I knew I was going to connect with this post the moment I saw the picture and caption. Nothing I have in my draft files carries the power of August’s accomplishments and words of empowerment. So, I choose to treat you to a post that encourages following your dreams. BONUS! Her debut novel In Her Shadow is available for download now, or in paperback in January.
Dreams shouldn’t have ceilings. Lucky for me, my parents never imposed them.
This Sunday marks my 34th birthday—birthmas, as I like to call it. Each year for as long as I can remember, I’ve asked myself whether I’ve earned the numerical upgrade. If I’ve prodded further toward my dreams, the answer is yes, this year being no exception. With the release of my first novel underway, I’m feeling exceptionally grateful, particularly since a few months ago, publishing seemed far off.
When I was deciding whether to go the indie-with-an-agent publishing route, my dear friend Bill posted a blog comment that struck me straight in the heart:
| Remember the big benefit concert you and your band mate put on, oh, 16 years ago, with a bunch of different local bands? I remember it because that was the first time, out of very many, that I was like, “holy ****, this… |
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Gloria Richard 
I’m incredibly touched, Gloria. Thank you for sharing my post, and as always for your wonderful support. Happiest holidays! I know 2013’s gonna be a great one. 😉
2013 is going to be a great year, August. As for the reblog, I knew I would do it as soon as that picture (too cute!) and caption hit my computer screen. Then, your personal story and words smacked me into “I can do anything” mode.
Closing out the old year? Awe-freaking-some. I have my sights set on lofty goals in 2013.
Can’t wait to receive the autographed copy of your book. [The Power of Expectation in action.]
I will begin
harassingbegging for details on how to purchase a signed copy in January.Happy, happy holidays!
Happy Birthmas, August. I gave birth to my first the week before Christmas and still remember the thrill of putting him under our tree.
Thanks for reposting this, Gloria. Now both of you go out and have a slammin’ Holiday … because we all … need a little Christmas … “right this very minute.”
Florence! Pictures! We want pictures of your newborn under your Christmas tree.
Thanks for the visit and comment. You have been such a faithful follower this year…I feared you’d notice (and comment on) the fact that I didn’t put my own words out there again.
BONUS! You gave me a happy song dance for my Noodle Noggin today. Thank you!
Gloria, thanks so much for sharing a post I’d be poorer for having missed.
You are welcome, Sherry.
I knew you’d love it. She’s a fellow The Artist’s Way fan. Woot!
It’s a great message to finish out 2012 and kick off 2013!
Hello Gloria! Thanks for the post. We had a big discussion on the PRO loop on re-blogging. (one woman was very upset to be re-blogged) The rest of us told her how great it was. I love it! Helps me find new people to be amazed by. (And I assume you are working hard and not blogging yourself, so this is a great way to stretch your blogging time. 🙂 Off to check August out!