Jennifer Slattery is a freelance writer and aspiring novelist. In 2009 she won the HACWN writing contest in the book category, and placed second in the 2010 Dixie Kane writing contest in the inspirational category. She placed fourth in the 2010 Golden Pen and third in the 2010 Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel contest.
She writes and edits for Christ to the World Ministries, and also writes for the ACFW Journal, The Christian Pulse, Internet Cafe Devotions, Jewels of Encouragement, and reviews for Novel Reviews. She also co-hosts Living by Grace, a modern-day “meet at the well” Facebook community.
She has a short piece appearing in Bethany House’s compilation book, Love is a Flame, forwarded by Gary Chapman (under a pen name) another piece in Cathy Messecar’s A Still and Quiet Soul, contributed to Majesty House’s Kernels of Hope. She has written for the Bible Advocate, CBN.com, Journey Magazine, Crosswalk.com, River Region’s Journey, Granola Bar Devotions, Afictionado, Bloom, the Breakthrough Intercessor, Afictionado, and the Christian Fiction Online Magazine.
Need help crafting an attention-grabbing manuscript, proposal, or query or launching a book-selling marketing campaign? She’d love to help! Visit her writing blog, Words That Keep, to find out more.
Jen;
When you slow down and take a breath would you let me know? I don’t come across many women who can sustain the level of activity you do and accomplish so much. I’ve been wittness to the growth of your writing just since I came into ACFW in April and am impressed by the level of GREAT posts in your blog postings.
I’ve been married 36+ years and still have to deal with the ‘egg-on-my-face’ more times than I care to admit (or experience). Your work is a real testimony of your heart for God and I appreciate it very much. Keep on encouraging me and others and may God bless you richly as He’s promised.
Jen,
I’m glad I visited this page after I read your blog. I’m intrigued by the question you asked in the last paragrah. I never looked at it that way, but yes…I am an overcomer of fear and depression. I have a second book coming out soon titled “Growing Up And Liking It” where I explain some of the lessons I learned. Maybe I’ll be able to share it with you down the road.
I really enjoyed your post and my visit with you today! Blessings to you and yours.
Thanks, Dolores. Shoot me an email. I’m starting to gather stories for a column that’s spinning in my head. Personally, I believe in Christ, we’re all over-comers. (If you read my post about self-imposed bondage, you’ll know what I mean.) The question is, do we realize what we are bound to (before Christ) and do we realize the extent of our freedom. (Once in Christ.)
Love the title of your book, by the way! I’ll keep my eye out for it.
Thanks Jen…I will check out that post. Would you like to take a peek at the cover of my new book? It’s not available yet but I just love it. It really suits the content of my book.
http://doloresayotte.com
Very cute!
Jennifer,
Thank you for taking time to comment on my blog. I’m glad you did because it caused me to visit your blogs. Oh how well I could relate to your tale of the crabcakes! And thank goodness the Holy Spirit convicts us in such circumstances.
Enjoyed your piece titled “How to Deal With Unemployment”. I’ve experienced significant depression and anger after my husband lost his 9 year engineering job in 2009. He has still not recovered and has lost three other jobs since. I was wondering if you have any articles or could refer me to anyone else’s blog/writings regarding the combination of “respecting” your husband while living with unemployment or a “struggling husband”. I’d appreciate any direction you could give me. I’m currently struggling with “isolation” because of the judgment that “humanly” comes from the church regarding his employment status. Even my own desires to isolate from him. I’m having a difficult time finding any books or writings on the subject. Feel free to e-mail me as well. Thanks, Lori
Lori, I’m going to shoot you an email.
And I’m going to pray for you right now.
Lori, I don’t see your email address, but I am trying to find resources for you, and I’l love to connect by email. You can get in touch with me at jenniferaslattery@gmail.com. I am sorry you are going through such a difficult time, and I know how much stress unemployment, especially when it’s gone on for some time, can be emotionally and to the family unit as a whole. I’d love to be a support to you, if possible.
Dear Lori,
I can’t remember if I emailed you back or not but I would like to share with you that I’ve been down the road you are traveling several times. It is frustrating and tugs at the heart. It is hard to keep your eyes fixed when they are clouded over with tears. I totally get the isolation thing too, for my own reasons, ie. divorce. The church can be very hard on the “different” and yet they can be caring and loving. Please don’t isolate. You are only allowing the enemy to take your thoughts. If you would like to chat privately, you can email me at bethfarley_3@yahoo.com.
Many blessings.
Beth