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That Time I Almost Got Skunked

| Guest post by Git from Miss’a’sippi | We’re thrilled to have our favorite small-town storyteller back on Veni, Vidi, Scripsi. Git has a knack for turning everyday mishaps into laugh-out-loud tales, all served with a side of Southern charm, self-deprecating humor, and a keen eye for the absurd. Grab a chair, settle in, andContinueContinue reading “That Time I Almost Got Skunked”

A Craftsman Who Caught My Vision

It’s rare to find a craftsman who can take a half-formed idea and transform it into something solid, lasting, and beautiful. That’s exactly what Cody Hooks of Smokin’ Leather did for me. A few trusted friends pointed me his way, and I approached him with a commission for a leather Bible cover. I wanted aContinueContinue reading “A Craftsman Who Caught My Vision”

ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge

Alright, ProWritingAid is hyping up their Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge, and it’s free to join. Spoiler alert: they’ll probably nudge you to buy their software somewhere along the way—classic move. If you’re into writing but haven’t dipped your toes into a challenge like this, it’s a solid chance to discover your unique voiceContinueContinue reading “ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge”

An Ordinary Love, Lifted into Song

Back in the 1980s, chasing U2’s spark led me to Clannad, whose music wove Ireland’s ancient roots into something fresh. Their duet with Bono, “In a Lifetime,” caught me in a spell, Moya Brennan’s voice like a breeze carrying secrets from another world. Without knowing a word of Irish Gaelic, I was enchanted, drawn intoContinueContinue reading “An Ordinary Love, Lifted into Song”