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.
11/24/09
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.
8/20/09
More Quickly
Tonight was my third time with the Writers Guild and once again, I enjoyed myself. It’s a small group, but worth it. Thanks to Allen for keeping things going.
Having returned home from vacation in NY, I think perhaps I have a few new perspectives. It was a long journey and I can never tire of spending time with my friend. But I was ready to be back in my country home.
My latest goal for Discovering the Dawn is to have my edits complete by the end of this month - which is quickly approaching. Will I have a book in hand by the end of September? We’ll see.
In the meantime, I’ve decided to start sharing chapters of my next book with the Guild to gain some feedback. As a work in progress, now is the time.
Skipping several weeks of FaithWriters left my creativity weak, but this week I entered again and already have inspiration for next week.
Writing continues... life continues. At times they cross paths, at other times they run parallel to each other. But both exist and both are passing by more quickly than my eyes can register.
Having returned home from vacation in NY, I think perhaps I have a few new perspectives. It was a long journey and I can never tire of spending time with my friend. But I was ready to be back in my country home.
My latest goal for Discovering the Dawn is to have my edits complete by the end of this month - which is quickly approaching. Will I have a book in hand by the end of September? We’ll see.
In the meantime, I’ve decided to start sharing chapters of my next book with the Guild to gain some feedback. As a work in progress, now is the time.
Skipping several weeks of FaithWriters left my creativity weak, but this week I entered again and already have inspiration for next week.
Writing continues... life continues. At times they cross paths, at other times they run parallel to each other. But both exist and both are passing by more quickly than my eyes can register.
7/1/09
Progressing
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.
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.
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