Speaking of Writing. . . .
Speaking of writing books. I’ve just finished my fourth devotional book. I’ve lined up a friend who is willing to proof-read it for me, and I realize that I should probably look for a traditional publisher who could help out with the marketing of all of these. I’m not totally sure how I should proceed, so I’m still praying about it.
Through the ESL class at church I’ve met a Chinese university student. (She is from inner Mongolia). This last Sunday morning she asked if she could interview me for an assignment. I was flattered and agreed, and took her out to lunch at a submarine fast-food place, where she asked her ten questions. Basically, she wanted to know about my job.
It awed her to discover that I call myself a business woman and I have a number of clients, besides the web businesses I operate, and that I am also a contract or part-time missionary with Western Tract Mission on the side. Oh, I think I mentioned my writing of books too.
Trying to explain all that was a bit of an eye-opener for me as well. How do I do it all? By the grace of God! Ah, and it comes to me that He used those years in Hague with Dad to teach me to discipline myself and my time fairly tightly.
When she asked what my challenges were with my work I had to answer - time management. There is still always room for improvement in that area.
Hey, do you recall that the last week of the month I am going to change the ingredients for the Short Story Game? I did that yesterday, and have written my story for this month. I’ll feature it in the Ruthe’s Roses section here. Unfortunately, I didn’t do so well at sticking to the word count. This one is 1396 words. (Sigh!)
But look, you can go to the Story Game page and try to write one too. Story Game
Remember that while there is only one plot problem and climax offered, your story will be totally different. It all depends on which characters and traits and locations and complications you choose, and of course your own perspective on these things.
Last month only Barbara Good played the game with me, and her story is up in that section. Check the Short Story Index. This time I hope to see a few more entries. Please?