Monday, May 2, 2011

Just Around the Corner

As I write this, Ralph Macchio is doing the quick-step with his partner on Dancing With The Stars. I was so impressed with their performance, I had to stop and look. The Karate Kid can dance. Some people seem to ooze talent. It seems they can do anything. I'm a little bit jealous. They make even the difficult steps look so easy.

But I know a lot of hard work goes into that perfection. In the past few years, I have become acquainted with several multi-published authors. These ladies work hard and it shows. They've studied their craft. They've done the research. I get to reap the benefits. I read the final product and feel inspired to keep working, keep learning.

I don't know if my work will ever compare to some of these authors. I hope so.

In just a couple of days, I'll be offering a free copy of the book, Stars Collide by Janice Hanna Thompson. She is one of those authors who has definitely perfected her craft. What I like about her writing is the overall attitude. I love to read a book that leaves me feeling happy.

She's the kind of writer I definitely want to be when I grow up. Yeah, I'm pretty much "grown up" chronologically, but as a writer--I need another growth spurt.

Watch for the give-away and in the meantime, click on the Facebook badge for my fanpage (A Gathering of Eagles) for more details.

4 comments:

Matt said...

Great analogy! Can't wait to read your new book...

Betty Thomason Owens said...

Thanks for the comment, Matt.

Janice Thompson said...

Betty, you are so sweet. Thank you so much!

Betty Thomason Owens said...

It's an honor, Janice. I know my friends will love your books.