“Do or do not. There is no try.” – Master Yoda

In empowering people to write, I typically find three main types: the ones who jump to it head first, those who procrastinate because they want everything to be unique and perfect, and those who are too busy. If you have a story - don't wait - just do! I am eagerly waiting for my next short story to be published on #MissionHope. - Maria Lehtman

How do you overcome adversity?

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson I am delighted an honored to address miracles of hope in my upcoming story on the book #MissionHope by Char Murphy. Author & Photographer: @LehtmanMaria

BOOKS: CRAPPY TO HAPPY – read more about it

Crappy to Happy: True Stories of Grit, Grace and Love – A wonderful anthology by talented writers and artists around the world. Maria Lehtman is a proud collaborating author in the work of Rev. Ariel Patricia & Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos. Foreword by James Redfield.