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I Hope it is Worth the Wait!

by Gigi
written by Gigi

Happy Monday to you, my friend.
I hope you are faring well and are staying warm.
In spite of the epic storm that hit the Seattle region this week, I stayed warm and comfy.
I hope you did too.

Snow in Seattle January 2012


My job allows me to work from home so I didn’t skip a beat.
While house bound, I was also able to take care of some final work on Gabe’s book.
I am happy to say it is finished! And I hope that is the final word.
Last night I uploaded a few minor changes to my publisher’s website.
The next step is to agree on the back cover. Then it is off to the printer!
YES and AMEN!
During the week, I also had plenty of time to format the e-book and upload it to Kindle and NOOK.

E-Book Cover!


It wasn’t as difficult as I thought. I learned a lot and I’ll share what I learned in a future blog. I sent the ebook to a couple of reviewers and so far everything looks good.
I get so nervous when I picture you reading Gabe’s book. It tells a wonderful story of courage and hope but it was an emotional process to tell it all.
I want you to fall in love with Gabe. He is one incredible young man! I cry every time I read it.
We really appreciate your patience and support in this long process of getting the book published.
I guess when the authors share the entire journey, the readers get a better feel for how long it really takes to get a book from the idea to print.
For me and Gabe, this has been almost a six year process!
So you understand I’m like a pregnant mom just weeks from her due date, anxiously waiting to see her baby.
It is hard to wait and wonder, isn’t it?
I don’t know what you are waiting for.
But I want to encourage you that God sees you while you wait. He knows the desires of your heart.
Just like we waited for snow plows this week to move the deep snow out of our path, God is moving obstacles to make your way clear.
He knows the perfect time to say, “It’s time to move forward.”
I pray for peace and patience in the process.
God Bless Your waiting heart. Please tell me what you are waiting for so I can pray for you.
Gigi
PS – When I get the go-ahead from the publisher I want you to be the first to know. So I set up an email list for people who want to hear it from me first. If you’d like to receive an email when the book is released, please sign up below by entering your email address.

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Trust that GPS

by Gigi
written by Gigi

I was delighted to present the devotional this month at our Northwest Christian Writer’s Association meeting.
I shared about TRUST from one of my favorite verses in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Have you ever ignored the voice on your GPS system, only to find yourself at a dead end when you went your own way?

GPS Directions


This happened to us when we were trying to find a restaurant while on a trip to Disneyland a few years ago.
“Maggie”, the nickname we gave our GPS system, knew that the road ended about a mile down the road and started up a few blocks later. The illogical turn she recommended was actually necessary to get around the dead end.
After we hit the dead end, our attempt to find the restaurant on our own caused much frustration and made us later for the dinner.
Sometimes we don’t listen to God’s direction either, and end up wasting time and energy on the wrong road.
At the NCWA meeting, I shared my story of how my publishing goals changed once I stopped working on my own plan and sought God for His plan.
I had just completed a Writer’s Digest University critique review of 35,000 words of my Hope in the Aftermath memoir. One day I was praying about the next step for my book and I strongly felt I needed to put this book on hold.
I strongly sensed that my story wasn’t finished yet and it was not time to tell it.
What? But Lord, I’ve just completed this 35,000 word review! I worked so hard on rewriting what the editor suggested. It’s a story that brings You glory! What do you mean it’s not time?
After much prayer and counsel, I exited the road to publishing that book and went a different route.
 
Remember that when it comes to direction, there is one “GPS” that is most accurate. For me, GPS now means God’s Plan Succeeds.
The book I wrote with my son is now in the final typeset review at our publisher. It was loaded up to Amazon’s Kindle for review the other night. Tonight I’ll get it loaded on Barnes and Noble’s Nook.
Once the book is reviewed we’ll make it available for purchase.
Trust me when I say we are chomping at the bit! But we know God’s timing is perfect.
May God bless you plans with His clear direction.
Gigi
Read more about it here at the blog for NCWA. You’ll see that I’m sure God’s plan was a better choice.
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