I have decided to do something completely different with this blog. I’ve decided to wreck its entire commercial potential as well as its community-building potential and make it a type of blog I can’t even find a niche name for. It’s not going to be an author blog anymore. But it’s not really going to… Continue reading The NEW Direction of UnsweetenedDarjeeling.com
Does God Use Entertainers?
Unfortunately, if you struggle long enough as a Christian artist, you’ll probably eventually go from asking, “Is it because I’m not a good enough artist?” to “Is it because I’m not a good enough Christian?” Over the past couple of years, I’ve become ever more strongly aware of the power artists have. I’ve been watching… Continue reading Does God Use Entertainers?
Why I Quit Instagram
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that an unknown indie author trying to gain a readership must be in want of a social media presence. Social media has become so central to any business plan, you sound crazy the moment you question if it’s actually necessary. Of course it is. In fact, normal people who aren’t… Continue reading Why I Quit Instagram
The Hiatus is Over
All I knew was I wanted to be a blogger. I had finally moved from Blogspot to WordPress, secured my own domain, and gone full-force into creating high-quality, original, useful content for my future readers. I wanted a place where I could share my gifts and do what I do best. For a while, I… Continue reading The Hiatus is Over
Reasons to Read The Boy Who Called the Foxes This Fall
“I’m trying to finish Dad’s song.” Sage looked up from her camera screen. “Huh?” “In the notebook Mom showed me. He left a song unfinished. Don’t tell anyone. Please? I haven’t written a song in a long time. I can’t even do it anymore.” “I won’t tell anybody. But why are you… Continue reading Reasons to Read The Boy Who Called the Foxes This Fall
How To Set Boundaries and Not Overshare Online
In the online community, there’s a lot of discussion about being honest. Being authentic. Not creating a fake idealized image of yourself to present to the world. And yet, whether or not you straight-up lie on social media, you’re going to be faking it to some degree. Maybe not actually faking it, but you’re going… Continue reading How To Set Boundaries and Not Overshare Online
How I Reset My Goals for Fall
Here it comes, the unchallenged Best Season ™ in all it’s glory. If you know anything about me at all, you know I’m a fall person. My novel The Boy Who Called the Foxes is a whole testament to that fact. I love the cool clear air, the wind, the long nights, the changing leaves,… Continue reading How I Reset My Goals for Fall
How to Recharge Your Creativity with Hobbies
You know what’s wrong with a lot of people anymore? They don’t have real hobbies. Too many people when I ask them what they do in their spare time say things like “Netflix,” “YouTube,” “Shop online,” “Listen to music.” Not that any of that’s bad. Those are nice things to do for entertainment and relaxation… Continue reading How to Recharge Your Creativity with Hobbies
The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
If you’re reading this post, you probably know what “gritty” Christian fiction is. You might even write it yourself. In fact, there’s a good chance you consider yourself a gritty Christian author. We all know the story. None of us were satisfied with Christian fiction growing up. No variety. Cookie-cutter stories about cookie-cutter people with… Continue reading The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
How to Find Your Brand as an Artist
Sometimes I’ll admit I don’t know what I am. Sometimes I don’t feel like a whole person—just a creative void that somehow manages to produce art. But nothing can truly come from nothing. The art we create comes from who we are. In less words, you need to find your artist brand. Art is very… Continue reading How to Find Your Brand as an Artist