Ever dream of moving out on some land, raising some chickens, and writing some romance novels? Melissa Ferguson, TikTok phenom and all-around fascinating person did just that! Check out how her faith guided her through making big changes in her life in this episode of the AllMomDoes podcast with Julie Lyles Carr.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46NQoQq 
takeaways

• Embracing a rural lifestyle can bring joy and fulfillment.
• Writing can be a flexible journey, adapting to life changes.
• Community plays a vital role in both writing and homesteading.
• Balancing homesteading with creative pursuits is achievable with smart systems.
• Children's books can be a rewarding and quicker writing process.
• It's important to be open to new opportunities in your creative journey.
• Homesteading can be customized to fit individual lifestyles and commitments.
• Investing in efficient systems can ease the demands of homesteading.
• Sharing family experiences through storytelling enriches both writing and parenting.
• The journey of writing is often filled with unexpected turns and opportunities.

Sound Bites

• "You know how to live."
• "You can always add more."
• "I love making bread."

Chapters00:00Embracing a Rural Lifestyle
09:30The Journey to Homesteading
20:54Writing and Community in a Homesteading Life
24:06Creating a Children's Book