The Best Writing Week

This week has been the best week regarding writing that I can ever remember.
Monday—inspired by retreat, started blog (this really is a big step for me-kind).
* Saw that the first article I ever sent to Brio in 2003 was featured on Focus on the Family’s main Web page. Nice to think it’s still having influence, especially since I wrote that at one of my lowest points in life. God used it to show me HE is in control.
Wednesday—discovered my roommate is a great editor. I already thought she was pretty cool, but being able to give honest, constructive criticism gives her quite a few points in my book. Well, I don’t have a book, but if I did…or should I be positive and say, when I do?
* Boss offered to send me to the Writing for the Soul Conference in February. I save $800, get huge opportunity. Very exciting!
Thursday—queried Relevant about writing a book review. Won said yes! I regained confidence after he rejected last idea with silence.
* I am so proud of my writing group, the committed, passionate, talented Christ-following girls that they are.
C—(not me) can she tell a story! I delighted in the true account of making a cowboy a jeweler. She’s great with kids and adults. I can see her as a wonderful public speaker and/or author if she takes the courage and time to pursue publishing. But writing group is a start, no?
J—funny and quirky-cute. She’s going to be a famous young-adult/Western/sci-fi novelist soon, I’m sure.
K—superb essayist, elegant hostess, I could go on and on…
R—helped me out in a huge way with a last-minute music review. Passionate and talented in many ways. Boosts my ego by always telling me I’m beautiful, wonderful, great--but she is all of these. Everyone needs a friend like her.
Praise the Lord for all of this!