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“Your book changed my life.”

Tricia Lott Williford May 16, 2017 3 Comments

When you write a book, you sign up to spend a lot of hours alone with the idea, never really knowing…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers … and Big News!

Tricia Lott Williford May 11, 2017 No Comments

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I have such fun and amazing news, you guys. Fun. Amazing. Big. All the…

Postage Algebra and Flannery O’Connor

Tricia Lott Williford May 1, 2017 6 Comments

So, I had upwards of 75 books to mail to the Launch Team, a group of readers across America –…

Do Something with Your Good Ideas

Tricia Lott Williford April 26, 2017 2 Comments

Nolan Bushnell* is the creator of Atari video games. He has been quoted as saying, “Everyone who’s ever taken a…

A Word to Tired Moms of Little People

Tricia Lott Williford April 20, 2017 1 Comment

I happened onto this gold nugget my brother gave me several years ago, back when I was in the trenches…

In The Right Hands

Tricia Lott Williford April 12, 2017 No Comments

“I have a handful of prayers that I pray all the time. One is that God will put my books…

If You Find a Girl Who Reads

Tricia Lott Williford April 11, 2017 1 Comment

Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems…

You Can Do This: Join My Launch Team!

Tricia Lott Williford April 6, 2017 5 Comments

You guys, it’s finally time. I’m so excited, and there may have even been a little bit of a jig…

The Day I Gave My Book to My Husband

Tricia Lott Williford March 14, 2017 3 Comments

A glorious day has arrived at our house: the first box of You Can Do This has arrived. I could…

You Can Do This: A Book Cover Is Born!

Tricia Lott Williford November 14, 2016 No Comments

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But sometimes I think it’s okay. Like right now. With…

Secrets of Adulthood

Tricia Lott Williford November 9, 2016 No Comments

People don’t notice your mistakes as much as you think. It’s okay to ask for help. Most decisions don’t require…

The Downside of Used Books

Tricia Lott Williford April 6, 2016 5 Comments

I’m toying with an idea, but I’m not really ready to commit. Just thinking about it, so don’t go holding…

Announcing: Book #3 by Tricia Lott Williford!

Tricia Lott Williford March 14, 2016 4 Comments

You guys, I am over-the-moon thrilled to make this announcement today: I have signed a contract to partner with NavPress to…

When A Codependent Gets Engaged

Tricia Lott Williford March 1, 2016 5 Comments

And so, with a sparkling ring on my left hand, I am faced with a second chance. A second chance…

The Big Magic of Living, Breathing Ideas

Tricia Lott Williford January 18, 2016 No Comments

It’s possible that I think too small. Also, I’ve fallen in love with Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, Big Magic. It’s…

I’m Teaching and I Really Want To See You There

Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2015 No Comments

Ever feel like you just have to pretend you’ve got this thing together? Pretend you’re brave? Pretend you’re normal? Tricia…

True Stories Told Well: Tricia Lott Williford

Tricia Lott Williford August 24, 2015 No Comments

Recently, FaithHappenings featured my writing in their Author Spotlight. Here’s my interview with a splash of personality. What do you love to write and…