tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post9052638134369285611..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: What Are You Fishing For?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-1881725659601573882016-10-20T14:58:04.155-07:002016-10-20T14:58:04.155-07:00Krista, this is so timely for me. Just recently, I...Krista, this is so timely for me. Just recently, I made the tough decision to take a break from pursing publication. I started writing because it's my quiet time with God and I feel like that's the voice he's given me to share messages of his grace. The noise of pressure, expectation, and comparison on the journey through subbing, querying, and pitching changed the game for me entirely. It actually led to not enjoying writing, which then subsequently led to no writing. So, I've started writing again within boundaries that work for me. And, you know what? The inspiration is there again. The words are flowing. Just because the natural next step seemed to be getting published, doesn't mean it's the only option. If even one reader finds my stories, then I trust that's God's plan and I'm thrilled he's partnered with me. :)Teresa Tysingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859272648696353955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-82751282165060732812016-10-20T06:46:38.439-07:002016-10-20T06:46:38.439-07:00Casey, HA! He said he had a sister with the last n...Casey, HA! He said he had a sister with the last name Phillips, so maybe for her? Still, it was just really weird. Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-56168108077422307912016-10-20T06:45:52.677-07:002016-10-20T06:45:52.677-07:00Amy, love it! Yes, the why is a good thing to pond...Amy, love it! Yes, the why is a good thing to ponder!! <br /><br />Oddly, I don't inherently write as a form of evangelism. My heart is to bring a smile to the face of the reader, while encouraging them to further deepen their walk with Jesus. The tired Christian woman who needs encouragement in her faith, a prod to go just a little deeper with Jesus... that is my calling if you will. But it is still about the "people" and I always recognize that someone who doesn't know Jesus may pick up on my book, and my hope is that it gives a glimpse of God's love and plants a seed!<br /><br />Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-558450941773084212016-10-20T05:42:35.277-07:002016-10-20T05:42:35.277-07:00I love your story, Krista! And reminds me too what...I love your story, Krista! And reminds me too what this writing world can put into perspective. <br /><br />I'm kind of dumbfounded over the whole book thief guy...really??<br /><br />Maybe he wanted to give it to his mom...Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015523031471531205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-72336925845653366512016-10-20T05:32:08.582-07:002016-10-20T05:32:08.582-07:00Yes, yes, and yes! A couple of years ago I attende...Yes, yes, and yes! A couple of years ago I attended a homeschool conference and Jon Erwin, Christian filmmaker, was giving some talks about using your gifts for God. He asked, in a sort of ponder this challenge way--why are you doing this? BAM! It hit me. What you said in this post is my "why." I too have 4 kids and hope to make a bit of a living with this writing thing, but the bigger reason I write it to introduce my friend and Lord, Jesus, to people who don't know Him and to invite those who do to hang out with Him for a while.<br /><br />Thanks for this lovely reminder this morning!Amy Willoughby Burlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173371123893772487noreply@blogger.com