Cares:
I submitted Beneath a Velvet Sky to a few people yesterday. Eeek!
In the spirit of Follow Friday, allow me to suggest stopping by Nicole Baart’s blog. She is one of my favorite authors. She writes literary fiction for Tyndale. Her prose are amazing, her stories gripping, and her blog lots of fun. She discusses everything from her writing, to her family, to excellent food recipes. Plus, she’s an Iowa girl, just like me.
Concerns:
I’m sitting here, racking my brain for a concern….. I got nuthin‘.
Celebrations:
See concerns
Yesterday, one of my short stories, Goodbye Gavin, was published in CFOM’s October issue. I’m planning on making it into a full-length novel. Disclaimer: Although the short story ends on a sad note, the novel won’t. So all you HEA’s out there, no worries. This isn’t the end of Gavin and Melodi. I hope you enjoy reading it!
Question to Ponder: What are your cares, concerns, and celebrations on this brisk Friday morning?
Wow, I was just searching pictures of you on google for a random reason and I got this!!! OMG!
Elena, your 5th grader
Congratulations on your short story publication and good luck on the submission!
Great profile pic! You look gorgeous. 🙂
Thanks for celebrating with me, everybody! Debbie Macomber says to celebrate those small successes, so thanks for doing that with me!
Also, thanks for sharing your 3 C's. Fridays are my favorite!
Love,
Katie
First off big congrats on the submissions and the publication! You rock! Care- I care about my kids new school load. Heaven help us.
Concern- I'm deeply concerned about how the agent who has my proposal will respond. I pray she's the one, I really like her!
Celebration-I finished all that laundry from last weeks vacation. Miracle.
Yay for putting your baby out there! Woohoo!
My concern is getting everything done that I need to, and exploring the possibilities of what we spoke about last night. 🙂
Cares–writing hurts. Concerns–writing hurts. Celebrations–writing hurts.
And the hurting is growing me. 🙂
God bless you and keep us posted on your submissions, Katie!
Congrats on your short story and on sending out your work. That takes a lot of courage. Hey! That could be your fourth C. *wink*
Whoops…I meant BAVS (Beneath a Velvet Sky)!!!!
BAV is in my prayers!!! So excited for you. And the short story – AMAZING! I'm glad you've decided to make it into a novel, and RELIEVED that you'll give us a HEA ending 😉
My cares/concerns are that my big boy and I are sick. Celebrating that my hubby and youngest are not 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Woo-hoo!! Keep these celebrations coming! I'm so happy for you!
I'm good for all 3 C's this week. Life's kind of mellow and feels good.
Take care!
congrats on the submissions! i'll be following your lead shortly…hopefully monday!
my cares and concerns are too numerous to account for in a blog comment post. 🙁 but you know them anyway. 🙂
jeannie
Where Romance Meets Therapy
Yay about the short story!
I'm with you on the cares. I submitted a few queries recently as well. I'm nervous!
Celebrations…it's Friday!
Concerns…the new WIP is really challenging me.
Congrats on sending those out and on your short in CFOM!!! You are on a roll girls. Keep us updated on how it all goes, please. I'm praying for you!
I've enjoyed Nicole's blog. Thanks for the introduction awhile back.
Way to go: CFOM! And may God be with the agent/editor as they read your novel.
Cares: My house needs some attention. In fact I don't think I ever did any spring cleaning.
Concerns: Dad's update appt. next Tues.
Celebrations: An online publication at Sage Girls Ministry and heard about another in the future. My daughter prayed for a specific need at the dinner table last night.
~ Wendy
Katie you have much to be happy about. Congratulations on your short story! I love hearing about great news concerning fellow co-laborers!
I will keep you in my prayers as you await your feedback. Whatever you find will only push you to becoming better and more equipped.
Blessings to you…
Woohoo! No concerns? That's awesome. 🙂 My story is out to some readers too so I know what you're feeling. *cringe*
Congrats on the short! Also, i'll check out that blog. I've never heard of that author before.
Super congrats on short story! And I hope you get calls back soon for your MS.
Good things are happening for you! That's incredible! I'm so excited for you re: the submissions and your short story. I'll be sure to check that out.
Well done on the submissions. Just submitting is a BIG deal. Please let us know how it goes 🙂
Congrats on the short! Aaannnndd, excellent on the submissions! I know it may be a bit of a wait, but please, please keep us informed! 🙂
Concerns for me: I'm just in a crabby, tired mood. Work is overwhelming, which spills over into my home life. Bleh!
So excited for you, Katie! You MUST contact me immediately when you hear something!! 🙂
My celebration? I'm finally starting my next book! Oh am I one happy girl!! I'll be delving deeply into research over the next few weeks before I can start the actual writing. But I love the whole process! And I've missed it over the past months.