Where All of This is Leading

I was chatting with a writer friend the other day and mentioned how I'm open to shopping my next novel to an agent, but that I'm deeply praying about it.

And thank you, Lord, for the gift of deep prayer.

Because through it, He's answered me, and I know that traditional publishing just isn't the right road for me anymore.

For all of you who have followed my (quite impulsive) writing journey, you, too, have probably wondered where all of this is leading (and by the way, we got to hang with family friends this weekend, and my friend mentioned how she's pretty sure I have ADHD because of all my online shenanigans, and she might be right lol!).

I, too, ask that question, considering for a long while now, I seem to have been immersed in the art of shooting myself in my own foot, but God is always pulling me through, and making something beautiful out of my mess (and on that note, please read my friend, Don's, post, My Shephard. He perfectly outlines what God does for me [and you!] daily in simple, peaceful, and truthful prose). 

And as I stand back and watch Him work, I'm seeing my site become a reflection of the person He's growing me into. A peaceful (very much not impulsive) place where others can read about Him and about one woman's life that He changed for (the so much) better.

Case in point: instead of jumping straight into this new novel, I'm waiting to hear the word "Go!" This weekend, we'll be away for a dance convention that my daughter's dance team is attending, and I know God's working behind the scenes to make this the perfect place for me to start the business of novel writing again. 

In the meantime, I'm sticking to visiting friends, cleaning house, transcribing a bit, studying for part two of that dangnabbit certification test, packing, and listening to the humoristic and satirical works of Charles Dickens and P.G. Wodehouse (I feel like this new novel will be bringing the funny - pray I can pull it off!).

Oh and before I pop off, meet Remy and Emille (in the photo if you missed them lol)! They're our two rats who have brought us a lot of laughs and comfort since Roxie and Rocco passed.

Just when I thought we couldn't get any weirder...