What's Coming Up?

Um, so yeah, I'm excited.  And maybe a little overwhelmed.

God has been revealing these little dreams, this next part of my life, and some of them are starting.  I'm going to leave out the whole story and share highlights (but I'll spill more in the comments to those who want it *cough*).

  

Next month, my last college classes are over.

And then what comes next?  I spent time seeking Jesus, searching for His way in my life.  And slowly, He answered.

Okay, rabbit trail here.  God literally speaks to us.  Did you realize that?  I didn't for a long time, until my brother shared how he asked God a question, and He actually answered it.  Me, being slightly jealous, thought I'd do the same.  And I did.

When we ask and truly seek His answers, God speaks.  Maybe not loudly or obviously sometimes, but when we seek Him with all our heart, He promises to be found (Jeremiah 29:13).

If you're in that place, just ask.  Just seek Him.  His answers blow me away.

Back to the post.  *straightens*

A year and a half ago, God gave me a story.  In the summer, I wrote it, titled The Torch Keepers, and, since then, have been working on the sequel.

And now it's time for final polishing, designing, and publishing!

I'm going to be self-publishing The Torch Keepers this summer!

I'm currently working with an excellent graphic designer to finalize the cover, and - very soon - will be sharing a mock cover she put together before we announce the official cover release!

And, also, I'll be contacting a handful of close friends as my last beta readers before I work on interior design so I can begin the publishing process!  And then comes the fun things.  Sneak peaks.  Character profiles.  The final synopsis and cover and release days!

  

So where do you come in?

First, pray please?  When the Lord guided me towards self-publishing, I nearly screamed with excitement, but it also comes with a ton of work.  And He has been bringing me the most amazing people to aid and guide me.  But continued prayer for peace, for me to seek the Lord, to create the book He wants written.

Second, I'd love help!  If you're a graphic designer, editor, reader, anyone, I want you to be a part of this.  Slip me an email, and I'd be thrilled to see how you can help.  Seriously.  I can't do this on my own.

And also, diving into self-publishing again means I'm revamping my blog.  There's a new design up, and some other things currently under work.

Dear friend, you have been such an encouragement to me.  God has huge plans for your life.  I'm slowly starting to see Him piece things together for my future, and this adventure's going to be crazy.  I can't do it.

But He can.  And that's all that matters.

So hello, February and all these months are going to bring!  I'm going to be self-publishing a book that God put on my heart.  Where is He bringing you?

(ps)  And stay warm these days.  I'm looking at these pictures I took in Florida and missing that.  But this snow is awesome and inspiring to my author brain.  =)

   

...Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

- Philippians 1:6

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