Stepping into Caesarea Maritima is like walking straight into the pages of Scripture. With its sweeping harbor, Roman theater, and shoreline hippodrome, this ancient city remains one of the most striking Roman ruins in Israel. Built by Herod the Great and later governed by Pontius Pilate, Caesarea sat at the crossroads of culture, power, and […]
A Thanksgiving Moment That Sparked a Faith-Based Novel
As we step into a season filled with gratitude and gatherings, author Peyton H. Roberts invites us to pause and look a little deeper at the stories stitched into our everyday lives. In today’s guest post, she shares how one unforgettable Thanksgiving—marked not by turkey and pie, but by heartbreaking headlines from halfway around the […]
When an “Oops Book Baby” Becomes a Blessing: The Story Behind Glitter and the Grouch
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Mary Pat Johns to the blog! As the author of the Romance in Valiant Series and several Scrivenings Press novellas, Mary Pat’s love for both writing and God shines through every page she pens. In this post, she shares the Glitter and the Grouch book inspiration—how her unexpected “oops book […]
Writing Through the Busy Seasons: How I Find Time to Write as a Young Mom
Finding time to write can be hard. Life is busy. So what do you do when those two worlds intersect? You find a way to write through the busy seasons. In today’s post, Janilise Lloyd, an author and a mom of two, shares how she discovered the key to writing during those times when life […]
5 Reasons Writers Should Attend a Writing Conference
If you’re serious about improving your craft, finding community, and advancing your writing career, one of the best things you can do is attend a writing conference. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, stepping away from your daily routine to spend time with other writers can be a truly transformative experience. […]
Faith, Risk, and the Wise Men’s Journey
We love when our authors share the fascinating research and inspiration behind their stories. Today we’re delighted to feature award-winning biblical fiction author Lana Christian, whose Magi Encounters series brings fresh perspective to one of the most well-known stories in Scripture—the journey of the Wise Men. In this post, Lana takes us beyond the manger […]
Creating Characters Nothing Like You: A Suspense Author’s Journey
At Scrivenings Press, we know one of the biggest challenges writers face is creating characters who are nothing like themselves. In this guest post, suspense author Heidi Glick shares her story of stepping outside her own experience to write authentic law enforcement characters. From hands-on research to reflecting on her own perspective, Heidi shows how […]
Birthday Thoughts
What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you see yourself in twenty years (let’s be honest, none of us saw ourselves here when we were asked that back in 2000)? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Want to know a secret? It’s my birthday. While many people probably evaluate […]











































































































































































