Writers! (to mimic @housleydave) The 1-day Barrelhouse conference is not only a screamin' deal, it's also an excellent way to deepen your #WritingCommunity ties in the DMV. I'm bummed I can't make it this year but hoping I can inspire a bunch of you to go in my place!

Philly friends, get thee to Big Blue Marble Book on Friday to learn more about @jadamswrites' Philly-set romantic mystery! p.s. Happy (early) birthday, Jenny!

I've taken up singing lessons again, and it has reminded me of an eternal truth: that breakdown must precede rebuilding. Here's how I'm crawling upward, one breath at a time: juliarocchi.com/2024/03/one-mo…

The National Trust is announcing the 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places TOMORROW! If you aren't already on our email list, sign up to be among the first to know this year's #11Most sites! ow.ly/Hiy550RstZO

Congratulations to Christa Brown on the release of her book and her continued courage in sharing her story.

True story: 3 different people told me at 2024 Calvin Center for Faith & Writing (a conference with roots in evangelical Christianity) that they wished they were Catholic, and I couldn't have been more surprised. Here's why: juliarocchi.com/2024/04/i-wish… 📸 diongillard/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Deed

I can't contain my excitement at being part of MoCoUnderground's big bash on 6/13 -- in person no less! Register for your *free* tickets and party with us word nerd-style. (Much love to @juliascribbling for stewarding this special part of the DMV writers' community!)

Join me MoCoUnderground's 5-year bash on 6/13 at Sandy Spring Museum! I'll be reading, selling/signing AMEN?, and having a date night with my hubby, which is great, but not as great as seeing @juliascribbling, @WordPerv, @wbgoodie2, and more. ❤️ Free tix: ci.ovationtix.com/36765/producti…

TOMORROW: Join me MoCoUnderground's 5-year bash on 6/13, 7:30pm at Sandy Spring Museum! I and 8 other fab writers will be reading, selling/signing books, and providing you a great *free* evening of literary entertainment. Register for your free tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/36765/producti…

Q: How do you like to kick off your Friday? A: With a reflection on death, grief, and both the futility and allure of wishing on dandelions, of course! New essay: juliarocchi.com/2024/06/my-dan… 📸 Franco Lautieri/Flickr/CC BY 2.0

Happy Birthday LakeDriveBooks (spiritual bks)! You've been such a gift already in my life. I hope folks take advantage of this awesome giveaway opportunity!

Forever grateful to my brother for being open to my sharing our divergent faith stories with the world. Who knew it would become the thematic spine of my first book?!

It’s kind of unsettling at first, all this joy and kindheartedness.

Things you never want people to say to you: "What's that thing on your eye?!" Turns out this 'thing' was a chalazion. Do you know what that is? I didn't either until one formed on my eyelid last month and distorted my vision in 3 very different ways: juliarocchi.com/2024/07/eyeful… 👀

"[Name], life is hectic. Make a plan to vote, and vote early if you can ..." I wrote this message 100 times last week on colorful postcards for MomsRising b/c I decided doing something small > doing nothing at all. Learn why: juliarocchi.com/2024/10/what-i… #MomsVote #gotv

In case you're seeking a break from holiday stress or discord, consider this your reminder to pause, breathe, and recall: We are wired for care. Read more: juliarocchi.com/2024/11/we-are… 📸: r.nial.bradshaw/Flickr/CC BY 2.0