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Looking Back and Moving Forward After 9/11 by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 11, 2013 by juliearduini

Sometimes the tragedy of 9/11 seems like yesterday. Then I remember when I first heard of the attacks, I was a work-from-home mom of a three year old who that morning slept in later than usual. That preschooler is now … Continue reading →

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Writing Lessons Learned from Football by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 28, 2013 by juliearduini

One thing I learned rather quickly when I moved to Ohio was come fall, it’s about football. More than once I’d have a Friday evening meeting to learn it was cancelled because there was a high school game nearby. When … Continue reading →

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But I Hate Marketing by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 14, 2013 by juliearduini

When I talk with friends who don’t write for a living, their vision is that authors sit in cushy offices, munch on gourmet chocolates, write one draft of what will become a bestseller, and the book sells just like that. … Continue reading →

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Word Pictures by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 31, 2013 by juliearduini

I’m a visual person. Not in the spatial relations way where you show me an unfolded box on a test and ask me to put the box together in my head and mark off the steps. No. I’m horrible at … Continue reading →

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Living Free by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 3, 2013 by juliearduini

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I wonder if Facebook is a barometer when it comes to our feelings about our country. Many of my updates from all walks of life (writers, Upstate NY friends, Ohio friends, family) are … Continue reading →

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Those Super Feelings by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 19, 2013 by juliearduini

I have a confession. I am a Superman superfan. Not quite in the Nicholas Cage department where I named my son Kal-El, but I remember watching the Christopher Reeve version as a child and becoming swept up in the story, … Continue reading →

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Three Suggestions for Graduates

Posted on June 5, 2013 by juliearduini

In NE Ohio, many high school graduations already took place, or will this weekend. There are days my own commencement seems like yesterday, and then the calendar reminds me the day I threw my cap so high I never found … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Reputation by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 22, 2013 by juliearduini

As I type this, updates continue to come in from Moore, Oklahoma.  My Facebook list isn’t huge by any means and I’m seeing several friends checking in and reporting on the devastation. Chances are there is someone here at Christians … Continue reading →

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Short and Sweet by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 8, 2013 by juliearduini

Ask any writer and crafting the manuscript isn’t the hard part. It’s the shorter works in the process–the pitch and synopsis that send chills down an author’s spine. Every word counts. No space for passive verbs. Advice like “write tight” … Continue reading →

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Three Take-Aways Regarding Surrender by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 24, 2013 by juliearduini

Last week I had the pleasure of sharing my surrender journey with Dawn Mac and her Life Beats radio audience. Despite the technology glitches threatening our chat, there were a few themes that I think apply to anyone, whether they … Continue reading →

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Passion Play’s Supporting Characters by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 27, 2013 by juliearduini

Each year our church shares the greatest story ever told with a Passion Play. It’s a Broadway-like production with as many as 100 in the cast that also features an ensemble and live animals. The actors are lay people with … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Character by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 13, 2013 by juliearduini

I admit it, I watch Dallas. I know it’s a soap opera and is a stark contrast to my Bible Series post last week. I watch because right or wrong, the show brings back happy family memories. We had our … Continue reading →

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The Christian Reaction to The Bible Series by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 6, 2013 by juliearduini

Whether you have an actual water cooler at work or where ever you spend your Monday morning, chances are the topic of conversation was the History Channel’s 10 part series on the Bible. The ratings are in  and over 14 … Continue reading →

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Reviews You Can Use by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 20, 2013 by juliearduini

Aside from buying books,the best thing readers can do for an author is take the time to write a positive review after finishing. It’s an important part of the industry, but hard for authors to market as it sounds self-serving. … Continue reading →

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Instagram Inspiration by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 6, 2013 by juliearduini

I’m one of those people that responds to visuals. When I lead a Bible study I often bring props or use a visually driven analogy. When my husband is trying to teach me something computer or financial related, I need … Continue reading →

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