Well, its almost spring. Officially, it is but the temps being down into the 20's at night, it sure doesn't feeeel like Spring!
I have worked on a few more stories the past few weeks for my next book. I am praying about it, hopeful it all comes together at some point but, we shall see. I have the title solid. I know what I would like the cover artist to do. So, we shall see.. In my heart I know it will not be any time soon, it will be a while. I can just "feel" that. Not to mention the fact I have to actually FINISH the book. It was pretty much done, then I made changes, then more changes, and well as they say "the rest is history...."
Plus, I am not ready for speaking engagements, book signings, and whatnot again. That takes up so much time. I enjoyed it and the people I met were great. But Josh is still finishing his degree and I want to be here for him, to support him right now. I am so proud of him!!!
Thanks for all of you who are out there still reading my book and passing it along. That means the world to me!
Until next time~
Andra
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Lifes little changes.....
Here she is.. the new home for my baby....
my book!
We got rid of the other website, it was too much to maintain. This blog serves it purpose: gets the word out about my book, an avenue for moms to connect with me and me to them, and a portal for anyone who cares to read the thoughts of a sleep deprived mom spinning her life away in the spin cycle. (Yes, I know that's a run on sentence! But, my author buddy and I use every unprofessional moment in our lives to be VERY grammatically incorrect. It's a game. And a becoming a bad habit, thanks Merrell!)
I hope you stop by often, leave a message, send an email, and have a great time.
I want to thank each person who has stood by my book. Who asks to this day when the next one will be done and excitedly waits with me. I *am* working on the next one. I have no clue when or IF it will ever be published. That is God's decision, not mine. But therapy for me is writing so either way, I am OK with it! But just having you ask means a lot to me. It means you care about my dreams and hopes. I really do love to hear stories of how my thoughts on paper have encouraged someone. It does something to the heart, I can't even describe. May God bless each of you.
And for anyone who is curious, the book is still in print. It can be purchased anywhere. Even around the globe. I find it very curious to see my book for sale in countries that don't speak English as their primary language. I wonder what women think of my book there. hehe I know the book can be reprinted in numerous languages but I wonder what would actually get *lost* in the translation... that's an odd thought!
My goal with my book is to encourage others. Help them look at their lives as mothers etc and see that God does have a purpose, even on days you feel as if you just may not survive.
One of my most treasured memories is from a business owner. He requested my book to sell at his establishment. Weeks later he shipped my books back to me with an angry letter. He accused me of being too "blatantly Christian". He was afraid his customers would be offended my beliefs. I cried in my garage as I held the letter. Not because I was rejected but because he had to read "something" of my book in order to get offended. Something pricked his heart. To this day, I still pray for that man that he will see Jesus in a mighty and real way. That all my readers will. For without Christ, I am nothing. I can't even breathe without my Father. I wouldn't even want to try.
I didn't write my book to tick off the world. I honestly wrote my heart and my thoughts on paper. The things that God has taught me and that I am still learning. If someones heart is pricked by that, then I feel it's pricked by God's word and not my own.
Thanks for stopping by today and please, come back and visit. Life itself, not just motherhood, is so very much like a spin cycle. Everything around us seems to be spinning so fast we can barely place a grip on reality some days. And after all this time, and in every facet of life, and every stage of human kind.. washers around the world still eat socks!!!!
Till next time~
Andra
my book!
We got rid of the other website, it was too much to maintain. This blog serves it purpose: gets the word out about my book, an avenue for moms to connect with me and me to them, and a portal for anyone who cares to read the thoughts of a sleep deprived mom spinning her life away in the spin cycle. (Yes, I know that's a run on sentence! But, my author buddy and I use every unprofessional moment in our lives to be VERY grammatically incorrect. It's a game. And a becoming a bad habit, thanks Merrell!)
I hope you stop by often, leave a message, send an email, and have a great time.
I want to thank each person who has stood by my book. Who asks to this day when the next one will be done and excitedly waits with me. I *am* working on the next one. I have no clue when or IF it will ever be published. That is God's decision, not mine. But therapy for me is writing so either way, I am OK with it! But just having you ask means a lot to me. It means you care about my dreams and hopes. I really do love to hear stories of how my thoughts on paper have encouraged someone. It does something to the heart, I can't even describe. May God bless each of you.
And for anyone who is curious, the book is still in print. It can be purchased anywhere. Even around the globe. I find it very curious to see my book for sale in countries that don't speak English as their primary language. I wonder what women think of my book there. hehe I know the book can be reprinted in numerous languages but I wonder what would actually get *lost* in the translation... that's an odd thought!
My goal with my book is to encourage others. Help them look at their lives as mothers etc and see that God does have a purpose, even on days you feel as if you just may not survive.
One of my most treasured memories is from a business owner. He requested my book to sell at his establishment. Weeks later he shipped my books back to me with an angry letter. He accused me of being too "blatantly Christian". He was afraid his customers would be offended my beliefs. I cried in my garage as I held the letter. Not because I was rejected but because he had to read "something" of my book in order to get offended. Something pricked his heart. To this day, I still pray for that man that he will see Jesus in a mighty and real way. That all my readers will. For without Christ, I am nothing. I can't even breathe without my Father. I wouldn't even want to try.
I didn't write my book to tick off the world. I honestly wrote my heart and my thoughts on paper. The things that God has taught me and that I am still learning. If someones heart is pricked by that, then I feel it's pricked by God's word and not my own.
Thanks for stopping by today and please, come back and visit. Life itself, not just motherhood, is so very much like a spin cycle. Everything around us seems to be spinning so fast we can barely place a grip on reality some days. And after all this time, and in every facet of life, and every stage of human kind.. washers around the world still eat socks!!!!
Till next time~
Andra
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