Winter has been long. Writer’s block has been even longer. But slowly, as spring begins to show itself, the creativity starts to churn once again.
The Foundation of Novel Writing is coming along nicely - text and cover design. I’m excited to have beefed it up with more information, and I’m looking forward to promoting it once it’s in print.
Great news - Matthew’s Bible Stories: Noah and the Big Boat is now in print! A project of Deaf Missions, I’m proud that the children’s book I wrote is now available to the public and it looks great. Just the start of the series, I’m hoping that it will gain a lot of interest.
Though I haven’t been around here much, I’m still writing and still plugging away at life. Yes, the winter has been long. But brighter days are ahead.
3/25/10
1/1/10
2010
Can’t believe it’s 2010. Everyone says they can’t believe where 2009 has gone, so I won’t say it here too. What I will say though, is that I’m excited to see what God’s got in store for me this year.
I’m glad to say that I had a boost in sales for my books near Christmas. Whether it was through friends or strangers who found my website, I was happy to distribute more copies. Someone asked me the other day how my marketing was going. I told them “good enough for me.” And it is.
On the upside, I’ve been asked to present a workshop at the Iowa Reading Conference in Des Moines in April. This will be the biggest event I will have spoken at so far, so it’s very exciting. I’m already starting to plan what topics I will be covering.
Still writing. Still working. Still living. Updates to follow.
I’m glad to say that I had a boost in sales for my books near Christmas. Whether it was through friends or strangers who found my website, I was happy to distribute more copies. Someone asked me the other day how my marketing was going. I told them “good enough for me.” And it is.
On the upside, I’ve been asked to present a workshop at the Iowa Reading Conference in Des Moines in April. This will be the biggest event I will have spoken at so far, so it’s very exciting. I’m already starting to plan what topics I will be covering.
Still writing. Still working. Still living. Updates to follow.
11/24/09
More
The weather is colder, the days are shorter, and the book writing/marketing is progressing.
Marketing Discovering the Dawn is going well. Slowly, but well. I recently spoke at a women’s supper at a local church and received much positive feedback. Still marketing my other books as well, though that has slowed some.
Still gradually working on my devotion book and my next novel. A proofing project is complete, giving me one area of relief. However, a new and bigger project has taken its place. A partner and I have taken on the project of starting our own publishing business. A grand adventure it has already become, and we’re looking forward to the future.
More to come.
Marketing Discovering the Dawn is going well. Slowly, but well. I recently spoke at a women’s supper at a local church and received much positive feedback. Still marketing my other books as well, though that has slowed some.
Still gradually working on my devotion book and my next novel. A proofing project is complete, giving me one area of relief. However, a new and bigger project has taken its place. A partner and I have taken on the project of starting our own publishing business. A grand adventure it has already become, and we’re looking forward to the future.
More to come.
11/2/09
It's November
I should write more often. I say that over and over, and my desire is to have more frequent updates about my end of the world. Until I accomplish that, I will share once again.
Discovering the Dawn is now available! That is my biggest most recent accomplishment. It turned out beautifully and I’m thrilled to now be promoting it. After my recent mailing to announce the release, I’m expecting a fair response.
I’m also beginning a partnership in starting a self-publishing company. This is quite the venture but a very exciting one.
My home life has been an adventure of its own as of late. Working, taking care of grandparents as Grandpa has been in the hospital, and trying to keep up at home has been a weight of stress. But, the Lord is seeing me through. My time spent writing has slowed down, but as a friend pointed out, it has not been stolen.
Being a part of the Southwest Iowa Writers Guild has been a pleasure. Involving myself with other writers is a blessing, and I love our monthly meetings.
Next up is work on my next novel, finishing my devotion book and developing my guide for novel writing into something that can be adequately shared with other writers.
Discovering the Dawn is now available! That is my biggest most recent accomplishment. It turned out beautifully and I’m thrilled to now be promoting it. After my recent mailing to announce the release, I’m expecting a fair response.
I’m also beginning a partnership in starting a self-publishing company. This is quite the venture but a very exciting one.
My home life has been an adventure of its own as of late. Working, taking care of grandparents as Grandpa has been in the hospital, and trying to keep up at home has been a weight of stress. But, the Lord is seeing me through. My time spent writing has slowed down, but as a friend pointed out, it has not been stolen.
Being a part of the Southwest Iowa Writers Guild has been a pleasure. Involving myself with other writers is a blessing, and I love our monthly meetings.
Next up is work on my next novel, finishing my devotion book and developing my guide for novel writing into something that can be adequately shared with other writers.
9/8/09
Summer's End
I saw brown corn today. Suddenly I realized that summer is coming to a close. How could it have gone so quickly?
On the upside, today I completed the final text edits of Discovering the Dawn. I’m very pleased with this. A little behind schedule, but not by much. Next step: cover.
Still entering FaithWriters challenges and having fun. Rocking Chairs won another Editor’s Choice - I’m always thrilled when this is accomplished, though this quarter’s topics haven’t been my favorite.
I’ve written a brief manual for writing novels that I will be sharing at the next Writers Guild meeting. If it is received well, I may try to develop it into some kind of booklet. While concise, it does contain elements that I hope writers will find helpful.
Every day, I seem to love writing more. I guess even passions have room to deepen.
On the upside, today I completed the final text edits of Discovering the Dawn. I’m very pleased with this. A little behind schedule, but not by much. Next step: cover.
Still entering FaithWriters challenges and having fun. Rocking Chairs won another Editor’s Choice - I’m always thrilled when this is accomplished, though this quarter’s topics haven’t been my favorite.
I’ve written a brief manual for writing novels that I will be sharing at the next Writers Guild meeting. If it is received well, I may try to develop it into some kind of booklet. While concise, it does contain elements that I hope writers will find helpful.
Every day, I seem to love writing more. I guess even passions have room to deepen.
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