tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28081558576867781802024-03-13T06:05:15.444-07:00An Authors LifeThirty three year old Christian Author, with soon to be seven books published the first three poetry, and non fiction, the latest four are part of A Christian Mystery Series. I work with Children at my church as well and enjoy hanging out with my family and friends.The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-74083204662200160822014-12-22T17:46:00.001-08:002014-12-22T17:46:14.416-08:00I took a Risk its Paying off<p dir="ltr">I did it I took a risk and joined the new social network tsu.co about five weeks ago, I wanted to network with other writers and Christians and networking I am.  The support is great and I appreciate everything that this place offers some people tend to ignore the no spam or no innappropriate material rule but that is what the block and unfriend buttons are for right?  </p>
<p dir="ltr">No Tsu.co is not perfect but then again neither am I so it is a nice fit...It has allowed me to carry my networking with others to a new level and I am able to share my faith and my books which I love.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You have to be invited by someone who is already a member to Tsu, so I am inviting my blog readers by giving you my short link...<br>
https://www.tsu.co/Michellekidwell</p>
<p dir="ltr">Remember an Author has to have the ability to grow his or her network to make an impact right? </p>
<p dir="ltr">I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. ..</p>
<p dir="ltr">Love in Christ</p>
<p dir="ltr">Michelle</p>
The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-84859784065047715872013-10-07T15:41:00.001-07:002013-10-07T15:41:29.760-07:00A Dream Lived<p>They say writers have to develop a thick skin, when it comes to reviews and dealing with others in a competive world, but the fact is many of us are a sensitive breed. We take things personally, we hurt at what others say, or take offense. I know I have and I am sure others have as well. Perhaps that sensitivity is what allows us to create such relatable characters. </p> <p>As authors we need to remember that each of our paths, as well as our pasts are different. We may not all have the fame of Danielle Steel, JK Rowling, or Cynthia Voight but we can certainly learn something from them. In order to succeed, I think we must learn what failure is, and be sensitive to those around us.</p> <p>Look at Stephen King, teachers told him in highschool he would amount to nothing. He is by no means my favorite author, but I learned that you don't have to listen to others who tell you you are going to fail. In fact if you want to suceeed. Don't!</p> <p>JK Rowling was a Mother, who was on Public assistance before she catapulted on the scene with her Harry Potter Series, hoping to make it only to make it as a writer. She never expected to make it rich as an author, but that she did.</p> <p>I know these are the exceptions, but the point is you have to persevere. You have to be willing to put a lot of time in effort into what you are doing in order to realize that sucess can happen.</p> <p>I am an Indie Author, went that way a couple of years ago, and there are Indie Sucesses as well, look at Eragon,Christopher Paolini. And with the creation of ebooks, Kindles, Ipads, Iphones, and Androids, a whole new world has opened up for Indie Authors. I for one feel blessed to be part fo that world, some of my friends may not agree with me but that's there right.</p> <p>God Bless</p> <p>Michelle!</p><div class="PoweredByWebStory" style="margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:10px"><a target="_blank" href="http://webstory.my/cs_invite.php?u=10325"><img src="http://image.webstory.my/WebStoryLogo32.png" alt="Chrysanth WebStory" style="border:0;" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://webstory.my/cs_invite.php?u=10325">WebStory</a>: What a desktop <a target="_blank" href="http://webstory.my">blogging software</a>!</div><a name='more'></a>The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-65830339738127337332012-04-09T22:36:00.004-07:002012-04-09T22:36:28.233-07:00My Words His Gift to Me<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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First of all let me say I hope all of my readers had a wonderful Easter
and I pray you took the time to remember the true meaning of Easter. I
enjoyed my Easter I helped out Mrs Cheryl with the kiddos yesterday I
truly enjoy working with her.<br />
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This is of course my writers blog but I would not be the writer I am without my faith. The good Lord gave me a gift for <b>words</b>
and I pray that I use those words for his glory. Whether I am writing
fiction or nonfiction I want my first question to be "Am I writing
something that is pleasing and glorifying to the good Lord?"<br />
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I came across a verse in Psalm 45:1<br />
<i>Psalm 45[a]<br /> For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.<br /><br /> 1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme<br /> as I recite my verses for the king;<br /> my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. </i><br />
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Life is full of writing opportunities and ideas and I find the ideas all
around me my kittens for one have got me to thinking about reworking a
children's book I wrote when I was 16 called Timmie the Kitten.<br />
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I think we as writers and readers tend to look at the world around us
and allow ourselves to get lost in thoughts and story ideas and that is a
good thing but as a writer I do not want to get so wrapped up in the
story that I forget the one who gave me the gift. I do not ever want to
forget Jesus's sacrifice on the cross.<br />
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Jesus Has Risen</h5>
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24197">1</sup> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24198">2</sup>
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from
heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24199">3</sup> His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24200">4</sup> The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. <br />
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24201">5</sup> The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24202">6</sup> He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24203">7</sup>
Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and
is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have
told you.” <br />
<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24204">8</sup> So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24205">9</sup> Suddenly Jesus met them. <span class="woj">“Greetings,”</span> he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24206">10</sup> Then Jesus said to them, <span class="woj">“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”</span> <br />
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While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the
city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24208">12</sup> When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24209">13</sup> telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24210">14</sup> If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24211">15</sup>
So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And
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<sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24212">16</sup> Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24213">17</sup> When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24214">18</sup> Then Jesus came to them and said, <span class="woj">“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</span> <span class="woj"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24215">19</sup> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</span> <span class="woj"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24216">20</sup> and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”</span> </div>The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-47977039882591268412012-03-10T18:22:00.002-08:002012-03-10T18:22:29.864-08:00Make Money Writing Interview With Janice Hanna Thompson<h3 class="post-title entry-title">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Welcome, Janice. Can
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Thanks for having me. I’m thrilled to share about my latest
book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Make-Money-Writing-ebook/dp/B007IY7QG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331421710&sr=8-1">MAKE
MONEY WRITING</a>, which is now available from amazon for kindle users. The
book, which is loaded with helpful hints for freelancers, is free from March 12<sup>th</sup>
– March 17<sup>th</sup>. After that, it will sell for $4.49. </div>
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little about yourself and your writing experience? </b></div>
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Sure! I write under the names “Janice Thompson” and “Janice
Hanna.” I just signed contract #79 (For QUEEN OF THE WAVES) and have written in
a variety of genres, including romance, historical, contemporary, cozy mystery,
juvenile fiction, non-fiction and more. I’m best known for my light-hearted
contemporary novels and for my quirky characters. I’m pretty passionate about
writing, and even more passionate about helping others discover their writing
talents and abilities. For the past seven years I’ve worked as a full-time
freelancer, earning my living with my books, teachings, articles, and
write-for-hire work. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Why did you decide to
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For several years now I’ve divided my time between freelance
writing and teaching. So many aspiring writers discover that I’ve published
several books and they come to me to ask the inevitable, “How do I get
published?” question, usually followed by, “Is there really <a href="http://randomramblingsofawriter.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-money-writing-interview-with.html#" id="_GPLITA_4" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">money</a> to be made in
publishing?” Over the past couple years I’ve put together several <a href="http://www.freelancewritingcourses.com/">freelance writing courses</a> to
answer their questions, but I felt the need to do more, so I compiled all of my
mini-teachings into one book. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Will readers get all
of the same materials they would get in one of your courses? </b></div>
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No, the courses are very specific to their individual
topics. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Make-Money-Writing-ebook/dp/B007IY7QG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331421710&sr=8-1">MAKE
MONEY WRITING</a> covers a variety of areas of interest to the freelance
writer, including: earning top dollar, magazine <a href="http://randomramblingsofawriter.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-money-writing-interview-with.html#" id="_GPLITA_3" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">article writing</a>, write-for-hire
work, writing the novel and/or non-fiction book, the submission process,
succeeding as a freelancer, and more. The book is not a textbook. Instead, it
is motivational in tone and focuses on offering encouragement to freelancers
and giving them basic tips for success in each of the areas listed above. </div>
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Sure! It might make more sense to share some of the chapter
titles because they will give you an idea of some of the topics readers will
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Earning
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jumping
the Hurdles</i></div>
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the Beginning. . .the Writer Set Goals</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What
Industry Pros are Saying about Goal-Setting</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Write.
. .for Hire!</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Revolutionize
Your Writing</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Girls
Just Wanta Have Funds</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Stop,
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">From
Mii to Wii (<a href="http://randomramblingsofawriter.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-money-writing-interview-with.html#" id="_GPLITA_0" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">learning</a> how to incorporate the “we” factor)</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Five
Things a Writer can <a href="http://randomramblingsofawriter.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-money-writing-interview-with.html#" id="_GPLITA_2" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">Learn</a> from American Idol</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Writers
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are you <a href="http://randomramblingsofawriter.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-money-writing-interview-with.html#" id="_GPLITA_1" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">working</a> on?</b></div>
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I’m currently writing QUEEN OF THE WAVES, a novel set aboard
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Titanic</i>. Very compelling story, I
must say! And I’m tickled about my upcoming release, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/WEDDING-BELLES-Janice-Hanna/dp/1609366328/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1331423864&sr=1-2-catcorr">Wedding
Belles</a>. </div>
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Yes, thanks for asking. I’m tickled about the recent release
of my <a href="http://www.freelancewritingcourses.com/non-fiction-writing-course">Non-Fiction
Writing Course</a>. I recorded this course in the studio several months ago and
had a blast doing it. I’m convinced this is the most comprehensive package I’ve
ever put together. Non-Fiction writers should be able to take this course and
find some degree of success building their platform, writing short pieces and
fully developing a non-fiction book. There’s even information on how to pitch
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">From
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Understanding
Non-Fiction Book Types</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Compiling
Your Information (Braiding the Book)</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Incorporating
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the free kindle book? </b></div>
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They can follow <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Make-Money-Writing-ebook/dp/B007IY7QG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331421710&sr=8-1">this
link</a> to amazon: <a href="http://amzn.to/yBeVBh">http://amzn.to/yBeVBh</a>.
The book will be free from March 12<sup>th</sup> – March 17<sup>th</sup> and
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Facebook: JaniceHannaThompson</div>The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-40456243122410174522012-01-27T19:16:00.000-08:002012-01-27T19:16:26.582-08:00When God MovesDon't you just love it when God moves. I mean really moves. I have been experiencing that lately in my writing and in my life, and I must say I am always at awe.<br />
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I know in life their are times that we don't necessarily feel that God is moving in our lives, that somehow we are being given a bad hand, or whatever you want to call it. I look at myself as a positive person, a person who looks at the blessings in life, who sees what God has given her and I would say I am most definitely blessed, but like everyone else I have those why me moments. I mean who doesn't? Can you honestly tell me you have never had a why me moment? I know I have, but I have also had plenty of those moments when God moves in such an incredible way, I am just dumbstruck by his grace. I must tell you when that happens it is awesome, and right now I feel that life is pretty blessed things are coming together nicely, because I believe I am doing what God has called me to do. I am writing what I am supposed to right, and that is my ministry the written word, I work with children too, but my biggest mission field comes through my writing.<br />
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And Now I am going new places with my writing, by that I mean I am getting it out their, I have had a Christian publisher express interest in Finding Star, after I sent them my synopsis and first chapter they requested more so I am working my best to make Star shine...I have spent so much time and energy on this book, probably the hardest book I have ever written, but it is so worth it, hearing this story, and knowing someone is interested in it. An awesome moment that tells me my efforts have not been futile.<br />
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Right now I am just so in Awe of God's grace. I know that this is not an over the night process I have been working nine years and have had seven books published in order to reach this goal, but I know I could not have done it on my own. It is only by God's Grace I am where I am, and I believe I will continue to grow.<br />
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The pics of the books above are of my latest released book Shadows From Our Past!!!! <br />
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<br />The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-10023933585684216742011-12-31T23:33:00.000-08:002011-12-31T23:34:52.967-08:00Welcoming in a New Year 2012I woulds like to thank all of my friends and readers for their support in my writing, and in my decisions in general, I may not always be perfect but I am trying to lead the best possible life I can.<br />
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2011 was a year of letting go for me, letting a friend who was dragging me down go, and sadly losing friends far to young to death, but it was also a year of learning to embrace life more, to enjoy it, to the fullest. Which is my prayer for you in 2012 may you find success in 2012 but the greatest success is learning to be the person God created you to be and to embrace the gifts he has given you. And for my fellow Authors, I hope to see many more of your books out in 2012 !<br />
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May your life be like good wine, tasty, sharp and clear, and like good wine may it improve with every passing year.The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-85350962455181428042011-11-20T20:23:00.001-08:002011-11-20T20:41:34.849-08:00From the Land of Wrimo (2011)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Michelle R Kidwell</span>The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-80755727401133342122011-11-06T19:28:00.000-08:002011-11-06T19:28:49.679-08:00From The Land of Nanowrimo 2011<br />
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I am writing a YA novel this year for Nano last year, and I believe the year before were both Mysteries, because that is what I generally write Christian Mystery. But The Scent of Summer (The working title was beckoning, so this is the story I am telling.<br />
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I hope my fellow Nanowrimers, are having a sucessful 2011 writing journey. And may you all have a blessed Holiday Season<br />
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Shouldn't Caylee be allowed to rest in peace, but how is she going to do that, with her killer walking free, and even if her Mother did not kill her shouldn't she have reported her missing, who in their right mind goes a month without reporting their child missing? I am not a parent, but I would like to think if I were a parent I would want to do something right away, I would fight for that precious child.<br /><br />It seriously sickens me that someone will not pay for this crime at least on this side of Heaven.<br /><br />But doesn't the Lord say vengeance is mine, so I am sure she will face her judgment for her part in this.<br /><br />Rest in Peace Caylee, you Deserved Better.<br /><br />God Bless<br /><br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-57760961547187802252011-07-06T22:36:00.000-07:002011-07-06T23:13:01.278-07:00Balancing My Two Passions, (Writing and Publishing, Children's Ministry)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLE-FxCXts/ThVMzmXLEaI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Cke_uVMwvig/s1600/270109_2229020445252_1240074486_2725073_1875629_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 116px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLE-FxCXts/ThVMzmXLEaI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Cke_uVMwvig/s200/270109_2229020445252_1240074486_2725073_1875629_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626487758824083874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I guess sometimes even the best intentions fail right? I am writer, so writing a blog should not be that difficult and in concept it is not, but perhaps it is because I feel more comfortable in a land of fiction, where I have a little more control over my characters. And perhaps it is because I am dividing my time between two passions, working with Children at my church, (my faith pays a key role in what I write, and why).<br /><br />I have for as long as I can remember been an avid reader, a good book, and I am a happy camper, but sometimes technology does get in the way, you know the blessing and curse of it all? Don't get me wrong I love, love, love my computer and could not have six going on seven books published without it. The seventh, Shadows From Our Past, the fourth and final book in The Marishka Tanya Alexei series, should be ready for release around the first of September, I know it is fast.<br /><br />I am still writing though, currently on a wip called The Price I Pay, another Christian Mystery, because that is the genre, that I most often feel comfortable in writing, though I do try my head at Ya, and I have had books of poetry, and non fiction published as well, all for the Grace of God.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPVUl8bYjXo/ThVNZSI8wfI/AAAAAAAAAKs/SJKhxXcqWm8/s1600/168.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPVUl8bYjXo/ThVNZSI8wfI/AAAAAAAAAKs/SJKhxXcqWm8/s200/168.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626488406230745586" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Children are a joy to work with though, the pic below was actually taken by a preschooler with a vtech camera, got to love that they make digital cameras for kids LOL!<br /><br />Back to the writing though, I have written the prologue and the first chapter in The Price I Pay, I have an idea of the direction I want it to go in, but not an exact clear picture, so I guess I will wing it LOL!<br /><br />In Christs Love<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-34738373430756949242011-07-01T02:16:00.000-07:002011-07-01T02:21:09.358-07:00I'm Here For You (For Amy)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T9zjEjUG3Os/Tg2RUTng3pI/AAAAAAAAAKU/DbNMmdxmEhg/s1600/274697_1240074486_4168992_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 101px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T9zjEjUG3Os/Tg2RUTng3pI/AAAAAAAAAKU/DbNMmdxmEhg/s320/274697_1240074486_4168992_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624311287705034386" /></a><br /> <br /><br /><br />I'm here for you<br /><br />The way you were for me<br /><br />In those early days<br /><br />Of childlike faith<br /> <br /><br />When I felt stuck between<br /><br />A little girl lost<br /><br />And a girl coming of age<br /><br />Finding herself<br /><br />Finding her faith<br /><br />You never judged me<br /><br />You just loved me<br /><br />And now it's my turn to repay the favor.<br /><br />Your Daddy is gone<br /><br />A good man for sure<br /><br />A great man more aptly put<br /><br />But I'm here for you my sweet<br /><br />Friend who was always there<br /><br />When I needed her.<br /><br />The way you listened as I told<br /><br />You secrets from my past<br /><br />To painful to talk about<br /><br />But you were one of t he first<br /><br />I opened up to<br /><br />And you assured me<br /><br />Nothing I could do made me deserve that<br /><br />Kind of treatment.<br /><br />You were the friend<br /><br />That would go out of her way<br /><br />In those early days of faith<br /><br />To make sure I had a ride for church<br /><br />And a friend to pray with<br /><br />Eventhough you were raising a young family<br /><br />Of your own.<br /><br />And your Daddy was a great man<br /><br />One I trusted easily and completely<br /><br />Not easy for me<br /><br />But he just had a way about him<br /><br />Christ shinning through<br /><br />The way he'd just hand someone<br /><br />Money because he felt it pressed<br /><br />Upon his heart<br /><br />Didn't matter he had his own suffering<br /><br />He still shined Christ's love.<br /><br />I'm here for you my friend<br /><br />The way you were for me.<br /><br />I can honestly say<br /><br />I would not be the person<br /><br />I am today<br /><br />If it were not for you.<br /><br />Copyright Michelle R Kidwell<br /><br />6/30/2011<br /><br />2:47 P.M PSTThe Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-3598708030595179732011-06-30T19:45:00.000-07:002011-06-30T20:16:16.067-07:00The Journey Begins Again (Publishing Shadows from Our Past)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yWw_54J-yqk/Tg07nVCmTkI/AAAAAAAAAKM/Q2uhK84_YWg/s1600/087.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yWw_54J-yqk/Tg07nVCmTkI/AAAAAAAAAKM/Q2uhK84_YWg/s320/087.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624217056504598082" /></a><br /><br />I am currently getting ready for my final book in the Marishka Tanya Alexei series to go into publication. This is my seventh book, and the excitment begins again, but I have plenty else to keep me busy while I wait.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FKdf6BRepos/Tg02Q2FTI-I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/NeagNybbD1o/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FKdf6BRepos/Tg02Q2FTI-I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/NeagNybbD1o/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624211172679164898" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The children I work with bring me such joy...<br /><br /><br />The waiting I think is one of the hardest parts of the publishing process, so it does help to keep yourself busy, with postive, uplifting things, so I will continue to work with the kids I work with, and do my work for the Church.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am afraid one of my good friends also just lost her Father, so tomorrow I am supposed to be attending a funeral Lord willing! It hurts my heart because he was such a good man, but I rest comforted in the fact knowing he is with Jesus.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QTBJyYLOiM0/Tg04Ff7ZqfI/AAAAAAAAAKE/7zJa0COlOAs/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QTBJyYLOiM0/Tg04Ff7ZqfI/AAAAAAAAAKE/7zJa0COlOAs/s320/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624213176776763890" /></a><br /><br />Other than the new book being published and life keeping me busy, with friends, family, ecct I really don't have much else to update on... I know I should really update this blog more, but doesn't one need something to say in order to do that LOL?<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-77971492833544884922011-05-26T23:29:00.001-07:002011-05-26T23:37:41.678-07:00The Power to Reach Hearts With The Written Word<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g2-Nvu-PGc0/Td9FAhZYNLI/AAAAAAAAAJw/4mIQAdAHnOo/s1600/35060_1536571894471_1240074486_1493305_900759_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g2-Nvu-PGc0/Td9FAhZYNLI/AAAAAAAAAJw/4mIQAdAHnOo/s320/35060_1536571894471_1240074486_1493305_900759_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611279535994057906" /></a><br /><br />Last summer I was preparing My sixth book, my third Mystery published in the Marishka Tanya Alexei series for publication, and now I find myself preparing the fourth and what I perceive to be the final book in this series. I have journeyed with this family for a long time, writing about them long before I published any stories or novels to do with them, and I am sure you will hear from them again, but if my feeling is right, there are going to be other projects to focus on.<br /><br />The working title for this book is Running For Our Lives: Subject to change at authors or publishers discretion of course, but for now that is what I am calling it. I somehow manage to find a few spare moments to write, in the sometimes hectic pace of my life. But as they say a writer is not only writing when they are sitting at a desk with a laptop but they are writing when they are living life. Staring out a window can be a moment of inspiration for an author.<br /><br />I do not know where this series will take me but I do pray that in someways it reaches its readers. Writing to me has always been about that, reaching and witnessing, because when I write my faith is evident, but I am not trying to shove religion down anyones throat because my faith is not a religion it is a relationship. I am not going to tap dance around the truth in my books but neither am I going to shove beliefs down anyones throats, but I do pray that in someway my writing reaches others, that somehow the good Lord is using my words to reach hearts..The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-36267019353962458992011-05-19T19:57:00.000-07:002011-05-19T19:58:32.585-07:00Are Parents Being HeardI went with Fran to Mikeys open house today, and it seemed like what was concerning Fran, Mikey's Mom the most was being glossed over. She would point out a concern, a kid that constantly picks on Mikey until he is to the breaking point, and everything but the issue would be dealt with?<br /><br />My nephew is ten, and a very smart young man, but he has some learning issues and is in Special Ed, still he reads well, and is intelligent. But how can a child learn when they are being picked on till the point of snapping? And having a teacher not really acknowledge the issue, or just gloss over it, really isn't that helpful.<br /><br />Shouldn't the teacher listen to what the parent has to say?<br /><br />I for one think they should especially if it is affecting the childs ability to learn.<br /><br />In Christs LoveThe Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-14642547258824926152011-05-13T23:20:00.000-07:002011-05-13T23:37:52.931-07:00Where Does the Time Go<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-66TsxX3IGNc/Tc4iI2Iq9FI/AAAAAAAAAJo/EXDlSgjIGVE/s1600/230977_197871513589577_100001001893260_525700_2868563_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-66TsxX3IGNc/Tc4iI2Iq9FI/AAAAAAAAAJo/EXDlSgjIGVE/s320/230977_197871513589577_100001001893260_525700_2868563_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606456121489028178" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GvRQ5_P1m1c/Tc4hxWzXgFI/AAAAAAAAAJg/fOhhJzuuTv4/s1600/Ambers%2BVisit%2B004_Painting_Painting_Painting_Painting.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GvRQ5_P1m1c/Tc4hxWzXgFI/AAAAAAAAAJg/fOhhJzuuTv4/s320/Ambers%2BVisit%2B004_Painting_Painting_Painting_Painting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606455717941182546" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KhKisoqGDQI/Tc4gyWbFHuI/AAAAAAAAAJY/dE2crPDxhkU/s1600/20110109_3b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 305px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KhKisoqGDQI/Tc4gyWbFHuI/AAAAAAAAAJY/dE2crPDxhkU/s320/20110109_3b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606454635507556066" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjlWJgQ92SQ/Tc4f8d75m4I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/HIayVyC4M2g/s1600/180.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjlWJgQ92SQ/Tc4f8d75m4I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/HIayVyC4M2g/s320/180.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606453709811325826" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4YIVkNmH30M/Tc4fjb3ikmI/AAAAAAAAAJI/AgdtpKwpjrA/s1600/224100_2071781314372_1240074486_2540588_4914955_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4YIVkNmH30M/Tc4fjb3ikmI/AAAAAAAAAJI/AgdtpKwpjrA/s320/224100_2071781314372_1240074486_2540588_4914955_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606453279759438434" /></a><br />Where Does the Time Go??May 13th already and little Ethan graduated from preschool today, where does the time go, my best friend J had her birthday the big 33, hope you had an awesome day friend...<br /><br /><br /><br />Little Ethans Mom Fran and I have been friends since we were little kids, and now she has kids of her own and her youngest Little Ethan is going into preschool. Mikey is ten already, and I can remember when he was born.<br /><br /><br /><br />I am proud of these boys and proud of the fact that in a couple of week my niece Amber will be graduating eighth grade, wow time sure does fly doesn't it?<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friends play an important part of my lfie and I am blessed to have friends who are like family to me. The picture above was taken after a fuernal but we knew that the person who had passed was no longer suffering and that does bring a measure of comfort.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />On another please pray for the precious little boy in the first picture above, a friends son who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in November.2010 he just had a stem cell transplant, and his body is enduring a lot right now with the harsh chemo, this precious little boy can use your prayer. His name is Elijah and he is truly a fighter...The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-58966800056103232022011-02-28T17:17:00.000-08:002011-02-28T17:27:58.981-08:00Preadator: Terri Blackstock: A Review<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUbdr93Mzo8/TWxJYy9nRqI/AAAAAAAAAI4/2p0jAYCJBVE/s1600/Predator-Terri-Blackstock-Paperback12-lge.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUbdr93Mzo8/TWxJYy9nRqI/AAAAAAAAAI4/2p0jAYCJBVE/s320/Predator-Terri-Blackstock-Paperback12-lge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578914728751089314" /></a><br /><br />Predator<br />Terri Blackstock <br />Copyright 2010<br /><br />Twenty Five Year Old Krista Carmichael does not want to believe her fourteen year old Sister is dead, murdered by someone who was stalking her on a social network called GrapeVyne, but when she is called to idenitfy the body of a girl partially buried in the woods there is no denying what has happened. When she looks at her Sisters Grapevyne Page she is surprised at how easy her Sister made it, by posting personal information for everyone to read, and it quickly turns into a crusade not only to find her sisters killer but to educate others of the danger of telling to much on Social Networks. The Crusade leads her to Ryan Adkins the creator of Grapevyne which he started in his college dorm.<br /><br />When another young woman is attacked raped and nearly killed and her roomate killed it leads both Krista and Ryan into action to find the Predator, the one who is out trying to stalk and murder innocent women, but the path can lead them both into danger. <br /><br />Will they discover the killer before its to late, or will the killer target them?<br /><br />Definitely a book that I recomend we read, and have young adults read, because though fiction it deals with very real issues, and gets you to thinking about the way you act on Social Networks!!!<br /><br />God Bless<br />MichelleThe Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-49644097242931319772011-02-15T21:32:00.000-08:002011-02-15T22:09:50.311-08:00Be Done With the Nit Picking Lets Start Living Like Christians!!!Why is it so often we are quick to judge?<br />Didn't Christ call us not to judge, and I am not talking about pointing out right from wrong, because that is not judgment, judgment is treating someone differently for the mistakes they make or the things they have done wrong or simply judging becase of something they could not help.<br /><br />We judge others because they do things that we might not do, but again is that really our place.<br /><br />I mean there are some things that are clearly wrong and should be punished, but is it really helpful to point out everyones smallest fault, there every mistake?<br /><br />I believe we should point out right and wrong of course, but I do not believe we should beat a person down until they feel like there is no way they are worthy, because the fact is it is not about worth, it's about love.<br /><br />The love that put Jesus on the cross for us.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-82577548067948514912011-01-25T22:24:00.000-08:002011-01-25T22:34:29.738-08:00What is Sin to One: A Timely ReminderI was thinking about what I was going to blog on this weekend, and then it came to me.<br /><br />Why not judge on why some Christians feel the need to judge each other.<br /><br />It happened to me today, over a simple facebook game I play.<br /><br />I wondered what gave the person the right to judge me?<br /><br />What made them have the right to point out my lack of convictions when they themselves are not perfect?<br /><br />I can tolerate having a spirtual mentor in my life explaining to me why something may be wrong, but someone simply saying its wrong, and you are a dissapointment, all over a game. It just didn't seem right.<br /><br />Jesus reminded others he who is without sin cast the first stone.<br /><br />No one could cast that stone could they except for Christ himself and Christ choose not to Cast the stone.<br /><br />Shouldn't that tell us something.<br /><br />I like what a dear Sister in the Lord, and older lady explained once, at a Bible Study, she reminded us, what is sin to one may not be to another. I am not talking about the things that the Bible directly forbids, but other things.<br /><br />We can make anything a crutch if we lean on it to hard and to long, so instead lets lean on the Lord.<br /><br />And for goodness sakes, I don't think a game is going to send me directly to Hell, I think my heart is what counts don't you?<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-12911367708724215592011-01-21T20:35:00.000-08:002011-01-21T20:41:37.345-08:00Finding Star (A Hard Story to Tell)Have you ever felt God telling you to write a story, but finding your heart tugging with each scene you wrote?<br /><br />I feel that way about Finding Star?<br /><br />How does one write about such abuse endured by a child without feeling emotionally drained after doing so?<br /><br />Even though this story is fiction sadly abuse happens, and that is what makes this story so hard to tell, while at the same time making me feel the calling to write it.<br /><br />I am only about seven pages into Finding Star now, but I am sure it will expand in time. <br /><br />I was actually given this story, in a very vivid and real dream, and have had a couple of others since then that have led to more scenes in this story.<br /><br />It is not an easy story to tell, but one I feel God has asked me to tell, so I know that he will give me the strength to write this very difficult piece of fiction.<br /><br />In Christs Love<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-20639712153864301942011-01-19T22:49:00.000-08:002011-01-19T23:02:34.918-08:00Even In Sorrow Hope IluminuatesSome people tend to think I have a "Pollyanna complex" because I try to look at the good in all things, but I must admit I am far from perfect, and I get frustrated and hurt but I do see Hope even in the darker moments of life, why because I have Christ!<br /><br />Like today, in the midst of a hard time, after a friends Aunt passing yesterday, and getting a break up voice mail from the man I thought loved me I heard of good news, Gabrielle Gifford, who was shot in the horrible Tuscon Masacre, stood up for the first time, not a small thing for someone who was shot in the head.<br /><br />I am reminded in so many ways that God's Grace is there, even in the darker moments of life, though I hate to admit it sometimes I am blind to that very fact.<br /><br />I am a Christian yes and that in itself gives me hope, but I am human so I stumble and fall, but I celebrate victories as well, my own, and those around me. Even those I have never met! <br /><br />I want the Lord to touch each and everyone of our lives, and I know he does, but it is up to us to choose to see that Illumuminating Hope that he brings.<br /><br />I am going to do my best to be a vessel that God uses to bring Hope, whether it be through my books, or simply friendships, and family. I want to be a vessel.<br /><br />But I must admit I know at times I am that broken vessel.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-14537037967763152082011-01-17T22:00:00.000-08:002011-01-17T22:20:56.994-08:00During TImes Like This<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TTUsloGleTI/AAAAAAAAAIs/QYvptZIw3OU/s1600/Picture0001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TTUsloGleTI/AAAAAAAAAIs/QYvptZIw3OU/s320/Picture0001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563401939617937714" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well its my first blog of the new year. I wanted to blog more regulary this year, lets see if I can actually keep that goal.<br /><br />I am currently working on a story the Lord gave to me in a dream that was so vivid I thought I'd wake up and find the characters sitting next to me. Such a powerful story, and not an easy one to write, but one that I feel the Lord is calling me to write nonetheless.<br /><br />Like so many others my heart was grieved by the tragedy in Tuscon, but things closer to home have grieved me as well, friends and family who are sick but I know the Lord's hand is in everything. Although at times I seriously do get frustrated. <br /><br />During times like this I am so glad that I have a relationship with the Lord, because if I didn't I would become a bitter angry, snappy person, but the Lord has given me the grace to get through difficult times, and he has given me a gift for words.<br /><br />Some people think I am to forgiving, but I forgive because God has told me to forgive, and because he first forgave me.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-61053030987887134722010-12-30T21:50:00.000-08:002010-12-30T22:00:26.653-08:00Farewell 2010<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wwAj6CUI/AAAAAAAAAIk/IM5CjM1SmTM/s1600/20101230_9b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wwAj6CUI/AAAAAAAAAIk/IM5CjM1SmTM/s320/20101230_9b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556721485331695938" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wvsxScYI/AAAAAAAAAIc/sCDnxXILznQ/s1600/20101230_8.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wvsxScYI/AAAAAAAAAIc/sCDnxXILznQ/s320/20101230_8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556721480019112322" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wvfAPATI/AAAAAAAAAIU/ZHM3uaCdvLU/s1600/20101230_5b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TR1wvfAPATI/AAAAAAAAAIU/ZHM3uaCdvLU/s320/20101230_5b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556721476323705138" /></a><br />This will probably be my last blog of the year, unless I get seriously inspired to write something in the next twenty four hours or so. It's been a year of hellos and goodbyes, friends come into my life, go and come back and go again, but it shows me who my true friends are. And what matters to me most is of course the good Lord, but my family and true friends they matter to me too, in fact i care about many things, but at times I feel like I can't take anymore of some peoples not wanting to own up to the mistakes I made, and yes I make mistakes too, but what is it with some people who get it in their heads, that they don't have to live with what they have done...<br /><br /><br />I know one thing the last six months especially has taught me is that I need to spend more time with the Lord and less time with those friends who prove to be anything but...<br /><br />I am not trying to be judgemental but I truly believe I have got to let somethings go and just pray for certain people because what more can I truly do? At times I feel that I have been all prayed out, but I know the Lord gives me the words I need and thats what matters.<br /><br />For 2011 I want to work more on what I am doing with the Childrens ministry, I am believing that 2011 is going to show little Elijah healed and well again!!!! I am also proud to watch my niece grow up!!! She is fourteen now, and will be graduating from Middle School going into Highschool. Can it really be so close that she is off to college? And I believe she is going to make something great of herself!!! I see the future shinning bright for her!!! But for the Grace of God!<br /><br />In Christs Love<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-70301975304020839382010-12-24T01:22:00.000-08:002010-12-24T01:29:16.534-08:00Let Me Celebrate The True Meaning~<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm_TvYcXI/AAAAAAAAAII/tseswa6Y27o/s1600/246391.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm_TvYcXI/AAAAAAAAAII/tseswa6Y27o/s320/246391.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554177478271463794" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm_LQSWII/AAAAAAAAAIA/-RAzGHiYe8U/s1600/288016.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 272px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm_LQSWII/AAAAAAAAAIA/-RAzGHiYe8U/s320/288016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554177475993557122" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-_fQzxI/AAAAAAAAAH4/kfF2e3qyRJw/s1600/288521.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-_fQzxI/AAAAAAAAAH4/kfF2e3qyRJw/s320/288521.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554177472835145490" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-9lqyDI/AAAAAAAAAHw/b-20ys4VI0M/s1600/288362.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 292px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-9lqyDI/AAAAAAAAAHw/b-20ys4VI0M/s320/288362.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554177472325142578" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-lmswpI/AAAAAAAAAHo/pV8trpiXjf8/s1600/162675_1751111617830_1240074486_1992693_4495674_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wLJ7Icpb4K4/TRRm-lmswpI/AAAAAAAAAHo/pV8trpiXjf8/s320/162675_1751111617830_1240074486_1992693_4495674_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554177465887015570" /></a><br /><br /><br />Merry CHRISTmas from my heart to yours!<br /><br />So much to celebrate this day, and yes there is still sadness and sorrow in the world but when you serve the Lord of Lord and the king of kings you know that "this to shall pass" <br /><br /><br />So instead of getting wrapped up in the hussle and bussle of the Season, getting stuck on the commercialism, the whats gift is hot and whats not of the Season I want to celebrate the gift of Salvation, and of Family and friends, those I care so deeply about.<br /><br />Now I love the Spirit of giving don't get me wrong! And I enjoy finding little gifts for those I care about, but the greatest gift can not be bought with any amount of dollars, they were bought with his blood.<br /><br />I want to see my friends and family happy and loved!<br /><br />I am belieiving for Little Elijah to be healed.<br /><br />I am believing for a finacial miracle for Karen and Karla!<br /><br />I am believing for my loved ones who are not saved, to be surrounded by his love.<br /><br />May everyone have a MERRY CHRISTmas and a blessed New Year!The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808155857686778180.post-19667599305539382182010-12-20T23:26:00.000-08:002010-12-20T23:33:20.053-08:00Letting Go, Looking UpwardWe have all been offended at one time or another I am sure, but as Joyce Meyers points out in her book Power Thoughts "Believing the best of people is very helpful in the process of forgiving people who offended us."<br /><br />Let's face it we all make mistakes we say things that are said in the heat of the moment, but that doesn't mean we have to hold on to the bitterness and anger. As Joyce Meyers points out once again in the same above mentioned book, "when we hold on to anger, we are not hurting the person we are angry at, but at ourselves."<br /><br />That can be hard to comprehend sometimes, because so often our flesh gets in the way and our emotions get the best of us, but we can try and let things go and allow ourselves to heal, and though it may happen at a different pace for everyone, it should happen if we give it to the Lord.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Michelle~The Book Whispererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04820135011215266429noreply@blogger.com0