Hope Martin
Bio
Find my fantasy book "Memoirs of the In-Between" on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and hardback, in the Apple Store, or on the Campfire Reading app.
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I am a mother, a homesteader, and an abuse survivor.
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Thank You Female Product Companies For Normalizing Human. Top Story - April 2024.
I was born in 1990. In May, smack dab early mid-year. I am quite LITERALLY the definition of a '90's' kid. I don't remember a lot of commercials from when I was younger, but I do know that growing up women in media were photoshopped, sculpted, and molded to be Barbie perfect.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Viva
America - The New Type of 3rd World Country?
When I lived in Australia, it took a long time to get used to things there. Not only were the basic things like electric outlets, the prongs on something electric, the toilet flushes, light switches and the side of the road you drive on different.... but the people were different as well.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
The Shadiest Financial Company and It's Shell Companies and Third Parties
I am not one to usually report on negative things. I am of the mind that there is enough ugly out there to warrant me trying not to write about trending bad news or negativity. I try to keep my articles on the more positive note.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Trader
The Dragon That Raised A Phoenix
Hey Mom. It's International Women's Day on March 8. Isn't that funny? The country we live in celebrates International Women's Day, and yet they are taking away women's rights systematically. Anyway, I'm writing this letter not just to you, but to anyone who reads it, because Vocal challenged me to write about a woman who inspired me.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
My Expectations As a Writer Of My Readers And Myself. Top Story - March 2024.
Mackenzie Davis issued a challenge in one of her more recent articles: Writing is NOT a Safe Space. I think this is an amazing idea - because let's be real, I am not writing for fun. I mean, I am writing for fun, but I also want to be a good writer. I want to be a writer with content worth reading. I want people on my writing platforms who read my work to say: "Oh man, she published a book? I have GOT to read it!"
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
Low-Cost Start Up Business: Closet/Garage Clean Out/Haul Away Services
Not a lot of people realize there are legit businesses you can start for little to no start-up costs. There are simple services that you can provide at little cost to you that can earn you an income and depending on your commitment and motivation you can turn them into full-scale businesses that can be your primary source of revenue. Services for everyday tasks that some people don’t have the time for can lead to big bucks - especially if it’s something you enjoy doing.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Journal
Paranormal Cirque: The Horror Cabaret Circus
I've only been to a proper circus once, a long time ago when I was a kid. It just so happened that on Saturday my hetero-lifemate wifey Jess found a paranormal circus near her work and Mom asked to take the kids for a day for the weekend. We jumped on the chance. None of us had been to a circus since childhood, and what the HELL was a paranormal circus? It was right up our weird alley.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Wander
Do I HAVE To Have a Niche?
I knew growing up, I wanted to be a writer. What I did not know was that there were many universes revolved around writing and they were all different. There are so many niches and topics and types of writing that it can be confusing, overwhelming, and downright discouraging.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
My Family and Our Double "Marriage"
I grew up in a broken home. And it wasn't the best experience - but not because my family was broken. It wasn't the best experience because the people involved (mostly a dead-beat biological father) were... shitty. But I grew up with a strong resolve. I knew that if I ever had kids - my life wasn't going to be perfect and I knew the chances of a 'whole' family were slim.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Humans
The "Key" To "Finding Real Love."
Hello you lovely human. Thanks for clicking on my article. Some of you are reading this because you're healing a heartache. Some of you are a little lonely. Some of you are here because you saw the title and wanted to come to scorch me for whatever bullshit I'm going to say. Or some of you are genuinely hoping for some kind of answer- a simple but kind of magical explanation for your love problems.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Humans
The Top 10 Most Un-Christian Things Christians Do. Content Warning.
It's time to offend some people. I say this with amusement and admittedly, a little spicey hint of GLEE. Because I'll be honest- as a Christian and God-loving southern woman surrounded by "Christians" in East Tennessee- my favorite hobby is ripping new holes and perspectives into people who do not meet MY standards of what a "good" Christian is.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in FYI
Why This Christian Isn’t Raising Her Children In A Church.. Content Warning.
I live in the Bible Belt, in the beautiful state of Tennessee. My state is famous for several things: The Vols, Memphis and Elvis, Rocky Top, Dolly Parton, Trees and Jesus. I love my state, and for the most part, I love my community.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
