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UK Release: Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with one Idea

May 7, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Well this is EXCITING. Today (May 7) is the UK release date for my very first book: Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with One Idea with Christian Focus Publishing. For those in the UK or elsewhere, Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with … Read More

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7 dead friends… or, my story of every day time travel

April 13, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

You know the sad thing about being human? You only get to live once, in one time. You only get to meet the people alive in your time. Out of all the people who have lived and died, we only … Read More

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Searching for the real Thomas Clarkson (Part 2)

March 9, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Missed the first part of my quest? Check it out here. When I found Wilson’s 1990 biography hidden in the vaults of the NSW National Library, I thought I’d found my answer. I requested viewing access, and, since archived books … Read More

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Searching for the real Thomas Clarkson (Part 1)

February 9, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

As many of you know, my children’s biography of the Christian abolitionist Thomas Clarkson is coming out in May this year, published by Christian Focus as part of their Trailblazer series. I’ve shared a bit on this blog about the … Read More

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A Year in Reading: 2020 Edition

January 19, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy New Year everyone! Following the tradition, here’s a year in reading to inspire and encourage your own reading journey (and because I love, love, love reading posts like this, so it’s only fair I contribute my own!) Books read … Read More

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‘I didn’t want you to have to ask’ (November update)

December 7, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Well, the past few months have flown and suddenly I haven’t written an update since August! What’s happened since then? … a lot. Grab some peppermint tea and settle in for updates on: Thomas Clarkson update (pictures!)  Bible College and … Read More

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For us there is only the trying (August update)

September 11, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

And… it’s time for an August review! Sit back, grab a cookie, and enjoy. Here’s what to expect: An update on Thomas Clarkson Thoughts on life and growth Piranesi! (or, I won a book) My painting I mentioned back in … Read More

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Hamilton! – Does your legacy matter?

August 31, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

[Note: My monthly ‘life’ post is due… and it will come, but enjoy this in the meantime!] I recently (along with many others in Australia!) watched Hamilton: An American Musical when it became available online. I had heard some of … Read More

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Something accidentally beautiful (July update)

July 30, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy July! Grab some chocolate and settle in for a read. Here’s what to expect: A Thomas Clarkson update My review of Upright – an Australian drama 1st week back at Bible College What I’ve been reading lately Prayer + … Read More

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Perhaps we must stand fast (June update)

June 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy June! Grab a hot drink and settle in for some musings on: what I have in common with Thomas Clarkson fidelity in media, ft. Broadchurch and Tim Minchin a quote about apocalypse the problem with dwelling in a land … Read More

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