Marissa Franks Burt
@mburtwrites.bsky.social
Author of Storybound & Stardust series +
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
Loved discussing Epiphany 5 w/Rev Hannah Miller King this week on the @lectionaryhome.bsky.social podcast
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Loved discussing Epiphany 5 w/Rev Hannah Miller King this week on the @lectionaryhome.bsky.social podcast
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
It was such a delight to speak with Rev Hannah Miller King this week on
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It was such a delight to speak with Rev Hannah Miller King this week on
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
IDK know whether it’s funnier to me when ppl drop into my replies w/“you must not have kids” or “you must not have read the Bible.” Spending yrs studying the Bible doesn’t mean I know everything about it any more than bring a mom to 6 means I know everything about parenting. 1/2
January 31, 2026 at 6:08 AM
IDK know whether it’s funnier to me when ppl drop into my replies w/“you must not have kids” or “you must not have read the Bible.” Spending yrs studying the Bible doesn’t mean I know everything about it any more than bring a mom to 6 means I know everything about parenting. 1/2
Loved this conversation with Dr Grace Hamman about her book Ask of Old Paths! Find the full video on my Substack.
#medieval #Christianity #spirituality
#medieval #Christianity #spirituality
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Loved this conversation with Dr Grace Hamman about her book Ask of Old Paths! Find the full video on my Substack.
#medieval #Christianity #spirituality
#medieval #Christianity #spirituality
Right? And even if it was...who cares?
It is mind-boggling that anyone would read these charges & be like: I think the jokes made by the victims & those pastorally tending are in poor taste.
It is mind-boggling that anyone would read these charges & be like: I think the jokes made by the victims & those pastorally tending are in poor taste.
December 20, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Right? And even if it was...who cares?
It is mind-boggling that anyone would read these charges & be like: I think the jokes made by the victims & those pastorally tending are in poor taste.
It is mind-boggling that anyone would read these charges & be like: I think the jokes made by the victims & those pastorally tending are in poor taste.
The trial court scolded advocates & ppl bringing presentments; that supercilious framing resembles the leadership immaturity that has categorized the
the ACNA leadershipevery step of the way.
It's the point of the trial to investigate. x.com/a_wassen/sta...
the ACNA leadershipevery step of the way.
It's the point of the trial to investigate. x.com/a_wassen/sta...
December 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The trial court scolded advocates & ppl bringing presentments; that supercilious framing resembles the leadership immaturity that has categorized the
the ACNA leadershipevery step of the way.
It's the point of the trial to investigate. x.com/a_wassen/sta...
the ACNA leadershipevery step of the way.
It's the point of the trial to investigate. x.com/a_wassen/sta...
The words of judgment are for the shepherds and for the sheep that found good pasture for themselves and muddied the water for others. And the hope and balm of the Advent-tide promise is for all of God’s people: /end
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The words of judgment are for the shepherds and for the sheep that found good pasture for themselves and muddied the water for others. And the hope and balm of the Advent-tide promise is for all of God’s people: /end
I have lost count of the times I’ve seen this play out, a modern-day reenactment of the prophet Ezekiel’s indictment of the religious leaders of ancient Israel: 14/
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I have lost count of the times I’ve seen this play out, a modern-day reenactment of the prophet Ezekiel’s indictment of the religious leaders of ancient Israel: 14/
Bishop Ruch, who was accused of a pattern of ordaining leaders with known predatory behavior among other things, “testified that he would not today support” the ordination of at least one of the men. The ACNA’s ecclesiastical court decided that:
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Bishop Ruch, who was accused of a pattern of ordaining leaders with known predatory behavior among other things, “testified that he would not today support” the ordination of at least one of the men. The ACNA’s ecclesiastical court decided that:
"Spiritual orphans. Exvangelicals. Estranged children of the church. I can think of many descriptors for the displaced and hurting Christians who are navigating moral injury, church betrayal, and the institutional inability to hold errant leaders accountable." 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"Spiritual orphans. Exvangelicals. Estranged children of the church. I can think of many descriptors for the displaced and hurting Christians who are navigating moral injury, church betrayal, and the institutional inability to hold errant leaders accountable." 🧵
This book has been such a thought-provoking and anchoring read during the weeks of Advent. As the virtual book club, and the season!, draws to a close, I’m delighted to get a chance to speak with Dr. Grace Hamman. Join us for this virtual conversation?
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This book has been such a thought-provoking and anchoring read during the weeks of Advent. As the virtual book club, and the season!, draws to a close, I’m delighted to get a chance to speak with Dr. Grace Hamman. Join us for this virtual conversation?
A few years ago, One Audio approached me to write a reader’s guide for the children’s classic Heidi. It was intriguing to revisit — I hadn’t read it since I was a girl! — & critically examine themes of beauty, nature, conflict, disability, repentance, and belonging. 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A few years ago, One Audio approached me to write a reader’s guide for the children’s classic Heidi. It was intriguing to revisit — I hadn’t read it since I was a girl! — & critically examine themes of beauty, nature, conflict, disability, repentance, and belonging. 1/2
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Udemy provides a more curated course experience:
Fiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
Nonfiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Substack subscriptions: $5/month or $50/annually—15% off through 12/31! mburtwrites.substack.com/subscribe?co...
Udemy provides a more curated course experience:
Fiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
Nonfiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
Udemy provides a more curated course experience:
Fiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
Nonfiction: www.udemy.com/course/how-t...
Looking for a gift idea for an aspiring writer? Or maybe for yourself going into the New Year?
My writing courses are on sale through 12/31: all three available to paid subscribers on my Substack or individually through the Udemy platform.
Links below 1/2
My writing courses are on sale through 12/31: all three available to paid subscribers on my Substack or individually through the Udemy platform.
Links below 1/2
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looking for a gift idea for an aspiring writer? Or maybe for yourself going into the New Year?
My writing courses are on sale through 12/31: all three available to paid subscribers on my Substack or individually through the Udemy platform.
Links below 1/2
My writing courses are on sale through 12/31: all three available to paid subscribers on my Substack or individually through the Udemy platform.
Links below 1/2
This is my most popular writing course, even though it’s the first real content I ever recorded for the internet 😅.
My very homespun tech approach has apparently not intimidated the hundreds of students who have taken this course. 📚📖
My very homespun tech approach has apparently not intimidated the hundreds of students who have taken this course. 📚📖
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This is my most popular writing course, even though it’s the first real content I ever recorded for the internet 😅.
My very homespun tech approach has apparently not intimidated the hundreds of students who have taken this course. 📚📖
My very homespun tech approach has apparently not intimidated the hundreds of students who have taken this course. 📚📖
This year, I’ve published a few writing courses on Substack. This one takes you through a step-by-step process to outline, draft, and polish a nonfiction book proposal. I hope it’s a help to you!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
This year, I’ve published a few writing courses on Substack. This one takes you through a step-by-step process to outline, draft, and polish a nonfiction book proposal. I hope it’s a help to you!
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December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Looking for book gift ideas for the middle school-grade or young adult reader on your list?
Mother Goose mashups! Flying on falcons! Mystery and magic! A Sliver of Stardust and A Legend of Starfire are a great fit for the curious dreamer wondering where they belong.
Mother Goose mashups! Flying on falcons! Mystery and magic! A Sliver of Stardust and A Legend of Starfire are a great fit for the curious dreamer wondering where they belong.
December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Looking for book gift ideas for the middle school-grade or young adult reader on your list?
Mother Goose mashups! Flying on falcons! Mystery and magic! A Sliver of Stardust and A Legend of Starfire are a great fit for the curious dreamer wondering where they belong.
Mother Goose mashups! Flying on falcons! Mystery and magic! A Sliver of Stardust and A Legend of Starfire are a great fit for the curious dreamer wondering where they belong.
🎁✨🎄GIVEAWAY🎁✨🎄
I’m giving away two copies of our book!
To enter:
-follow me
- like & share this post
-tag ppl for extra entries
-share on a diff platform for extra entries
-let me know in the comments!
Runs through Friday 12/12.
Many thanks to those who read and left reviews. ❤️
I’m giving away two copies of our book!
To enter:
-follow me
- like & share this post
-tag ppl for extra entries
-share on a diff platform for extra entries
-let me know in the comments!
Runs through Friday 12/12.
Many thanks to those who read and left reviews. ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎁✨🎄GIVEAWAY🎁✨🎄
I’m giving away two copies of our book!
To enter:
-follow me
- like & share this post
-tag ppl for extra entries
-share on a diff platform for extra entries
-let me know in the comments!
Runs through Friday 12/12.
Many thanks to those who read and left reviews. ❤️
I’m giving away two copies of our book!
To enter:
-follow me
- like & share this post
-tag ppl for extra entries
-share on a diff platform for extra entries
-let me know in the comments!
Runs through Friday 12/12.
Many thanks to those who read and left reviews. ❤️
Also! I’m always happy to personalize a signed bookplate for middle-grade readers so DM me if you plan to give one of my books this holiday season, and I’ll pop one in the mail.
#middlegrade #holidays #kidlit
#middlegrade #holidays #kidlit
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Also! I’m always happy to personalize a signed bookplate for middle-grade readers so DM me if you plan to give one of my books this holiday season, and I’ll pop one in the mail.
#middlegrade #holidays #kidlit
#middlegrade #holidays #kidlit
This time of year my middle-grade novel The Twelve Dares of Christa starts showing up in stores.
Christmas! Europe! Tween romcom! And an honest look of children navigating a parent’s divorce around the holidays.
Video about the book below
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Christmas! Europe! Tween romcom! And an honest look of children navigating a parent’s divorce around the holidays.
Video about the book below
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December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This time of year my middle-grade novel The Twelve Dares of Christa starts showing up in stores.
Christmas! Europe! Tween romcom! And an honest look of children navigating a parent’s divorce around the holidays.
Video about the book below
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Christmas! Europe! Tween romcom! And an honest look of children navigating a parent’s divorce around the holidays.
Video about the book below
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Over the years, I’ve had many people ask me about how to land a literary agent or how to find an editor for their book. I’ve created a video tutorial that covers the querying process. I hope it’s a help to you! 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Over the years, I’ve had many people ask me about how to land a literary agent or how to find an editor for their book. I’ve created a video tutorial that covers the querying process. I hope it’s a help to you! 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM