The Storyteller | Mary Vee

Today's guest is Cynthia Toney. I know her from a young adult writers small group in ACFW. Her gift and ideas for books has launched her writing career. Dusty Hidden Places I love the writing world. I feel as though I have finally come home. A long career in art, advertising design, and marketing distracted me from pursuing what I always wanted to do but didn’t quiet the urge. When people asked if I drew or painted in my leisure hours, the answer was always no. Did I dare tell them my dirty little secret? That in quiet solitude I put on paper (no personal computer then) ideas for greeting cards, instructional articles, and advice columns?  In performing my duties as advertising artist and graphic designer, I took every opportunity to write when the job offered it. I couldn’t help but attempt to improve advertising copy that came across my desk for use in an ad I designed. Not everyone in the business appreciated my editorial efforts, however.    Once, I...

Today I welcome a crit partner, compassionate friend who helped me in a great time of need, and a soon to be published authoress : Cynthia.  I am still traveling as part of the move. The book drawings will resume next Friday.  BUT please take a moment and become a follower today.  I have a goal to reach by Christmas and would appreciate you helping me reach it.  Thank you!! I met Cynthia in the YA small group of ACFW. Her gift and ideas for books is sure to launch a fabulous writing career. I asked her to share her writing journey. Don't Give Up on Your Dreams I love the writing world. I feel as though I have finally come home. A long career in art, advertising design, and marketing distracted me from pursuing a writing career but didn’t quiet the urge to write. When people asked if I drew or painted in my leisure hours, the answer was always no. Did I dare tell them my dirty little secret? That in quiet solitude I put ...