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What does your sister think about your memoir?

August 18, 2021 by Emily J. Maurits

This is a question many people have asked me, and when I hear it I’m tempted to jump on the defensive. I asked her, I want to reassure them. I didn’t just decide to seek publication for a book about … Read More

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Writing Life

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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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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‘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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Pondering

In defence of Fiction

April 4, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

This post was written in response to someone who dared to suggest in my hearing that non-fiction trumps fiction. (Don’t worry, we’re still on speaking terms!) My defence of fiction (firstly, let’s make sure we’re on the same page) Firstly, … Read More

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Thinking Fiction: Why we like characters who work undercover for the ‘good’ side

February 7, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

I’m forever on a quest to discover why I like what I like. This is part of my foray into ‘types’ of fictional characters and why we as readers like them. Who or what are ‘characters who work undercover for the ‘good’ … Read More

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2017 taught me that my timing is not always right (and that’s okay)

January 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I can’t do everything, but can I be okay with that?… Read More

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