Here I am, about to send my manuscript THE HORNED EDGE to the publisher, and what thoughts go through my head?
On the positive side, I’m thinking, “Hooray! It’s done! Celebrate!” “Years of work and I’ve got a great sci-fi thriller!”
On the negative side, doubts creep in like, “My work is stupid.” Or, “It will won’t sell.”
So, which shall I listen to? How can I lift up my soul and be refreshed?
What are some thoughts that you have about your work? How will you encourage yourself?
Let me know.
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
Ironic, isn’t it, that I taught public speaking for years at the college level, but I’m afraid to make the appointments to talk about my books and “God Active in Science—and Story”?
In due time, in due time, I shall make the calls. And speak. And sign books.
Thoughtful. Encouraging. Spiritual.
With the life that God grants me, I want to use my creativity to encourage people to desire a realm beyond the merely physical, like J. R. R. Tolkien did for me. Also, I want to point people to where they can find Him, as C. S. Lewis did when I was an atheist. I am now following Jesus,, and I don’t look back.
There are only 4 chapters to go on THE HORNED EDGE. I’m at the climax of the story! Getting the action into my manuscript is now like scraping the last delicious bite of chocolate cake off the plate.
I’ve planned out the story, visualized the settings and the action, and have a dramatic ending in mind.
May you totally enjoy in later 2023.
Rosemary Althoff, Author 