Y’all, I had the most amazing weekend. Our church had our annual women’s conference Friday night and most of the day on Saturday. There’s nothing like worshiping with over 1,000 women.
The Lord spoke through those speakers to ME (and I’m sure to all the other women as well). If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know I’ve struggled with my writing. I’ve contemplated quitting because it had become such a battle for me, bringing me to tears on several occasions.
But God …
But God, in His infinite grace and mercy, made it clear—abundantly clear—that I am not done. I have to press through and stop believing the lie that my season of writing is over and that I should quit trying. So I ask that you all would pray for me (or continue for those who have lifted me up in the past weeks/months). I need to:
- focus
- limit distractions
- trust God for the words
- believe HIM instead of the lie
- declare God’s love has conquered my fear
That’s a basic list, but if you feel led to pray in some other way, have at it. Just don’t pray for me to have patience. :D
Now on to our weekly announcements, winners, and a recap. <3 you gals.
Our Back-2-School Bash launched August 9. It’s a month long giveaway running until September 9, so tomorrow is your last opportunity to comment for a chance to win. Winners will be announced next week. For more information on our giveaway rules and eligibility, please check out our Giveaways Page.
Our Back-2-School Giveaway includes 4 print book bundles, 7 ebook bundles plus a fabulous Grand Prize and an International print book bundle (delivered via The Book Depository).
The Grand Prize and print book bundles are for READERS IN THE USA. ie. readers with a USA mailing address.
If you live outside the USA, you may be eligible to enter our International print book bundle giveaway. Please register for the international giveaway here.
If you live in the USA, or have a USA mailing address, you do not have to register for the giveaways. Your comments count as your registration.
Winners this Week
Laura Paxton is the winner from Janet Ferguson’s post.
The winner of Alexa Verde’s post is MS Barb.
Beth Lillis is the winner of Ginger Solomon’s post.
The winner of Narelle Atkins’ post is Nicole Santana.
If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the author in charge of the giveaway. If not, please email us at: prizes at inspyromance dot com.
Congratulations!
Don’t forget… every comment you make qualifies you to win one of the monthly Amazon card giveaways!
Specials this Week
Autumn Macarthur’s London Loves boxed set will be on sale 9/5-9/11 for $0.99.
Urban Farm Fresh Romance 1-3 by Valerie Comer is on sale through 9/13 for $0.99.
Tackling the Fields by Janet Ferguson is on sale through 9/20 for $0.99.
Reader Gathering
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Last Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Narelle Atkins – Do You Love The Hero? plus #Giveaway
Tuesday: Liwen Ho – A Book Cover Makeover: From Drab to Fab + #Giveaway
Wednesday: Ginger Solomon – Words Matter + Giveaway
Thursday: Melanie D. Snitker – The Books that Inspire and #Giveaway
Friday: Jolene Navarro – You might be from Texas if…
Saturday: Julie Arduini – The Quick Proposal + Giveaway
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Heather Gray
Tuesday: Alexa Verde
Wednesday: Merrillee Whren
Thursday: Jan Thompson
Friday: Lindi Peterson
Saturday: Shannon Vannatter
New Releases
September 2019
Dancing at Daybreak (Urban Farm Fresh Romance 7) by Valerie Comer
A Heart Rearranged (Peacock Hill Romance 5) by Elizabeth Maddrey
An Extra Spark (The Spark Brothers 5) by Liwen Y. Ho
Wait for Me (Vacation Sweethearts 3) by Jan Thompson
October 2019
A Heart Reconsidered (Peacock Hill 6) by Elizabeth Maddrey
A complete list of Inspy Romance books by our authors is always available on our BOOKS tab. Find our audiobooks, our permanently free e-books, and our thank-you gifts for newsletter subscribers there as well!
Ginger Solomon is a Christian, a wife, a mother to seven, and a writer—in that order (mostly). She writes or reads inspirational romance of any genre. Even when she’s busy homeschooling, doing laundry, or fixing dinner, reading or writing are not far from her mind. She is president of her local writing group, and blogs regularly for InspyRomance.com and at gingersolomon.com.
It’s amazing how our God gives us encouragement just when we need and and how we need it. God bless your writing!
Ginger I knew God would show you. Prayers continue as always. Thank you for adding directive.
Would love to win and read any of the books given
Havent seen this posting in a long while for some reason.
God.bless all of you
Your post made me think about this season in my life. As a book reviewer and blogger, where does God want me to go from here? Thank you for your post and good luck to all those that entered the giveaways. God Bless!!
Hi Ginger, thank you for the specifics to pray for you. I remember a couple years ago you wrote a serial story for your posts each month- any chance of that coming out on kindle? I remember the heroine was running away from her boss/owner… can’t quite remember, just that it was an intriguing story.
We had a quiet weekend, catching up on housework/grocery shopping and I got some marking done- still more to go though!!
Blessings:)
I am so glad you had such a marvelous weekend! I pray for all you amazing authors, as you all are such an inspiration to me!
Ginger, thanks for sharing your inspiring story. I have attended women’s conferences, when in better health, and loved them! I will continue to pray for you.
Blessings~~
I will definitely prayer for you. I love your books and look forward to reading many more!
So glad you had such a great weekend! And, that God used it to speak to you about your writing. He’s so great that way!!! I’ll be praying for you, as I do quite a few other authors every day. There’s something extra special about getting together with other women to worship God and study His word. Our ladies Bible study will be starting up again in a couple of weeks, and I’m looking forward to being with those ladies again. We meet weekly, and get so much from each other!
Praying for the items on your list for you, Ginger.
It’s always to encouraging and humbling when we know that God has given us a message speaking directly to our current circumstances!
Ginger, your books have been a blessing to me and I’m sure many others. I was at a leadership conference in May and one of the speakers said, when it gets tough, don’t throw in the towel, but use the towel to wipe your brow, and keep going. I pray that God will help you through this time, and that your writing will bring you joy.
Hallelujah for answered prayers! So glad you got your answer.
Ginger, praying God for miracles in your writing 😊 trust Him!
Have a blessed Sunday!
Great post, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, MJSH.
Thanks for your support, Teresa.
I pray you find your answer, Michelle.
I never considered it, Wemble. I’ll have to go back and look at the story, and maybe I’ll give it a go. :)
We appreciate your support and prayers, Paula Marie.
Thanks for the prayers.
Thanks, Lori.
Thanks for your prayers, Trudy. I agree that getting together with other women is awesome. Have fun and learn bunches at your meetings.
Thank you, Kimberly.
It is. But it is also encouraging because He–the God of the universe, the creator of every thing, both seen and unseen–sees me, knows me, and loves me enough to reach out and speak to my issues.
I love that illustration, Tammy. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Laurie.
Thank you, Natalya.
Thanks, Susanne.
In our sermon this morning, pastor told us something Martin Luther recounted. If the Devil accuses you and says you are a sinner, tell him: Thankyou! Yes, but Jesus came to redeem me and it’s taken care of! Even Satan can point us toward Christ, and how good He is!
Glad you got encouragement at your gathering! Blessings!
Sound like the weekend came at just the right time.
Glad you are finding focus and a breakthrough in your writing. You must be an inspiration for your children. Remember too that the lives we live and the relationships we share are more important than the stories we write. Thanks for sharing your struggles. God bless you . Judy from Canada
That’s an awesome statement. Thanks for sharing, Paula.
I think so, yes.
Hank you, Judy.
Thank you for sharing Ginger Love reading the post! And God Bless You and Every Author!