My Story
Hello & welcome
I’m Alana, a writer still learning how to write.
I started this blog to hone my craft, discover my voice, and hopefully build a community of readers who may find meaning in my work.
Writing, for me, has always been a means of discernment and discovery. Observing life—all the beauty, truth, and love contained within it—and turning it into words, will always be what moves my pen forward.
I will be sharing my poems, stories, and songs on this blog, along with any writing advice I learn along the way as I grow.
I want to offer my work to whoever you are reading this now. I hope something in it resonates for you, because I truly believe in the ability of writing to move, connect, and heal people in the most breathtaking way.
Thank you and God bless!
My mission
why the pelican?
The pelican is a creature representative of selfless sacrifice, community, renewal, and redemption. Legends have said that mother pelicans used to feed their young in periods of scarcity by wounding themselves and feeding their children their own blood. The pelican even became a symbol of Christ in the Eucharist, representing the most perfect sacrifice for humanity’s redemption.
I am by no means the Pelican.
Inspired by Christ and His teachings, I hope to turn my own writing into a form of selfless sacrifice that I offer to the community. Every word possesses a certain weight that is frightening at times, but my mission is to use each one responsibly, to convey meaning, emotion, and truth that resonates with people everywhere.
I dedicate this website, all my work, writing, and everything to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. May He send down the Holy Spirit upon me, guide my pen, and bestow the ability to instill His truth and beauty into my work. Amen.
My Schedule
Staying updated
The table below shows my posting schedule if you wish to keep up with my poems, reflections, songs, or social media posts. Sharing my deadlines with others truly motivates me to keep them.
This schedule, however, reflects intention, not obligation. Writing, after all, is a way of life that I am still trying to grasp.
| WHEN | WHAT I SHARE | NOTES |
| Every Monday | Poem | New & original published on blog |
| 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month | Writing Reflection | Tips, advice, and writing processes published on blog |
| Last Friday of the Month | Short Story, Song, or other Special Work | Special, long-term original piece of writing published on blog |
| 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month | Email Newsletter | Special content, writing, tips, and updates not found on the blog or social media pages |
| Every Monday & Wednesday | Pinterest Post | Snippets of poems, short writing tips, and more. |
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