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E. G. Runyan

Sep 15, 20233 min read

A Dangerous Fire and the Unimportance of Possessions

Two weeks ago my family and I had quite the adventure. “Where’s all that smoke coming from?” I asked, looking up from the dining room...

E. G. Runyan

Sep 5, 20232 min read

On "The Ballad of Jody Baxter" and Growing Up

Photo credit to Baim Hanif on Unsplash. When we were little, we all wanted to grow up. I remember telling my parents multiple times that...

E. G. Runyan

Sep 1, 20233 min read

4 Reasons Why Frodo Isn't a Weak Character

A lot of people I talk to who are fans of The Lord of the Rings don’t like Frodo. “He’s so weak,” they’ll tell me. “He’s really whiny.”...

E. G. Runyan

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Guest Post - Faithful In Little: Encouragement to the Average Artist

Photo credit to Kilarov Zaneit on Unsplash. Today I have the honor of welcoming a guest blogger for a post! Indy Wild, author of the Indy...

E. G. Runyan

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Bloom Where God Plants You

Photo credit to Pasi Jormalainen on Unsplash. Last week I attended my first writer’s conference, and it was a blast. There were many...

E. G. Runyan

Aug 11, 20232 min read

Planting Trees: Writing Stories With Roots

Photo credit to Noah Buscher on Unsplash. Why are some stories timeless? Why do some tales last centuries, their covers worn and...

E. G. Runyan

Aug 4, 20232 min read

The Insignificance of Our Words and What God Has Told Us

Photo credit to Mohamad Nohassi on Unsplash. Recently I was extremely humbled by how insignificant my words are. Why would anyone choose...

E. G. Runyan

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Six Inspirational Writing Playlists For You

Photo credit to Howard Bouchevereau on Unsplash. As many of you know, I love music. I listen to it constantly, and enjoy pretty much...

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