Brenda Haire with Publish & Tell

08/15/2026

If you haven’t taken a picture here, you need to register for the Work Your Crown Women's Beach Writing Retreat! I’ll take your picture with your mermaid crown!

250 years. 250 reasons. One unforgettable island. 🌊🇺🇸

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, Visit Port A is sharing 250 Things to Love About Port Aransas, from sunrise beach walks and dolphin sightings to fresh seafood and the laid-back island lifestyle that keeps visitors coming back year after year.

Click here to read now: https://vist.ly/59zi8

08/15/2026

Just dropped a new devotional and a new writing exercise in the Writer's Sanctuary. If you're not in, get in before we meet on Sept 3rd! 👇 for more

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08/11/2026

10 unexpected things that can happen when a writer gets away for a weekend… 🌊✍️

And no, #1 isn't "you finally finish your book." 😉

I'm sharing all 10 in the comments because some of these might surprise you.

And if you've been thinking about joining me for the Work Your Crown Women's Beach Writing Retreat in Port Aransas, this is the week to decide.

👑 Early Bird registration ends Friday, August 14.
$350 now → $425 after Friday.

Okay…let's start with #1. 👇

08/11/2026

✍️ Writers, can I ask you something?

When was the last time you set aside an entire weekend just to be with God...and write?

Not to answer emails.
Not to catch up on laundry.
Not to squeeze writing into the last 20 minutes of your day.

Just space to listen.

Some of the most meaningful words I've ever written didn't come because I tried harder. They came because I finally slowed down long enough to hear them.

That's exactly what the Work Your Crown Women's Beach Writing Retreat is designed to create.

Whether you're writing a book, journaling through a season, or simply longing to put words to what God is doing in your life, this weekend is for you.

🌊 September 11–13
📍 Port Aransas, Texas

One more thing...

Early Bird pricing ends this Friday, August 14. Registration is currently $350 and will increase to $425 after Friday.

If you've been waiting for a sign to invest in your writing and your walk with God...

Maybe this is it.

I'd love to write beside you at the beach. 💙

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08/11/2026

Surrender all the doubts, fears, and pride that are keeping you from responding wholeheartedly to God.

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08/10/2026

Every time you pray, you encounter God. He hears you when you call.

08/08/2026

Listen like your life depends on retaining.

08/07/2026

Let's see what you've got! Who's up for a little challenge? It will give you something to post on your socials, get those creative juices flowing, and connect you with other writers, listening, encountering, and surrendering! I can't wait to see what you write!