So you want to write?

Yep, that was the title of a blog I found when I was trying to find the email of some of my favorite authors.  You see, writing a book as been on my bucket list for a long while now.  15 years ago I actually started one. (it's a fictional love story based on true events- I actually have the first couple of chapters)      I do not know how it has been resurrected, but it is strong, and I just can't fight it!  So, like any other profession that I have no idea on, I go to the experts.  An editor friend of mine sent me a lot of "articles" and "lectures" to read.  My sister said it was awesome, and when I'm done, she'll buy my first copy. (she has to say that). Then I went looking for some of my favorite authors to get their advice.  Bob Goff still hasn't returned my email, but I am not giving up.  Oswald Chambers is out of reach,  Ann Voskamp is kinda out of my league and so that left Jen Hatmaker.  A fellow Texan, whom I feel I know intimately (If you have ever read any of her posts, blogs, books, you'll know what I'm talking about); I figured she'd have plenty of time to read my first chapter.

Well, I couldn't find her personal contact information, (I know right?! Really...I must've deleted her contact information by mistake)  but I did come across a recent blog of hers: Becoming a Writer.  (How cool that her website is just Jenhatmaker.com. Maybe I should go secure Heidimckee.com right now....well, dang- it's $3000! Really?!)

Omigosh this is getting really long for my short point.(see I have a long way to go)  Basically- Her blog about becoming a writer was inspiring but scary.  She said it's hard.  She said you may have to stay up at night.  She said you may neglect your family at times (check). Be she also said GO FOR IT! 

#jenhatmaker (not sure if that works on blogs, but maybe if she sees I'm hashtagging her she'll become a mentor or something)

I'm taking her advice at heart and starting my blog up again. Can you believe it- 5 1/2  years ago was my last post! We could've had a zombi-apocolypse and never knew!

I'm not sure who, if any will follow me, but I'm here to practice. I'm here to inspire.  I'm here to pour onto paper what is bubbling in my heart!  I want to MOVE people with words! I want to SHOW people what God has done for me!  I want to become a writer--even if it is just my story that will bless the legacy of children!

So thanks Jen for coffee the other day (yes, I read her blog over coffee)  Thanks people in my life that have actually produced some really great material I can actually write down!  And thanks honey for not laughing at me!  (Wow, I already have my dedication down!)

THE END

Note from the author (totally practicing here)

What is something burning in your heart that you've been wanting to do?  Why haven't you started it, done it, asked for it, became it?  What is holding you back?  Maybe you want to invest in something big? Maybe you want to sell everything and be a full time missionary.  Maybe you want to go back to school.  GO ahead!  I'll support you!  We can do this crazy endeavor thing together!  And you might find lots of good information on the internet......  Good luck! Work Hard- and GO FOR IT!  I am :)