Tag Archives: The Surrendered Scribe

Titanic Reads

Posted on March 21, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m a history fan, one who has missed more than one writing opportunity because I was watching too much History channel. I’m also a reader that often goes through books by author or topic. With the 100th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Yvonne Lehman | Tagged A Bridge Across the Sea, A Night to Remember, Antique Dreams, April 14, By the Light of the Silvery Moon, Cathy Gohlke, Echoes of the Titanic, Explore Titanic, Hearts that Survive, Janice Thompson, Jonathan B. Martin, Julie Arduini, Kathleen Kovach, Mindy Starns Clark, Pamela Griffin, Paula Moldenhauer, Peter Chrisp, Promise me This, Queen of the Waves, Rhonda Gibson, The Surrendered Scribe, The Titanic for Young Readers, Tiffany Amber Stockton, Titanic, Titanic: Legacy of Betrayal, Tricia Goyer, Water Lord, What's in your closet?, Yvonne Lehman | 4 Comments

The Discount Store Lesson

Posted on March 7, 2012 by juliearduini

Whether it’s normal or not, I’m the kind of person God uses the daily things of life to teach me more about Him and myself. Years ago I blogged about how my fear of the biscuit tube exploding reminded me … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged cosmetic change, freedom in Christ, Julie Arduini, remodeling, restoration, scaffolding, The Surrendered Scribe, toxic environment, Trusting God, wounds | Leave a comment

Being a Bridesmaid

Posted on February 22, 2012 by juliearduini

Last week my schedule slowed down compliments of bronchitis, a sinus and ear infection. The day I felt the worst I laid low with the television remote by my side. First I watched The Proposal back-to-back, even though I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged author, bride, bridesmaid, Julie Arduini, leadership, ministry, published, The Surrendered Scribe, waiting for the call, writing | 3 Comments

Hotter than Legwarmers and Sixteen Candles in the 80’s: Pinterest

Posted on February 8, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m a Gen X’er who grew up with preppy collars and leg warmers. If you remember Sixteen Candles, the movie where all girls my age wanted Molly Ringwald’s pouty lips and the character Jake, you also recall how fast trends … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged authors, buzz words, Facebook, Julie Arduini, marketing, pins, Pinterest, social media, Steve Laube, The Surrendered Scribe, trends, Twitter, virtual cork board, writing | 4 Comments

It Really Is a Small World

Posted on January 25, 2012 by juliearduini

This real life experience is so surreal that I thought I’d share it with you. I think what intrigues me the most, given how expansive our world is because of social media, God still gives those small world moments, too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Paul Lazar, Adirondacks, Chas Johns, contemporary romance, Elaine Miller, Geneseo, God at work, happy coincidence, Julie Arduini, mystery, small world, Speculator, Splashes of Serenity, Tall Pines mysteries, The Surrendered Scribe, Upstate NY | Leave a comment

How to Create a Prayer Covering

Posted on January 11, 2012 by juliearduini

In my last post about how to avoid great expectations that lead to disappointment in the new year, I promised to post today on what a prayer covering is and why I’m so passionate about it. I’m not the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged intercession, Julie Arduini, ministry, prayer, prayer team, Robin Lee Hatcher, serving God, The Surrendered Scribe | 2 Comments

How to Avoid Great Expectations in 2012 by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 28, 2011 by juliearduini

With Christmas behind us, the conversation of the week seems to be about resolutions. People are reflecting on their year and making goals for the new one. I giggled watching Live with Kelly as Kelly Ripa mentioned resolutions and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged all or nothing, eating the elephant one bite at a time, goals, God, great expectations, job, Julie Arduini, ministry, New Year, New Year's Resolutions, prayer, tasks, The Surrendered Scribe, weight loss, writing | 1 Comment

Beyond Rudolph by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 14, 2011 by juliearduini

I grew up with the Rankin/Bass produced TV Christmas specials and with as many advances as I’ve seen in technology, nothing new in the Christmas special offerings can hold a candle to those first programs. One of my favorites was … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged A Doll for Sue, airplane, allegory, being unique, bird fish, Charlie in the Box, Christ, Christmas specials, cowboy, Gospel, Heaven, Julie Arduini, King Moonracer, Misfit Island, ostrich, Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, special needs children, spotted elephant, squirt gun, The Surrendered Scribe, toy boat, trainer | 8 Comments

A Pleasant Surprise: Rejection

Posted on November 30, 2011 by juliearduini

I enjoyed a lot of nice surprises this month. My sister delivered a beautiful baby boy the day before Thanksgiving, erasing the memory our family held for years where that day was always the day our baby nearly died. Talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged authors, Becoming Lovers: From the Disciple of Christ to the Bride of Christ, Joy Chickonoski, Julie Arduini, refining fire, rejection, relationships, thankfulness, thankulness, The Surrendered Scribe, unemployment | 2 Comments

Thankful—It’s a Choice

Posted on November 16, 2011 by juliearduini

It seems the week before Thanksgiving through Christmas runs at full-speed. For the most wonderful time of year it can be full of stress. Given our economy the financial strain on families can make us forget finding the smallest thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Jennifer Slattery, Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged Ada Brownell, Becky Frame, choosing to be thankful, Christians Read, economy, grief, Jennifer Slattery, Julie Arduini, Lee Carver, stress, Thankful, Thanksgiving holiday, The Surrendered Scribe, Vicki Hinze | 5 Comments

Where You Get to be the Judge

Posted on November 2, 2011 by juliearduini

American Idol. The Sing-Off. X-Factor. Dancing with the Stars. America’s Got Talent. So You Think You Can Dance. I’m probably forgetting some but these are more than reality shows. Watch any of these and chances are you’re sitting in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged A Familiar Evil, A Season for Miracles, A Suitor for Jenny, A Tailor-Made Bride, America's Got Talent, American Idol, Amish genre, Ann Gaylia O'Barr, Anne Patrick, arm-chair judging, authors, C.S. Lakin, Christians Read, Christine Lindsay, Clare Revell, Clash of the Titles, Clash of the Titles Tournament, COTT, Dancing with the Stars, Delia Latham, Destiny's Dream, Driven, Elaine Marie Cooper, Erin Rainwater, Fairer than Morning, Gail Pallotta, Hearts Crossing, Julie Arduini, Karen Witemeyer, Lena Nelson Dooley, LOL, Love Finds You in Golden New Mexico, Love Turns the Tide, Margaret Brownley, Marianne Evans, Naomi Musch, reading, reality shows, Rosslyn Elliot, Shadowed in Silk, Shellie Neumeier, Singing in Babylon, So You Thnk You Can Dance, Someone to Blame, The Arrow that Flieth by Day, The Green Veil, The Road to Deer Run, The Sing-Off, The Surrendered Scribe, X-Factor | 3 Comments

Oh, The Places You Can Go with NaNoWriMo by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by juliearduini

Mid-October. It’s marked by the crunch of colorful leaves on the sidewalk. The smell of MacIntosh apples and autumn night air. It’s also the time of year anyone who has that novel all figured out in their head to sign … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Susan May Warren, Uncategorized | Tagged Amber Stockton, Beth Vogt, contemporary romance, Delia Latham, e-books, fiction writing, Julie Arduini, Linda Yezak, Lisa Grace, My Book Therapy, NaNoWriMo, NaNoWriMo Cheerleaders from the Sidelines, NaNoWriMo forums, NaNoWriMo regional groups, National Novel Writing Month, Precarious Yates, Rachel Hauck, self published books, Susan May Warren, The Surrendered Scribe, Traci Hilton | 11 Comments

More than I Bargained For by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 5, 2011 by juliearduini

Now that I have a Kindle, there is yet another facet to my reading life. As a writer I read to learn. Although I’m looking at the story my focus is on the “back-end” of things such as the plot, … Continue reading →