I’d like to relax and read and travel this summer. Instead, I’ll be spending a lot of time with several people who live in the 1700′s and others who live in our current year.
In May, I attended a writers conference where I took classes, enjoyed the companionship of writer friends, and spoke with people in the Christian book publishing community. I didn’t go to the conference to pitch a book. No, this year I went to learn and enjoy and relax.
In spite of my effort to not speak about the book I’m writing, editors I met asked what I was writing. Reluctantly, I told them about “the book,” stressing that it’s not completed. Lack of completion didn’t concern them; they want to see the manuscript. Uh, the manuscript that is currently part on paper and part in my head.
In order to put the entire book on paper, I must spend the summer writing daily. Which means that there will be less time for me to write SOAR WITH EAGLES articles. It even feels sad to say this because I simply love to write for you.
Although I’ll be writing fewer summer articles, I’m hoping to periodically post book reviews for published authors who have become my friends. After all, summer is a great time for laying back and reading books that grab us and transport us to places and times we’d never be able to visit otherwise. Um, unless you’re writing one of those books.
What are your plans? Will you have time to relax and read? Traveling anywhere? Expecting company? Projects calling your name?
Wherever you go, whatever you do, enjoy your summer days. The Lord makes each one especially for you.
I’m missing you already.
Cynthia
“Blessed be the Lord who daily loads us with benefits.” Psalm 68:19a.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Cynthia Howerter © 2012
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Awesome! We look forward to your book. I know all about spending your time with characters. It’s rewarding in its own way. But, when they start arguing with you, look out! I don’t think you want to annoy a character from the 1700s…They were a bit scrappier and tougher than we are! Go girl!
Deb, you are so funny! Yes, if anyone knows about spending time with characters it’s you! We are all looking forward to reading your book when it comes out. Keep us posted and I will write a book review for you on SOAR WITH EAGLES.
Cynthia, I’ll be praying as you journey through your manuscript and character’s lives. I know you will bring them to life in a way that honors God! XOXO
I’ll be counting on your powerful prayers, Sue. Thanks for being such a faithful visitor to SWE.
My characters live in 1848 and right now they are waiting for me to finish a “read through” before hitting the send button. An agent has requested an exculsive read of the whole book.
Is that a good thing? I’d love to go camp on some mountain and spend lazy days reading!
Hi, Karen! Thank you so much for visiting SOAR WITH EAGLES! I’m sure your characters will be thrilled to have their story completed so they can meet some new friends (your readers!). I can’t wait to read your book. Please let me know when it’s published and I’ll do a book review of it. Take care and enjoy your literary summer!
Hope your book is going well! I’m thinking I might have to do the same thing. I’ve been blogging all summer, but it takes up a lot of time!
Hi, Barb, thanks so much for visiting SOAR WITH EAGLES. It can be difficult to juggle writing articles for the website while writing a novel. Hope you have a prosperous summer.
Cynthia – so glad I came across your wonderful writings. Sounds like you used to be a “local girl” in my part of Pennsylvania (Bucks County). I look forward to reading your book!
Hi, Verna, I’m so glad to meet you! Thank you for letting me know that you enjoy my writing – what encouragement for me to continue writing! Yes, after I married, my husband and I lived in Bucks County. However, I’m originally from central Pennsylvania near Lewisburg (home of Bucknell University) where my ancestors settled in the 1770′s. Many of their descendants remain there today. I hope you return many times to SOAR WITH EAGLES and that you continue to enjoy it. Blessings to you, Verna.