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This Writer’s Journey…Heather Burch
Writing is a journey, one I truly love and enjoy, but it can sometimes feel rather lonely. Hour after hour, alone, at the computer, pouring your heart and soul into each word. But I’ve learned I’m not alone, in fact, I’ve been blessed to be in contact with some amazing people, both writers and non-writers.
I want to share a bit of that with you. Each week I’ll be spotlighting someone I’ve come in contact with during my journey. Thanks for stepping along side of me-all of you-during this exciting time!
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I met Heather at a writer’s conference a couple of years ago. It was a small conference so we got to know the people attending pretty well. Heather and I really hit it off.
She’s such a fun, encouraging and energetic person. Not to mention a great writer. We spent quite a few hours on that last day of the conference hanging out in a coffeeshop writing.
The conference was great, yes, but I think meeting Heather was a major part of the reason why I enjoyed the conference so much.
Go check out her website and be sure to find her on Goodreads, too, because her book is up for Amazing Book Covers of 2012! And it IS amazing!
I’m so glad I met you, Heather. I know we’ll stay in touch for years to come!
And remember…”Did you hearthat?”
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Happy Dance Time
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Oh.
My.
Gosh.
Since I don’t sleep–ever–I have a lot of time to watch TV, movies, and to read books. And this show–Carlton, especially–just cracks me up.
I figured laughing hysterically at Carlton’s dance moves would be a good way to end the week.
Thanks for sharing in all the excitement of the three book deal and hanging with me.
Lynn’s crazy active on Twitter and Facebook, so stay tuned to those for deets on release dates and fun stuff leading up to the big day.
And stay tuned for tomorrow…I’ve got a SWEET post lined up.
A prize or two might be involved….
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Inspiration
I usually do a “This Writer’s Journey” post here, but I decided to take a break from that today.
No profound reason or anything, just…because.
Instead, I wanted to share a bit of inspiration with you. We all have people in our lives who inspire us, and sometimes they do something that just makes you sit back and say, “Holy cow, I’m super lucky.”
One day I sat at my laptop and opened up the cover to start up some writing. And this is what I found:
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That’s from my sweet hubby. Sometimes we just need a little pick-me-up, don’t we?
What’s something inspiring that’s happened to you this week? You might have just the story someone else needs to see today!
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And so the story goes….
We all know life has bumps along the way. If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you know I’m pretty up front about them, because I view each stumbling block as a chance to grow. Or a chance for another door to open. I’ve faced book contracts broken, unexpected unemployment, and literal bumps from bike crashes.
This latest “bump” involves my agent–er–former agent. Yes. I’m sad to say Tribe Literary Agency is closing their doors. It was most unexpected. The week had started out rough when I woke to puddles of water soaking my living room carpet (leak in water system) on Monday. Tuesday was freaking awesome with the release of the Wasteland cover. Wednesday we received an email that TribeLit was no more. Thursday was a blur, but then each day got better and better.
Sure, it’s been a rough week, but I share these things with you not to complain or seek sympathy, more to share with you something I hold near and dear to my heart: Faith. Now, whether you’re a Jesus follower or not, a life without Faith, Hope, or Love is just more difficult to navigate.
I believe in the Faith, Hope, and Love so much, I had it tattooed on my arm a few months ago. I attribute it to the Bible, because that’s where I get my strength from.So, this post is meant to encourage you through the tough times. The stumbling blocks.
Keep the faith and keep taking the next step.
I’ve been asked by a few readers/fans if losing my agent will affect the release of my novel, Wasteland. It doesn’t at all. We are on schedule for a September release. I have fantastic editors at Crescent Moon Press who have stepped up and made me feel even more welcomed and wanted than they already have!
Thanks to all my friends to sided up with me along this latest bump. I love you all.
May you have a fantastic, fun, and safe Fourth of July!
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Hot Summer Nights Giveaway
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Starting tomorrow, thegroup blog I belong to is having a freaking awesome giveaway.
Now, I post on Fridays, but you should check each day out to see how you can get entries into a drawing for some sweet prizes. Autographed books, $75.00 gift card, and much more!
It starts tomorrow, Monday the 20th —–> HERE.
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Blog Tour Winners….
It was a fantastic blog tour with Crescent Moon Press and my fellow authors. Head on over to CMP’s blog to find out if you’re the grand prize winner if you haven’t already.
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But today, I wanted to announce the winner of David’s day on the blog tour. You guys really made him feel welcome with all your comments and entries. He’s not real fond of technology, but you warmed him up to it with all your participation.So, the winner of the Fit In Anywhere Pack is……
Stephanie Van Winkle
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Contact me with your mailing addy ([email protected]) and I’ll ship this prize off to you asap.
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Wasteland will be released September 2011, so stay tuned to the blog, Facebook, and Twitter for many more contests and announcements as we near release day.
