
I’ve Been Traveling
Many of you know I was in Nashville a couple of weeks ago for the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Conference. The venue was the Omni Hotel, which is down town. It provided very nice accommodations, I might add.
Top Notch Offerings
It was my first national conference. Best selling author, Ted Dekker, was the keynote speaker. In addition, other authors, editors, and agents who have also made their mark in Christian publishing taught classes. What a wonderful opportunity to grow as a writer.
The event provided me with my first chance to talk with two agents and an editor from Tyndale House about my novel. (You might remember my Woo Hoo Facebook post that the editor invited me to submit a book proposal.)
Pretty heady stuff. Until I began to put that proposal together and think about my limited outreach and the odds of their deciding to publish it.
But write it, I did. And I emailed it to her last Friday.
And now I’m waiting.
The Truth
To be honest, I felt quite insignificant in my own eyes all week, but I pressed on with life. I attended a one-day conference, edited the book, and worked in my flower beds.
I tried to stay busy because I didn’t want to make the mistake that ten of the twelve spies who scouted out the Promise Land made. They allowed fear to color their thinking (Numbers 13).
You may remember, they described themselves as grasshoppers in their own eyes when they saw the giants in the land.
So I girded my loins with scriptures about courage, faith, and the truth that with God all things are possible. I confided in friends and asked for prayer.
Remembering Who’s In Charge
I also reminded myself that from the beginning this has been God’s project. So I will trust Him with the outcome. And no matter what happens, I’ll remember that it isn’t every day someone is invited to submit a proposal to a publishing house. If Tyndale decides to pass, I’ll look for another. In the meantime, I’ll keep on writing here and working on other projects.
You Asked, so Here Goes
Some of you have asked me how you can help me in my quest to find a publisher. So here goes.
If you’re a praying person, say a prayer for me to have favor, to not grow weary, and that I’ll continue to trust in God’s plan.
Many of you have told me you follow me on Facebook. I love that, but it would also help if you sign up here today to follow this blog by email.
Social media numbers are important. So if you enjoy something, making a comment is nice.
If you especially like a post, sharing it with friends is wonderful.
All of those things will give me a boost.
But most of all, I want to thank you for reading what I write. It means more to me than you’ll ever know.
I consider you to be very special friends.
Now It’s Your Turn. Tell Me
Have you ever felt like a grasshopper in the face of a God-given opportunity? If so, I’d love to hear about it.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Good morning Dorothy, You can have little doubt I am one of your most ardent fans. You write it and I am ready to read it. Years ago you discussed your book concept with me and I cannot wait to discover how you developed and polished it. I love you and pray only good things for your writing passion. We deserve it! Cis
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Thank you, Cis. You always encourage me. I’m eager for you read the finished product, too.
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Dorothy, I’m so proud of your hard work! Will continue praying for your journey. God has given you important messages to share. Your glasses are so cute!
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Guess I should have sprung for those glasses! Thank you for all the ways you encourage me.
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Love to read your blog.
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Love you, friend! Thanks so much.
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Grasshoppers can be quite noisy and annoying. But giants! Now, they can scare us to death!
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So true. But I’m working on seeing the giants in the right perspective. Thanks for reading.
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Your writings are a blessing to me. 😊❤
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Your friendship blesses me even when we don’t get to see each other very often.
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I have OFTEN felt like a grasshopper when God reveals his plan. Too many times, I have turned heel and ran. Thanks for sharing this part of your journey with us though, Dorothy. It takes a lot of courage, I know, but by being vulnerable yourself, you truly help your readers. Thank you.
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Thanks, Kayla. We’re all in the same boat! Being vulnerable gives others permission to get real.
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Want you to know that I am very proud of you and pray that all your hard work takes you just where you want to be. Love and Blessings. Can’t wait to read your first book!
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You’re making me smile! Thank you for all you love and support. Can’t wait to give you a copy of that book!
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Dorothy, I so want to be your ‘blog friend’.
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I so want you to be my blog friend, too!
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I think you should have bought those glasses:)) Love the look of your new blog.
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Thanks, friend!
I wish I had bought them, too. I may see if I can order them
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