Here I am: back again (or maybe the word is “still”) revising my book proposal. I want it to be “just right!” My author-friend, Shelly Beach, tells me I only have one shot to make the very best impression on an editor.
No pressure there!
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Reward for retrieving the mail from the mailbox today: Receipt of my own brand-new autographed copy of Jolene Philo’s book, A Different dream for My Child. I had the privilege of meeting Jolene for the first time while attending Cedar Falls Christian Writers’ Conference in Cedar Falls, Iowa this past June.
Way to go, Jolene! Can’t wait to delve into this “powerful, insightful, and candidly honest…words deliver both comfort and biblical counsel on the diverse and complex emotional, spiritual, relational, and practical aspects of caring for sick children.” (Shelly Beach, award-winning author of Precious Lord, Take My Hand and Ambushed by Grace.”)
“A Different dream for My Child,” by Jolene Philo – (Meditations for parents of critically or chronically ill children)
Read more about Jolene’s new book at: http://www.differentdream.com/
Jolene’s personal blog: www.jolenephilo.com.
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See photos of Shelly Beach’s book signing at Bike Week at Harley Davidson in Muskegon. Even though the weather was gloomy and somewhat wet, that didn’t stop bikers from coming.
Still one more day to catch Shelly with her hot new leather jacket – signing Saturday 12-4:00 p.m.
Shelly Beach & Teresa Lasher @ Cedar Falls Writers' Conference
I’m looking forward to seeing my friend and author, Shelly Beach, this weekend at Bike Week. Shelly is the author of several books including, “Hallie’s Heart” and the sequel, “Morningsong.” These books feature various landmarks in and around Muskegon such as Pier Marquette Park and Maranatha Conference grounds. And, of course, a Harley Davidson bike!
She and her husband, Dan, will be signing books at the Harley Davidson bike shop in Muskegon from 12-4 pm on Friday and Saturday. So why not come on over and say “Hi” to them and see the menagerie of bikes and bikers and booths?
http://www.shellybeachonline.com/
Panel Discussion Time
I am truly thankful for the opportunity to participate in the writer’s conference in Iowa this past week. I was privileged to travel with my newest writer-friend, Shelly Beach. She allowed me to probe her mind and brain for eight hours plus! My husband, Steve, suggested I limit my questioning; otherwise, she might send me back to Michigan on an airplane. Not true! We traveled home together much the same way we ventured out to the conference in Cedar Falls.
Speakers included: Shelly Beach, Dennis Hensley, Tracy Groot, and Jolene Philo. The conference proved truly awesome and amazing! I’ll be sharing more on the conference in future blogs.
Cozy cabin-Riverview Conf. Center
This week will be my 1st out-of-state writer’s conference. I’ll be traveling with author and speaker, Shelly Beach and Tracy Groot. Cedar Falls, Iowa will be our destination which is about 8 hrs from Grand Rapids, MI. I’m excited to learn and a bit nervous at the same time.
Dennis Hensley (author & teacher) will be our main speaker. I’ve created my portfolio and am eager to share & receive critiquing from some of my recent writings with him and others. My prayer is that I would be focused and retain what God has uniquely planned for me. I am most grateful for this opportunity to attend!