Sunday, September 26, 2010
Live for Now
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
My Newest Inspiration
Many people have passed through my life and left footprints on my heart. They gifted me with legacies that shaped my soul, and made me the person I am today. I find inspiration in memories of my dad and my grandparents. They taught me about God from the time I was a small child, and I live through their examples. I desire the ability to be a witness to the people in my life, just as my loved ones have inspired me.
A character from a favorite book series inspired me to pursue a writing career. I fell in love with his mysterious bad boy persona. I didn't care for the lack of direction in his character arc, so I helped him along by writing a 52K fanfic. Ranger got the girl in the end, and I found a never ending desire to create the next great American novel. I still haven't completed an MS or even came close, but I found the inspiration I needed to start. I may never write a traditional romance, but my desire is to inspire readers to seek a higher power through Jesus Christ.
My latest inspiration is my Pastor Mr. Timothy Throckmorton. For the past several years, Tim has written a weekly article in our local town newspapers. He applies and illustrates the word of God through his own life experiences. He reaches out to thousands of people every week by tapping words on his keyboard, sometimes describing some of his most embarrassing and humbling moments. I love and respect Tim because of the reasons he writes. He has such a deep and profound belief in God, he uses every avenue available to reach those who have never read a bible, and those who have, but need a spiritual lift.
Tuesday, June 20th, Tim's first book entitled You Bought the Book, You Name It will be released. I can't express the excitement, and joy I feel for his accomplishment. His book is compiled of some of his past newspaper articles. He didn't publish this book in hopes of fame or fortune. He loves the Lord and wants to share that love with anyone who picks up a copy of this book. I wish this book and Tim much success. May this publication change lives, and show the everlasting glory in God's love. Bless you Pastor.
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Labels: Buy this book and you can name it, Timothy Throckmorton
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Lisa Kleypas Does it Again
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
A Character is Born
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Write On
I thought by taking a break from writing I would find out if writing was as important to my existence as I once thought. I was very surprised to find that I didn't miss writing.
So should I surmise that being a writer is not who I really am?
Writing is hard work, and I found writing an original stressful. I'm a perfectionist at heart, and I revise as I write. I want to be the type of writer who writes now and thinks later, but it's not in my constitution. I truly miss the idea of writing. At this point I feel stagnate... as if I'm letting an opportunity of a lifetime pass me by. Writing the next great American novel has to be a driving force in one's existence to make a difference. Without the desire to get words on a page, the realm of appearing on a local bookshelf seems a pipe dream.
At this point in my life publishing is not even a thought. I just want an idea for a story that I truly believe has to be told. I want the burning desire to type words.
I want to feel like a writer all over again.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
A Walk on the Dark Side
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Twilight~The Movie
I recently had the pleasure of reading the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer. I picked up Twilight in the bookstore many times before I read it, I was fascinated by the cover art. The blurb on the book also fascinated me, but since it mentioned the word vampire I declined reading the books because I'm not a paranormal fan. What a mistake on my part. This is undoubtedly one of the best series I have ever read. I'm hooked! I can't believe how the romance in this series carries the entire plot of all three books. I can't stress enough how if you are a romance lover at heart you will enjoy this young adult series. I am highly anticipating the release of Breaking Dawn on August the 2nd, it will be the fourth and final book in the series. Twilight-the movie will be released on December 12th in a theatre near you!
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