Hi all. Wow, what a year. On a personal level, not so hot, but things are looking up. (Especially when I look up.)
Writing wise, this year has been the best. I've learned more about the publishing business than I could have dreamed. Publicity, marketing, editing...and of course, blogging!
I started this blog less than a year ago and it has really taken off. It's one of those things where you look around at what you've got and think, what the heck just happened here? I realize it was a God thing. I want to be writing novels, but God also wants me promoting Christian authors.
Besides the interviews we do here on Novel Journey,
Ane Mulligan and I have started a sister site just for
novel reviews.
It's in infancy. We've only got a few up so far and are working out some kinks, but we're hoping to get the word out to readers about it, and not just CBA readers. We're really looking to get the word out to those who don't even know there's such a thing as "Christian Fiction".
Until Left Behind, I sure didn't.
Next week we have an interview with Chris Well and a contest.
Stop by on his interview day (Monday Jan. 2nd) and leave a comment for him, to be entered to win one of 3 copies of Forgiving Solomon Long.
If you miss out on that, the very next day we'll be reviewing his book and you'll get a second chance to win one of 2 copies by leaving a comment under the review.
Chris was very generous to give away so many copies. From what I hear, the book is fantastic!
Get a Free Ebook
Five Inspirational Truths for Authors
Try our Video Classes
Downloadable in-depth learning, with pdf slides
Find out more about My Book Therapy
We want to help you up your writing game. If you are stuck, or just want a boost, please check us out!
Saturday, December 31, 2005
S'up Saturday
you've been doing an awesome job since I found your site! God has truly given you a gift.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how He leads you down a path, and all of a sudden you go, "Hey, how'd I get here!"
God is good!
God is good, Bonnie. That's for sure. Thanks always for your encouraging words. You continue to bless me.
ReplyDeleteAnd what an awesome blog you've created, girl. I've so enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteChecked out the other blog. Such a great idea. You guys are doing a great job. Gina, you're awesome for following God's leading. Your obedience blesses all of us.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley. You've done a wonderful thing here, Gina.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Chris's book is amazing. One of the best CBA titles out there, in fact.
Robin, thanks!! I've enjoyed getting to know you!
ReplyDeleteDineen, I appreciate that. I just wish my obedience in this area would translate to the rest of my life. But, I'm working on it. Thanks!!
Thanks Mike! I can't wait to read that book. Sounds right up my thriller loving alley!
ReplyDeleteGina, echoing everyone else, this blog has been great! Getting to know you has been fun, too!
ReplyDeleteCamy
It's been a blessing to follow your story and the stories of the authors you feature here at Novel Journey. Thanks for your dedication, Gina.
ReplyDeleteThanks CJ, I needed that. I just received a New Years day rejection from an agent. It was nice, he thinks I'm ready to breakout or something to that effect, but my subject matter is not for him.
ReplyDeleteMe and my typhoid mary demon chaser.
:) Hey, now there's a title!