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Today is the 100th birthday of my favorite author, Flannery O'Connor. 🦚🎂
In honor of this momentous occasion, this month's installment of Why I Dyed My Hair Purple: B-Sides features an essay about Flannery that didn't make it into the final book.
Flannery and I had similar life-altering experiences at the same points in our lives, and in this essay, I imagine going through these turning points along side her.
I fully admit that it takes a LOT of liberties, and I expected that I'd be asked to cut it. The essay about Flannery that is in the final book is a lot more unified, while this one is kind of a mess.
Yet, I feel like today is the perfect occasion for me to share it.
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A couple of years ago, my husband and I started attending a new church, and one of the biggest changes we encountered was how worship was conducted.
No projection screens. No elaborate musical arrangements. Just voices raised together, singing from hymnals, word for word.
At first, it seemed like a small difference. But over time, I realized something: when you sing an entire hymn, you’re not just singing—you’re telling a story.
As a writer, this realization was powerful. Hymns aren’t just expressions of worship; they’re narratives rich with truth and meaning.
And in a world saturated with screens, holding a hymnal in my hands has become a sacred, set-apart experience.
I’ve written about this in my latest Substack post, exploring the beauty of hymns as storytelling and how they’ve deepened my appreciation for both faith and art.
Plus, I share one of my favorite hymns that captures this beautifully.
Read or listen now!
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I spent last weekend at the Square Halo conference in Lancaster and tried a bunch of really cool, new stuff.
Learn about my experiences with songwriting, pottery, letting go of traumatic elementary school experiences, and the benefits of stepping outside your artistic box.
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Confession time: I didn't always like Lord of the Rings.
This is a dangerous admission given that I run around in a lot of circles where the books are revered.
Yet, today, I count them among my favorite stories.
What changed? I'm honestly not sure...but on this week's Substack, I'll share my story and explore some ways that our relationship with books can change over time.
Maybe we can have a discussion and you can help me figure it out.
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Welcome to the inaugural installment of Why I Dyed My Hair Purple: B-Sides, where I share outtakes from my essay collection, Why I Dyed My Hair Purple and Other Unorthodox Stories!
This piece explores my somewhat off-brand fascination for monster truck races, how it all got started, and why experiencing the passions of other people just might have rewards waiting for you.
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People are often surprised to learn that Metallica is one of my favorite bands.
It's true that I'm not a huge metal fan, but their melodic approach to the genre and thought-provoking lyrics fascinate me.
In my newest Substack, I talk about their often-misunderstood 1996 album Load.
Specifically, I explore my favorite track, "Hero of the Day," in the context of my experiences struggling with mental health issues in the church and how the song sheds light on the dereliction of duty in our marriages, families, and spiritual communities, as well as our culture's fascinating with hero worship and idolatry.
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This week, I reflect on my time at the Rabbit Room’s North Wind Manor during the winter edition of The Habit Membership writer's retreat.
As I celebrate the release of Why I Dyed My Hair Purple and Other Unorthodox Stories, I’m struck by the passage of time—not just in my own creative journey but in the growth of my community.
Five years have passed since I joined The Habit, and in that time, I’ve found a creative family, gained deeper insight into my vocation, and witnessed remarkable growth in the talents of my fellow writers.
Join me as I share the joy of these reflections and celebrate the gift of community and creativity.
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This week on my Substack, I’m reflecting on something unexpected.
Several people from my church family have now read Why I Dyed My Hair Purple—and their feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
I wasn’t expecting harsh criticism, but given my past experiences with religious people judging my art, I couldn’t help feeling a little anxious.
Their comments, however, revealed something I never intended: this book is about more than I thought.
Join me as I explore what it means to relate to the person I was before Christ, the role of evangelism, and how our writing has the power to change people.
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Sharing your work with readers is a big reason why writers do what we do...
...but it can also be one of the most agonizing and anxiety-provoking parts of the process.
This week, I talk about how I've processed this reality during my first week of Why I Dyed My Hair Purple's release and offer a creative liturgy as a response.
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Celebrate the release of Why I Dyed My Hair Purple with a lesson on writing, some artifacts from the Purple Hair Era, and some thoughts on this book entering the world.
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The number of people I know who have been through spiritual trauma of some kind is staggering.
From false teachers to bad doctrine to corrupt leadership, there is no shortage of reasons for this.
I've been through this, too, but it's become a powerful part of my testimony and a crucial thread in my book, Why I Dyed My Hair Purple and Other Unorthodox Stories, which debuts next week.
This week, I want to share some wisdom I've gained through God's Word, tell you a little about the journey I've been on in the last several years, and share some principles that helped me sensitively and biblically addressed this topic in my writing.
Read or listen here.
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While my new book is a collection of essays, I didn't always want to write nonfiction. Discover how I changed my mind, as well as how writing essays mirrors the biblical process of repentance.
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My thoughts on Behold the Lamb of God, creative community, and how all of this relates to my forthcoming book launch. Plus: learn about how to join the launch team!
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Introducing Why I Dyed My Hair Purple & Other Unorthodox Stories, my essay collection about art, faith, and being a misfit while belonging to Christ, coming January 21, 2025, from Calla Press Publishing.
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That Thing You Do is a favorite of '90s kids like me and has become a cult classic in the last 25 years.
But the movie also has a surprising lesson to teach about stewardship and the wisdom we must exercise in using the gifts God has granted us.
Read or listen to my analysis here.
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How the Harry Potter movies convicted me of the hurtful way I treated people years ago and revealed an important truth about how we show love and empathy toward each other in the church.
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I love Makoto Fujimura, but as I've studied unity in the church more, the concept of border walkers he discusses in Culture Care feels discordant for me. In this post, I talk about the weird place of not feeling like you fully belong and how Christ's desire for unity among His Bride opposites this feeling.
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That time at church when a scene from The Spy Who Shagged Me became really relatable.
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Learn about my lifelong history with the theatre and the joy of watching a play.
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Here, I talk about the act of listening to music, memories of taping songs off the radio, and what we have lost by streaming our favorite songs.
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