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A Man of Many Names
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LAUNCH: Olaudah Equiano: A Man of Many Names

September 19, 2022 by Emily J. Maurits

My latest book is out! A biography of African Olaudah Equiano, who was stolen into slavery at eleven-years-old in the 18th Century, and became a popular abolitionist author and passionate evangelist. His is a story of God working to save … Read More

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why I wrote a memoir
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Why did I write a memoir?

July 20, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

Why write a memoir? You’re not even thirty! Do you really have the necessary perspective to write about your own life? A post in which I answer all my own questions…… Read More

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To Him who gave me the courage to begin

June 15, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

This past month was one of many firsts! My first book launch; my first goodreads reviews; my first time being featured on a library display; my first time signing a book with my name on it. I’m happy to announce … Read More

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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

Living on the edge of the unknown [England]

March 28, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

“If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that life can change completely in a single second.” So I responded to an upset eighteen year old Canadian as we sped towards Lyon airport, the sun setting to the right of us, … Read More

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Pondering | The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

Life in the time of Corona virus & Lessons from the rain [France]

March 15, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

LESSONS FROM THE RAIN I struggle with the cold. I really do – and since arriving in Europe it’s been cold with a capital C! Cold with sun is doable, but when it’s cold and rainy and you can’t be … Read More

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Pondering

A biblical interpretation of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

May 2, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

I wrote a review of sorts for the BBC series Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but it occurs to me that I have neglected to write about book by Susanna Clarke of the same name. There are multiple book reviews … Read More

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