Elisabeth and Merianna talk about the goals they have for writing, reading, and for their businesses in the new year. How do you incorporate tough issues into your writing? How do you develop your to read list with books that challenge you own point of...

Thomas and Sam debate the social implications of protests and political actions in the new America.

Thomas and Sam discuss the upcoming inauguration of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States, and what that means for the country’s religious landscape. How Trump is Paving the Way for a Revival of the ‘Religious Left’ | Washington Post Indivi...

Thomas and Sam kick off the 2017 season of Thinking Religion. New Years Resolutions Try a New Years Revolution | NY Times On Giving Donald Trump a Chance | Marginalia Sam’s January 1 “sermon”: “I think I realize now that the author chose to include the...

How have my goals changed? Have I failed or succeeded? How do I know if I have failed or succeeded? Elisabeth and Merianna reflect on 2016 and share their dreams and plans for 2017. Show Notes: http://createifwriting.

Should I take time to edit and draft my manuscript today? Aren’t there more important things that I need to get done? Elisabeth and Merianna talk about allowing yourself the time to explore your creativity and engage the things that enrich your soul,

What is truth? Is the author’s intent knowable? Elisabeth and Merianna talk trying to discover truth as they wade through their own manuscripts, talk about the Gilmore Girls Revival, and reflect on the presidential election results.

Does the world you created ring true? Elisabeth and Merianna talk about how and when to include violence in your manuscript and why it is important to not be gratuitous as you include tough subjects. Are you brave enough to write about tough subjects?

Where are we? Authors have the ability to create new worlds and new experiences for their readers. Elisabeth and Merianna talk about the research, time, and effort it takes to create these worlds in fantasy, fiction, and nonfiction.

Thomas and Sam discuss new Macbooks and the problem with trying to count your followers in relation to your success.