Category Archives: The Novella Corner, Fiction from the Heart, Pages from My Pen

Living Truthfully and Gently

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Marcia Ren

What does it mean to live truthfully and gently? This reflection explores honesty, patience, and the unfolding nature of both life and the creative journey. Read the full blog post →

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Still Writing. Still Becoming.

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Marcia Ren

In this season of life, writing feels less like ambition and more like gratitude…a quiet act of honoring what still lives inside me. Read the full blog post →

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When a Story Becomes Something You Can Hold | Spring: The Trail of Arden by Marcia Ren

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Marcia Ren

There are moments when something invisible becomes visible. In this reflection, Marcia Ren shares what it measures to finally hold her novella, Spring: The Trail of Arden, and trust that a story knows when it’s ready. Read the full blog post →

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When a Story is Ready to Be Released

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Marcia Ren

Sometimes a story isn’t waiting to be finished…it’s waiting for us to be ready. This reflection explores the waiting for us to be ready. This reflection explores the quiet moment when writing shifts from private to shared, and the gentle courage it takes to let a story go into the world. Read the full blog post →

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The Seasons of Eleanor – Book Two

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Marcia Ren

A little springtime magic is beginning to unfold. I’m delighted to share that Book Two in ‘The Seasons of Eleanor-Spring: The Unfolding Letter’ is officially underway. A tender new chapter, a hint of mystery, and a letter that opens far more than Eleanor expects. Read the full blog post →

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A Book Goes Live in Book Study

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Marcia Ren

Last week, during a simple evening of book study and fellowship, a tiny notification changed everything: “Congratulations, your book is live.” After months of quiet mornings, edits, and hope, my novella is officially on Amazon. Here’s the little story behind that very big moment…and what I hope the book offers you. Read the full blog post →

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Happy Fall, Friends!

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Marcia Ren

Happy Fall! This weekend was a special one as I celebrated both the arrival of a new season and the joy of publishing my very first novella. After months of writing and editing, pressing that “publish” button felt like turning a page into a brand-new chapter Read the full blog post →

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A Summer Week of Mix-ups and Mishaps

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Marcia Ren

A peek into my summer week…a little bit of rug rearranging, a touch of art inspiration, a few unexpected detours, and a renewed focus on my writing adventure. Read the full blog post →

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A New Chapter Begins…

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Marcia Ren

Writing this novella has been a joy, and now the next chapter is ready. In this post, I share where the story is headed and how to read the rest on Substack as a subscriber Read the full blog post →

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