While time is flying by, ideas are flying through my head. I can’t stop writing... the plotlines keep coming.
Summer. Where did spring go? No use looking for it - pretty soon, it will be here again and I will be wondering where the past year went.
I’m happy to share that one of my FaithWriter challenge pieces was selected as their Best of the Best for their 2008/2009 year. Very exciting and what an honor. While I enter the challenges to polish my writing and enjoy the weekly motivation, it’s a great thrill to have accomplished this.
Beyond Yesterday has a new title: Discovering the Dawn. It has been edited and the text is ready. A cover picture has been chosen and now the design work begins. I’m still hoping to see this in print by the end of the summer.
In the meantime, I have joined the Southwest Iowa Writers Guild. After the honor of being the guest speaker once, I have attended another meeting as a member and enjoyed it very much. I’m looking forward to more interaction with the other writers, and also taking part in a newspaper column that the Guild will write for. I’m anxious to see what other opportunities will spring from this.
The start of July signals that my vacation is coming up. I can’t wait to see a best friend of mine - it will have been almost a year since we saw each other last. It seems too long anymore.
Early summer has brought on horseback riding and it’s been fun. Thankfully my hip has been doing well and wearing a knee brace keeps that pain to a minimum. I hope that my physical improvement will continue.
Until next time... I will be continuing the adventure of life. I will post again soon and will give an update on Discovering the Dawn.
7/1/09
5/28/09
Like Breathing
The end of the month is drawing to a close, but it’s going out with a bang in all areas of my life. May 2009 will be remembered.
First, my writing adventure. I have to share how God is at work. Whenever I hit a low time and begin to question where I’m supposed to go with my writing, God throws something in my lap. This month was no exception. I asked, and I received.
Last night, I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Southwest Iowa Writers Guild which met in Atlantic. It was a different and new experience, but one that I enjoyed and have learned from.
Tonight, I had the privilege of speaking to the ladies circle from the Lewis Church of Christ. It really was a lot of fun. I was able to share my passion with enthusiasm that was returned, and my statements of faith were understood.
Two events right in a row has spurred me on once again. I continue to be encouraged to write.
Recently I was venting my frustrations to a friend, and she asked me why I wrote. I said it was because I have to. She went on to say that I should write because I want to, not because I felt I had to. She was right, however, I had to explain that that’s not what I meant. What I was truly saying, was that writing is like breathing, to me. I cannot live without it. This has been my most recent discovery and lesson.
I am still entering FaithWriters challenges. One article a couple weeks ago received second place. I was pleased with this outcome. My drive to write a masterpiece has been heightened.
Beyond Yesterday is in its final, final editing stage. Next will come formatting, which has me excited. Perhaps I will see it in print by the end of the summer.
Apart from my writing, my home life has changed just slightly. For the first time, we have fewer than three horses of our own. We are down to two. Four and even three were simply too much for us any more. One horse ended up just down the road from us. I can’t decide if I like that or not. It is a change that I’m not sure I was ready for, but it’s here no matter what. While horses have brought me a long way in life, it is an area in which there are parts I must let go.
My work at Deaf Missions continues as we approach a very busy time with many new projects. A passion has become a job, but it is my belief that it is God’s plan.
July is nearing and I am more than ready for my planned vacation. In the meantime though, I am moving forward. Whether it’s my writing, my home life or at work. No matter how slow the progress, an inch forward is greater than a step back.
First, my writing adventure. I have to share how God is at work. Whenever I hit a low time and begin to question where I’m supposed to go with my writing, God throws something in my lap. This month was no exception. I asked, and I received.
Last night, I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Southwest Iowa Writers Guild which met in Atlantic. It was a different and new experience, but one that I enjoyed and have learned from.
Tonight, I had the privilege of speaking to the ladies circle from the Lewis Church of Christ. It really was a lot of fun. I was able to share my passion with enthusiasm that was returned, and my statements of faith were understood.
Two events right in a row has spurred me on once again. I continue to be encouraged to write.
Recently I was venting my frustrations to a friend, and she asked me why I wrote. I said it was because I have to. She went on to say that I should write because I want to, not because I felt I had to. She was right, however, I had to explain that that’s not what I meant. What I was truly saying, was that writing is like breathing, to me. I cannot live without it. This has been my most recent discovery and lesson.
I am still entering FaithWriters challenges. One article a couple weeks ago received second place. I was pleased with this outcome. My drive to write a masterpiece has been heightened.
Beyond Yesterday is in its final, final editing stage. Next will come formatting, which has me excited. Perhaps I will see it in print by the end of the summer.
Apart from my writing, my home life has changed just slightly. For the first time, we have fewer than three horses of our own. We are down to two. Four and even three were simply too much for us any more. One horse ended up just down the road from us. I can’t decide if I like that or not. It is a change that I’m not sure I was ready for, but it’s here no matter what. While horses have brought me a long way in life, it is an area in which there are parts I must let go.
My work at Deaf Missions continues as we approach a very busy time with many new projects. A passion has become a job, but it is my belief that it is God’s plan.
July is nearing and I am more than ready for my planned vacation. In the meantime though, I am moving forward. Whether it’s my writing, my home life or at work. No matter how slow the progress, an inch forward is greater than a step back.
5/3/09
Time for Rest
May. April somehow slipped by into the volumes of the past. It was a difficult month, and my hope is that May will be smoother. God is in control for sure, but a few less wrinkles would be nice.
In my world of writing, I’m finishing up the edits on my book, thinking about my next one, and continuing to enter the FaithWriters challenges. Last week’s “The Composition” won first place. It was my first top placement, and it also puts me in the running for the “Best of the Best” which they will announce come July.
My life at home has been quiet, thankfully. Spring is here, and the garden is in. All I’ve done so far is simply observe, though I’m sure I’ll wind up with dirt under my fingernails soon enough.
And now, life moves on. While I have little to report on, that is good. For without chaos, there is time for rest.
In my world of writing, I’m finishing up the edits on my book, thinking about my next one, and continuing to enter the FaithWriters challenges. Last week’s “The Composition” won first place. It was my first top placement, and it also puts me in the running for the “Best of the Best” which they will announce come July.
My life at home has been quiet, thankfully. Spring is here, and the garden is in. All I’ve done so far is simply observe, though I’m sure I’ll wind up with dirt under my fingernails soon enough.
And now, life moves on. While I have little to report on, that is good. For without chaos, there is time for rest.
4/10/09
Striving
Time. It has slipped away so quickly. Goals of frequent posts... goals of writing more articles... they have gotten lost somewhere between the minutes and the second hand of the clock.
What has happened? It is all lost within the fog of work, the coming of spring, and everyday life.
But not all is lost. My latest book is in its final editing stages. I have written a few articles and have even attempted some song lyrics. I’ve got another article up on FaithWriters and am going to try to become more involved there.
What is next? Only God knows, but I’m glad He keeps track of it so I don’t have to. Lots going on in my life. Lots of hurdles and trials as of late. But I am striving to gain ground.
What has happened? It is all lost within the fog of work, the coming of spring, and everyday life.
But not all is lost. My latest book is in its final editing stages. I have written a few articles and have even attempted some song lyrics. I’ve got another article up on FaithWriters and am going to try to become more involved there.
What is next? Only God knows, but I’m glad He keeps track of it so I don’t have to. Lots going on in my life. Lots of hurdles and trials as of late. But I am striving to gain ground.
1/29/09
“Do you really think you need a publisher to tell somebody about God?” This was a question asked of me by one of my best friends. My answer? A realization and an admitted, “No.” And that is why I have decided to wander into the world of self-publishing for my next novel.
While I work out details with Beyond Yesterday, my devotion book is still in its editing stages, and I will be seeking traditional publishing for it.
I’m learning a lot about patience and endurance lately. Whether intended by God, or simply a natural byproduct of my circumstances, it’s teaching me some lessons. Life has been hard. But not hard enough not to pull through. And certainly not too hard for God.
Today I learned that I might have an opportunity to talk a little about my writing experience on Atlantic’s local cable station. Sounds like a terrifying but neat opportunity there. We shall see what develops.
While I work out details with Beyond Yesterday, my devotion book is still in its editing stages, and I will be seeking traditional publishing for it.
I’m learning a lot about patience and endurance lately. Whether intended by God, or simply a natural byproduct of my circumstances, it’s teaching me some lessons. Life has been hard. But not hard enough not to pull through. And certainly not too hard for God.
Today I learned that I might have an opportunity to talk a little about my writing experience on Atlantic’s local cable station. Sounds like a terrifying but neat opportunity there. We shall see what develops.
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