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Author Spotlight: Patty Hessler Scott

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Have you found yourself regularly saying there isn’t enough time in the day? Is your life flying by while you are missing out on what matters most? If you feel overextended, or you long to make more of your life, Slow Down, Mama will offer you both hope and the practical tools you need.
Patty H. Scott shares her own story of discovering an unexpected truth. Slowing down held the key to all her deeper longings. Patty provides empowering insights to help you live with deep meaning and direction. You will learn what is at the root of your busyness, how to move past your personal pitfalls and identify your truest purposes, and how to develop and solidify life-giving habits.
Her books are available in the Publishous shop and you can learn more about her on her website PattyHScott.com.
Join @HeartsHomeward for #PubChat on Wednesday, September 5th at 8 pm Central.

Chat with Patty and check out her latest piece: Slowing Down in a Hurried World.
Maybe you can relate to feeling overwhelmed and spread too thin. For many years I ran myself ragged trying to do all the things. In my quest to find contentment, approval, and a sense of worth, I pushed hard, stayed up late, said yes to all requests, and ended up giving the dregs to those closest to my heart. →READ MORE.
Featured Stories:
How to Find a Mentor by Katharine Trauger
There was a day — you need to know this — when your grandmother would mentor you by taking you aside and telling you, “Listen, Honey, you are making a big mistake! You are pulling your own house down around your ears with that talk!… →READ MORE.
Ask Anything…Really? Really!! by Jim Wolstenholm
Can it truly be possible that we can ask anything in prayer and we will get it? Yes, and no! Here’s what Jesus said:
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:23–24 (ESV) →READ MORE.
This is What Happens When You Stop Watching the News by Nick Maccarone
“One reason that cats are happier than people is that they have no newspapers.” — Gwendolyn Brooks
Afew years after finishing drama school a funny thing happened. I started roaming the aisles of my favorite book stores (remember those?) looking for biographies on politicians and world leaders instead of books on Marlon Brando and James Dean. →READ MORE.
3 Things I’ve done in Spain that Would Have me Swimming with the Fish if I’d Done them in America by Nicole Akers
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
It’s a phrase that has met common vernacular. It means that it is advisable to follow the conventions of the area in which you are residing or visiting. And, I’ll take it a step farther. When visiting other cultures you have an obligation to make an effort to embrace the language and the culture. →READ MORE.
5 Reasons Why Writing Short Stories Makes You a Better Writer by N.A. Turner
“Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row.” ― Ray Bradbury
Previously I posted an article about why you should read short stories. In this article, I’ll argue why you should write short stories as a writer.
Years ago I attempted to write multiple novels. All projects failed miserably. →READ MORE.

