Recognizing Author Dragica Lord

I was just sitting here thinking, so I got busy with my morning thoughts and decided to blog about it, because I want to pass the word around. After all, this author is so deserving of recognition. I’m not talking about myself either, because I have been procrastinating in my writing. But the author that I am promoting, recognizing today does not have a procrastinating bone in her body. She goes for it! She stays at it until the book is finished. It is so exciting when her books are released. Whenever she promotes her new items, she always gives inspiring hints of what is forth-coming and then she nails it when she gives a sneak preview of her cover, which are always awesome because she has a fabulous book cover designer for all of her projects. In other words, the author I am talking about knows her stuff. She knows the business of writing, presenting, promoting and grabbing the attention of readers. She is very effective in presenting herself as a professional writer. I am very proud to know her and know her work, for she never delivers anything shabby or worthless. She is inspiring! That’s why today, February 24, 2014, I pay tribute and recognize this hard working author.

Who am I referring to? AUTHOR DRAGICA LORD

Her new book was just released today, “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, an inspiring and heartfelt story that takes you inside the heartache and pain of sibling rivalry, mental abuse, family struggles and the contemplation of  revenge. Do you have the spirit to turn the other cheek? Can you find peace within the struggle? This story is written from a Christian perspective, which means there’s a battle between good and evil taking place within the pages. I personally, highly recommend this book.

With all that being said, it’s time for me to present to Author Dragica Lord, an award that shows her worth as a writer.

You are fabulous! Keep  excelling and Keep creating and keep doing what you do!  Your work is priceless!

Just A Little Me Chat

Wow, here it is Wednesday, in the middle of the week. I start my day with my coffee and sitting down planning my day. I decided not to write, instead I was just going to jump right in and do housework, cleaning and washing clothes, dusting…that kind of stuff; because I knew if I sat down to work on my manuscript, nothing was going to get done, especially since I am working on the last chapter. So, I decided to let that work simmer for a day or two. When I worked on that project yesterday, I tell you, I was so wore out from plotting, thinking and writing I just needed to chill out because my entire body felt wiped out.

Anyway, I was late checking my email for today and when I finally made it through all of them, two particular ones stood out in my mind and made me a happy writer/author today. Talk about somebody being on cloud 9 (and that would be me), the email just made my day. Here I am not in my writing mode, but doing something else and I receive an author award from the best publisher on earth, New Line Press. I am thrilled beyond words. When things happen like this, it makes you proud to be an author and doing what you love to do best and that is write!  This award keeps me inspired to keep on doing what I am doing. However, the way I feel about writing and creating memorable books for the young to read, I’d continue my craft even if no one recognized me ever, because this is what I am meant to do. I love being a storyteller and I love the idea of leaving my mark on the world. With one book at a time, I believe I am doing just that….fulfilling my dreams and accomplishing my goals and being grateful to the persons helping me get there. People who believe in me and love what I do.

With the reward that I received today, I am grateful to New Line Press and Catherine Burr. I’ve learned a lot being a part of this team and I am still learning and experiencing from the best. I couldn’t have done it without you. So I thank you for taking me under your wings and helping me to fly with my craft.  Today, I salute You!