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The Author’s Wait……..

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NaNoWriMo// patience// vlog// waiting// writer life

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  1. Joanne Bischof says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:45 am

    What a great vlog, Heather. I so admire your candidness and your honesty. A writer's wait is truly so hard. It was about six years ago that I went to my very first writing conference and I pitched to an editor at the publishing house of my dreams. Needless to say, both my writing and my pitch weren't ready and it wasn't a success. Fast forward to a few months ago and I was signing a contract with that very same editor and publishing house. It amazed me how God was with me through it all. There was nothing to do then, but devour the craft and refine my writing (over and over and over, LOL). I never expected the results that came from that, but I felt God's hand in it all. I love, love, love that verse and how you are applying it. I am praying for good things for your writing future! I find your genre of Vikings so fascinating and fresh. I think it would be a great addition to the market!

  2. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Joanne, that's so sweet and encouraging. (BTW–I would be so HONORED to land your publishing house–it's truly one of the best out there and they put out AWESOME books). Haven't done a conference yet, but I've heard such good things about them.

  3. Joanne Bischof says

    July 23, 2012 at 3:42 am

    Heather, they truly are fabulous. It's been such a blessing to work with WaterBrook. Haha, I realized what a loooong comment I wrote above. I tend to get carried away sometimes, LOL. Oh, and I should have said was that I refined my writing before the contract not after. That's what happens when my hands work faster than my brain 😉

  4. Sarah Thomas says

    July 23, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Nicely done! And SOOOO true.

  5. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I didn't even notice that, Joanne! I got what you were saying! Yes, Sarah, it's just one of those extended periods of time where you wonder how looooong you can hold on! But you just keep holding on, nonetheless.

  6. Amanda Dykes says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Heather, than you for your encouraging post. I was just talking with a friend this morning about how God seems to give those nuggets of encouragement to bolster us just when our faith/courage/hope/vision is waning. …and here your post is, perfectly timed! Thanks for sharing your heart. 🙂

  7. sally apokedak says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Great vlog. The wait is sooooo long for some of us. But it's been a good wait for me. I've learned to cherish Jesus as I wait. And you so right that the results are from the Lord. We who understand that find it easier to wait, I'm sure. It's not some accident. God has it under control. We can rest in that. I've often asked God to make me patient, and I've repeatedly asked him to pry my fingers off my idols, and I'm convinced that being denied a contract has been exactly what I needed. Because God is a good father. He always gives me what is good for me.

  8. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 23, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Glad the post was timely for you, Amanda! It's great to have other writers to commiserate with! And Sally, I LOVE love your attitude. I wish I had your attitude more than I do! It's hard to accept rejection when you feel God isn't using your one talent/gift to reach anyone else. I suppose I have other talents, but writing is the one thing I've always been pretty sure of! Regardless, the lot is in the lap…..the lot is in the lap…a watched pot never boils…hee.

  9. Jessica R. Patch says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I loved this vlog and it's just what I needed today! Thanks for sharing and you are just flat out beautiful, girl! 🙂 Inside and out.

  10. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 24, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Jessica, you're so sweet! I appreciate the complements! Right back at 'ya!

  11. Jennifer Major says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:27 am

    Hey, tell your hub that I simply ADORE Last of the Mohicans and also watch it several times a year. Wes Studi OWNED that movie!!!! Imagine my shock when I clicked on the talking tour guide handset and Wes Studi was purr…speaking in my ear.

  12. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 25, 2012 at 5:31 am

    My hubby said to tell you, "Magua speak English very well." Grin.

  13. Jennifer Major says

    July 25, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Ahahahahaha!!!!Tell hubs that Magua's French was AWFUL!"Je courchez vous!" sounded like "juh cerch-ey-voo"Tell hubby that Magua scared the freckles off me for YEARS!!!I read an interview of Studi's and he was apparently in a soft cast on his knee during the scene where he and Chingatchgook fought after poor Uncas bought the farm. The poor man tore a ligament during the shoot. I guess that's why the final bits of that scene were all above his knees.I could watch/listen to Magua read the alphabet and count to 10.

  14. Michelle Griep says

    July 25, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Awww! You're a cute little vlogger! Great job, buddy. I can totally relate to your waiting season.Vikings rock! Hang in there.

  15. Heather Day Gilbert says

    July 25, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Jennifer–told my hubby the Magua facts and he was in awe of your knowledge! And Michelle, thanks so much! Finally got the vlogging thing to work properly.

  16. Bethany Macmanus says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Way cool! You DID mention our interview. Rock on, lady! I loved how you spoke what was on your heart, and didn't seem to be using notes whatsoever. And your tiny hint of a twang is delightful. ;-)I hope to one day meet you in person.

  17. Jennifer Major says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:00 am

    I saw Magua at the Heard Museum!!! I even took a photo of the poster for "Geronimo". Fans self…

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