The BEMA Podcast 444: Karen Stiller — Holiness Here
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Apr 3, 2025 In this engaging conversation, author Karen Stiller shares her insightful journey through grief and creativity, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of writing. She highlights the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in storytelling, revealing how personal narratives intertwine with themes of holiness. Stiller also explores walking as a source of inspiration and connection, and reflects on her spiritual memoir, 'The Minister's Wife,' while discussing future ambitions. Additionally, she dives into the joys of reading, contrasting the pleasures of fiction and nonfiction.
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First Meeting
- Marty Solomon awkwardly met Karen Stiller at a NavPress authors retreat, due to her recent grief.
- Later, after reading "Holiness Here," he regretted not connecting more deeply.
Writing Tip: Revision is Key
- Focus on revision; it's where the true magic of writing happens.
- Subtract more than you add, refining each sentence with care.
Writing as an Act of Love
- Write with the reader in mind; it's an act of love.
- Transparency and honesty in writing foster connection and mutual understanding.
