Teaching, while writing novels, is a lot like giving birth
while trying to read & comprehend the IRS’s 60,000-page tax laws. Good times, ya'll.
The crazy
thing is, I honestly enjoy both writing and teaching. There are these treasures…
these awe-filled moments God decides to toss my way, because He loves me.
Moments like:
*Getting an email from a reader who’s a new Army Wife and was
encouraged by my books. Wow!
*Doing a happy dance with a struggling student after they
conquered the exam! Victories feel amazing!
*And sitting at a parent/teacher meeting with a couple who
have taken it upon themselves to care for someone else’s child’s grades and
well-being because “this child is worth it.” Moved. To. Tears.
I’m overwhelmed by the way God loves me. His gifts are
perfect, and come at the perfect time.
Hannah
Conway is a military wife, mother of two, middle school teacher, and
speaker. Her novels are a deployment experience of their own, threaded
with faith, and filled with twists and turns sure to thrill, and
encourage. Hannah is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers,
and My book Therapy. She and her family live in Tennessee
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It’s been a week since the ACFW (American Christian Fiction
Writers) Conference in Nashville, TN! Time flies! AND SO MUCH TO PROCESS!
What was my take-away? I’m thinking it’s about THEME.
God places a theme in our lives, and ultimately as writers
that theme comes out in our writing whether we realize it or not. Amazing,
right? It’s the same theme over and over, telling the same story over and over
in a variety of ways.
In one writing workshop led by the very talented author,
James Rubart, we were challenged to find the theme of our lives with this fun
little exercise: list our top 3 favorite movies, find the theme all three
movies have in common, and this is an indicator of our life’s theme.
Silly as it may sound, it was surprisingly accurate! Rubart
encouraged us to grab hold of that theme, write it over and over in different ways
giving God the glory in the story and in our lives.
What were my top 3
movies, and life theme!? I knew y’all would want to know!
1: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows part 2
2: Divergent
3: Ever After
Strange combo, but the theme that ties them together is “stepping
into one’s destiny” or becoming the person they were always meant to be.
Ribbons of resiliency and perseverance are threaded throughout this theme, and
I admit this theme and these ribbons are most definitely evident in my writing,
and in my life.
Not gonna lie…it took some time to find the theme, and
fellow authors/friends helped me piece it together, but we figured it out. :)
REALLY wish there was an ACFW Conference every week…sigh. :)
Truly, it’s an incredible experience to worship with fellow
Christian authors, learn from these insanely talented people, and be encouraged
by them! I had some serious gushing
fan-girl moments…no shame here! And this year I seized the opportunity and
worked up enough nerve to actually TALK to some of my favorite authors! Yeah, I’m
still fan-girling!
SO, while ACFW is over, and I can no longer properly stalk my
favorite authors, hehehe, the fun doesn’t have to end, meaning, I COME BEARING
GIFTS, Y’all!!
And what better way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend, God
& the themes He puts in our lives, writers, readers, and all people who
LOVE 3 day weekends (aka TEACHERS!!!), than with gifts!!??
GOOD STUFF TO GIVEAWAY!!
So let’s do this!!
What am I giving
away? Glad you asked!
·A cute ACFW tote bag!
·3 books!
·Kcups!
·My Book Therapy Scratch Off!
How to enter?
Well, I want to know the theme of your life too! Tell me your top 3
favorite movies, and see if you can find a common theme that holds them
together. Like me, you may have to enlist the help of friends or family members
to help you find that theme. Then embrace your theme, and live your story out
in a way that gives God the glory! CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER :)
ABOUT HANNAH: Hannah Conway is a military wife, mother of two, and speaker. Her novels are a deployment experience of their own, threaded with faith, and filled with twists and turns sure to thrill, and encourage. Hannah is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, and My book Therapy. She and her family live in Tennessee
( A / IBook /BN / K )
CLICK the Links Below The Image to Download Your eCopy of WEDDING A WARRIOR!
*And sitting at a parent/teacher meeting with a couple who
have taken it upon themselves to care for someone else’s child’s grades and
well-being because “this child is worth it.” Moved. To. Tears. 
