Wow, if the number of motorcycles that have already roared past my house today (and it's just Wednesday!) is any indication of how many people will pour in again to Northwest Arkansas this weekend for Bikes, Blues and Barbeque, we're in for another doozey!
I began thinking about that as the motorcycles whizzed past. How does one get something like that 'going'? All those people! Is it word-of-mouth or high-dollar advertising?
I've been pondering that alot lately as I've retreated into my "writing room" to finish my third book, "Contessa and the Cameraman". I don't want to make any mistakes this time...I want it to be perfect and I know if it's to be perfect, then I will have to work hard to make it so. I have re-written and re-written until I'm almost sick of the story! I have a dear author friend in Benton, AR that is going to edit the manuscript for me and I think she will do an outstanding job! I am amazed at the number of writers I've been meeting lately and they all seem to be in various stages of learning about this crazy ride we call writing. It's not for the faint of heart, I can tell you that!
Back to the subject of the popularity of BBB - I was just thinking, if I could get people as excited about reading one of my books as these people are about dressing in black leather and riding up and down the highway all weekend, I would be set! I think it all boils down to what people are interested in and if the experience is made worthwhile for them. Well, that's what I pledge to do in my writing - make it worthwhile for the reader. You heard it here first, folks! I am as serious as a heart attack about this thing....I know God gave me this thing for some reason and I'm bound and determined to have it turn out for HIS glory and honor. Would you agree with me in prayer that these stories will touch hearts and lives for Him? Would you agree with me in prayer that young women will begin to understand what it's like to live a moral life, that everybody encounters temptation, that we are all human but loved by the Savior?
Whew! Quite a rant today! Just some of this and that.....more later.
I will continue to agree with you in prayer my sweet friend... I am the one that needs to apologize it's been awhile since I've visited your Blog. I was sitting here with a warm cup of java then all of a sudden I thought oh wow, I wonder if she's posted any new blogs lately...
ReplyDeleteI love you Sweet P and I am so proud of you and I respect your great talent. If you would like some tiny suggestions, enjoy your gift without expectations and you'll be surprised as to what may land on your lap.
I have this darling young girl that corresponds with me on myspace. Bless her heart she wants a boyfriend so bad and she's made herself sick over what she perceives as a rejection... She's not being rejected at all, it's her desperation driving them away. I explained to her the old saying, “stop looking and the right man will fall on your lap…” Well I will share that same adage with you my friend, stop looking for readers and your books will become a blessing to many... That is when you will discover that they've already fallen onto many unsuspecting laps. Remember God is in control of the details, so vroom forward and Enjoy the ride... Have a great day. Love Kathy