Let the Blogs Begin!

Fiction writers, it’s rumored, have a harder time building a blog platform. Especially unknown fiction writers, like myself. Until recently, I didn’t know what a platform was or why I needed one. (And in case you are a newbie to the marketing world like me, I’ll save you the angst and tell you: a platform is your writing focus and how you use it to connect with others).

Non-fiction writers have the luxury of having their platforms built in . . . experts on domestic abuse, pregnancy, or gluten-free living, for example, write what they know to those that need to know it.

I write books about things like Gnomes and Nephilum. What’s the longevity of a blog about those elusive creatures going to look like? It could well become the impetus for new nicknames along the lines of “crazy-cat lady.” No. These are not topics for the long haul.

And so, I prayed to the Maker for wisdom. He graciously gave it.

A friend handed me a book on art, specifically writing. Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle proved so highlighter-worthy that I had to order my own copy and mark it into neon-yellow glory.

The frothy clouds of Texas parted and a slice of autumn sunshine splashed across this gem of a book . . . (Mumford and Sons was probably playing in the background for added affect) and the Knowing settled in.

What did I know?

That a blog that furthered the writing process could serve to inspire and help other writers and readers alike. Working through other great authors’ works could only serve to strengthen my skill and fuel my passion for “Infusing the ordinary with the Divine.” Sort of a word-lovers devotional. Optimistically perfect.

So. Here we are. All three of us.

You: the kind and curious person who took time out of your busy day to see what’s going on over here. Me: the novice blogger—you can call me Heather. And, for now, Madeleine L’Engle and her treasure of a book.

Blogpost #2 will set sail with a quote from Walking on Water, and some thoughts from yours truly. That just leaves the third person in this cozy equation—you! Won’t you chime in and make this a conversation we can all benefit from? Let’s work through this book (not paragraph by paragraph, mind you) and see what we can learn together. There will also be the occasional guest post and book trivia/reviews for a smidge of variety. Oh, and I promise not to overload your inbox. Once a week is my goal as I try to balance other writing endeavors with this one.

Do you have any suggestions on future books that would be good for discussion? If so, please leave it in a comment so I can check it out!

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