Hey friends, Bitter or Better? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. -Genesis 50:20 NIV Heidi felt a great calling on her life to help women experiencing domestic violence find hope and encouragement. She wanted to write the story of her own domestic violence experiences. As a start to her writing journey, Heidi's writing coach asked her to write a synopsis of her book's message and theme. Although Heidi wanted to...

Hey friends, Believe Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! -Luke 1:45 NIV Lori started writing her first book when she was fourteen years old. There were so many things she didn't know about writing a novel, but that didn't stop her. What she lacked in experience and training, her zeal and enthusiasm made up for. Many people, including some members of her family, told her she was not ready to write a book. Her teachers thought her writing was good,...

Hey friends, Be Coachable Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. -Proverbs 19:20 NIV Excited about the progress she was making on her manuscript, Tara shared the first two chapters with two of her friends for feedback. She also shared her manuscript with a colleague who'd recently published her fifth book. Tara's friends gave her rave reviews and told Tara they couldn't wait to read the rest. Tara's colleague sent a lengthy email that...