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Book release party! Uncage My Brave now available

Published on May 18, 2017May 15, 2017 by Sara Brunsvold9 Comments

The day has come. The caged bird has been set free, my friends, for it is her time to fly.

Uncage My Brave: Pray Brave, Fly Free is officially for sale on Amazon right this hot minute!

I am BURSTING with excitement and gratitude for this day. So much so, I’ve asked some of those closest to me to celebrate with a blog party (Get it? Block party but BLOG party. See, this is how writers get their kicks. It’s pretty fun. Try it at home.) Continue reading “Book release party! Uncage My Brave now available” →

Giving my specific dream to God {#DreamChaser series}

Published on March 23, 2017March 22, 2017 by Sara Brunsvold7 Comments

The #DreamChaser series features inspiring personal stories and lessons I learned as I bravely chase the dream God laid on my heart of being a writer. This article was originally published on God-Sized Dreams.

I had a bad habit in my relationship with God. I insisted on holding back something vital to our communication.

I have never had a hesitation in being honest with Him in my prayers about my struggles, pain, disappointment, praise, awe and worries. But the one area I reserved in a very special place only for me is my dream. My specific dream.

I wouldn’t let Him have it. Not one utterance of one syllable. Continue reading “Giving my specific dream to God {#DreamChaser series}” →

The Advantage of Rejection

Published on January 16, 2017January 24, 2017 by Sara Brunsvold1 Comment

You’re “not the right fit.” I think the first time I heard those words was from my boycrush in junior high. I had just slipped him a note. It was humiliating. Of course, I heard it a few more times from a few more boys since, as well as from more than a few potential employers (apparently I did not have what it took to be a Subway “sandwich artist”).

Last week I got one of the toughest rejections of my life. From a publisher.

For those who don’t know, I have several journalism, poetry and nonfiction credits, including a Lou Gehrig biography, but I have yet to break into my true love of fiction. From the time I was 12 I’ve wanted to be a novelist. After years of stop-start and immeasurable encouragement from others, I finally completed a manuscript and found a publisher interested in looking at it. Continue reading “The Advantage of Rejection” →