It’s the small things…Ok, maybe this is a big thing!
It’s the big things that send me shrieking in excitement all over my house like a crazy person!
My name, my stories, are in print for the first time. Ever.
Stories from the Heartland, a compilation of fiction, essays, and poetry from the Heartland Christian Writer’s Group (that includes me!), grew from an idea dear to the hearts of our leaders, Joyce Long and Janet Hommel Mangas.
They wanted to showcase the talent of the authors in our group and give us all the incredible opportunity of seeing our names in print.
I said it before but I’ll say it again.
Swoon!
I can’t even begin to describe to you the first time you open a book, see your name, and read words that you have written.
After checking to make sure I was awake, alive, and still breathing, I calmed down enough to read the other entries in this 200 plus page slice of heaven.
There are so many other wonderful writers in my group, my own work pales in comparison.
Phyllis Garrett–four sweet little poems. I wasn’t expecting to laugh out loud or cry in front of my family. (Um, I do not like to cry in front of people!)
Pati Page–we liken her deep, spiritual lessons to Beth Moore’s teachings for a reason.
Valerie Wood–you may never capitalize “i” again after reading about her discovery. Is English really the only language that capitalizes the personal pronoun “i”?
Nicole Jonas–thank you for teaching me how to approach someone who has loved and lost. I never know what to say! And, believe me, I will never be THAT GUY! :)
Have I piqued your interest yet?
There are so many others–20 writers in all, including our own lovely leaders, Joyce and Janet.
I wish I could include each and every one of them, but, since I haven’t much time, I guess that means you’ll have to read their stories for yourself! :)
Ok, that’s it!
Thanks for reading!
I couldn’t wait to tell you!
In Him,
Michele
Joyce Long
It was our pleasure to give you this experience, Michele! I’ll never forget the first time I saw my article in an anthology on Amazon. I was crazy ecstatic! Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Mothers (March 2007).
Shine4Him
Thanks for the shout-out! :) My copy hasn’t arrived yet but I’ll be reading your stories soon as well! :D
Jerry Callison
Congrats! Proud of you. Keep them coming.