Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

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  • Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler – Book Review

    Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler – Book Review

    If you want to read a book about a brave woman with an incredible sense of humour in the face of deep suffering, Kate Bowler will deliver. Her memoir is a powerful retelling of her battle with Stage IV colon cancer that she was diagnosed with at 35. She tells it like it is, bringing… Read more

  • An interview with Andy Frost – author of ‘Long Story Short’

    An interview with Andy Frost – author of ‘Long Story Short’

    I was thrilled to interview author Andy Frost – his book ‘Long Story Short’ gets us thinking about our lives and how our individual stories are part of a bigger narrative. I wrote a review for it here which gives a little more information about it, but for now… it’s over to Andy! Why did… Read more

  • The Shadow

    The Shadow

    I’m going to try and keep this short. We’re all busy people these days, aren’t we? There’s so much I could say, but right now, I just don’t have the time or the right words to say. In a nutshell, I am experiencing my first recognisable battle in the mind. I say ‘recognisable’ because I… Read more

  • Long Story Short by Andy Frost – BOOK REVIEW

    Long Story Short by Andy Frost – BOOK REVIEW

      Andy Frost’s ‘Long Story Short’ brings a fresh perspective at looking at our life story – by looking away from ourselves towards a much bigger story. He challenges us to think about the story that our lives are telling. How will we be remembered? Are we looking for a life of happiness, safety and… Read more

  • An interview with Fiona Lloyd – writing, parenting, publishing

    An interview with Fiona Lloyd – writing, parenting, publishing

    Fiona is a dear friend and we have volunteered together on the Association of Christian Writers. Her encouragement and support during my pregnancy and in the following months of my son’s life have been so helpful. I caught up with her to find out more about her recently published book ‘The Diary of a (Trying… Read more

  • An interview with Lynn McCann – disability, faith and inclusion

    An interview with Lynn McCann – disability, faith and inclusion

    I’m really excited to have interviewed Lynn McCann – we both have a heart for those with disabilities and enjoy writing! She shares with us her story, her work with those with learning difficulties and much more. Thanks Lynn for joining us here! Tell us a bit about you and your faith journey! I became… Read more