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Jan 33 min read
A Letter to Creatives on Coming Back: Reclaiming Belief in Yourself After Rejection
Dear Creatives,
We’ve all been there. You pour your heart into your art, your words, your creation. You put it out into the world and then
Oct 18, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 10 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca makes Sanders promise not to take her baby away. He promises. Later, the blanket is thrown in a corner. She insists he took the baby
Oct 18, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 9 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Dr. Landerson tells Sanders to stop trying to help Rebecca. He says she will not improve.
Oct 3, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 8 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca calls her painting ugly & not her baby. Sanders joins a divided staff meeting about Fawn. Rebecca worries about her baby's safety.
Oct 2, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 7 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders invites Rebecca to paint. She refuses. He gives her the idea to paint her “baby”. She likes this but won’t start until he leaves.
Oct 1, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 6 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders asks Dr. Lumber about how to help Rebecca. Lumber goes on about the workings of Clearcreek, telling Sanders not to try to change it
Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 5 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders makes progress in his 2nd group meeting. He brings Rebecca a book to read to her "baby" and trust begins to be established.
Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 4 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders participates in an interview with Dr. Gravers and a potential patient’s parents. The patient is hearing voices & has attacked others
Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 3 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders leads his 1st group session with the patients he'll be working with, but the meeting proves to be challenging.
Sep 23, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Intro & Author's Note | Audiobook by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
In this video, Tara C. Allred reads her Author’s Note, revealing the original inspiration behind SANDERS' STARFISH.
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Please Excuse the Dust
But when I arrived at the hotel, now around 9:30 at night, the place was under serious construction. And I mean serious CONSTRUCTION!
May 3, 20233 min read
A Post For Me: UNAUTHORED LETTERS Timeline
Sometimes we get lost and can only see the immediate moment. However, a pause to really look can change the view.
Mar 30, 20234 min read
Last Call: March Wrap-Up
Where Am I Essential? It's a fascinating question. By seeking an answer, you get to remove the unwanted noise from life. You also permit...
Mar 24, 20235 min read
Life Lessons: What a Book Can Do!
Books can change lives! Most likely, you already know that. Probably because of the beloved books in your life that have already done...
Feb 15, 20235 min read
Loving Ourselves, Others, and God: An Interview with Michelle Dennis Christensen
"The more I contemplate the sacrifice required to save Martin, the better I understand the Savior’s gift for me, for Martin, and for...
Feb 7, 20232 min read
MIRRORS OF JESUS by Michelle Dennis Christensen
I got to be a beta reader of an early draft of this inspirational memoir in April 2021. All I can say is this book is absolutely...
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Writing Time: FOR THE ETERNAL Update
For those of you who have expressed an interest in For the Eternal updates: Thank you for the reader encouragement! This is a monthly...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Meet Katherine Nichols
Each month I will be spotlighting a special author. To kick off 2023, I could not be more delighted to introduce you to Katherine...
Oct 22, 20162 min read
Courage, Confidence, and the Ability to Change
2016 has been an interesting year for me. I have had a lot of high moments and a lot of low moments. This last week hit me with more lows th
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