Category: Inspiring
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Books, Festivals, and the Escape We All Need
This past October, I had the privilege of participating in the Decatur Book Festival, an incredible event for a first-time author like me. Setting up my booth to share my book and my husband’s artwork inspired by the book was an exciting new experience. Arriving early, I was surrounded by authors and small bookstore owners,…
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From Brew to Tale: Crafting the Story of Brother Ivan
Bold Monk Brewing Co recently held a writing competition to create the origin story for Brother Ivan, their award-winning Russian Imperial Stout. Curious to learn more about the brewery and the beer, I explored their website https://boldmonkbrewingco.com/ which sparked the inspiration for my story and led me to enter the contest. I’m excited to share…
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One Run at a Time: Turning Loss into Hope
My father was 62 years young when he died of cancer, leaving behind a loving wife, three daughters, and a new grandchild. Anyone who has lost a loved one knows the pain and emptiness that suddenly appear, and how those feelings can linger for years. Because my father was so young when he passed, I…
Lisa VanPatten 