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Hi, I’m Martina Griffin—wife, mom of four, Catholic convert, and writer of all the things that weigh on the heart and stir the soul. Big Bowl of Popcorn is my cozy corner of the internet., where I write about faith, family, motherhood, and the long, slow work of becoming.

This site is named after my favorite snack: warm, comforting, and always ready to share. I hope that’s how this space feels to you, too.

Whether you’re here to read reflections, browse resources, or follow along with my upcoming novel Finding Alberta, I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.

Hey, friend… have you read my book?

Finding Alberta

This is my debut novel. A story about love, grief, memory, and the quiet ways we misunderstand the people closest to us. Set in Detroit and Howell, Michigan, it explores what remains after loss and what we discover when we finally go looking.

Finding Alberta book cover

Thank you for reading, supporting, and being part of this story.

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    Do you ever feel like you’re getting ready for an audition? Like you’re rushing to make it on time, hoping you don’t miss your moment? Sometimes I feel like life is just one long audition. I wake up early, get dressed in something clean and presentable. I check my eyebrows, my lashes. If there’s time,…

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