The Storyteller | Mary Vee

Today I welcome author:  Jeanne Takenaka A prepublished author's journey led by God Jeanne and I have been good friends for a couple of years. I can't even remember where we met. We just did. Was it through My Book Therapy? The Writer's Alley? At a conference? I'm not sure, but what I know is she is one sweet person. She always smiles. Works really hard. Is dedicated to God's call for her to write. Wow. Jeanne is not yet published, but I am convinced she will be back here on Let's Talk with a debut novel some day. I asked Jeanne to share with us how God has led her on her writing journey. This is what she said: The Story Only We Can Write I’m the one who said I could never write a book. Oh sure, I wanted to, from the time I was thirteen. But when the idea first entered my mind, the thought of creating settings, plots and characters seemed way too big to this insecure girl. So, I chalked it up as...

My first ACFW conference with super friend Pepper Basham The first year I went to the ACFW conference I met several of the gals from the Writer's Alley in person. We'd chatted in our writing group on line, but had never met in person . Yeah! I only had pictures to go by to recognize these gals in a sea of conferees checking in for the conference. In less than a heartbeat, I recognized them and knew they were kindred spirits. Pepper Basham and I were told to smile for this picture, but we couldn't stop horsing around. I don't remember who the camera person was, but she probably grew a little impatient with the two of us. In fact, I don't think the serious picture was ever taken! My first ACFW conference with super friends Krista Phillips and Sherrinda Ketchersid After all of the classes, chatting with Alley Pals, meeting with agents and editors, we held a Writer's Alley meeting. We of course stayed very serious and ... HAH - NOT! Pillow fights...

This is my rushed week. The week I attend the ACFW Writers' Conference. I leave on Wednesday and will drive back next Monday. Perhaps you are having a time when many events, tasks, whatever are happening/due. If not right at this time, you will have, I'm sure. So here is a blessing for both of us: photo by Mary Vee, taken in Michigan May the Lord Bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord lift up his countenance upon you And give you peace Numbers 6:24-26 KJV For this reason I kneel before the Father,  from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.  I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you  with power through his Spirit in your inner being,  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.  And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,  may have power, together with all the believers,  ...

The winner of Friday's drawing is...see end of post .  ACFW 2011 Conference Is there an event you're looking forward to? So much so you feel more than bubbly...you feel jittery? Children look forward to birthdays, Christmas, and other gift receiving events. They also love to give gifts. Watch Mommy's eyes brighten and her lips smile when she opens their handmade treasure. Sporting events, dates, vacations, new jobs, recitals, graduations, so many events move us from one anticipated day to the next.  I am looking forward to a big event. This Thursday I'll travel to Dallas for the annual American Christian Fiction Writer's Conference. I am not a candidate for an award, am not in the spotlight in any way. It's kind of like being the 51st out of 51 team members.  Writers Alley Cats who attended 2011 I get to attend, enjoy the networking, laugh, sing, wear my cowgirl hat . . .  oh yeah, I will sport my hat, boots, and the rest of a...