Diary of a Writer: Whine, Whine, And Oh, By The Way, Here’s A Starred Review

Last weekend I blogged about being disappointed. Remember? I read a review over the weekend where the reviewer said I used the word “’tis” 1800 times which means there would be about 3 – 7 “tis” on every page.

So, um, no, I didn’t use it 1800 times. But, still the notion stung.

Then the Lord tapped my heart about being disappointed. He reminded me I was “appointed” by Him, unto Him, to do His will. To partner with Him for His kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven.

So what’s all this whine, whine about me and what I want? Yeah, sure I matter to Him. But the moment my name becomes more important to me than His, I’ve lost my way.

Monday last I’m settled on this, just hoping, believing, trusting in Him. I get an email from my in-house publicist.

Subject: GREAT PW Review.

Once Upon A Prince received a lovely review from top trade magazine, Publisher’s Weekly. In fact, the book earned the coveted Star.

Wow, from disappointment to appointment.

Why do I lose heart so quickly. I should be strong and courageous.

But really, let me stop talking. This picture says it all. That’s me. The lamb. The two men? Let’s call them symbols of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. 😉

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