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Brenda Wilkins

Brenda Wilkins is a celebrated author known for her evocative storytelling and profound narratives. With a background in literature and a passion for the written word, Brenda began her writing journey at an early age. Her works often explore themes of identity, resilience, and the human spirit, earning her a dedicated readership and critical acclaim. Brenda’s unique voice and compelling characters make her a standout figure in contemporary fiction.

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You Are Not Alone

In a world where connection is just a click away, why do so many of us still feel alone? Even in this web of friending, liking, hosting, and following, loneliness lingers. Despite constant connection, many feel profoundly isolated. Perhaps it’s the absence of true,...

Back from DFWCon, and Still Processing

I just returned from my very first writer’s conference—DFWCon—and I’m still absorbing everything I learned. It was a whirlwind of panels, pitch sessions, and hallway conversations, each one reminding me how much there is to discover about the craft of writing. I met...

The Voice That Is Mine

I was listening to a recorded conversation between myself and another person—just a routine playback, nothing dramatic. And yet, I was startled. The voice I heard was mine, but it didn’t sound like me. Not the me I know. The pitch, the tone, the cadence—it all felt...

Two Paths, One Reckoning: How Our Characters Face Conflict

When faced with a problem—or an unpleasant situation—we don’t always charge in, swords drawn. Sometimes we hesitate. We stall. We sidestep. And sometimes, we run. This is true in life, and just as true in fiction. Whether our protagonist chooses to confront the...

When Does the Story End?

Endings are not always the end. Sometimes, they’re the beginning of something else. As writers, we are natural storytellers. We shape beginnings, build tension, and guide our characters toward resolution. But what truly marks the end of a story? For generations, fairy...

The Things We Treasure

Nestled on my bookshelf, held together with masking tape and memory, sits The Best Loved Poems of the American People, copyright 1936. It belonged to my mother. Each Christmas Eve, she would read A Visit from St. Nick to my sister and me from those now fragile, faded...

A New Perspective

Whenever we approach a crossroad in life, it’s a chance to choose a new beginning, but a new beginning means starting again from scratch. What we really need is the strength to move forward. There is a sense of accomplishment in looking back to see how far you’ve...

The Character Behind the Name

At birth, we are given a name—the one thing we carry with us for the entirety of our life. We are told, “This is your name,” and we are taught to respond to it. Some of us grow to love our name. Others wish they could change it—and some do. But over time, something...

From Timeliness to Timelessness: Crafting Stories That Outlive the Moment

When I first watched The Net, in 1995, starring Sandra Bullock, it instantly became my favorite movie. It was impossible not to love a film about a reclusive, work-from-home computer analyst who found herself caught in the middle of a conspiracy that stole her...

Cycle of Life

Sleep little flower, Safe and warm, Under a blanket of snow. Rest through the winter Wake in the spring, When again, you’ll start to grow. Stretch little flower, Reach for the Sun, Bath in its healing rays. Grow strong and tall, While you might, For numbered are your...

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