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MOTIVATION
For me, writing is an extension of my relationship with God, my desire to help others and my past. My writing is rarely slapstick comedy or parodies of life. Nearly anything I put my name to will be something that provokes change and encourages others. That is why I do what I do.
I have thousands of friends who are writers. Most of them love the craft of writing alone. It's the thrill of creating masterpieces with something people use everyday - words. For some, it is a movement. I fall into the second category. What is written becomes a part of history. So, if you write, do that well, and about something that matters, you become a part of a movement. That's my personal philosophy. Though now my books are invading households everywhere, I was willing to keep writing even if no one ever recognized me. The thought that my books and articles helped to shape someone somewhere is enough to keep me pushing.
I hope you will connect with me on my Facebook Books page and Fan page for further encouragement.
Success is Overcoming the Past
Our pasts can sometimes make it hard for us to achieve success, but never impossible. Merely living through the past presents its own success. Life is too precious to waste, feeling sorrowful about what used to be.
I remember about two weeks ago, I was out browsing the net and met a friend. She later emailed me and told me that I was the kind of woman that has the ability to inspire a generation. That blew my mind! Little ol' me? It's hard to fathom. I would have never thought myself to be a role model. Nevertheless, I get tens and twenties of emails daily from people saying that I inspired them. I still respond with, "Who? Me? You're kidding? It was the least I could do."
I love who I am now. I've survived my past. I've put those demons and skeletons to bed. I've decided that I would not allow past pains and failures to ruin my chances at a happy today and tomorrow. I hope you can decide the same thing with me.
