• IWSG


    It’s time for another Insecure Writers Support Group.

    These last few weeks have been very crazy. We’ve had birthdays, a book release, health issues, appointments, NaNoWriMo to name a few. The support of my friends, family, & fans/readers have been overwhelming. You guys completely and totally rock.

    For today’s installment of IWSG I’d like to share a few quotes/sayings that really inspire me. They remind me that I’m not alone. I have support. And when things are rough, I will remain on solid ground through it all.

    “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” ~~John Wooden

    “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” ~~Helen Keller

    “When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up.”~~Les Brown

    “The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” ~~Matthew 7:25

    I hope some some of these encourage you as they have me!

  • Insecurity


    Alex has this monthly gig on his blog called Insecure Writer’s Support Group. It’s pretty awesome. A bunch of writers and authors get their blogs together to keep the encouragement going.

    I’ve got a new release coming out October 15th. And yesterday was my cover reveal. So, I’m feeling all…Will people like it? Will people buy it? Will they throw virtual eggs at my post?

    But I can’t worry about that. I write because I love to. I donate a portion of all my proceeds to cancer research and awareness. And I love to encourage new and upcoming writers and authors. So, no matter if someone does throw an egg my direction, I’m glad to be doing what I’m doing.

    So all you peeps out there striving for a goal, taking steps toward it, stay true to your faith, values, and craft, and you’ll be just fine!

  • The Insecure Writer’s Support Group


    Thanks to Alex J Cavanaugh for this monthly meme.

    Writing is a crazy journey filled with ups, downs, curves and cliffs. I leapt off a couple of cliffs recently when it comes to the writing world.

    Awaited released May 1st: It’s my sophomore release–that’s nerve wracking in itself–not to mention the thoughts that roared through my head on release day. “Will people like it more/less than Wasteland?” “Will it flop?”…you get the drift.

    Prelude to Darkness released May 7th:As if ONE release wasn’t enough…a little short story released as well. It’s Wasteland pointfive. A prequel to book one.

    ***bites nails***

    So, to get me through the “yikes” of release month, blog tours, appearances, I had a few quotes of inspiration and encouragement.

    “Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” ~Victoria Holt

    “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~Confucius

    “Failure is no falling down but refusing to get up.” (I’m not sure who said this one–found it online)

    “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~Albert Einstein

    Well, you get my drift. I hope these little quotes can help encourage you if you’re facing anxiety, uncertainty, or just feeling blahhh. Chin up, you’re not alone. Let’s live life together!

     

  • Insecure Writer’s Support Group


    Thanks, Alex, for hosting this round of Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I have to say, Alex is one of the most supportive people out there. If you don’t follow his blog, head over there now. You won’t be sorry.

    I found this AWESOME quote the other day and thought it would be perfect for today’s post. And really, it applies to anyone, not just writers.

    “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” –Mark Twain

    Now, doesn’t that quote just totally and completely rock?

    Press on, my friends, no matter what!

    Have a SUPER day!

  • Insecure Writers Support Group


    Alex has this cool, monthly post called The Insecure Writer’s Support Group.

    I love this idea–and not just for writers, either–for everyone. I mean, who couldn’t use an encouraging word, pat on the back, or hug (even cyber hugs).

    As an author/writer I often worry about things such as who likes my book, who doesn’t, why don’t they–but then I mentally slap myself and remember very key advice I’ve received on this journey:

    “You can’t please everyone. Not everyone will like you or your writing style.”

    It’s so true. I know I don’t like every single book I pick up to read. It’s not a knock against the writer as a person, it just wasn’t my type of book. So, I say, whether you’re a writer or not,

    “Keep on doing what you’re doing.”

    Have a super day, everyone!

  • Insecure Writer’s Support Group


    It’s time for another group posting of theInsecure Writer’s Support Group!Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.

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    Thanks, Alex for starting this fun blog fest. I’m all about support and encouragement to help people through worries and fears. This is my first time participating in this and I wondered what the heck I’d write about.

    But then it hit me.

    A friend of mine put something really interesting on my facebook wall the other day:

    I pray that you guys get back to your “new normal” and that God shows you special blessings this week!

    Now it might sound weird to anyone reading it who doesn’t know that my mother-in-law, Lynn, died last Friday. So, my new normal is life without her.

    She was the first person who ever read my work.

    As in first EVER! She was a fantastic writer. I plan to share something she wrote later this week, but for now, my current insecurity is. “I’ve lost one of my biggest cheerleaders.”

    Her endless encouragement has always fueled me. Sure, I have a lot of support out there, but still. Lynn (that’s why I chose Lynn as my pen name) just had this knack to know when I needed a quick phone call or an email of encouragement.

    She was the first person (besides my hubby) I’d tell exciting writing news to.

    And now that’s gone.

    While I’m heartbroken and floundering a little right now, I know she’s no longer dealing with the agony of cancer. I know she’s cheering me on from a different place now. I know I’ll always hold her dear to my heart and dedicate every book I write to her.

    It’s just hard. Even writing this post is difficult…yet helpful in its own way.

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    Who is one of your biggest supporters? I’d love to hear about him/her!