Although I know it's rude, I always want to guffaw when a non-writer says, “You should write a book,” like they’d say, “You should eat another chocolate.”
For several years, sweet, loyal readers of my newspaper column told me this. I usually answered, “No, I shouldn’t.”
Then I’d laugh, “It takes a galaxy of work and time to write a book, then attempt to get it published.”
They’d laugh along with me. But I knew they didn’t understand. I’d think, “They have no idea.”
Then one day the Lord grabbed my attention in a surprising way, forcing me to reconsider.
Please join me Friday to discover how God turned my “No” to a “Yes.”
I'll be here Friday! And you're right, most people, including myself, have no clue what it takes. Like another chocolate...LOL that was a great line.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having an awesome week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, andrea
Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!
ReplyDeleteDid you return rested and rejuvenated????
Patti
I bet I'll be smiling or laughing with your story come Friday! :O)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute border.
ReplyDeleteMy trouble is sifting the ideas. I have so many and I have to work through which ones would make the best books and are worth the time investment.
Can't wait to read more.
~ Wendy
I can't wait to hear this! God has a unique way of getting our attention doesn't He!
ReplyDeleteI said No for two years. Look at me now!
Too true, too true. People are starting to stop asking me when my book is "coming out" - like I just send it to my pub of choice and BAM! they publish it! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL
Looking forward to the rest of the story. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read that!
ReplyDeleteI've learned not to say "never". Whenever I do, it seems like God says, "Wanna bet? Watch this!" :0)
Oh, now I want to read more!
ReplyDeleteYou big tease!!! Of course I'll be back. I love your new wallpaper. I dragged my daughter over to gawk at how cute it is. Are you Irish? My husband is part.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jeanette~
ReplyDeleteHow do you keep a blonds in suspense? You'll tell me Friday! lol
I look forward to reading!
Blessings~
Laura
I will be interested to hear this story.
ReplyDeleteHa! Yeah, I'm getting people now who say, "You wrote a book? Oh! I've always wanted to write a book. Have any advice?" And I want to say, "Run!" lol Ah, the writer's life. I wouldn't trade it for the world! :D
ReplyDeleteT Anne (and others): Yes, I am part Irish, on my mother's side. My grandmother was a Kelly.
ReplyDeleteI love this wallpaper, too!
This is Friday and I'm goinf to keep on reading. You are a sly one.
ReplyDeleteJen:
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. A friend at church said something one night about her writing a romance novel.
A few weeks later, she asked me how my book was coming. I had to answer her, "Slow."