Friday, May 08, 2009


I had really good intentions yesterday. I actually wrote more on my wip and if you veer your eyes to the right and my counter--you can see I made my weekly goal for 60000. That means I should be done by next week.


Maybe.


My day got messed up because of Virgina Kate. I'm talking about Kathryn Magendie's main character in her first novel, Tender Graces.


I've been reading her book in small bits--trying to make it last--but you know you're reading a good book when suddenly, you can't put it down. When I hit about page 243, I couldn't stop. I didn't want to stop. I read and read and as I type this I'm working on the last few pages.


So I had good intentions to get my house cleaned and cleared even more to put the For Sale sign up in the yard this next week. But Virginia Kate called and I had to answer . . .


Don't you wish our writing would make someone want to give up a perfectly planned day?

17 comments:

Angie Ledbetter said...

Yes, that's my dream! My TENDER GRACES Amazon review said, "Call A Carpenter Before You Start Reading...Because you'll need a guestroom for the characterss who will take up permanent residence in your head." (or something like that) :)

Janna Leadbetter said...

Absolutely. I'm about halfway through TG (my post will be up tomorrow), and I feel a renewed sense of determination - because I want my book to be as good.

Cindy R. Wilson said...

Oh, yes! I think that's one of the greatest compliments a writer can receive. They don't need the words, no "it was GOOD" or "I really liked it", if an author knows someone couldn't put their book down, they know they've accomplished an important goal.

Great Grandma Lin said...

maybe it will someday...

BiPolar Wife said...

I adore books like that...it's been awhile since I've been engrossed in something good!

Tana said...

I love reading a book I can't put down! I'm always thankful for one of those. I let it toss my day around and don't mind one bit.

Kathleen said...

My kinda living! I know it takes discipline & focus to achieve a worthy goal, but sometimes a serendipitous departure recharges the batteries. Add chocolate and you might just think you're in heaven!

Enjoy.

Kathleen

Jody Hedlund said...

Those are sure the keepers! And yes, I really do hope that someday one of my books will be like that! I guess that's why we need to be patient and continue to work hard at improving! Great job at meeting your goal for the week!

Pat's Place said...

I LOVE good books that I cannot put down and I almost cry when they are finished.

Kathryn Magendie said...

Terri - Okay, I admit it - I'm sitting here with a smile lighting up all the corners of my face and then some....then there is that part of me that is humbled ..and a part of me that has to blink back emotion --- it is the greatest compliment to a writer ever.

thank you......

Jill Kemerer said...

Yes!

Yolanda said...

I would say that would be amazing.

I don't feel called to write perse, except what God places on my heart for Higher Grounds.

Honestly, my prayer is that it would draw them closer to the Father.

Lovingly,
Yolanda

Jan Cline said...

How rewarding it would be to know that someone loved your work and would not be able to put it down. I know that will be the case with your novel...you are almost there!

elaine @ peace for the journey said...

I must meet this Virginia! Sounds like a good read for the month ahead.

Happy Mother's Day to you, friend.

peace~elaine

Unknown said...

Hi Terri. Just wanted to quick answer your question about the daughter I placed for adoption. It was an open adoption and I am still in touch with her family. I still get updates with pictures and letters from both her parents and one from her too. I even got an Easter card from her last year. She has really been reaching out a lot so I know there will be a meeting sometime in the future, just not sure when yet. It's all in God's plan though, so I know He'll let us all know when it's time!

Alleluiabelle said...

Don't you wish our writing would make someone want to give up a perfectly planned day? Yep, I'm waiting for your book to come out and do that for me!

My thoughts and prayers are with you dear friend.

Love you,
Alleluiabelle

Jessica Nelson said...

I totally wish that!!!

Oh my gosh, I can't wait to read this book. I've got to get it ordered. I keep hearing people talk about it. :-)