Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Too many Premises, Too Little Time

Ok, so I haven't written anything profound on this blog this week. I've been living my very own Tyler Perry play(Yes we had a funeral, family reunion, a wedding, and an unrequited flame all in the same week.) I had to pass on an interview with Donna Richardson Joyner that put me in a blue funk, because I needed some spiritual fitness tips. But talking to Judge Glenda Hatchett and Chris Well gave me enough sunshine to make it through the week. But out of desperation for a solid story line I almost plotted this past weeks events into a fudged up/fictional account to write--a marketable story idea. But I will save this for Book Nine. And Yes. I have that many premises clogging up my brain.

It will take prayer and at least an OC & The Apprentice Fast to get myself back on track.

You see. I must confess. I suffer from impatience. It is a vice that keeps me in the book of Galatians and Ephesians on a weekly basis. I honestly, don't want to wait for my novel's ending, middle or beginnning. (My friends can tell you I read tv spoilers, because I can't wait for season finales.) Somewhere in my sick head I want this thing to morph from my brain to my PC. I have become my main character or is she haunting me?

Last year I interviewed Olympia Vernon, an author who keeps me in awe with her work. Her words transport me to this spiritual, scary, real place and I love her for it. Well she told me that her writing process wasn't a process, but it was these characters demanding to speak through her. Spirits if you're in to that thing(I am.) I thought she was a bit loopy for saying that, but now I'm in her Amen corner. Feltus Morgan, Peaches, Deacon and SomeDudeAverageJoe won't let me go. They are impatient. They won't let me complete my book reviews, drive Selah to preschool or decide on a proper wedding dress.

But I have my 8 point plot together thanks to J. Mark Bertand. And now my characters are creeping into my plot. The Lord is talking to me again(that's a story for another day)So what's next, Chapter one?

Writing to see what the end gon' be,
Dee

The Heart of the Father, Vol. 2 Submissions Open

After May 31, 2005 — Bethany House Publishers: The Heart of the Father, Volume 2

* Submissions should be true stories about earthly fathers who have done something that reflects the image of the heavenly father.
* 500 to 2000 words.
* Subjects for each chapter might include the following: Wisdom, Love, Discipline, Teaching, Forgiveness, Perspective, Provision, Comfort, and Fellowship.
* Stories can be humorous, inspiring, eye-opening, or thoughtful, but must have a strong application without being preachy.
* Write from your heart, show how this story affected you in a positive way.
* You are welcome to submit more than one story.
* If your story is published you will receive a $75 honorarium and a free copy of the book when it is released.
* You retain the rights to your story.
* Reprints are considered.
* Contributors may purchase additional copies at 50% off the listed price plus shipping and handling charges. (Price is undetermined at this point but will probably be about $15.)
* Your bio will be included with your story.
* Stories will be accepted until May 31.
* Send e-mail submissions (no hard copies). Word document sent as an attachment is preferred. You may also paste your story into the body of an e- mail.

Faith in Fiction Tea

A Rare Affair presents

Faith in Fiction Tea on Saturday May 21,2005 . The event will take
place at the St. James Episcopal Church Hall 1020 W. Lafayette Ave,
Baltimore MD from 1 pm to 5 pm. It will be an afternoon of literary
elegance as we celebrate African -American Christian Fiction.

Join us as we celebrate the new releases of Jacquelin Thomas ,
Victoria Christopher Murray and Kendra Norman Bellamy. Joining them
will Tia McCollars, Pat ( Sister Betty) Walker, Brenda Joyce
Nichols , Vanessa Miller and Deborah Smith.

Books will be available for sale along with Fine Hats and Women's
Accessories, Pooka Pure And Simple Products and gift items from TCJ
Boutiques.

So get out your nice hat or let us know your book club is in house
with a pretty corsage and join us at the Faith in Fiction tea on
Saturday May 21, 2005. Tickets are $ 25 .

For more information , email Robilyn Heath or call me at (410) 258-
7526 .You can mail a check to:
A Rare Affair
2111 Westwood Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21217

Peace and Blessings

Robilyn Heath
Owner/Consultant
A Rare Affair
an event planning company specializing in unique literary
experiences.
Baltimore

The L Magazine "Literary Upstart, The Search for Pocket Fiction" Competition

Following the growing success of The L Magazine's new fiction and
reading competition, "Literary Upstart, The Search for Pocket
Fiction," we are now accepting submissions for the third and final
open round. This contest is growing each round, and was recently
listed in The New Yorker, and discussed on NPR. Four selected writers
will read their short-short stories (1000 words or less) at The
Baggot Inn on May 12th, at 8pm, before a packed crowd of literati.
Our distinguished judges' offer commentary and pick a winner who will
advance for a chance to win cash and publication in The L Magazine.
Check out past semi-finalists at www.thelmagazine.com.

Judges:
Ben Greenman, editor for The New Yorker, and author of Superbad and
Superworse.
Coates Bateman, senior editor for Nan A. Talese/Doubleday
Kendra Harpster, associate editor for Doubleday
Rebecca Shuman, The L Magazine's own fabulous columnist

Guidelines: Never before published fiction of 1000 words or less.
DEADLINE: May 2nd. Submit to fiction@thelmagazine.com, or by mail
with SASE to Fiction Editor, The L Magazine, 20 Jay Street, Suite
207, Brooklyn NY 11201.

Click on the title to learn more.

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