Into the Fire

So where were we? Ah, yes: frozen. Seriously, I wondered if I could finish it. The others I started took up my time and effort, and then I quit on them too. It was a hard time for writing over the last several years. Other than this blog, I wasn't doing much with my writing, and the novels languished. Three books in progress and none of them finished. I asked many people to pray for me, and they did – more than I deserved. Because many years ago when I was working on my first book, the Lord reassured me with these words: "If you pick up the pen, I'll give you the words." I love hearing that to this day. But for a long time, I didn't "pick up the pen" or tap on the keyboard. 

I had to remind myself of those words when prayers started hitting their marks in my heart and soul. The Lord gave other keys to me, and I went back to work on this mystery. 

Now it's done and at the publisher's. The cover design is 99% complete. The back cover copy is written. One stellar mystery writer has given me a treasured endorsement, and I'll be working on any text corrections soon.

Here's the deal: I didn't think I could write a mystery because as much as I read and love them, the complexity of good mysteries is not something I felt I could do. And to tell you the truth, it still isn't. Some of you will be judging that for yourselves. Others won't bother. Either way, I did the best I could. I love the characters, the setting because it was "home" to me for so many years, and it has a male protagonist/first person POV – my second attempt. 

I enjoy hearing the backstory from authors concerning the different stories they've written. I hope you've enjoyed reading mine regarding my not-too-distant future release Race. 

Father, I can never stop thanking you for giving me purpose. I love you, Lord, and thank you will never be enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.