Publication of our book "Inspire" - June 2014!

Sincere thanks to  Julie H who referred me to Beth C both in whom are incredible women; because of these ladies I am about to embark on a collaborative writing project! Our book "Inspire", Women's Stories of Accomplishment, Encouragement and Influence will be published early summer. Becoming a published author has been a life long dream of mine! I write continually whether it be related to my work in the realm of Professional Development Training, public speaking, church assignments, or for my own enjoyment but I have not yet pursued the publishing of my work. 

With our preparation toward moving out west, my business will travel with me of course; but I felt the timing was perfect to now take the risk and put forth the time and effort needed to see if my passion for writing proves my thoughts publishable and of great worth to readers. Out of the blue I was contacted by Beth - talk about magical moments happening in ones life and now I'm embarking on a wild, exciting, somewhat scary ride for a first time author! Life begins at the end of your comfort zone folks (wink) NEVER EVER give up on your dreams! (Heartfelt thanks Jon for always believing in and supporting my talent and drive throughout the years!) 

Note:  The above was one of my recent Facebook posts, however, prior to Beth contacting me I had been praying fervently regarding placing a greater deal of focus on my writing and publishing.  I felt strongly I should move forward; soon after, Beth contacted me asking me to participate as a contributing author (Beth and I had only met once very briefly a few years ago when I attended one of her women's business meetings). 

I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and that God guides us through personal inspiration and revelation; if we put forth the effort needed to make qualified decisions on any aspect or question we have and then through faith and prayer we take those questions to the Lord for help.  Not all prayers are answered in the time frame we may desire or even in the manner in which we desire but our Heavenly Father does, indeed, answer our prayers.  He knows far better than even we do the direction our life should take, and the challenges we also need in order to grow in faith and strength.  In this instance I did receive a strong feeling within, "inspiration from God" to proactively move forward with my writing; and then he also inspired Beth as well to contact me.  The power of prayer is one of our greatest blessings in life.  We are never alone - our loving Father in Heaven is always by our side wanting to guide us if we humble ourselves and come to Him in fervent prayer. 

PS  I have been an avid writer since I was a child.  A comical short article I wrote about my mother baking bread was published in the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper when I was around eight years old - my passion for writing was thereby ignited! :)   I think it's about time I give more precedence to this passion of mine and see my various manuscripts published! (wink)