I love
nothing more than seeing the actions, careers and success of my fellow writers
move in a forward direction. I don’t
want to run this race by myself, but yearn to be surrounded by my friends and
fellow artists; it makes the contest that much more enjoyable. So, I’m going to take a few moments here and
praise the efforts and successes of a few of my fellow writers:
Frank Allan Rogers – congratulations on your new publishing
deal and I can’t wait to hop on the trail ride with the upcoming release of Twice
Upon a Time. I love seeing you at a table, in a tent or at a booth next
to me selling your books. I’m truly a
big fan and can’t wait to see how you rustle up and lasso other fans to your
awesome talent.
Mary Cunningham – congratulations on completing
another edition of the Cynthia’s Attic Series – The Legend of Lupin Woods. I love your heart and compassion for the
young readers of today. May you find
much success as you fill their young minds with great adventures, and their
hearts with a love of reading.
R.T. Kaelin – congratulations on the
release of the new version of Progeny. I really enjoyed this story, and I’m so glad
to see the great response you’ve received from readers all over the world, and
now big time agents. I wish you much
success at your appearance at Origins Conference in May, and I can’t wait to
get my hands on a copy of the next installment in The Children of the White
Lions Series.
Now, a
little shout out to the Up and Coming authors and their debut novels:
Thomas Young – Though I know
you by another name, for the past few years I’ve watched you labor over your
novel Coming Out of Winter. I’ve
also had the pleasure to see you take this labor of love and transform it into
a screenplay, and now you’ve gone and broke it up into two books (which was a
great move). I’m excited to see you step
over the threshold from writer to author, from conception of an idea to a
printed publication, from a dreamer to making the dream come true. I can’t wait to see you jump from one stepping
stone to the next.
Norma-Jean Sessamen – Your love and
passion, mixed with your excitement and dedication has me on edge to see your
hard work finally step into the spotlight it deserves. I’m so proud of you, and the steps you’ve
taken to sharpen your craft. I’ll be
like a proud mama bear when I see the release of Taken, the first book in
The Hawthorne Series, finally be released into the world.
Chuck Wanager – Chuck, Chuck,
Chuck. For many years the world got to
experience the reporter; the journalist.
Now, they will get a chance to meet the novelist. I’m really excited for you and the upcoming
publishing deal and release of Jackson Flats. Sometimes it’s those who struggle most, who appreciate
the little things. I want you to know I
see and appreciate the little things you’ve brought to the CCWC. If you
can deliver a book like you deliver a newsletter, the world better watch out!
Shelly Murphy – I love your sense of
humor. I love your grace. Congratulations on your publishing deal with
Vabella Publishing and your upcoming release of Compost Happens. This book made me laugh, and I know it’ll
make the world laugh too.
If you are
a fellow writer that I’m acquainted with and I didn’t mention you, it’s not
because I’m not proud of you or that I don’t support you; that’s not the
case. It’s just that these seven artists
were on my heart today. These are the
seven people I see running beside me at the moment. I’m glad to see them here, and I hope that
many, many more newbies can join us – soon! (**cough**cough! Johnathan
Bright, Dawn Perry, Lorien Forrest, Ann Brown, , Susan Macdonald, Sue Lee,
Laura Kirk, Kathy Camp, and Denise Wellman.
I know you all have first novels in the process and can’t wait to see
them complete, published and make their debut into the world.)
Till next time,
~T.L. Gray
Thank you for the recognition and words of encouragement! They motivate me, even more, to keep chugging forward! I'm happy to have been in your heart during these moments!
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You're very welcome!
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