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Tag: holiday struggles

  • Why Showing Up Matters (Even When It Feels Pointless)

    Why Showing Up Matters (Even When It Feels Pointless)

    One year ago, on April 27, 2024, I set up a table at a local book fair—an opportunity that came thanks to my Portraits of White book. Having never attended a book fair as an author, I thought, Why not? So, on a dreary morning, I arrived at the venue, laid out my CDs, T-shirts,…

  • Hope and Inspiration from Portraits of White: A Journey Through Holiday Struggles

    Hope and Inspiration from Portraits of White: A Journey Through Holiday Struggles

    “Story is what connects us as human beings, and Frances Drost draws you into speculating about your own life stories. How does one dream up a song, a piece of art, a cure for disease? What is the story behind an event, a moment of joy or grief? Frances has a gift for story that…

  • Behind the Mic: Two Transformative Podcast Interviews in One Day

    Recently, I discovered PodMatch.com, a fantastic platform that connects podcast guests with hosts. As a new author gearing up for my book launch this October, I heeded my publisher’s advice and signed up for the service. In just a few weeks, not only did I have a curated list of podcasts to explore, but I…

  • 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…