Story Warren Weekend, Vol. 14, Issue 37

Hello friends,

Welcome to October. Whether it’s for fall food, pumpkin decor, fall sports, or the changing leaves, this month seems to be a popular one. Let’s not forget S. D. Smith’s continuing quest to find out what women on the internet and/or Anne of Green Gables thinks about October. We hope he can get to the bottom of this mystery soon.

Around the Web

Here’s a wide-ranging conversation about all things bookish, between Carolyn Givens of Bandersnatch Books and David Kern of Close Reads and Goldberry Books.

The Mercy of God When Formulas Fail. Kristen Black discusses her struggle with anxiety and depression for most of her life, and the church’s misguided need to give formulas for relief sometimes. “What happens when the formulas don’t work; when the fruit we are hoping to see doesn’t grow? How do we counsel someone when worry and fear remain a battleground of the mind, despite vigilant efforts to instruct the mind into submission? What happens when the praise that used to come so easily now requires discipline, and that discipline does not lift the heavy heart?”

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Around the Warren

On Monday we celebrated (a little early) the release of The Lost Cause, the final book in the Lost Tales trilogy. Tuesday was release day, and now the new book, plus all of our new merch is available for you to peruse in our store. We are happy to help with any questions you may have about the new stuff—reach out to our team at orders@storywarren.com.

This week we also recognized our first-ever Ally in Imagination award winner. You can read more about our winner, Tiffany, and her deserving efforts in Wednesday’s post. We are always on the hunt for more Allies to recognize, so please nominate your people if they fit the bill! Find more information about this award right here.

Something to do with your kids

You’re not too late to join in on the fun at Inktober. I have several friends who do this challenge every year, and they share their attempts/successes on social media. Give it a whirl!

Something to watch

If you missed our release party this past Tuesday evening, you can watch the replay below.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side.

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Kelly Keller

Kelly Keller is the managing editor of Story Warren. She has her BS in Elementary Education from Messiah University and has taught various ages, but her favorite was worldview and literature with high school students. The “gap” in her resume is actually a window of eighteen years of homeschooling, which she recommends as an effective, though demanding, way of expanding one’s home library.

When she’s not behind her laptop, Kelly enjoys live music, baseball, reading great books, and traveling with her husband, David. Kelly hails from beautiful snowy New England, but after two decades in North Carolina, she feels right at home.

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Latest posts by Kelly Keller (see all)

• An Interview with Jonathan Rogers - October 5, 2026
• Story Warren Weekend, Vol. 14, Issue 37 - October 3, 2026
• Congratulations: Our First Ally in Imagination - September 30, 2026