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Frances Drost

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  • Some Things Are Too Big to Write Down

    Some things are simply too big to write down. Cancer.Toddlerhood.A creative project that’s still becoming. When you’re in the middle of something big, writing it down can feel overwhelming. Once we begin to open up our inner world, it’s hard to know where to stop. It can feel like an all-or-nothing endeavor—and if we can’t…

  • The Cycle of an Artist

    The Cycle of an Artist

    During the holidays, I finally did something that had been long overdue — I cleaned off my desk in my studio office. To be honest, it had reached the point where I needed emergency help. So I asked ChatGPT if it would help me organize my life… starting with my office. A plan appeared on…

  • What’s on Your Shelf This Season?

    From “what’s on your shelf” to what’s on the stage—here’s a glimpse of what October holds. This weekend I’ll be speaking at a women’s retreat around a theme I’ve been calling Inside Things: What’s on Your Self Shelf? It’s a question that has a way of following me around. What am I carrying? What am…

  • Dear Dan

    This is a letter I’ve been wanting to write to the late Dan Miller of 48 Days Eagles. I miss him since his sudden passing in January of 2024. On his weekly podcast, he would answer questions that listeners submitted to his “ask Dan” email address. Instead of asking Dan, I’m starting my blog with…

  • Mastering the Art of Self-Celebration: A Guide to Planning Your Own Birthday Bash

    How do you feel about planning your own birthday party? At 25, the familiar comfort of my birthday celebrations shattered. The anticipation of my favorite meal, the elegance of the china setting, the delicate scent of lilacs—symbols of tradition and love—vanished with one simple phrase from my mother: ‘I’m not feeling well.’ It wasn’t just…

  • The Top 4 Ways to Market Your Book: Insights from the Morgan James Mastermind

    Joining a Mastermind group with other authors has been a dream of mine, and now, every two weeks, I have the privilege of spending an hour with the CEO of Morgan James Publishing in his Mastermind group for authors. Morgan James Publishing was founded by CEO, David Hancock, and while the journey is a long…

  • Kindling Stories: From ‘Genius’ Inspiration to BookThinkers Unboxing to Starbucks on Chocolate Avenue

    Recently, my husband and I were engrossed in the movie “Genius,” a captivating biographical drama released in 2016. Directed by Michael Grandage and written by John Logan, the film draws inspiration from the compelling biography “Max Perkins: Editor of Genius” by A. Scott Berg, which earned the National Book Award in 1978. Set against the…

  • Brain Freeze

    Yesterday, with two concerts lined up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania—one at 2:00 pm and another at 7:00 pm—I found myself with a bit of free time, just enough to pop into a bookstore. Being a budding author with my book already on pre-order, my publishing team has nudged me to check out local bookstores whenever I’m…

  • How NOT to Launch a Book

    Yesterday I took another big step in the book launch process: I contacted a videographer about creating a series of very short videos. Part of the training I received recently from my publisher suggested making 20 – 30 videos (each about 55 seconds in length) that focus on engaging people who have never heard of…

  • Wet Socks.

    This morning, I decided to take a stroll along the local trail, despite the rain. I must confess, I made a poor choice in footwear – opting for my beloved sneakers with tiny holes in the front. Oh, how I adore those shoes for their comfort! Little did I anticipate that I’d return home with…