Writing
As a Creative Writing major and, most recently, a Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing graduate, I write about the spiritual life in unconventional ways. From blog posts to children’s books, a meditation book to a novel, I use all means necessary to help my readers to see life from a new perspective.
My Blog: Brushstrokes
On a weekly basis, I offer meditations designed to stir and inspire readers. Brushstrokes, as they are called, address a wide variety of topics and are intended to begin a conversation with me or others. Please subscribe to Brushstrokes so they will come to you in your email. Respond to me when you feel so inclined, and share them with friends.
Spiritual Books
Burning Faith
A novel that tells the story of a church that burns on Christmas morning and how the people of the congregation find their faith without a building. A parish loses a building and finds its faith, individuals become a community, and a burned-out priest loses his legacy and finds his purpose. With questions for each chapter, it’s as ideal choice for book groups who like to discuss these kinds of things. (Amazon.com). To order, click on the image.
Spiritual Java
This collection of chapel sermons and weekly blog posts offers a creative and rich way to begin your day. Drawn from ordinary moments in life, the meditations are intended to point even the most spiritually reluctant readers to the sacredness of life. (Amazon.com). To order, click on the image.
Here is an interview with Brian Allain, from Writing for your Life, about Spiritual Java. https://youtu.be/SGLEor0tlMw
Others
Seeking God Day by Day (Forward Movement)
Day by Day (Forward Movement)
Children’s Books
The Boy who liked to Wear a Red Cape
The Boy who liked to Wear a Red Cape is a children’s book about a boy who developed an unhealthy attachment to a red cape. It makes him feel safe, strong, and brave, but eventually gets in the way. Eventually, he learns how to live without his red cape and discovers strength within. Although it is about any unhealthy attachment, it is a book about a life of addiction and recovery. Art by Patricia Rodell. (Bookbaby.com) To order, click on the image.
The Star
The Star is a creative take on the Christmas story. It tells of a star who was created with only four points, not five. In great sadness, she goes to the Star Maker to complain, but he reminds her that she is marvelously made and assigns her with a special task - to go and shine above a town of Bethlehem. Because of her uniqueness, the three Wise Men see the star and follow her lead to the stable where they find Christ. She learns, as do we, that what we may perceive as our weaknesses are the very things that God uses to lead others. Art by Patricia Rodell. (Bookbaby.com)To order, click on the image.
Eric, The Wise Man (Illustrated by Gail Boulton)
Eric is a boy who longs to get the part of one of the Wise Men in the school’s Christmas pageant. Drawn to the fancy costumes and fancy props, he learns the hard way that being a wise man (or woman) is about a lot more than costumes and possessions. (No longer in print)
Clarence, The Little Grey Donkey (Illustrated by Charlotte Bristol)
Inspired by a carol my father composed, this is a story about a donkey who feels insignificant only to realize that, because of him, Mary made it to Bethlehem safe and sound. (No longer in print)
Works in Progress
Burning Faith
A novel about a church that burns on Christmas morning and how the people discover their faith through rebuilding their church.
Jen and her Wild, Crazy, and otherwise Unmanageable Hair
A children’s book about embracing those parts of ourselves that make us unique.