The other day a friend asked me if writing a book is really any different from the other writing I’ve done? She knows that I’ve been writing church curriculum lessons for the past four years, contributing to devotionals occasionally, writing weekly blog posts, and getting to do some other cool writing gigs. At times those […]
My Writing Journey
The News I Can Finally Share
This time last year I was preparing for my first writing conference. I was finishing my first manuscript. Printing my first business cards. And learning how to do my first One Sheet. I then experienced my first rejection, and first questioning of my dream to become an author. Yet just a few months later—and only […]
I am a Writer
“So are you a writer?” she asked with genuine curiosity. “Uh,” I began with great eloquence, “yes?” (I literally said that in the form of a question!) Then came the equally eloquent clarification. “I mean, well….I write….words….a lot of words.” Dear Lord! Please stop talking. “I mean, I like to write. I write curriculum….and stories. And […]
Waiting is Not for Wimps!
I’ve been giving serious thought to the need for a “Waiting on God’s Timing” support group!!! Waiting is HARD. Waiting on something you feel would be pleasing to God and give Him glory, but is not yet happening is really, really HARD. One thing I’ve noticed while in this season of waiting, is that waiting […]