Things I’ve Learned
“A writer is someone who has learned to turn his failures into stories.” – Joan Didion.
© Karla Rogers 2025
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I was supposed to go to a sourdough class this morning, but I decided not to go. My stomach wasn’t feeling great, but if I’m honest, that wasn’t the real reason. I would like to perfect my sourdough-making skills, but that morning I wanted quiet more than I wanted to…
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When You Feel Weary: A Reflection on Prayer, Waiting, and God’s Strength by Anita Rogers I asked my mom to share something for the blog…
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Something disturbing happened to me a few days ago at the grocery store… Before I begin, it is important to note that I wasn’t at…
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The Bees Are Warning Us Bees are fascinating little creatures. They work hard to make sure we have a wide variety of fruits, veggies, and…
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Author’s Note This is an excerpt from my forthcoming novel, set in the Deep South and centered around Jane Powers—a schoolteacher unexpectedly tasked with running…
● About Karla
Karla Rogers is a Southern literary author and blogger drawn to the contradictions that make life — and the South — so compelling. With a voice rooted in faith and a deep love of story, she writes both fiction and nonfiction that explores grit, grace, heat, and holiness.
Her blog, Things I’ve Learned, weaves together personal insight, honest reflection, and spiritual depth. Whether she’s unpacking a Bible verse, chronicling a character’s transformation, or recalling a small-town memory, Karla invites readers into the beauty and tension of becoming.
