Fellow CrossRiver author, Angela Meyer, guest posts today about her journey to becoming an author. Do you know one of the things I love most about Angela? She’s from one of my favorite cities – Omaha, Nebraska!
Almost four years ago I started Where Hope Starts and am now in the middle of my blog tour!
Dreams do come true.
But little did I know when I signed on to be an author, I also signed on to be an editor, a web designer, graphic artist, a publicist, a speaker and any other position required to get my book into the hands of the public.
In a life already filled with family, homeschooling, teaching Bible class, raising kids, running a household and friends I quickly learned I needed to prioritize. I’m still learning.
But God is faithful and teaching me along the way. I have a wonderful family who is patient and supportive and I have the best publisher possible, coming alongside to help me be successful in my new role as author.
Whether you aspire to be a published author or have another dream you are working toward, prepare now. Lay groundwork for the day your dream becomes reality before the doors are thrown wide open.
Authors, build platforms.
Moms to be, hang out with experienced moms.
Teachers, study.
Learn what you need to know before you’ll be called on to use it. You’ll be glad you did!
And through all of the pursuing dreams, coming true dreams, and upturning of expectations, the most important thing I can encourage you to do is to keep close to God. He is the strength and comfort and encouragement you need whatever season you’re in.
Have your expectations ever been turned topsy-turvy? How did you adjust?
About Where Hope Starts:
Karen Marino’s life is a nightmare. The New York City restaurant manager is a professional success, but her marriage is in shambles. When her husband, Barry shows up drunk at her restaurant, she loses both. She flees The Big Apple and returns to her Midwestern home to sort through her options. But instead of answers, she finds an old boyfriend ready to rekindle romance, a family full of secrets and an angry brother bent on revenge.
Still in New York, Barry fights his own demons. He knows he messed up, but is powerless to stop his rage and addictions. A fistfight on the streets of the city lands him in jail on possible murder charges and forces him to face a future behind bars.
Karen knows holding onto her bitterness won’t repair her marriage. But how do you forgive someone when you don’t feel like it? As she searches for the answer, she uncovers the family secret that threatens to tear them all apart? Can she find her way back to the place Where Hope Starts?
Connect with Angela D. Meyer at
www.facebook.com/AuthorAngelaDMeyer
It’s nice to meet you, Angela! Love this message about preparing for your dream long before you reach it. It’s such a powerful concept. I think my expectations are always turned topsy-turvy. The length of time it takes me to adjust can definitely vary – along with the dramatics that ensue. But I think I’m getting better at it. Partly because I’ve had the example of world-class “adjusters” (my parents and siblings), also because I’m determined to keep moving forward, which helps me put up with the unexpected.
Serenity, It’s nice to meet you, too. It can be hard to adjust our expectations to fit God’s work, that’s for sure. I know I can get impatient and try to jump in too soon! Its great that you have had such good role models in this area! God bless you as you move forward!
Kathy, Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! Have a blessed day!
Angela, it’s encouraging to hear from a homeschool mom who has written a book! If I can just get through the school day without turning around to find my house destroyed I feel successful. I’m sure you can relate. 🙂
I like knowing just what to expect from life (ha ha), so when things really go topsy-turvy for me, it usually takes a good amount of prayer. And conversation with my husband and friends. And sometimes a good cry. Then I usually go back to God again. He’s just so good with flipped expectations. 🙂