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The Heart and the Capitol Attack

For this morning’s walk: Don’t let the horror of the insurrection at the US Capitol make you something other than who you are.

Reminder: Later this month and next I’ll have a number of events for the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing featuring readings by our excellent faculty and information for how to apply to graduate school. You can follow the MFA’s page on Facebook for the most up to date information. I’d love to see you there!

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! Publication date is March 16, 2021. You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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What’s Your Role in Creation?

A question for you on this New Year’s Day morning walk: What is your role in the world’s ongoing creation? Please share your answer in the comments so we can see how we are all creating together. Shout out in this video to the artist Makoto Fujimura, Eckhart Tolle, and Alma College MFA in Creative Writing.

I hope this video helps you consider your goals and resolutions in a helpful way. Also, just so you know, in this month and next I’ll have a number of events for the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing featuring readings by our excellent faculty and information for how to apply to graduate school. You can follow the MFA’s page on Facebook for the most up to date information. I’d love to see you there!

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! Publication date is March 16, 2021. You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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When It’s Not About You

For this morning’s walk: There’s an amazing freedom that surfaces when you realize it’s not about you. And such freedom is a tremendous gift. Shout out to FX Networks version of “A Christmas Carol.” Merry Christmas!

I hope you enjoy time with family this holiday week. In the new year I’ll have a number of events for the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing featuring readings by our excellent faculty and information for how to apply to graduate school. You can follow the MFA’s page on Facebook for the most up to date information. I’d love to see you there!

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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The Time You Have: Use it Well

For this morning’s walk: We all procrastinate but keep in mind something else might come up to fill the time you think you’ll have later.

I hope you enjoy time with family this coming holiday week. In the new year I’ll have a number of events for the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing featuring readings by our excellent faculty and information for how to apply to graduate school. You can follow the MFA’s page on Facebook for the most up to date information. I’d love to see you there!

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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No Wasted Time

For this morning’s walk: 2020 was a tough year but it wasn’t a waste. Don’t miss out on what you’ve gained and what you’ve learned about yourself.

By the way, I think it’s only fitting I should post here one of my favorites songs by Eagles. Wasted Time. Love this song!

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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The Unifying Power of Compassion

For this morning’s walk let’s talk about more love, less judgment, and why it’s important for your writing and your life. Shout out to historical fiction author Philippa Gregory and The Mark Twain House & Museum.

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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The Change You Keep

When the pandemic ends it won’t necessarily be about getting back to normal. It’ll be about living into the person you’ve become.

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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Done Before, But Not By You

For this morning’s walk: Yes it may have been done before, but not by you. Includes mention of my chat with historical fiction author Philippa Gregory for The Mark Twain House & Museum.

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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Holding Hope Lightly

For this morning’s walk: the difference between hope being dangerous and hope being a wonderful thing with feathers may be in how we choose to hold onto it.

If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia
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Staying Strong for the Journey

It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? But don’t throw all your hopes into thinking things will immediately change once the calendar year does. You might turn a corner and find there’s more hill to climb. It’s okay. For this morning’s walk, here’s how not to get discouraged. Shout outs to former President Barack Obama and NBA’s LeBron James.

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If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to check out Craft Talks, an ingenious new project created by novelist Ann Hood. It’s six writers including Ann, Bill Roorbach, Andre Dubus III, John Searles, Laura Lippman, and myself offering classes to help novelists at home writing. Craft Talks offers unlimited access to the six craft talks. Regular membership is $300 for unlimited access to all six craft talks. Our website is: www.crafttalks.com. Please check it out! Class is about to begin!

A reminder: My next book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, can now be pre-ordered! You can use this link to order from the publisher, Broadleaf Books (group discounts available). You can also order it from wherever books are sold. I loved writing this book. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Be well and I’ll see you soon,

Sophfronia