At the beginning of 2020 I put together my publishing schedule for the year. If I stick to the plan I will have five books release this year. I will also work on a script or two, depending on time. I’m not stressed about this plan, but rather cautiously optimistic even though multiple obstacles have presented themselves.
So far I have turned in the final book in my Librarian Sleuth series which will release in September, I’ve completed and have book one of my Protection Inc. series ready to publish, and the second book is ready for my editor. I still write the book that follows book two.
Currently, I’m pondering the plot for a contemporary Christmas romance novella, which will release in October. This will be the long awaited next book in my Brides of Seattle series. Many readers asked for a story about Paige and they will finally get to read her story.
In the past, this kind of schedule and obstacles that have slowed me down would have stressed me out and probably made me sick. I tend to internalize things and not release them. But I realized today as the Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” flowed through my mind and then my lips, that I am truly at peace.
Sure life doesn’t look anything like I ever imagined it would look. My schedule has been completely messed up and the words aren’t flowing the way they normally do, but it is well with my soul.
I can’t say exactly what has changed in me, other than I am exercising a lot more than usual. I still read my Bible and pray daily, and I’m still attending church, though online. I’m really not sure what has caused this shift in my normal response to obstacles. All I know is this; it is well in my soul.
When do you do when obstacles mess up your plans?
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Award winning author Kimberly Rose Johnson married her college sweetheart and lives in the Pacific Northwest. From a young child Kimberly has been an avid reader. That love of reading fostered a creative mind and led to her passion for writing. She especially loves romance and writes contemporary romance, romantic mystery, and romantic suspense that warms the heart and feeds the soul. Kimberly holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
I find myself at peace despite all the turmoil too.
I have to say, I’m at peace about all that’s going on. I know that God’s in control, no matter what happens, and I’m letting Him worry about it and deal with it. I’m doing my normal routine, which was working from home, anyway. I’ve gotten more reading done, though my TBR stack doesn’t show it at all, because some of what I’m reading isn’t published yet, it’s what I’m proofreading. They’ll be out soon, though!
Amen, Trudy. That’s awesome that you’re getting more reading done too. :)
Awesome!
I have peace in my heart because God is still the same in this life. Blessings
I guess I’m still in the learning mode. Like an adopted child needing to accept that the blessings of the family actually belong to them. My head knows it. My heart is still learning.
I suspect it’s a lesson we are learning all the time. Or at least we need to be reminded from time to time. You’re in good company, Lincoln.
Amen.
I am calm and at peace, too.
Wonderful.:)
Thank you. I picked up the collection. :D. I am also at peace. I work(ed) for a small business so I hope & pray they survive this, as they have been pretty much told they must close down until this passes – they are good people, with a necessary product, and great customers but like many others, by no fault of their own, caught in a very difficult time. So I pray for them (& my job) but I am at peace. I choose to believe God is never caught unaware or is caught off-guard. Rather, He is in control.
You are correct, Penelope, God was not caught unaware. I’m glad you’re at peace. It’s really challenging to be the position you and your employer are in. Praying for all.
I’m more of a look to the big picture girl, so that’s good for me mentally. I wanted to say that exercise will do a lot of good. I started running//walking a couple of years ago. It’s helped me in many ways. Keep up the good work! Thanks for mentioning your series.
I’ve found that exercise is helpful too. I walk and ride my stationary bike a LOT. :)