Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, Tilly’s book explores women’s unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between demons.
Get Tilly's latest book: canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlock
Together, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon’s perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.
Whether you’re a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.
Topics Covered:
The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.
How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.
The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.
Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together.
📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the rootsimplyconvivial.com/smile
💜 My membership & courses:
Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakerssimplyconvivial.com/circle
Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placesimplyconvivial.com/library
Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new memberssimplyconvivial.com/homemaking101
📚 My books:
Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityamzn.to/48LOn9z
The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momsamzn.to/4j0GmRu
🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:
simplyconvivial.com/podcast
In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, Tilly’s book explores women’s unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between demons.
Get Tilly's latest book: canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlock
Together, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon’s perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.
Whether you’re a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.
Topics Covered:
The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.
How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.
The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.
Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together.
📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the rootsimplyconvivial.com/smile
💜 My membership & courses:
Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakerssimplyconvivial.com/circle
Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placesimplyconvivial.com/library
Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new memberssimplyconvivial.com/homemaking101
📚 My books:
Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityamzn.to/48LOn9z
The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momsamzn.to/4j0GmRu
🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:
simplyconvivial.com/podcast
