Hey everybody,
I am running as fast as I can to catch up after the children's program this weekend, so I hope to get back to all the blog rounds later today.
In the meantime, I wanted to let you know that this is a very important week for me.
My novel is going before the full pub committee at a major publisher. This is the meeting that will decide whether or not my novel receives a contract.
You know what's funny?
I am pretty calm about it, in many ways.
Jody Hedlund's example has been very helpful to me as I consider the two potential outcomes of this meeting.
Through Jody's transparent description of her own journey towards publication, I have learned that signing a multi-book contract will change a writer's life.
For those of us who are moms, that is a big, big deal.
Before signing a contract, we are free to stop writing for a while if we decide that we need to prioritize other parts of our lives. After signing a contract, we are professionals. We are employed by a publisher to write to certain deadlines.
Though, like most writers, I want to publish, the realization that my life will change substantially if I get a contract has given me great peace about the outcome of this publishing decision.
My prayer is always that I will get a book contract from this company if that would be good for me and for my family.
Some of you know that my first novel received some consideration from another major publisher, but did not make it all the way through to a contract.
In retrospect, I see that getting a contract for that first novel, at that time, would have been bad for me and for my work. I wasn't ready.
Now, I think I am ready. But only God knows whether I'm really ready, and whether this is the right time for me and my family.
For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, plans to give you a future and a hope.
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I agree with you in prayer. If it's God's will, He'll give you what you need to carry on.
Like I've said in the past, one of the most important things a person can do is pray to God grants him/her the ability to discern what is truly wanted and what is truly needed.
That being said -- I'm so happy for you!
I say that prayer too, though I am not as near to a contract as you are. It's so much better to let God be in control. I wish you luck, though! That is really exciting.
I hope the time is right. I know you've worked hard. Prayers for you and your writing!
Your perspective is sharp. I am hoping that things move forward as God allows.
~ Wendy
I will be praying for you. I love how you desire God's will concerning this major event. How often we just want what we want when we want it. Gosh, does that make sense?
Anyway, I think it's such a major accomplishment to write a book like you have. And WHEN it's published, I hope to get to read it.
Blessings,
Debbie
That is a beautiful attitude. It's so hard to wait on God's perfect timing, but His timing IS perfect. I find that knowing this truth is much easier, though, than relaxing and letting go of my own agendas.
I pray for the best with your contract (hoping of course, that you get it) ;-)
That scripture you quoted is one of my favorites. I wil be praying for you. all the very best. I am glad you have peace :)
You have a great attitude!
I'm so excited for you, Rosslyn! :)
Rosslyn this is so very exciting for you! I'm praying that God's will be done. Can't wait to hear how this turns out.
To add to that blessed assurance from God, "Where you are right now is where you are supposed to be." Those are words of comfort.
You are so right to let God's plan unfold.
Writing for the Audience of One is the way to go if you want to avoid potholes and washouts.
Oh, but we need those "gentle" reminders!!!
Patti
Yes! Only a woman would get that. Okay a woman and a mom. It is so true. You don't want to screw up a good thing. Want to live that high as long as possible. But it's gotta be easier than writing the thing and pitching the thing and every other way you've reared this baby, right?
So happy for your success. You are so going all the way, girl!!!
Rosslyn, this is so wise of you. In some ways, I wish I had known more of what was coming when I signed both contracts for my children's books in 2005. That same year, my fifth child was born and my husband started a business. Although I felt deeply grateful for having broken through, I was filled with conflicting feelings as I moved through those first years of being an author, unsure of whether I was taking too much from my young family. When I didn't get a third contract right away, I wondered, is that it? I sort of had a "flat on the floor" experience. But now, I have come to see how God was protecting me, and I am so grateful for my "hiatus." I truly believe I have more books in me, and that they will come to light when God wills it. I think your perspective, especially as a mother, is wonderful, and very smart. You are well ahead of where I was at at this point in the game. That said...if God wills it...may you be offered a contract. :) I can't wait to see what happens. I will be here with you, as I've tried to be for Jody, to offer whatever insight I can. And if it doesn't happen this time, I'll still be hanging around, enjoying what you share here, and waiting with you. :)
This Is very exciting. Have you mentioned what kind of book you are writing?
How long has it taken you to write this novel? How many hours a day do you spend writing it?
I have questions because I've thought about writing a book or trying to get something published (in book form). I have written for a newspaper for five years. But a novel is something different.
Good luck and Godspeed, friend in this situation.
Rossyln, the only thing more exciting about that pub committee is hearing your approach to the whole thing.
You GO girl! I'm so proud of you, for a whole BUNCH of reasons. :D
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