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About Maria Riley

I'm the author of Adventures with the Saints series. I freelance writing and editing, and I edit for Elk Lake Publishing.

Entries by Maria Riley

The Five Cs of a Good Confession

November 10, 2023/1 Comment/in Catholic Theme, Devotionals, Prayer, Spiritual Life/by Maria Riley

Maria Riley shares the 5 Cs that will help you have a full, efficient, and blessed Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Five (Free!) Ways to Support an Author You Love

October 13, 2023/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing, Community, Encouragement for Writers, Marketing Your Work, Networking, Reviews, Social Media, The Writing Life/by Maria Riley

After hitting an author millstone, Maria Riley felt inspired to share ways that people can support authors without spending a cent.

A Move Yet Still Home

September 8, 2023/1 Comment/in Faith, Family Life, Hope, My Road Goes Ever On, Purification, Spiritual Life/by Maria Riley

Through a challenging cross-country move, Maria Riley reflects on Jesus’ presence regardless of where she lives.

Just A Little Bit

July 14, 2023/4 Comments/in Catholic Theme, Devotionals, Family Life, Hope, Inspirational, Pilgrimage/by Maria Riley

…A little bit was enough. A little bit was beautiful and rewarding. I’m gonna keep trying to do just a little bit each day. (Maria Riley)

Why I Chose to Self-Publish

June 9, 2023/2 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Maria Riley

I decided to self-publish for two main reasons: time and money. But not exactly in the way you might think.

Maria Riley shares tips for combating writer’s block.

May 11, 2023/0 Comments/in Blogging, Catholic Theme, Catholic Writing and Publishing, Faith, Inspirational/by Maria Riley

As a Catholic writer, I am blessed and challenged by the knowledge that what I am writing is not really my own words. My goal every time I sit down at the keyboard is to write the words God wants from me. For this reason, I have learned that I don’t suffer from a traditional […]