It's fall again and a subject that consistently comes up in the writer's world that I live in is the voice of a writer. I find it in blogs, notes, speaking engagements, and coffee chatter. It seems that this is the time of year that we all settle in and begin to write more after conferences, vacations, and school starting back up.
The basic things are shared, but the important thing is...Do you sound like you? We all know what Jerry Jenkins sounds like and Francine Rivers, but do you know you? Don't try so hard, it'll come. The more you write, the more your heart will sing. I can't tell you how your voice will sound but the secret is to write, write, and then write some more. Write what God invites you to, write what brings you joy, health, healing, and positive affirmation. You will be satisfied, I promise as you write...the end.
I'm praying for you and I offer that you ask your creator to give you the special voice that he intended for you to have in your writing. Come with me to the waterfall and let's ask Him together.
"Father I ask that you would give my writer friends and me a clear sounding voice, a call, to come and learn of you and your Son, Jesus Christ. I want people to be able to pick up a book by Paulette L. Harris and say, yes, that's a person that writes, uniquely, individually, and consistently. I can tell by one sentence who the author may be. I ask for your help and guidance to become the writers you want all of us to be so that we can reach out to a hurting world. Thank you Father in the Name of Jesus Christ."
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Carol Sauceda's Final Chapter for Seeds of Affliction, Fruits of Suffering.
This is short today because I broke it into two blogs on my website. It's about her and I posted the final chapter on her latest book. Enjoy.
I'm touched by my friend Carol, who takes coming to sit at the feet of Jesus literally. I often find her by the stream, under the waterfalls, or laying by the large pool that the falls drops into. Sometimes I go and sit with her and we pray together, other times, she is withdrawn and alone. She had to walk this journey with Jesus alone. We often share a cup of the refreshing water that only the Holy Spirit can offer.
Her son committed suicide years ago, shortly after I met her. She lost her son, husband, marriage, home, and most of her friends.
Jim and I were worried. She was in a dark place, but she pulled herself out of it, finished her master's degree in counseling and is moving closer and closer to being healed by Jesus.
We love Carol, she's a genuine Christian and says what she means, mincing no words. I've permission to share her story as a survivor of a horrific loss. She loves others and she is a huge help and encourager to others as an author and friend. She has non-fiction books published and just finished a novel.
Kudos to you Carol. You go girl! :) We love you.
I'm touched by my friend Carol, who takes coming to sit at the feet of Jesus literally. I often find her by the stream, under the waterfalls, or laying by the large pool that the falls drops into. Sometimes I go and sit with her and we pray together, other times, she is withdrawn and alone. She had to walk this journey with Jesus alone. We often share a cup of the refreshing water that only the Holy Spirit can offer.
Her son committed suicide years ago, shortly after I met her. She lost her son, husband, marriage, home, and most of her friends.
Jim and I were worried. She was in a dark place, but she pulled herself out of it, finished her master's degree in counseling and is moving closer and closer to being healed by Jesus.
We love Carol, she's a genuine Christian and says what she means, mincing no words. I've permission to share her story as a survivor of a horrific loss. She loves others and she is a huge help and encourager to others as an author and friend. She has non-fiction books published and just finished a novel.
Kudos to you Carol. You go girl! :) We love you.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day Reflecting
My baby Jennifer, is bringing her baby to dinner early today for our Mother's Day Celebration. I plan to take Jake to the stables because he loves horses as much as I do. His mother is a little afraid of them so Jim and Jennifer will do the barbequing for us. Yum! I can't wait.
I will miss the rest of the children though, seems like they were so little a short time ago. I remember each one's birth and feel so grateful and humble that I get to be their Grandmother. They are all maturing and doing what they have to do now to make a living and I can't believe it!
Justin works for an electronics company, all hours.
Jessica is a wonderful chef in a great place in CA..
Aimee is busy with college and starting a full time job at 7-11 in Greeley,CO.
Sara is in CA. working on getting a job for the summer.
Jake, well, he's just our baby and doesn't want to be. He thinks like his big sisters and brother, all grown-up. That's why we have to do something "bigger" like go horseback riding together.
Families grow up too fast and apart now days. So, Jennifer and I have decided to take control here and are planning a family reunion in late summer of 2014. We are praying it gives everyone time to put in their vacation days requests into their work and meet us in Estes Park,Colorado.
This blog is about writing and encouraging you writers to keep going with your lives and do your best to write every day. Even Mother's Day if you can. Don't have an idea? Stop and sit under the tree by the waterfall, it's right against the cliff where the water plunges over. It's a little loud but comforting, as if there is nothing else but this rushing consistent sound. Write something about your family and loved ones and if you fall asleep...it's okay! :) Enjoy the day.
Love,
Paulette
I will miss the rest of the children though, seems like they were so little a short time ago. I remember each one's birth and feel so grateful and humble that I get to be their Grandmother. They are all maturing and doing what they have to do now to make a living and I can't believe it!
Justin works for an electronics company, all hours.
Jessica is a wonderful chef in a great place in CA..
Aimee is busy with college and starting a full time job at 7-11 in Greeley,CO.
Sara is in CA. working on getting a job for the summer.
Jake, well, he's just our baby and doesn't want to be. He thinks like his big sisters and brother, all grown-up. That's why we have to do something "bigger" like go horseback riding together.
Families grow up too fast and apart now days. So, Jennifer and I have decided to take control here and are planning a family reunion in late summer of 2014. We are praying it gives everyone time to put in their vacation days requests into their work and meet us in Estes Park,Colorado.
This blog is about writing and encouraging you writers to keep going with your lives and do your best to write every day. Even Mother's Day if you can. Don't have an idea? Stop and sit under the tree by the waterfall, it's right against the cliff where the water plunges over. It's a little loud but comforting, as if there is nothing else but this rushing consistent sound. Write something about your family and loved ones and if you fall asleep...it's okay! :) Enjoy the day.
Love,
Paulette
Friday, April 12, 2013
What Would A Wise Woman Do? Book by Laura Steward Atchinson
I just finished this book. I can't recommend it enough. Talk about taking a plunge off the top of the falls and into deep unknown pools, this is the book that will challenge you as an author, speaker or whatever your dreams and visions are drawing you to jump.
Do you think these are God inspired moments? You bet I do.
I met Laura at the LA Writer's 101 Conference last March. She among many other leaders was a loving giving person. She was getting tired as my turn came to meet her. The lady was willing to speak with anyone and gave each an autographed copy of her book, What Would A Wise Woman Do? It is a great self-study and self-reflection book for any one wanting to grow.
As she prayed with me, she spoke one word to me...FOCUS! She warned me that is what she felt I needed to hear. Little did she know that an agent I met advised me the same and that there would be a ton of "good" intentions coming my way and I was going to have to make some tough choices.
Guess what? That's exactly what happened and I began to feel so overwhelmed and worried that I caught the flu-bug. Yep, that's right, God wanted my attention. So I stopped everything, took more aspirin, and laid down with this book. This is a good book precious writing friends. God inspired, thank you Laura for your obedience to your creator. :)
Love, Paulette
Do you think these are God inspired moments? You bet I do.
I met Laura at the LA Writer's 101 Conference last March. She among many other leaders was a loving giving person. She was getting tired as my turn came to meet her. The lady was willing to speak with anyone and gave each an autographed copy of her book, What Would A Wise Woman Do? It is a great self-study and self-reflection book for any one wanting to grow.
As she prayed with me, she spoke one word to me...FOCUS! She warned me that is what she felt I needed to hear. Little did she know that an agent I met advised me the same and that there would be a ton of "good" intentions coming my way and I was going to have to make some tough choices.
Guess what? That's exactly what happened and I began to feel so overwhelmed and worried that I caught the flu-bug. Yep, that's right, God wanted my attention. So I stopped everything, took more aspirin, and laid down with this book. This is a good book precious writing friends. God inspired, thank you Laura for your obedience to your creator. :)
Love, Paulette
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