But God-It’s All About Trust
By Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams
Last week I shared a bit of the publishing process with you. You can see why it takes so long for a book to become a book and not simply a manuscript. The publishing process is long and there are many steps involved in bringing that book to market.
One thing that has happened in recent weeks is the publishing house I signed a contract with has recently been acquired by a larger company. My original house was Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas and the imprint I was under is Firefly Southern Fiction. None of that has changed. I will still be under the Firefly Southern Fiction imprint.
Sweet Home Alabama
There is a bigger picture here to me, personally. Iron Stream Media’s home is Birmingham, Alabama. I went to college in Birmingham. I met my husband in Birmingham. Three of our four sons were born and spent the early years of their lives in Birmingham. We still have many family members there. So, to me, this was a God thing. Almost like coming home.
We all know that scripture tells us, In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Prov. 3:6 NASB). I’ve been a follower of Jesus for as long as I can remember. I’ve always put my faith and trust in Him. That is why I know, without a doubt, this was a God-incidence.I may not know the whys and wherefores, but I firmly trust that this was the place God intended my book/books to be. If you could see all the other pieces of this God-directed life I’ve led, you would marvel at all the little details. Especially since I entered the world of Christian writing.
I am speechless. God is so good.
LPC and ISM
Two of my favorite publishing houses filled with people involved in this process that I have long admired and loved, all coming to pass because of my obedience to heed the call. Trust. If you are amazed by this, you can imagine my thoughts and the somersaults my stomach has done in the past few months. I quote again from Bob Hostetler’s keynote address at Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in May of 2019.
“But God.”
When we have no clue, God is always behind the scenes working things out for our good. (Romans 8:28). He loves us that much. He is in the details, the most minute areas of our lives. Because He loves us. I don’t know about you, but that takes my breath away. Let me insert here, if you have never heard “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury, here is your chance to listen. And yes, it takes my breath away! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE
Complete Trust
So, knowing that God has my book offerings in His capable hands, I continue to work on book two in my Charlotte Graves Mystery series, Grave Decisions. I know they are always exactly where God wants them to be. I trust Him completely.
Is your trust in God? If you have no clue what that feels like, contact me and let’s talk. I promise you, it is a decision you will never regret.
Hi, I’m Debra
Jesus Follower, wife, BoyMom, DD, author, blogger, musician, southern cook, amateur genealogist, amateur artist, living life with an accent on Southern.
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