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Abhinav Bhatt Mostly Powered by A.I. (Abhinav's Intelligence) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Abhinav Bhatt 32 32 140636235 So I recently returned from: The Odyssey /blog/so-i-recently-returned-from-the-odyssey/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:24:23 +0000 /?p=5443 Broke Nolan’s Law by watching it in a Non-IMAX theater. Hoped that I wouldn’t lose my way back home after watching the next movie in theatres. Also, this completes my one year since returning to Jaipur after a 15 year long stay in Bengaluru. This post is a mishmash of the movie watching and the emotion of completing the Odyssey. The Odyssey This might be one of the handful of movies, that I have seen in a theatre all alone. I mean, not that the theatre was empty, just me going alone all by myself. But it was surely not more than 25% occupied. This gave me a focused and dedicated viewing experience. As Nolan intended. My main takeaway from the movie was how relatable the story felt to Indians because our epics share so much with Homer’s work. We can go into a rabbit hole of things which are almost identical like the bow scene in the movie with Ramayan. How many characters look and talk the same between 2 cultures! We may be very different now but probably the stories just traveled from one place and just took a small deviation on the way and eventually turned out to be in a different language and creating different cultures. Few things got lost in translation and some stayed the same. (Obviously, the origin must be Indian because I am writing this from India. Jai Hind.) Now, when it comes to technicalities, I couldn’t watch it in IMAX because of its unavailability in Jaipur. But there are 2 IMAX theaters opening very soon, which is exciting. With what I had, one must appreciate Nolan for trying to stay as analog as possible. I am not a fanboy but I do understand the effort one has to make extra to make such a movie of such a massive scale. When everything around us is becoming more and more fake, Cinema which is techically all fake, made in a realistic manner, is a big deal I guess. I recommend this movie to everyone who wants to enjoy and relive a historical, mythological, and still cinematic take on a cultural defining epic. Don’t go with any emotional takeaway. Like how in Oppenheimer, one had to revise Nuclear Fusion and Fission beforehand, this was relatively straightforward to understand. Of course, I did my homework by remembering a few names. Like how Nolan intended. Taking a detour, like how Odysseus had to stay decades away from home, this month marks 1 year of my return back home after spending a decade and a half in Bengaluru. It has been literally a 2nd Home as well which I miss from time to time. Dose here doesn’t feel the same, no matter how Benne you may make it. But mentally, I feel now it is the time and totally fine to not invoke Bengaluru every now and then while talking to people. Jaipur is where I am and hoping to be for time being. Back in 2010, when I moved there, I had thought that I would return back after 5 years. Most of my mates did move back or moved abroad. Along with a few, I remained in Bengaluru. It slowly grew on me and I got used to the weather and the traffic, the only thing people bring up when they talk about the city. Though, like how Odysseus got sort of trapped with Calypso for years and didn’t know whether this was a confinement or deliberate attempt to stay, for me post Covid, it has been a similar experience. When you continue to work from home and don’t socialize much, there is barely any difference as to where you live. Life shouldn’t have to be that way, but that’s convenient and we seek convenience and compromise over certain things. Having said that, one should never say never to anything life hands over to you. If Odysseus hadn’t got the Odyssey, it would have been a boring tale. Wouldn’t it? Maybe that is the point of every long journey. Not just to reach home, but to look back at the detours, the years that stretched longer than planned, and feel grateful that they happened at all. P.S.: When I get a chance to visit Bengaluru again, I wish this gets completed. From the internet ]]> 5443 Long Live Revolulu /blog/long-live-revolulu/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:06:53 +0000 /?p=5430 How much fun is it to be believe that ‘ah this time things would change! This time surely a revolution would stir up and bring drastic differences to our lives. This time we will get what we want!’. And it only to realize that nothing really changes. It is not being cynical and nihilistic. May […] ]]> How much fun is it to be believe that ‘ah this time things would change! This time surely a revolution would stir up and bring drastic differences to our lives. This time we will get what we want!’. And only to realize that nothing really changes. It is not being cynical and nihilistic. Alright, maybe it is. But things never change here. Even if one applies 500% tariffs, life finds a way and people re-route their exports (and even their people). As someone had said, we in India live both in 2050 as well as 1850 exactly at the same time. And this is the worst thing and the best thing about us. The complexity of systems and their inability to change quickly is carved in stones here. Why it feels like things would change? Every few years there is an itch in some section of the society. And every few years the youth awakens, stretches, yawns, and scratches the itch, before snoozing and sleeping again. All thanks to the inactions, and actions of the Government or some miscreants. Roads get made, and they get dug up the very next day. Bridges get made and collapse after the first rain. Let’s not go into potholes, figuratively as well as literally. To get anything done honestly, one gets drained so much that we tend to go towards the closest shortcuts #IYKYK. But one day, the blood boils up to the brim and it spills. That day, we all realize that enough is enough and people up top have to go. We decide to act and take matters into our own soft snowflake hands. We dress up with #grwm, pump our fists, make angry faces, take out our weapons of choices (phones and keyboards) and post angrily online. Boom. Job done! Then it appears that yes few things have changed but only on a surface level. But nothing really changes. After enough provocations, and some folks, with no responsibilities (job and family wise) and enough motivation to join/create a political party and make a career out of it, come on the roads and take out protests. If the protests really fit our confirmation bias, we support them. We collectively mobilize, raise slogans, and rally behind them. Because we need some leaders to get moving. It is easy to follow someone. Why think originally when we can outsource it? Why make effort ourselves because we have designated some leaders to fight for our cause? The most we could do is make some reels, post a few stories, crack some pun-laden tweets on X, and feel pride as if we hit our protein goal for a day. It feels like finally things would finally change. Why nothing would change actually? Expecting things, institutions, and systems to change in this country is like expecting to reach the end of the feed of your infinite scroll. They cannot change by any revolution. In fact, having a revolution itself is not possible due to the heterogenity in our homogenity. You have to do something really drastic to make the tides turn. Like indulging in some meaningful protest and sprinkle a bit of violence on the side. That might work in some cases. Normally, things change here only one way. Organically. Virally only jokes spread or diseases. If one expects that papers shouldn’t leak before exams, it means that the price of the leaked paper should be so high that nobody, and not just them, is able to afford and the paper leakers starve and shut down their shop. Otherwise if by chance it is available, anyone who can afford it would happily get a copy. Have you ever cheated in an exam? No? Ok. You try to bring real change and then a lollipop of freebies are shown to you which makes your attention diffused like a water cannon diffuses a mob. For the education system to change, it needs absolute change of the whole mindset of the community. This is not possible in at least my lifetime. We believe english speaking is equivalent to education and a degree means a shortcut to success. Try engaging on this with sense with anyone, and you will be cursing yourself to even try. The people up top are the same people down below. Have you ever tried changing yourself? Please. What to do then? The only and literally the only way out is to outgrow your surroundings and peers in terms of skills, education, and finances (and of course luck). No excuses, just sheer efforts, persistence and chance. Till you don’t have the combination of these things, keep sharing angry social media posts. Best wishes. P.S.: This post is short but might be intentionally longform for millennials and it would be too much to read, and for Gen Zs impossible to hold attention for this much time. Moreover, these terms and classifications of generations is as helpless as a cockroach lying upside down. ]]> 5430 So I recently did few things aliens related /blog/so-i-recently-did-few-things-aliens-related/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:44:46 +0000


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Abiding Together Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:37:56 +0000 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:37:56 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 94321 2025-11-07T14:46:08Z en Abiding Together Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger, Sr Miriam James Heidland false Abiding Together abidingtogetherpodcast@gmail.com episodic no S19 E2 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 2) S19 E2 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 2) Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000 In this episode, we continue our reflection on the mysteries of our lives by exploring our luminous and glorious mysteries. We talk about how God has been inviting us to trust His plans, especially when they look different from our own. We also share how God has been restoring relationships in our lives, reminding us that He is faithful even when we cannot see the full picture of what He is doing. Through these reflections, we are reminded that when God brings something to light, He is inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him. And that His glory is often revealed through quiet moments of restoration and redemption.   Luminous - Something the Lord brought to the  light to and an area of pruning, a longing, and ache  Glorious - Something you see the Lord redeeming and restoring (it can still be in process)   Heather's One Thing - The Good Life Hallow Series on Hallow Sister Miriam's One Thing - Oremoose Michelle's One Thing - Dolly Parton and Wendell Berry   Journal Questions: What is a Luminous Mystery of your life in this season? What is a Glorious Mystery of your life in this season? Where in my life am I seeking restoration and God's glory? Which of your relationships are in need of repair?   Discussion Questions: How have the Luminous Mysteries of your life invited you to greater clarity & freedom? How is the Lord bringing deeper integration through your Glorious Mysteries? How have you seen God's glory in the midst of suffering? What's one way that you can tangibly depend more on God this week?   Quote to Ponder: "I often think that the ideal of our perfection that we set up, and often go through torture to achieve, may not be God's idea of how He wants us to be at all. That may be something quite different that we never would have thought of, and what seems like a failure to us may really be something bringing us closer to His will for us." (Caryll Houselander)   Scripture for Lectio: "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." (Psalm 34: 4-5)   Sponsor - The Abiding Together Shop: Sweater season is here, and the holidays will be here before we know it! The Abiding Together shop is officially back, and we're celebrating with a special shop sale. Whether you're shopping for yourself or getting a head start on your Christmas list, there's something for every Abiding Together listener—from cozy sweatshirts and long- or short-sleeved shirts to saint story cards, mugs, and leather keychains. We have so many new styles making their debut in the shop, along with some of your favorite products that are finally back in stock. And for a limited time, you can get free shipping on orders over $75! One of the best ways you can support Abiding Together is simply by spreading the word. Wearing your Abiding Together merch out and about is a fun way to share the podcast with the people around you and let others know about the community we're building together. And with free shipping on orders over $75, this is the perfect time to place a group order for your sisters, friends, or small group! Head over to the shop (abidingtogetherpodcast.com), find something you love, and get ready to show off your Abiding Together spirit. We can't wait to see you out there in your Abiding Together merch!   Timestamps: 00:00 The Abiding Together Shop 01:37 Intro 03:00 Luminous Mysteries 12:53 Glorious Mysteries 19:02 One Things]]> In this episode, we continue our reflection on the mysteries of our lives by exploring our luminous and glorious mysteries. We talk about how God has been inviting us to trust His plans, especially when they look different from our own. We also share how God has been restoring relationships in our lives, reminding us that He is faithful even when we cannot see the full picture of what He is doing. Through these reflections, we are reminded that when God brings something to light, He is inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him. And that His glory is often revealed through quiet moments of restoration and redemption. Luminous - Something the Lord brought to the light to and an area of pruning, a longing, and ache Glorious - Something you see the Lord redeeming and restoring (it can still be in process) Heather's One Thing - The Good Life Hallow Series on Hallow Sister Miriam's One Thing - Oremoose Michelle's One Thing - Dolly Parton and Wendell Berry Journal Questions: What is a Luminous Mystery of your life in this season? What is a Glorious Mystery of your life in this season? Where in my life am I seeking restoration and God's glory? Which of your relationships are in need of repair? Discussion Questions: How have the Luminous Mysteries of your life invited you to greater clarity & freedom? How is the Lord bringing deeper integration through your Glorious Mysteries? How have you seen God's glory in the midst of suffering? What's one way that you can tangibly depend more on God this week? Quote to Ponder: "I often think that the ideal of our perfection that we set up, and often go through torture to achieve, may not be God's idea of how He wants us to be at all. That may be something quite different that we never would have thought of, and what seems like a failure to us may really be something bringing us closer to His will for us." (Caryll Houselander) Scripture for Lectio: "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." (Psalm 34: 4-5) Sponsor - The Abiding Together Shop: Sweater season is here, and the holidays will be here before we know it! The Abiding Together shop is officially back, and we're celebrating with a special shop sale. Whether you're shopping for yourself or getting a head start on your Christmas list, there's something for every Abiding Together listener—from cozy sweatshirts and long- or short-sleeved shirts to saint story cards, mugs, and leather keychains. We have so many new styles making their debut in the shop, along with some of your favorite products that are finally back in stock. And for a limited time, you can get free shipping on orders over $75! One of the best ways you can support Abiding Together is simply by spreading the word. Wearing your Abiding Together merch out and about is a fun way to share the podcast with the people around you and let others know about the community we're building together. And with free shipping on orders over $75, this is the perfect time to place a group order for your sisters, friends, or small group! Head over to the shop (abidingtogetherpodcast.com), find something you love, and get ready to show off your Abiding Together spirit. We can't wait to see you out there in your Abiding Together merch! Timestamps: 00:00 The Abiding Together Shop 01:37 Intro 03:00 Luminous Mysteries 12:53 Glorious Mysteries 19:02 One Things]]> 25:08 false 19 2 full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 43143493 2026-10-05T08:37:18Z S19 E1 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 1) S19 E1 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 1) Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Welcome to Season 19! In this episode, we continue our tradition of reflecting on the mysteries of our lives through the mysteries of the Rosary. In every season of our lives, God invites us to grow in charity, receive His grace, and allow Him to work more deeply in our hearts. It's important to pause from time to time and reflect on how God has been moving in and through our lives. We model what this reflection can look like and share about our joyful and sorrowful mysteries.   Joyful - A delight, an area of gratitude Sorrowful - A hurt or obstacle    Heather's One Thing - Abiding Together and Ascension 2027 Planner Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Good News Conference and everyone who plans events Michelle's One Thing - College Football and Summer Camps   Journal Questions: What has God been doing in my life? What are the Joyful Mysteries of my life in this season? What are the Sorrowful Mysteries of my life in this season? How is the Lord inviting me to surrender the pain of my Sorrowful Mysteries?    Discussion Questions: How is the Lord inviting you to be more awake to Him? How have you experienced deeper integration in your life through your Joyful Mysteries? How is the Lord accompanying you through the Sorrowful Mysteries? How is the Lord transforming your bitter memories into sweetness?   Quote to Ponder: "I often think that the ideal of our perfection that we set up, and often go through torture to achieve, may not be God's idea of how He wants us to be at all. That may be something quite different that we never would have thought of, and what seems like a failure to us may really be something bringing us closer to His will for us." (Caryll Houselander)   Scripture for Lectio: "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." (Psalm 34: 4-5)   Sponsor - CORDA: Bring the coziness of candlelight and beautiful scents to your home with CORDA's Catholic candles. These candles are made with clean coconut wax and custom fragrances directly inspired by saints and the faith, and are handcrafted by a husband-and-wife team. Each candle comes beautifully packaged and ready for gifting, with the story behind the scent inspiration on the box. The timeless design of the candle leads with beauty, helping you share the faith in a lovely and meaningful way. Explore CORDA's beautiful Catholic candles and, through November 15, save 10% with code ABIDING10 at cordacandles.com/abiding   Timestamps: 00:00 CORDA 01:21 Intro 02:03 Welcome 05:00 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 09:53 Joyful Mysteries 20:38 Sorrowful Mysteries 37:44 One Things 40:32 Closing Prayer]]> Welcome to Season 19! In this episode, we continue our tradition of reflecting on the mysteries of our lives through the mysteries of the Rosary. In every season of our lives, God invites us to grow in charity, receive His grace, and allow Him to work more deeply in our hearts. It's important to pause from time to time and reflect on how God has been moving in and through our lives. We model what this reflection can look like and share about our joyful and sorrowful mysteries. Joyful - A delight, an area of gratitude Sorrowful - A hurt or obstacle Heather's One Thing - Abiding Together and Ascension 2027 Planner Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Good News Conference and everyone who plans events Michelle's One Thing - College Football and Summer Camps Journal Questions: What has God been doing in my life? What are the Joyful Mysteries of my life in this season? What are the Sorrowful Mysteries of my life in this season? How is the Lord inviting me to surrender the pain of my Sorrowful Mysteries? Discussion Questions: How is the Lord inviting you to be more awake to Him? How have you experienced deeper integration in your life through your Joyful Mysteries? How is the Lord accompanying you through the Sorrowful Mysteries? How is the Lord transforming your bitter memories into sweetness? Quote to Ponder: "I often think that the ideal of our perfection that we set up, and often go through torture to achieve, may not be God's idea of how He wants us to be at all. That may be something quite different that we never would have thought of, and what seems like a failure to us may really be something bringing us closer to His will for us." (Caryll Houselander) Scripture for Lectio: "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." (Psalm 34: 4-5) Sponsor - CORDA: Bring the coziness of candlelight and beautiful scents to your home with CORDA's Catholic candles. These candles are made with clean coconut wax and custom fragrances directly inspired by saints and the faith, and are handcrafted by a husband-and-wife team. Each candle comes beautifully packaged and ready for gifting, with the story behind the scent inspiration on the box. The timeless design of the candle leads with beauty, helping you share the faith in a lovely and meaningful way. Explore CORDA's beautiful Catholic candles and, through November 15, save 10% with code ABIDING10 at cordacandles.com/abiding Timestamps: 00:00 CORDA 01:21 Intro 02:03 Welcome 05:00 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 09:53 Joyful Mysteries 20:38 Sorrowful Mysteries 37:44 One Things 40:32 Closing Prayer]]> 43:45 false 19 1 full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 43033388 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z A Message From Sr. Miriam James A Message From Sr. Miriam James Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 To read Sr. Miriam's Letter, visit the Friends of the Bridegroom's website.]]> To read Sr. Miriam's Letter, visit the Friends of the Bridegroom's website.]]> 20:36 false full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 42943918 2026-10-01T00:00:12Z S18 E24 - Friendship in the Lord: Covenant Love and Celibacy (Chapters 11 & 12, Epilogue) S18 E24 - Friendship in the Lord: Covenant Love and Celibacy (Chapters 11 & 12, Epilogue) Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 In this episode, we conclude our book study on Friendship in the Lord and welcome Fr. John Burns, Founder of Friends of the Bridegroom, to the podcast. We reflect on our deep longing to be known and loved and the ways fear can cause us to cling to others or settle for lesser goods. We talk about hoping for the possibility of beautiful friendship, even when our own experience has been marked by loneliness, disappointment, or suffering. We also discuss the beauty of celibate friendship as a witness to the primacy of God's love, the role of feedback in relationships, and how the limitations we encounter in friendship ultimately reveal the deeper truth that we were made for God. Friends, we feel so blessed to have been able to journey with you this summer. We will see you on September 28th for the start of Season 19! Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to receive updates!   Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: How has God moved my heart through this book study? Where in my heart am I longing for more hope in my relationships? How has this book study given me more hope for more friendships? How am I avoiding suffering? What are my relational patterns when I experience joy? Shame? Suffering? How have I been tempted to idolize friendship by seeing a friend as my savior?   Discussion Questions: What has resonated with you in the book? How do you want to show up to your friendships differently? What would it look like to have hope in difficult or painful relationships? How are you seeking to grow in maturity in your friendships?   Quote to Ponder: "There is no true love without reverence. And reverence is always tender." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 115)   Scripture for Lectio: "He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled." (John 3:29)   Sponsor - Ave Maria Press: Enjoyed reading Friendship in the Lord this summer? Ave Maria Press has even more spiritual titles you'll love. Explore more Christian classics, find your next small group  book study or daily Advent companion, and discover guides to deeper healing and spiritual confidence. Ave Maria Press has curated a collection specifically for Abiding Together listeners—encounter your next meaningful read at avemariapress.com.   Timestamps: 00:00 Ave Maria Press 01:24 Intro 03:03 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 06:10 Appreciation and the Fear of Being Alone 10:19 Hope for What Friendship Can Be 14:01 The Fear of Suffering 20:14 Becoming Who We Are Meant to Be 28:05 Self-Knowledge in Friendship 30:24 The Beauty of Celibate Friendships 38:47 Encountering Loneliness 43:52 Seeing Another's Potential 48:17 Closing Prayer]]> In this episode, we conclude our book study on Friendship in the Lord and welcome Fr. John Burns, Founder of Friends of the Bridegroom, to the podcast. We reflect on our deep longing to be known and loved and the ways fear can cause us to cling to others or settle for lesser goods. We talk about hoping for the possibility of beautiful friendship, even when our own experience has been marked by loneliness, disappointment, or suffering. We also discuss the beauty of celibate friendship as a witness to the primacy of God's love, the role of feedback in relationships, and how the limitations we encounter in friendship ultimately reveal the deeper truth that we were made for God. Friends, we feel so blessed to have been able to journey with you this summer. We will see you on September 28th for the start of Season 19! Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to receive updates! Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: How has God moved my heart through this book study? Where in my heart am I longing for more hope in my relationships? How has this book study given me more hope for more friendships? How am I avoiding suffering? What are my relational patterns when I experience joy? Shame? Suffering? How have I been tempted to idolize friendship by seeing a friend as my savior? Discussion Questions: What has resonated with you in the book? How do you want to show up to your friendships differently? What would it look like to have hope in difficult or painful relationships? How are you seeking to grow in maturity in your friendships? Quote to Ponder: "There is no true love without reverence. And reverence is always tender." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 115) Scripture for Lectio: "He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled." (John 3:29) Sponsor - Ave Maria Press: Enjoyed reading Friendship in the Lord this summer? Ave Maria Press has even more spiritual titles you'll love. Explore more Christian classics, find your next small group book study or daily Advent companion, and discover guides to deeper healing and spiritual confidence. Ave Maria Press has curated a collection specifically for Abiding Together listeners—encounter your next meaningful read at avemariapress.com. Timestamps: 00:00 Ave Maria Press 01:24 Intro 03:03 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 06:10 Appreciation and the Fear of Being Alone 10:19 Hope for What Friendship Can Be 14:01 The Fear of Suffering 20:14 Becoming Who We Are Meant to Be 28:05 Self-Knowledge in Friendship 30:24 The Beauty of Celibate Friendships 38:47 Encountering Loneliness 43:52 Seeing Another's Potential 48:17 Closing Prayer]]> 52:25 false 18 24 full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 42440625 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z S18 E23 - Friendship in the Lord: Worship and Friendship in the Lord (Chapters 9 & 10) S18 E23 - Friendship in the Lord: Worship and Friendship in the Lord (Chapters 9 & 10) Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, how God bonds us together along the way, and how these friendships are meant to last forever. We also discuss the gift of praising God for our friends, what it means to behold and not possess beauty, and how focusing on gratitude allows us to hold joy and sorrow in tension.    Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: Who has accompanied you through the valleys and mountaintops of your life? When do I show up to my friendships from a place of woundedness, deficiency, or insecurity? How is the Lord inviting me into deeper security? What is the Lord inviting me to delight in? How have I turned my unmet expectations into demands in my friendships?   Discussion Questions: What are you grateful for? Where in your life are you experiencing the Lord's presence in the midst of suffering? When have unmet expectations turned into demands on a relationship?  How do you cultivate delight and gratitude in your life?   Quote to Ponder: "Friends in the Lord always turn one another toward the Lord. They are not forever gazing at each other, but together they look to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters in the Lord." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 101)   Scripture for Lectio: "We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming.  But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,  from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love." (Ephesians 4:14-17)    Sponsor - Word on Fire's new film, Heaven in Stone and Glass, produced in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios: Beauty has the power to draw us beyond ourselves and point us toward something more. One of our favorite places in the United States is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. When we are there, beauty has a way of speaking to the ache that we can't name. It is as though our soul knows where it belongs. It feels like a homecoming. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass is a new film exploring the beauty, meaning, and evangelizing power of sacred architecture. Journey across France with Bishop Barron as he explores five of the world's most iconic Gothic cathedrals: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Through soaring arches, stained glass, sacred imagery, and centuries of history, Bishop Barron reveals the theological meaning embedded within these extraordinary spaces and explores why their beauty continues to stir something deep within the human soul. Heaven in Stone and Glass invites believers and skeptics alike on a cinematic pilgrimage and asks us to consider what these sacred spaces have proclaimed for centuries: that beauty can reveal something about God and awaken us to the transcendent. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass, a production of Spirit Juice Studios, is coming to theaters nationwide on September 20th and 23rd. Get tickets for yourself or a group here:   Timestamps:  00:00 Heaven in Stone and Glass 01:38 Intro 02:42 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:07 Friendship is Meant to Last Forever 10:13 Faith as the Foundation of Friendship 12:05 Mature Love Gives Deepened Life to Others 13:39 Praising God for Your Friendships 17:20 Beholding Beauty in Others 20:11 Asking God for Gratitude 24:28 Closing Prayer]]> In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, how God bonds us together along the way, and how these friendships are meant to last forever. We also discuss the gift of praising God for our friends, what it means to behold and not possess beauty, and how focusing on gratitude allows us to hold joy and sorrow in tension. Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: Who has accompanied you through the valleys and mountaintops of your life? When do I show up to my friendships from a place of woundedness, deficiency, or insecurity? How is the Lord inviting me into deeper security? What is the Lord inviting me to delight in? How have I turned my unmet expectations into demands in my friendships? Discussion Questions: What are you grateful for? Where in your life are you experiencing the Lord's presence in the midst of suffering? When have unmet expectations turned into demands on a relationship? How do you cultivate delight and gratitude in your life? Quote to Ponder: "Friends in the Lord always turn one another toward the Lord. They are not forever gazing at each other, but together they look to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters in the Lord." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 101) Scripture for Lectio: "We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love." (Ephesians 4:14-17) Sponsor - Word on Fire's new film, Heaven in Stone and Glass, produced in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios: Beauty has the power to draw us beyond ourselves and point us toward something more. One of our favorite places in the United States is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. When we are there, beauty has a way of speaking to the ache that we can't name. It is as though our soul knows where it belongs. It feels like a homecoming. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass is a new film exploring the beauty, meaning, and evangelizing power of sacred architecture. Journey across France with Bishop Barron as he explores five of the world's most iconic Gothic cathedrals: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Through soaring arches, stained glass, sacred imagery, and centuries of history, Bishop Barron reveals the theological meaning embedded within these extraordinary spaces and explores why their beauty continues to stir something deep within the human soul. Heaven in Stone and Glass invites believers and skeptics alike on a cinematic pilgrimage and asks us to consider what these sacred spaces have proclaimed for centuries: that beauty can reveal something about God and awaken us to the transcendent. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass, a production of Spirit Juice Studios, is coming to theaters nationwide on September 20th and 23rd. Get tickets for yourself or a group here: Timestamps: 00:00 Heaven in Stone and Glass 01:38 Intro 02:42 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:07 Friendship is Meant to Last Forever 10:13 Faith as the Foundation of Friendship 12:05 Mature Love Gives Deepened Life to Others 13:39 Praising God for Your Friendships 17:20 Beholding Beauty in Others 20:11 Asking God for Gratitude 24:28 Closing Prayer]]> 28:28 false 18 23 full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 42360465 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z S18 E22 - Friendship in the Lord: Intimacy in Friendship (Chapters 7 & 8) S18 E22 - Friendship in the Lord: Intimacy in Friendship (Chapters 7 & 8) Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and discuss how friendship with others leads us into deeper intimacy with God. We talk about our longing for both human and divine communion, how healthy friendships free us from self-preoccupation, and why learning to receive feedback is essential to our growth. We also reflect on how unmet desires in friendship are signs of our longing for the Trinity and the importance of releasing lesser goods so that we can be free to receive God's greater gifts.    Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: What makes me feel at home with the Trinity? How has God invited me to be a more faithful friend? Where do I need to grow in self-awareness and be freed from self-preoccupation? What is my disposition when someone lovingly reveals my own weaknesses and shortcomings to me? How have I refused to grow?   Discussion Questions: What makes you feel at home with other people? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with others? How has the Lord revealed to you your weaknesses and shortcomings? How did you receive that truth from Him? How have you given into sloth by seeking God's lesser gifts and ignoring His greater gifts?   Quote to Ponder: "In a special way, Christian friendship is meant to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord, as one intimately loved by him. It is meant to give us some small experience of what it means to be at home in communion with the Holy Trinity. Only in intimacy with the Lord are we the deepest "who we are." Only in communion with him are we our truest selves." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 77)   Scripture for Lectio: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:15)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Scripture Verse 02:37 Human Friendship Helps Us Grow In Relationship with God 05:06 Freedom from Self-Preoccupation 07:47 Cultivating Self Awareness 10:15 Giving and Receiving Honest Feedback 14:36 Pain in Friendship is a Symbol of Our Longing for God 19:12 What Should We Do with Our Ache? 22:48 Resting in the Enjoyment of Lesser Gifts 25:05 A Call to Make Room 27:22 Closing Prayer]]> In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and discuss how friendship with others leads us into deeper intimacy with God. We talk about our longing for both human and divine communion, how healthy friendships free us from self-preoccupation, and why learning to receive feedback is essential to our growth. We also reflect on how unmet desires in friendship are signs of our longing for the Trinity and the importance of releasing lesser goods so that we can be free to receive God's greater gifts. Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: What makes me feel at home with the Trinity? How has God invited me to be a more faithful friend? Where do I need to grow in self-awareness and be freed from self-preoccupation? What is my disposition when someone lovingly reveals my own weaknesses and shortcomings to me? How have I refused to grow? Discussion Questions: What makes you feel at home with other people? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with others? How has the Lord revealed to you your weaknesses and shortcomings? How did you receive that truth from Him? How have you given into sloth by seeking God's lesser gifts and ignoring His greater gifts? Quote to Ponder: "In a special way, Christian friendship is meant to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord, as one intimately loved by him. It is meant to give us some small experience of what it means to be at home in communion with the Holy Trinity. Only in intimacy with the Lord are we the deepest "who we are." Only in communion with him are we our truest selves." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 77) Scripture for Lectio: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:15) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Scripture Verse 02:37 Human Friendship Helps Us Grow In Relationship with God 05:06 Freedom from Self-Preoccupation 07:47 Cultivating Self Awareness 10:15 Giving and Receiving Honest Feedback 14:36 Pain in Friendship is a Symbol of Our Longing for God 19:12 What Should We Do with Our Ache? 22:48 Resting in the Enjoyment of Lesser Gifts 25:05 A Call to Make Room 27:22 Closing Prayer]]> 31:09 false 18 22 full Sister Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym 42267825 2026-08-03T08:35:41Z S18 E21 - Friendship in the Lord: Appreciation and Reconciliation (Chapters 5 & 6) S18 E21 - Friendship in the Lord: Appreciation and Reconciliation (Chapters 5 & 6) Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000 In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord, how the unique gifts of women and men reveal different facets of God's love, and how learning to behold another's beauty without trying to grasp or possess it calls forth our true identity. We also discuss the importance of recognizing how we've hurt others, expressing sincere sorrow, and allowing others to do the same. As we bring our wounds, suffering, and sin into the love of Christ, we discover that the very places we fear most can become the biggest places of resurrection.   Other Resources Mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession (Parts 1-3) S18 Forgiveness Meditation (with questions from the book Forgiving as Unity with Christ)  S11 Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam   Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: Am I maturing as a friend? What does the Holy Spirit want to teach me through my friendships? Am I currently experiencing conflict or frustration in a relationship? What is the pain or trigger I feel beneath the conflict? Can I receive the gift of beauty without trying to grasp or possess it? How have I failed to uphold the dignity of my friends? Am I experiencing the fullness of who I am? What parts of myself am I hiding from my relationships?   Discussion Questions: When have you experienced your own uniqueness in a friendship? Did you experience your uniqueness as a gift to give or as an insecurity to hide? How is the Lord inviting you to more freely receive your friends rather than possessing them? How have you participated in belittling or sarcasm in your relationships? How have you participated in or been on the receiving end of judgment within friendships? Where does the Lord want to love you into a place of freedom?   Quote to Ponder: "The intimacy of adult friendship in the Spirit can teach us to aspire to the fullest possible intimacy with the Lord himself. The tenderness of one friend toward another is the image of God's own tenderness, when the friends truly love each other in the Spirit." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 62) Scripture for Lectio: "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:12-14)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 02:03 Am I Maturing as A Friend? 07:57 Our Different Gifts Reveal Facets of God 11:45 Appreciating Beauty Without Grasping 14:28 Upholding the Dignity of Another 16:03 Receiving Ourselves as A Gift 18:37 Judgement Makes Us Blind 20:30 Exposing Our Weaknesses to the Light 22:00 Remaining Faithful to Our Friends 25:50 Reconciling with God and Others]]> In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord, how the unique gifts of women and men reveal different facets of God's love, and how learning to behold another's beauty without trying to grasp or possess it calls forth our true identity. We also discuss the importance of recognizing how we've hurt others, expressing sincere sorrow, and allowing others to do the same. As we bring our wounds, suffering, and sin into the love of Christ, we discover that the very places we fear most can become the biggest places of resurrection. Other Resources Mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession (Parts 1-3) S18 Forgiveness Meditation (with questions from the book Forgiving as Unity with Christ)


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abigail-thornton.co.uk Abigail Thornton - Erotic Writer | Pee Pervert | Sex Addict | Orgasm aficionado | Wordsmith Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:55:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 2 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/fisted-by-the-girl-next-door-again-2-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:02:05 +0000 /?p=3826 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 2’ eBook Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 2 by Abigail Thornton Two months after signing with a German porn studio, Rachel, Sabina, and their ever-growing sex circus are packing up their London home and heading to Berlin. Their first objective? Joining the Mile High Club on the flight over… But those plans will have to wait as they navigate their way through Heathrow Terminal 5 while wearing seriously sexy air stewardess uniforms… uniforms which bring them to the attention of both members of their own group and the airport’s security staff. Berlin might be calling, but Rachel and Sabina are going to have to endure a couple of frantic, filthy fisting sessions before they get there. This story of insatiable women looking for a good stretching (and some not looking for a stretching but getting one anyway) is told in 7300 words. The Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 2 ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Anal Sex Stories 30 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/anal-sex-stories-30-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:51:51 +0000 /?p=3830 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Anal Sex Stories 30’ eBook Anal Sex Stories 29 by Abigail Thornton Great Scott When a late-night movie with her best friend turns into something far more dangerous, Chloe finds herself tangled up with Scott, her friend’s younger brother. There are no dates and no feelings in the affair which follows. Just stolen moments, desperate touches, and the constant risk of getting caught. But there’s one thing Chloe and Scott want that is too filthy, too loud, and impossible to sneak into a fleeting encounter… which is why they book a hotel, where luxury and privacy finally let them go a ‘hole’ lot further than ever before. Piper In Person Piper thought she knew what she wanted. Online, Elliot was the perfect fantasy: filthy, dominant, and desperate to bury an enormous cock deep in her ass, which was mostly what Piper wanted. However, real life is proving to be very different from the fantasy world built up by two socially-awkward souls. Real life is proving to be far more complicated… and far more intoxicating. And the story is only just getting started for Piper. Together, these stories are told in 7000 words. The Anal Sex Stories 30 ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 1 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/fisted-by-the-girl-next-door-again-1-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:55:06 +0000 /?p=3818 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 1’ eBook Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 1 by Abigail Thornton Two years after Rachel Patterson started taking sexual ‘driving lessons’ following a messy divorce, she has transformed herself from ‘broken divorcée’ into ‘Rachel Reigns’ – a fisting queen, piss-play enthusiast and co-ruler of a thriving underground pornographic empire which is threatening to burst out of the basement of her suburban home. With Sabina, the irresistible girl-next-door who first awakened her, Rachel has built a kinky kingdom of pleasure, power, and profit. After some genius guerilla marketing, their ‘Dungeon’ studio is drawing beautiful, adventurous women eager to explore their limits both on camera… and off. Included in the female procession are a flexible yoga instructor who folds herself in half and begs to be fisted within seconds of arriving for an audition, and two eager newcomers who dive in as the operation hits new heights of filthy creativity. With tempting offers from a major Berlin studio threatening to take the operation into the big leagues, Rachel and Sabina are deciding whether to protect the intimate world they’ve built together or risk it all for even greater thrills. This steamy, playful, and unapologetically explicit celebration of sexual stretching and female pleasure is told in 9100 words. The Fisted By The Girl Next Door Again 1 ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Pee Perverts: Business Before Pleasure – New ebook available at Amazon /information/pee-perverts-business-before-pleasure-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:46:08 +0000 /?p=3812 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Pee Perverts: Business Before Pleasure’ eBook Pee Perverts: Business Before Pleasure by Abigail Thornton When newly-minted millionaire, James Atkins, boards a trans-Atlantic cruise looking to escape the wreckage of his broken relationship and the empire he was forced to sell, he expects to find nothing but emptiness. However, an elegant, proper woman finds him and introduces herself by invading his privacy and peeing down his leg. Farrah Paige’s coping mechanism for being trapped in a perfect but passionless world is to misbehave. She is surprised when her humiliating accident explodes into raw filthy desire underpinned by a deep understanding. Behind closed doors, self-imposed boundaries dissolve under relentless waves of intense pleasure and golden showers as Farrah exposes every forbidden, messy part of herself and is surprised by James’ enthusiastic acceptance. This story of two lonely souls navigating stormy seas is told in 8250 words. The Pee Perverts: Business Before Pleasure ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Anal Sex Stories 29 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/anal-sex-stories-29-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:42:01 +0000 /?p=3809 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Anal Sex Stories 29’ eBook Anal Sex Stories 29 by Abigail Thornton Julie Webb is living the dream, courtesy of extra acting classes which have enabled her to take advantage of her remarkable resemblance to one of Hollywood’s hottest stars. Having pinned down the most mundane mannerisms, Julie is, as the Germans would say, Natalie Portman’s Doppelgänger, and is so skilled that she comes to the attention of the real Natalie Portman. Official doppelgänger duties follow and are convenient and rewarding for all concerned, but after Natalie’s silver screen lesbian antics, Julie’s profitable side hustle takes off, and under the alias NatDoubleX, she becomes a star in her own right. From signing fake autographs, Julie finds herself caught up in a joyful, insane whirlwind which stars a Mila Kunis lookalike in a perverted pandemonium which causes devoted Natalie fans to lose their minds. Impure fantasy fuels this tale of the darkest of swans being brought together for anal girl-girl sex (and more), a tale which is told in 9650 words. The Anal Sex Stories 29 ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Anal Sex Stories – Special Library Services 2 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/anal-sex-stories-special-library-services-2-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:53:10 +0000 /?p=3805 Continue reading →]]> Abigail Thornton’s ‘Anal Sex Stories – Special Library Services 2’ eBook Anal Sex Stories – Special Library Services 2 by Abigail Thornton Under the firm but encouraging guidance of head librarian, Harriet Cavanagh, Avery Sterling is learning that botty bashing is a gender-neutral, transferrable skill. Avery might not have the confidence to run the back-office sex sessions solo – despite Harriet’s best efforts during a kitchen warm-up routine – but she’s happy to both give and receive when it comes to doing the dirty… and it gets very, very dirty during an anal threesome with well-endowed patron, Theodore Ellis. But will Avery’s enthusiastic performance and efforts to accommodate Harriet be enough to see an end to her probation? Will the purple-haired assistant’s innocence get thoroughly – and messily – re-shelved? Find out in part two of ‘Special Library Services’, which is told in 8100 words. The Anal Sex Stories – Special Library Services 2 ebook is available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk ]]> Pee Perverts: The Apprentice 2 – New ebook available at Amazon /information/pee-perverts-the-apprentice-2-new-ebook-available-at-amazon/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:35:04 +0000 /?p=3790 Continue reading →]]>


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The Worlds of Abigail Hilton Podcast Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:55:11 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:55:11 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 () The Worlds of Abigail Hilton Podcast false episodic no I have heard your cries! Here's a solution - Episode 161 I have heard your cries! Here's a solution - Episode 161 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:07:07 +0000 Patreon has a "follow" option that you can use to follow a creator whom you're not supporting. You get any public posts (free posts) from that creator. So I will do at least one public podcast post per month over there. You'll get episodes more reliably, because I'll actually remember to post them. Go to . The "Follow" button is on the left. I suggest you download the Patreon app to get a podcatcher-like experience. The newest Jager Thunder excerpt is here - ]]> Patreon has a "follow" option that you can use to follow a creator whom you're not supporting. You get any public posts (free posts) from that creator. So I will do at least one public podcast post per month over there. You'll get episodes more reliably, because I'll actually remember to post them. Go to . The "Follow" button is on the left. I suggest you download the Patreon app to get a podcatcher-like experience. The newest Jager Thunder excerpt is here - ]]> 21:58 false full Time to say good-bye - Episode 160 Time to say good-bye - Episode 160 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:39:20 +0000 Well, we've had a good run here, but I feel that I need to either ramp this podcast back up or shut it down, and I think shutting it down is the right move. I am podcasting weekly over on Patreon - . If you want all of my chatter and new fiction, that's the place to go. It costs $3 per month. If you just want to keep up with me and hear about new releases and what I'm working on, subscribe to my mailing list. It costs nothing. There's a big button in the middle of my website at abigailhilton.com. Or here's a direct link to the signup form. If you have strong feelings about this, please email me - abigail.hilton@gmail.com - and let me know your thoughts.]]> Well, we've had a good run here, but I feel that I need to either ramp this podcast back up or shut it down, and I think shutting it down is the right move. I am podcasting weekly over on Patreon - . If you want all of my chatter and new fiction, that's the place to go. It costs $3 per month. If you just want to keep up with me and hear about new releases and what I'm working on, subscribe to my mailing list. It costs nothing. There's a big button in the middle of my website at abigailhilton.com. Or here's a direct link to the signup form. If you have strong feelings about this, please email me - abigail.hilton@gmail.com - and let me know your thoughts.]]> 18:45 false ]]> I finished the new novel! That's as fast as I've ever written a book :-b I talk about writing and what I'm reading and give some NaNoWriMo advice.]]> 52:24 false full The future of the podcast and a story about Gus - Episode 156 The future of the podcast and a story about Gus - Episode 156 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:53:49 +0000 I talk about what I'm doing and the future of the podcast. You also get to hear a little of how Gus met Silas. You can listen to the rest here:  ]]> I talk about what I'm doing and the future of the podcast. You also get to hear a little of how Gus met Silas. You can listen to the rest here:  ]]> 30:21 false The Scarlet Albatross on Audible. This is the book that comes after Cowry Catchers. If you haven't listened, you should. Rish released his first novel recently, called Into the Furnace. It's on Audible here.]]> Here's The Scarlet Albatross on Audible. This is the book that comes after Cowry Catchers. If you haven't listened, you should. Rish released his first novel recently, called Into the Furnace. It's on Audible here.]]> 58:50 false Taking Tricks in my store. Here's the Patreon, where you can get monthly stories about all my characters.]]> The Cowry Catchers interviews and other meta-content are all free in my online store, guys! Here's Taking Tricks in my store. Here's the Patreon, where you can get monthly stories about all my characters.]]> 28:24 false full Scarlet Albatross Interview with Lauren Harris - Episode 153 Scarlet Albatross Interview with Lauren Harris - Episode 153 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:18:48 +0000 I interview Lauren Harris about her narration and recording of The Scarlet Albatross.]]> I interview Lauren Harris about her narration and recording of The Scarlet Albatross.]]> 55:19 false full The Scarlet Albatross Outtakes - Episode 152 The Scarlet Albatross Outtakes - Episode 152 Tue, 24 May 2016 03:04:17 +0000 You can get the zip file with all meta-content (outakes and interviews) for free in my digital store. You can buy The Scarlet Albatross audio book from Audible.com.]]> You can get the zip file with all meta-content (outakes and interviews) for free in my digital store. You can buy The Scarlet Albatross audio book from Audible.com.]]> 15:01 false full Drawing for The Scarlet Albatross Audio, Jager Thunder, a Silas Short Story, etc - Episode 151 Drawing for The Scarlet Albatross Audio, Jager Thunder, a Silas Short Story, etc - Episode 151 Sat, 07 May 2016 15:04:52 +0000 I'm doing a drawing for 25 free copies of The Scarlet Albatross audiobook on audiobook from Audible on May 15th. These are free copies in exchange for a review. You do need to leave a review and send me a link in order to be eligible to be in future drawings. The drawing is for people on my mailing list. If you want to be in it, sign up before May 15th and reply to the welcome email, telling me you want to be in the drawing. If you want to receive monthly short stories about my characters, sign up on Patreon. $1 per month gets you a vote and the text. $3 per month gets that plus the audio. If you would like to purchase "Take Tricks" (the story about Silas) separately or if you want to pick up free meta-content (outtakes and interviews), drop by my digital store.]]> I'm doing a drawing for 25 free copies of The Scarlet Albatross audiobook on audiobook from Audible on May 15th. These are free copies in exchange for a review. You do need to leave a review and send me a link in order to be eligible to be in future drawings. The drawing is for people on my mailing list. If you want to be in it, sign up before May 15th and reply to the welcome email, telling me you want to be in the drawing. If you want to receive monthly short stories about my characters, sign up on Patreon. $1 per month gets you a vote and the text. $3 per month gets that plus the audio. If you would like to purchase "Take Tricks" (the story about Silas) separately or if you want to pick up free meta-content (outtakes and interviews), drop by my digital store.]]> 37:02 false purchase the audio book on my website (as a private dropbox folder full of MP3s) if you wish. If you prefer Audible.com, I'm about to set those wheels in motion.]]> At this time, you've still got about 24 hours to purchase the audio book on my website (as a private dropbox folder full of MP3s) if you wish. If you prefer Audible.com, I'm about to set those wheels in motion.]]> 27:48 false full The Scarlet Albatross Episode 1 (and project update) The Scarlet Albatross Episode 1 (and project update) Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:38:11 +0000 I talk about The Scarlet Albatross audio book and "Taking Tricks" - both available on my website. The Scarlet Albatross will only be there for a week, until March 25th. It will be available on Audible.com by next month. "Taking Tricks" will be available as a standalone until the end of the year, when it will be bundled with the rest of the short stories currently exclusive to Patreon. At minute 17:00, the first episode of The Scarlet Albatross begins.]]> I talk about The Scarlet Albatross audio book and "Taking Tricks" - both available on my website. The Scarlet Albatross will only be there for a week, until March 25th. It will be available on Audible.com by next month. "Taking Tricks" will be available as a standalone until the end of the year, when it will be bundled with the rest of the short stories currently exclusive to Patreon. At minute 17:00, the first episode of The Scarlet Albatross begins.]]> 46:26 false full New Short Story about Basil, Albatross eBook released, New Art, Paper Comic - New Short Story about Basil, Albatross eBook released, New Art, Paper Comic - Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:19:44 +0000 The Scarlet Albatross ebook is live! There's also a Basil and Silveo short story on the Patreon, the first issue of the comic available in paper, and more art work on the way.]]> The Scarlet Albatross ebook is live! There's also a Basil and Silveo short story on the Patreon, the first issue of the comic available in paper, and more art work on the way.]]> 20:33 false One dollar per month gets you access. The first story is called "Dark Heart." It's about Dakar, and it's up now. You should also check out Lauren Harris's new Millroad Academy novella, The Girl in Acid Park.]]> I'm planning to write a new short story each month for the Patreon donors this year. One dollar per month gets you access. The first story is called "Dark Heart." It's about Dakar, and it's up now. You should also check out Lauren Harris's new Millroad Academy novella, The Girl in Acid Park.]]> 19:40 false full Cowry Catchers Comic Issue 0 Available now! - Episode 141 Cowry Catchers Comic Issue 0 Available now! - Episode 141 Sat, 26 Dec 2015 21:58:21 +0000 I talk about the first issue of the Cowry Catchers comic (now available for sale), audio for The Scarlet Albatross, and writing Jager Thunder.]]> I talk about the first issue of the Cowry Catchers comic (now available for sale), audio for The Scarlet Albatross, and writing Jager Thunder.]]> 18:12 false full Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you a Podcastle Episode from 2009 - Episode 140 Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you a Podcastle Episode from 2009 - Episode 140 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 03:27:53 +0000 I bring you Drabblecast 129, which aired Sept 10th of 2009. Enjoy!]]> I bring you Drabblecast 129, which aired Sept 10th of 2009. Enjoy!]]> 32:39 false full Comic, Albatross, Jager, Audiobooks, and Feedback - Episode 139 Comic, Albatross, Jager, Audiobooks, and Feedback - Episode 139 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 01:39:55 +0000 The first issue of the comic is done! We're finalizing cover design. Albatross lacks only a cover and some design work to go live, and I'm working on the audiobook with Lauren and Rish. The Jager draft is over 100K. Also, just as I was finishing this, Nobilis and his kid sent me some audio feedback. It's awesome, so I played it and recorded a response. Thanks, guys!]]> The first issue of the comic is done! We're finalizing cover design. Albatross lacks only a cover and some design work to go live, and I'm working on the audiobook with Lauren and Rish. The Jager draft is over 100K. Also, just as I was finishing this, Nobilis and his kid sent me some audio feedback. It's awesome, so I played it and recorded a response. Thanks, guys!]]> 34:13 false full Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you a Podcastle Episode from 2009 - Episode 138 Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you a Podcastle Episode from 2009 - Episode 138 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:05:57 +0000 I bring you Podcastle 45, which aired March 25 of 2009. Enjoy!]]> I bring you Podcastle 45, which aired March 25 of 2009. Enjoy!]]> 43:46 false full Albatross, Silveo Portrait, New Covers, Facebook, Comic - Episode 137 Albatross, Silveo Portrait, New Covers, Facebook, Comic - Episode 137 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0000 Here is the Raven and the Writing Desk Podcast by Chris Lester. Also, here is the free ebook of Hunters Unlucky, Book 1 Storm. If you are able to download that (for free) and leave a review, it would be most helpful. Here's the Comic, and here's the Patreon if you want to see the Silveo portrait. :)]]> Here is the Raven and the Writing Desk Podcast by Chris Lester. Also, here is the free ebook of Hunters Unlucky, Book 1 Storm. If you are able to download that (for free) and leave a review, it would be most helpful. Here's the Comic, and here's the Patreon if you want to see the Silveo portrait. :)]]> 21:58 false full Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you an Escape Pod from 2009 - Episode 136 Gone But Not Forgotten Brings you an Escape Pod from 2009 - Episode 136 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:34:27 +0000 I bring you Escape Pod 206, which aired July 11 of 2009. This one is special partially because it was recorded live at Balticon with a cast of people you may recognize. Enjoy.]]> I bring you Escape Pod 206, which aired July 11 of 2009. This one is special partially because it was recorded live at Balticon with a cast of people you may recognize. Enjoy.]]> 41:13 false full State of the Podcast, etc - Episode 135 State of the Podcast, etc - Episode 135 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 03:37:21 +0000 I'm going on semi-hiatus. I'll aim to update once a month for the next 16 months as I'm paying off my student loans. I'll keep doing the Gone But Not Forgotten stories when I do update. So, I'll still be around, just not as as frequently.]]> I'm going on semi-hiatus. I'll aim to update once a month for the next 16 months as I'm paying off my student loans. I'll keep doing the Gone But Not Forgotten stories when I do update. So, I'll still be around, just not as as frequently.]]> 14:34 false ]]> If you have thoughts on your favorite eBook platforms or the kind of material you'd like to see on the podcast, email me at abigail.hilton@gmail.com and let me know.]]> 28:23 false ]]> Lauren and Abbie talk about what they accomplished during this retreat, goals for the rest of the year, and Netflix's Sense8. Until next year, this is good-bye for the BriskHaron!]]> 33:05 false ]]> Katie, Lauren, and Abbie engage in more bad puns. You're welcome.]]> 05:18 false ]]> Lauren, Katie, and Abbie create madlib erotica titles. It's totally hot.]]> 08:58


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Abigail Johnson YA Author Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:41:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2021/09/favicon5.png Abigail Johnson 32 32 🎉 IF YOU WERE HERE is available now! /%f0%9f%8e%89-if-you-were-here-is-available-now/ /%f0%9f%8e%89-if-you-were-here-is-available-now/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:41:26 +0000 /?p=8773 New Release: IF YOU WERE HERE   If You Were Here is officially out in the world! Set on the dreamy shores of Nantucket, my Gilmore Girls meets Outer Banks YA Romance is about finding love, chasing history, and rewriting the story you thought you knew. AND it's available wherever books are sold! [...]]]> New Release: IF YOU WERE HERE   If You Were Here is officially out in the world! Set on the dreamy shores of Nantucket, my Gilmore Girls meets Outer Banks YA Romance is about finding love, chasing history, and rewriting the story you thought you knew. AND it’s available wherever books are sold!   2026 Junior Library Guild Selection “Reminiscent of the Netflix television series Outer Banks, this is a mystery shrouded in history, wrapped up with a love story.” –School Library Journal (Starred Review) “[O]ffers both summertime romance and a historical mystery in this sensorial grumpy-sunshine love story set on Nantucket.” – Publisher’s Weekly “Lili’s and Wren’s alternating first-person perspectives grapple thoughtfully with grief and romantic dilemmas…Sweet and insightful.” – Kirkus Reviews “This light, tame summer romance is a fun read for those who want a strong plot to go along with the smooching.” – Booklist   DESCRIPTION: A charming and emotional standalone grumpy/sunshine romance set during a Nantucket summer. Lili needs Wren’s help to complete her father’s research and save her family’s reputation–but working together leads to more discoveries than either of them bargained for. Lili Gardner hasn’t been back to Nantucket, her dad’s favorite place, since her parents divorced six years ago. But Dad passed away recently, leaving her a house on the island and an unsolved mystery about a maligned Gardner ancestor. Lili is determined to finish his life’s work, and convinces her mom and sister to spend the summer in Nantucket with her while she looks for answers, and for a connection to her dad. Wren McCleave has a passion for history, but his father refuses to showcase anything real in their tourist trap of a “museum.” So when Lili asks Wren for help with her research, Wren can’t resist the opportunity to throw himself into something real, even if he dislikes tourists on principle. Lili and Wren only have a summer to find out the truth about Lili’s ancestor. But the most surprising truths they uncover aren’t about the distant past, but about themselves right here in the present, and about what they want out of the future. You can get your copy of If You Were Here wherever books are sold: Buy links: Changing Hands (signed bookplates & bookmarks) Barnes & Noble BookShop Amazon Books-A-Million IndieBound Target Walmart Audible Apple Books (Audiobook) Libro.fm ]]> /%f0%9f%8e%89-if-you-were-here-is-available-now/feed/ 0 Cover Reveal: If You Were Here (Gilmore Girls x Outer Banks) /cover-reveal-for-if-you-were-here/ /cover-reveal-for-if-you-were-here/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:41:00 +0000 /?p=8642 Cover Reveal I'm beyond excited to finally share the cover of my next YA novel with you! IF YOU WERE HERE is coming your way on April 28, 2026, from HarperCollins! IF YOU WERE HERE by Abigail Johnson On sale: April 28, 2026 by HarperCollins Illustration: Allie Runnion Designer: Julia Feingold [...]]]> Cover RevealI’m beyond excited to finally share the cover of my next YA novel with you! IF YOU WERE HERE is coming your way on April 28, 2026, from HarperCollins! IF YOU WERE HERE by Abigail Johnson On sale: April 28, 2026 by HarperCollins Illustration: Allie Runnion Designer: Julia Feingold Art Direction: Jenna Stempel-Lobell One summer. One grumpy local. One centuries-old mystery. Set on the dreamy shores of Nantucket, If You Were Here is a YA romance about finding love, chasing history, and rewriting the story you thought you knew.   Look how pretty!!! Illustrator Allie Runnion captured so many wonderful little details from the book, including the Brant Point Lighthouse, Lili’s red bike, Wren’s glasses, and something special peeking out in the water ). This is my most romantic book yet, brimming with tons of cozy summer vibes (think Stars Hollow meets Cousins Beach), the ultimate forbidden love story, family secrets, and a real-life inspired mystery about one of history’s most notorious female smugglers. Pre-order IF YOU WERE HERESounds good, right? If you’re already hooked on the idea of this Gilmore Girls meets Outer Banks YA Romance, you can pre-order a copy of IF YOU WERE HERE now. If it’s not showing up at your favorite retailer, give it a few days and check again. It will be rolling out everywhere over the next couple of weeks. More from me soon, but in the meantime, I’d love to hear what you think of the cover (there are so many little details that made my heart leap!) and ask you to help me spread the word by: Adding IF YOU WERE HERE to Goodreads Pre-ordering IF YOU WERE HERE from your favorite retailer Reposting the cover on your socials (and tagging me & @epicreads) so I can repost you! Share this post with a friend who loves Gilmore Girls, Outer Banks, or YA Romance! ]]> /cover-reveal-for-if-you-were-here/feed/ 0 Can I send you a gift? /can-i-send-you-a-gift/ /can-i-send-you-a-gift/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:03:04 +0000 /?p=8612 Hi Friends, Let Me Send You a Signed Bookplate! 🎄 The holidays are here, and I wanted to share a little something special with you. My books are available wherever books are sold—in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook—but wouldn’t it be nice to make your copy extra personal? I’m sending out signed & personalized [...]]]> Hi Friends, Let Me Send You a Signed Bookplate! The holidays are here, and I wanted to share a little something special with you. My books are available wherever books are sold—in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook—but wouldn’t it be nice to make your copy extra personal? I’m sending out signed & personalized bookplates to anyone who wants one! They’re perfect for your bookshelf or as a thoughtful gift for a fellow book lover. Just fill out the form below If you’re new to my books (or just need a refresher), here’s a quick guide: Every Time You Go Away Rebecca and Ethan were inseparable as kids, growing up in neighboring houses. Years apart has left them forever changed—one navigating life from a wheelchair and the other emotionally scarred—They reunite in this searing and lyrical portrait of grief, forgiveness, and the kind of love that blooms in the aftermath. What you’ll find: Childhood friends-to-more romance Sweet, nostalgic summer vibes A heartfelt exploration of grief and first love Disability rep If I Fix You Jill’s world is upended when she catches her mother in an unforgivable act and her best friend abandons her. Just as she’s trying to put the pieces of her life back together, she meets the guy next door—a broken soul who might need fixing even more than she does. But as she helps him, Jill begins to learn that not every problem can be solved by someone else. A heartfelt exploration of love, forgiveness, and self-reliance. What you’ll find: Emotional family drama A strong, determined heroine A slow-burn forbidden romance STEM loving FMC The First to Know Dana’s life changes with a single DNA test—a gift that reveals a potentially devastating discovery: an unknown half-brother her age. When she sees the opportunity to secretly get to know him through his cousin, the intense yet kind Chase, she risks destroying her heart and two families when the truth comes out. What you’ll find: Family secrets Slow-burn romance Themes of identity and belonging Sister relationships Even If I Fall A year after her brother’s murder conviction, a former figure skater forms a forbidden connection with the victim’s brother, all while secretly searching for the truth of what really happened the night all their lives were destroyed. What you’ll find: Forbidden romance (enemies to lovers vibes) A poignant exploration of grief and redemption Quiet small-town setting Murder Mystery Every Other Weekend Jolene and Adam only meet on weekends, but as they bond over their fractured families, their connection becomes something they both desperately need—until their separate struggles threaten to tear them apart. What you’ll find: Forced Proximity Found family and opposites attract Humor that balances heavier themes Flirty banter Girl on the Run Katelyn’s life is thrown into chaos when her mom vanishes, leaving behind a trail of secrets. Now, Katelyn must outrun the danger that’s chasing her—and uncover the truth about her family before it’s too late. What you’ll find: Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat action Mother-daughter secrets A resourceful heroine fighting to survive Mystery — I hope one of these books (and a signed bookplate!) makes your holiday season a little brighter. Thank you for all your support—you mean the world to me! And now for that update I promised, I’m currently finishing up edits for Book #7 which does have a title but I’m not allowed to share it yet. It fits in perfectly with my other books though. We’ve already started talking about the cover (I have a feeling this is going to be one of my favorites), and I’m so excited for you guys to read a sun-soaked summer story full of: Cute grumpy boys Determined vintage-loving girls Solving a historical mystery Heartbreak First kisses And even a mermaid or two… We have to wait a bit since it’s not out until early 2026, but I’ve got a couple of other projects in the works that I hope to share news about soon. Lastly, I have a request: Can you send me any recommendations for Christmas/winter books or movies that you love? Just reply to this email! And don’t forget to grab a signed bookplate before they’re gone! Just fill out the form Loading… ]]> /can-i-send-you-a-gift/feed/ 0 Gift Guide for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY /gift-guide-for-every-time-you-go-away/ /gift-guide-for-every-time-you-go-away/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:25:39 +0000 /?p=8544 🎁Gift Guide for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY🎁 Looking for the perfect present to go along with the copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY you're gifting this year? I've got you covered with tons of cozy, fun, and stylish ideas! First up, you're going [...]]]> Gift Guide for EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAYLooking for the perfect present to go along with the copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY you’re gifting this year? I’ve got you covered with tons of cozy, fun, and stylish ideas! First up, you’re going to need a copy of EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY so why not snag a signed copy? My local indie will ship pretty much everywhere! You can also buy an unsigned copy from your favorite retailer: Toggle NavigationBUY THIS BOOKAMAZONBARNES & NOBLEBOOKSHOP

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