This rock has been sitting on my desk for years. It reminds me daily that all I have to do is believe. Believe God, believe in myself, and remember that He is my rock.
I told you when I started this blog that it was twofold. It was used to document my trip to Africa, and I am appreciative of all of you that read it each day.
My next endeavor is one that has been in the works for years and is now finally coming to fruition. I'm excited, exhausted, frightened, and in awe that it is finally (well almost) done.
Most of you know, that my husband died of cancer almost a year ago. Prior to that, he had eight years of illness that required various types of care. In between running businesses and taking care of him, I wrote. Once we moved to Boise to be closer to family and health care facilities, my time was almost exclusively tied to caring for him. Since I couldn't go anywhere or participate in a lot of things, I got serious about writing.
My first venture into that world was a SHOCK to my system. I thought I was pretty good ... until I took an actual writing class. Talk about a blow to my ego. In the last four years I have learned a lot. A lot about the technical part of writing, but more about learning to accept criticism from those who know more than I do. I have learned to listen, and, I hope, I have been teachable.
This entire trip has been a God thing, from the classes I took to the people I met along the way. Each step has had divine influence. Not that I didn't fight both God and teachers, but I eventually succumbed to learning and improving.
So today, I am announcing the launch of my first novel, "Sometimes God Whispers". My editor says we can shoot for around November 1st as a release date. There is a lot to do in the interim, so I will be even busier. I would appreciate your prayers as this marketing realm is really not my cup of tea.
"Sometimes God Whispers" is an historical Christian novel set in North Dakota, where I grew up, in 1895. As you watch the characters grow and discover their faith, I hope you will find yourself within the pages. Join Inge and her family as they struggle with trust, belief, and find that God walks you through life, especially when it doesn't go as we planned. Some of you will recognize places along the way, perhaps even events that were part of family lore. But my sincerest desire is that you discover your personal faith walk somewhere in the story.
Stay tuned for updates as I proceed down this newest trail toward publication. It is a whole new world, so bear with me as I grow in my walk, too.
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