Show Notes
Send Tim a Text Message. Award-winning author, Deborah DeArmond, one of the writers behind "The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer's Heart" joins host Tim Ristow to discuss her writing, her books, coaching for writers and her faith. DeArmond has written 6 books, including “Related by Chance, Family by Choice”, “I Choose You Today", and "Don’t Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight!” All three books focus on relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution...
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