This morning, I’m adding the finishing touches on a book proposal to send to my first-choice agency. It’s like sending an application to the college of my dreams, and then waiting for the acceptance letter in the mail. Except, I’m forty-seven not seventeen. I’ve chosen to mail the proposal instead… Continue reading
I received the second lesson from my writing coach. Feeling the pressure, I said, “I’m not sure if I can do this.” My husband looked confused. He responded, “How hard can it be? Just write a book and get it published.” Crushed, I walked away, ready to quit. What’s wrong… Continue reading
Six weeks until Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, and my alarm sounded at 4:00 A.M. Immediately, I hit the snooze button, just a few minutes longer, I promised myself–a natural reaction to my daily routine. But this morning, something unnatural altered my ritual of alarm and snooze and I… Continue reading
Scrambled. No alarm needed, my brain produces thoughts and questions, dialogue and quirky characters, publishing avenues, and marketing plans in my sleep until I stand to my feet at 4:00 AM and drag my body toward the coffee pot. I hit the button and hold the handle, waiting for the… Continue reading
Three days prior to attending the Mountainside Marketing Conference, I questioned if I should go—the money, the timing, and the necessity. Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook how to’s, KLOUT scores, marketing, book launch, and branding, did I really need to know all the latest marketing tools? It was unexpected. Unexpected. Witnessing… Continue reading
Why am I writing? If for any other reason than to bring glory to Christ…it is selfish ambitions. And those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God—Galatians 5:19-21 Dear God, Guard my heart against selfish ambitions. Help me to surrender all my hopes and dreams, laying… Continue reading
