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I write because I have been touched by the truth in powerful ways from non-fiction and fiction authors alike – Tolkien, Austen, Piper, Ferguson, Washer, MacArthur, etc.  Somehow, some way, God has used the w…[Read more]

Aww, thank you so much. That is so encouraging to hear <3

I checked out both of your articles, and what you shared is super helpful.  I’d never thought much before of the Pinterest idea, but I’ll definitely be trying to take that up… have a bit of work to do first, though, cleaning up my boards 😉

Thank again, Ariel!

@kathleenramm I’ve been meaning to tell you for a bit, but I read The Hunger Games and all books in the series this summer based on your suggestion… and they…[Read more]

Here’s what I have so far: https://thoughtsfromastumblingsaint.blog

So, I have a blog.  I just set it up a week or so ago, and posted for the first time yesterday.  But this is all incredibly new to me and I’…[Read more]

@kathleenramm The premise of my story is a little shaky right now, but it’s about a boy who gets thrown back in time (from the future to now) and who has to find his way home (at the most basic level).

@devastate-lasting I wish I had tips to give you… I’m just a baby sci-fi writer myself. …[Read more]

“Was there anything on him?”

ouch.  so true.

Most of my story ideas come from dreams that I have… super bizarre, but generally I daydream about them and add and add to the story until I realize, hey, this would actually make a pretty intriguing book.  Usually, I’d start writing without any planning… so I have a lot of unfinished first drafts :'(

Recently, my process has…[Read more]

Tag: @libby

Experience: Inexperienced, as in I’m beta-reading for the first time this spring.

Style: Default is between Gummy Worm and Dark Chocolate, leaning more toward the latter.

Brainstorming-ness: Around 3, give or take.

Time: One month

Word count: anything, really

Genre: I read in most genres besides horror and…[Read more]

A letter addressed to someone in their full name would look like this: “Powell, Libby – sama”.  Last name, first name, then the extra formal “sama” is usually used as a suffix in letters.

Yes, sorry about that : ) Most terms of endearment are stand-alone.  Adding “chan” is t…[Read more]

For sibling names, the titles are just used without any suffixes or other names.  So, I would call my older sister not by her Christian name, but by “Ane” which literally means “older sister” – and the same would go for younger sister and brother, an…[Read more]

It’s hard to choose one character to be, I feel like each one of them has a huge chunk of me in them, twisted in a different way of course, and it would be fascinating and a little frightening to be what I’ve…[Read more]

lol I love that haiku ^.^

@joy-caroline

I love your beautiful poem, Joy, it rings so true <3 Thank you for sharing, my friend!

@gracie-j I have a bit of fan-art for your Daughters of the Seven Seas series, but I didn’t draw it (I hope this counts as art!).  I was playing with words and pictures, and thought of Crimson wh…[Read more]

I’m a (very) amateur guitarist, a sometimes songwriter, and an always pianist.  I sing, but I’m not a soloist, usually I’m alto when the fam g…[Read more]

@joy-caroline Your poetry was so raw and relatable, my friend, thank you for being willing to share it with us <3 You have a way with words that really hits home.

For sure will be praying for your performance on Monday!

@gracie-j…[Read more]

For all of us, I thought it would be fun just to have a thread where we can share random bits of poetry, funny poems, somber poems, lyrical poems, nonsense poems, one sentence gold-mines – anything, really, just for the sake of getting it out there and hearing feedback,…[Read more]

It’s so good to meet you, Abigail!  We’re so glad that you’ve joined us : )

If I may ask some questions (and please don’t feel obligated to answer!), why do you like to write?  Are you looking toward writing as a career, or is it just something you’d rather keep as a hobby?  What are some of your favorite things in life?  And if…[Read more]

I love the huge moon xD It gives off this mysterious vibe that would intrigue me if I was seeing this for the first time in a book store.

You said to be brutally honest.  Well, I hope I’m not brutal, but if I’m honest, something doesn’t seem… quite right (to me) about the letters.  Maybe it’s the font, or maybe it’s the key, or t…[Read more]

On family-related titles: Yes, generally they are stand-alone, like mom or dad, when you’re referring directly to your own parent.  However, if someone else is talking, they’ll say “ocaasan” – the “san” is almost inseparable in family titles like aunt, uncle, grandmother and g…[Read more]

I agree with Joy Caroline, To Kill a Mockingbird is certainly worth your time : )

When it comes to fiction, if you haven’t read The Lord of the Rings, that book is probably one of the greatest works of fiction I have ever read.  As for other classics besides the ones Chelsea already mentioned, Pride and Prejudice and The Count of Mon…[Read more]

I guess I wrote my post at the wrong time ; ) If you’d rather not continue the discussion please don’t feel obligated to respond to my post : )

When taking a look at that Isaiah passage, I think it might be important to note the difference between God’s will and God’s heart for his people.  Certainly God longs for the Israelites to turn back to him.  But he ordains that they do not, from what I can see in Scripture, for purposes of his own.

I think there’s a d…[Read more]

My goals for writing this year:

– Write short stories consistently, one for every season.
– Finish a novel
– Write more poetry, at least once a month.
– Publish more poetry
– Start a blog once this busy…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting Thank you so much, Linyang <3 That’s so kind of you to say that.  Haha, it seems like I remind people of their different friends or family, I guess… maybe I just have that kind o…[Read more]

Also, thank you for your comment on my profile pic.  That’s so, so kind and it made my night <3 I was dressed for my brother’s wedding, though, so I don’t look that nice everyday ; )

@devastate-lasting Thanks for tagging me : )

@r-m-archer So, when it comes to attaching “san” to the end of a name, it depends on the situation whether you attach it to the surname or first name.  In intimate settings, I’m called “Libby-san” or more often “Libby-chan” by my elders…[Read more]

In Christ,

Libby

I completely understand not wanting to read through all the longgg posts ; ) Not a worry.

To answer your questions, I like to play classical piano mostly, though I enjoy hymn-arrangements and some movie soundtracks.  Genres I like to read include biographies, history, historical fiction, faery tales, classics, theology,…[Read more]

That’s so neat that you’re so invested in learning Korean.  I’ve never absolutely love…[Read more]

@kathleenramm Perhaps one of the things I love most about Pride and Prejudice is how Aus…[Read more]

Yes, I love Into the West, it’s so poignant and deep.  Glad to hear that you like it, too : )

Are you still going by Leon or are you now William?

Your list of favorite a…[Read more]