Encouragement
The Lonely Writer: No Writer Left Behind
by Ron Estrada Gina Conroy, who shall henceforth be known as Super G on this here blog, posted in Writer…Interrupted this week about her struggles as a “left behind” writer. She and I have shared this same lonely writer experience. We began writing years ago and found other newbies to hang out with (albeit electronically)…
Walking on Water With Jesus
The story of Peter walking on water has been speaking volumes to me lately. I heard a teaching on it about a month ago and it sparked a new fascination in me. It’s one of those stories I’ve heard countless times since childhood, so it amazes me that God will speak something fresh and new…
When You Feel Like You’ve Been Left Behind in This Publishing Journey
So this post has been sitting in my draft folder for while, waiting for the right time, or maybe for me to truly feel that I’ve conquered the “left behind” feeling so I can adequately encourage others. The truth is I still feel like I’ve been left behind at times, so maybe it’s time to set these…
When the Creativity Well is Dry
“Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.” -Proverbs 16:22 After struggling with a rough spot in my WIP for a ridiculous period of time, I concluded that my creativity well had run dry. It needed something I simply didn’t have. Thus, I did what…
Novel Rocket Interviews Me!
Another Monday. Another missed blogging day… Thus goes my flexible interrupted life. But in case you doubt I’ve been busy, here’s an interview with me on Novel Rocket
The Power Of Small
Sometimes small is a better fit than BIG. Years ago, when my daughter Elisabeth was little, I was cleaning out a car I was trading in. As I checked under the driver’s seat for any leftover treasure, I noticed a music tape nestled deep underneath. I got on my knees and started reaching for the…
Walk the Road Before You
Just something God has been teaching ME on my journey. I’m no where close, but here’s some food for thought!
Rest for the Weary
Apparently, God is trying to tell me something. He keeps pummeling me with articles, conversations, and scriptures with the same theme: rest. God and I have had this conversation plenty of times, but there’s something different about it this time around. I opened my Jesus Calling devotional book the other morning, and the first sentence read, “You…
Taking the Sting Out of a Bad Review So You Can Become a Better Writer
No one likes a bad review, but let’s be honest, some of what the reviewer says might hold a bit of truth, if we’re brave enough to listen. So how do you get past the sting of a bad review so you can become a better writer? Grow Thick Skin Remember your first hard critique?…
Overcoming Obstacles
“Maybe God means all of these troubles to show me that I’m not supposed to be a writer.” Ever feel that way? Somebody tell me I’m not the only one. Choosing a writing career means facing insecurity and rejection, and it means waiting, patiently or otherwise. When I got my first subscription to Writer’s Digest…