Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy look back on the writing year that was, forward to the writing year that’s coming, and up to the One we write for. An honest conversation with vulnerable moments and encouragement for Gracewriters living in a difficult world.
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Gracewriters Podcast #54: Kathy Escobar on writing about a Blue Christmas
Pastor Kathy Escobar, author of the Advent resource A Weary World, has for many years helped provide a Blue Christmas event for those struggling at this time of year. Its meaning became intensely personal after her teenage son’s death by suicide. (Content warning: suicide)

Gracewriters Podcast #53: Nikki Florence Thompson on Why Writing Isn’t Easy
Nikki Florence Thompson teaches creative writing at the Australian Catholic University. Nikki has an MA in creative writing, a PhD in Literature, and is a blogger and published author. Her memoir, Fight, Flight and Faith tackles grief and anxiety at a very personal level.
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- Gracewriters Podcast #52: Alison Joy, Author of Travel-Based Romance
- Gracewriters Podcast #51: Instagram Mini-Blogger Lynne Castelijn
- Gracewriters Podcast #50: Bible Translator Albert Castelijn on the Miracle of Communication
- Gracewriters Podcast #49: Karen Kepert, Children’s Picture Book Author and Songwriter
- Gracewriters Podcast #48: Author Nicci Toomey on the power of honesty on social media
- Gracewriters Podcast #47: Writing Coach and Author Laura Thomas on Facing Rejection and Finding Your Path
- Gracewriters Podcast #46: Chrissy Garwood on Writing Christian Romantic Suspense and Fantasy
- Gracewriters Podcast #45: Donita Bundy on Writing Multi-POV Christian Urban Fantasy
- Gracewriters Podcast #44: Nikki Florence Thompson on Anxiety and Faith in Life and Publishing
- Gracewriters Podcast #43: Children’s Singer/Songwriter Colin Buchanan on Finding Inspiration and Making a Difference
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Christian writers: Heal your stress, find your purpose
Some Christian writers feel guilty that they can’t get on with their writing, because their minds are scrambled by pandemic stress. Many don’t want to use the word “fear” because they are afraid it sounds unspiritual or maybe even a sin. But I am willing to tell you straight out: I have experienced fear outbursts […]

Easter, behind closed doors
This week, Gracewriters welcomes guest contributor Donita Bundy, with inspiration and encouragement to point us toward Jesus during this very strange Easter 2020. Last Sunday was Palm Sunday, the day we remember and celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, an animal symbolising humility, peace and Davidic royalty. The streets of Jerusalem […]

When Christian writing is a battlefield
While I was preparing this topic for Gracewriters this week, my computer suddenly went dark and quiet and smelled like burnt toast. Stuff happens, but it’s interesting timing. Other Christian writers are facing heightened challenges at this time, from practical difficulties to flare-ups of chronic illnesses to conflict at home. It’s important not to over-spiritualise […]

When we can’t seem to stay close to God…
A thoughtful guest post by author, blogger and photographer, Donita Bundy. After spending time last week with God in isolation – curled into the foetal position from debilitating chronic pain – the intimacy evaporated as soon as I stepped back into the slipstream of life. Last week’s connection has been replaced with busyness and clutter. I […]
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If Christians are the People of the Book, then why do most of the bestsellers belong to the enemies of faith? Gracewriters is about changing popular culture, one word at a time. For too long, Christians have been presented in the arts as fools or serial killers. Popular culture is powerful. It has shifted society's view about things that … [Read more] about About