but only after it has been rebuked. In Mark 4, we read that Jesus, who had been sleeping during a boat ride, awakens and calms a frightful storm with a word. He tells the wind and water: “Peace (siōpaō) be still (phimoō).“ (This second word, phimoo, means to muzzle or make speechless). The New Living Translation renders Jesus’ words to the water “Quiet down!”

What affect did Zechariah’s silence have on his soul? What happened to his faith, his attitude, his heart, when he had to “quiet down” for almost a year? For more than nine months, he sat at home. After she conceived, his wife Elizabeth was “in seclusion” according to the text. Zechariah may have felt lonely, confused.

Maybe you’re in a similar spot. Doubting that God’s promises are for you. Struggling to hang on to your faith in the face of unanswered prayers.

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From fear to joy

What did he think about? Although he was outwardly silent, I imagine that Zechariah had many long conversations with God in those months. And gradually, something shifted within him. When he finally speaks after his son is born, what pours forth? The text says: “Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, praising God” (Luke 1:64). He goes on to utter a spontaneous hymn of praise and prophesy, dictated by the Holy Spirit. (see Luke 1:67-79)

Joy replaced his fear and doubt. I wonder if the gift of silence might have similar effect in our souls?

I love what Marina McCoy writes about Zechariah: “While at first glance, Gabriel’s words can seem like a punishment, we might also read them as an invitation….Sometimes our words, like Zechariah’s, manifest our own limits. Silence makes room for the fullness of God’s dynamic and healing power.” (Read her short but powerful post in its entirety here.)

The Christmas season is often noisy. We may not see the value in silence or quiet. And yet, in the Christmas story is tucked a treasure of truth: silence transforms us.

Next Steps:

Ask, what is God inviting me into? Carve out 15 minutes somewhere in the next day or two. Put down your phone (even turn it off!) and simply be quiet. Breathe, ask God to speak. What fears do you need transformed into joy? Let your whirling mind rest.

P.S. Although we’re nearly halfway through Advent, it’s not too late to grab a copy of The Gift of Christmas Present to guide your reflections over the next two weeks. You can purchase a copy of this Advent devotional here. 

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Feeling like a hot mess? Help is on the way!

Ever feel like your life is busy, hurried, stressed? Like you’re a bit of a hot mess?

Good news: you’re not alone, and there’s real help available right now.

I’m honored to be one of three speakers for Day One of the Proverbs 31 for the Hot Mess Mom summit–a free online master class on how to go from hot mess to unstressed, hosted by Crystal Crabill of Clothed With Strength ministries.

My video interview with Crystal is up today, and will only be online for 48 hours–so scoot over there now! And be sure to let me know what you think!

I’m talking about three little words that will help you to slow down and live with an abundance mindset: no, enough, and stop. I also point out that the “Proverbs 31 woman” was not just one woman!! Our interview is called “Faith and Chaos” and I know you’ll enjoy it. Be sure to share the link with friends who need to listen in. Click here to watch and listen!

 

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Want to slow down and savor the season?

The holiday season is here–I’m bombarded  by Black Friday ads on TV and my phone. I’m hosting for Thanksgiving, and realizing December is next week, and also suddenly aware of the fact that I have yet to even consider shopping for anything besides turkey and green beans.

If you’re like me, you’re longing to slow down just a bit and savor the season. To simply be present, in the moment. To stop, notice, and feel grateful–even in the midst of the chaos. To simplify. To just breathe.

The Gift of Christmas Present is just what you need. This little devotional guides you through the four weeks of Advent with Scripture, brief reflection, a journaling prompt, and a prayer for each day. Each week, you’ll drill down on one theme: hope, peace, love, and joy. Who doesn’t need more of that these days?

This is the third year I’ve published this devotional, which is based on a popular talk I’ve given around the holiday season. Some readers buy a fresh copy each year to be able to journal in the pages again. Here’s what other readers have said in their five star reviews:

This devotional study is beautifully written, reminding us the importance of slowing down in order to be truly and intentionally present during this busy season!  This simple yet deep book touches my heart, mind and soul ever time I read it and jot down a few notes in the journal pages. I have it by my spot at breakfast and it’s a highlight of my winter mornings. Highly recommended!

 

Each day’s reading takes less than a minute--though I encourage you to linger a little longer. Use the journaling prompt, make the short prayer your own. But you can read, reflect, journal, and pray each day’s entry in about five minutes. Instead of grabbing your phone while you’re still lying in bed, grab this little book and start your day with hope or peace instead of a stress-triggering news feed.

What if you gave yourself the luxury of those few moments, to be fully present? 

What if you gave that luxury to someone else? This little four-week devotional makes a great Thanksgiving hostess gift. Or maybe you want to read it with a friend, and just text each other thoughts about it–because who has time for book club in December?

Advent begins December 3 this year–a week from this Sunday. If you’ve used this book in the past, I’d love to hear from you. How did it help you? How did it impact your experience of the holidays?

P.S. If you’ve read The Gift of Christmas Present in years past, would you be so kind as to post a one or two sentence review on here on amazon? Your review helps other readers find this resource!

(Note: Amazon links are affiliate links. I earn a tiny commission at no extra cost to you.)

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Self-publishing essentials: Do I need an ISBN?

This is one in an occasional series on the details of self-publishing.

Writers considering self-publishing often ask if they need to purchase their own ISBN, especially because you can get one for “free” on amazon’s self-publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing. The short answer is yes, you should purchase an ISBN for your book, and here’s why. (IMHO)

An ISBN, or International Standard Book Number, is a 13-digit code that identifies your unique book. Since titles are not copyrighted, many books have the same title. For example, I wrote a book titled Breathe. Do you know how many books have the same title? About a billion, it seems like.

According to Bowker, which sells ISBNs in the US and maintains the Books in Print database, “The purpose of the ISBN is to establish and identify one title or edition of a title from one specific publisher and is unique to that edition, allowing for more efficient marketing of products by booksellers, libraries, universities, wholesalers and distributor.” (from myidentifiers.com)

A self-published author’s biggest challenge is distribution, and discoverability. And an ISBN is an essential piece of that puzzle. it protects your book’s rights, and helps retailers and libraries discover your book.

Barcode, ISBN and bio on the back cover of one of my self-published books.

This page explains in more detail why you need an ISBN.

If you are self-publishing, you are the publisher, and therefore you should purchase the ISBN.

If you are working with a “publisher” but you are paying them—you are essentially self-publishing, no matter what label the company puts on it. You’re paying someone to help you do it, but really, you are the publisher. And you should be the owner of the ISBN. If a vanity or hybrid publisher purchases the ISBN, they cannot sell that number or barcode to you, and they have control of your book. They can decide, for example, to take your book out of print. (As can a traditional publisher, but they’ve paid you for that right, and it is fairly simple to buy back your rights should they decide that sales don’t warrant continuing to keep the book in print.)

But a vanity or hybrid publisher may or may not actually be registering your book properly, or even selling you a legit ISBN. Because they are non-transferable, a publishing company cannot sell you an ISBN they have already purchased. (That doesn’t stop some companies from doing it.)

If you are publishing with a traditional royalty publisher, they will purchase the ISBN, because they have purchased the rights to your book (by paying you). So for example, when I did a book with Bethany House publishers, they purchased the ISBN and the rights that go with it. They paid me for the rights to my book. When the book went out of print, I bought back the rights, revised the book, got a new ISBN in my own name, and self-published the new edition of the book.

Back cover, ISBN barcode of a traditionally published book.

If you publish an ebook on amazon, they will offer you an ISBN for “free” but that makes amazon, not you, the publisher of your book. Which means you cannot sell it elsewhere, should you want to do that down the road. Here’s an article that goes more into pros and cons of free ISBNs.

The ISBN is displayed on the copyright page of all books, and the back cover of paperback and hardback books along with a barcode.

You can purchase ISBNs at myidentifiers.com, the website for Bowker, official seller of ISBNs and the keeper of the Books in Print database.

ISBNs cost $125 for one, but $295 for 10. You can purchase them here. Do the math, buying in bulk saves you more than 75 percent. And ISBNs never expire.

But I only have one book. Why do I need 10 ISBNs?

Each edition of your book needs a separate ISBN: so if you publish an ebook, paperback, and audiobook, that’s three separate numbers. If you decide to create an ancillary product like a devotional, you need another.

Also, if you are considering writing and self-publishing at all, I’d suggest you think about your long term goals. If you want to be an author, you should have a long-term plan that includes more than one book.

When I work with clients to help them self-publish, I guide them through setting up an account on myidentifiers.com. They fill in all sorts of information about themselves and their book, including their “company name.” This is the name of their publishing company, or their imprint. You don’t have to incorporate or file taxes under that name to have an imprint. You can simply decide on what you’re going to call your publishing company. Many authors just use their name, or their name plus “Publishing” or “Enterprises” or some other term that sounds vaguely like a business.

That name will show up on your book’s amazon page, so give it some thought. When I self-publish my own books (not clients’ books) I use the imprint name A Powerful Story. When I help clients self-publish, I help them to create their own self-publishing imprint. That name goes on the copyright page and on their book’s amazon page.

At A Powerful Story, we offer assisted self-publishing. We are not the publisher, but a guide who walks beside you, helping you create an excellent product (your book) and set up your own publishing company so that you have complete control and receive all royalties from distributors like IngramSpark or Amazon.

 

 

 

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Don’t fear the “H-word”

When you hear the word “hospitality” what comes to mind? How do you feel about it?

A.    Entertaining in my perfectly clean and tastefully decorated home (which feels pressured)

B.    A gift or skill that some people (but not me) have (which feels intimidating)

C.    Gathering friends (and strangers) around the table (which feels exciting)

D. A spiritual practice of welcoming people into any space (which feels inspiring)

Last week I traveled to California to teach at the West Coast Christian Writers Conference. My writing bestie Susy Flory (follow her here) directs the conference, and I serve on the board and faculty. After the conference we spent a few days together at her cabin in the mountains.

We spent time reading, hiking, watching movies, and recuperating from three intense days of mentoring and teaching writers. When we get together, we talk about things we’re writing, or want to be writing. We talk about books we’ve read, and books we want to write. And sometimes, we don’t talk at all but that feels very comfortable and cozy—and needed after three days of being “on” and teaching.

My friend Susy, who claims she doesn’t like hospitality, welcomes me to the Sierra Nevadas.

In our many conversations over the weekend, we talked about “hospitality.” I was surprised when she said she doesn’t want to read about hospitality. Learn why by reading the rest of this post in my new Substack, Welcoming and Wandering!  Just launched this month, this newsletter explores the curious link between hospitality and travel, and how both can be practices that form us. Subscribe for free and join the conversation!

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