This past Saturday I was reminded how good it felt to sign my book for my readers. I was also reminded as to why I write on the topics that I do. When my readers are able to identify with the story written, I'm a happy girl. It means that I am doing my job.
I choked back tears when one reader thanked me for having the courage to write Traci's Story as she told me her story about alcoholism running in her family and the things she was doing to cope with her daily struggle. Then she told me that mixing romance and drama with such taboo topics help keep the book interesting without being depressing.
With all my best, I dedicate this blog entry to my readers and to others who are still struggling to find the strength to make that important decision. Even if it's a momentary victory.
Helen Keller said, "Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world right in the eye."
Sincerely,
Marguerite Ashton
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Deleting "Never" From My Vocabulary
Never in a million years did I see myself writing a Christian romance. Not because I didn't want to, but because I thrive on writing crime/drama and suspense. I was approached to write a Christian romance novel a year ago. Researching and writing that book forced me to step out of my comfort zone and center on other aspects surrounding me.
Last week when I put the book to rest and did all the necessary things before I sent it out, I found it hard to let go. Silly as it may seem...but to my surprise I was in my element while writing this book. It was an escape from the very thing I like to write about. Everyday there was something horrible on the news. So I took it upon myself to limit my news intake and turn up my opera and classical.
As a Christian with flaws, I'm always in search for new ways to stay positive and to continue being a good Christian. Answers big or small, I gladly accept. Well, never did I imagine doing research would open my eyes to so many things. Never did I think I would want to continue writing in that genre whose rules as you can imagine, differ from mainstream fiction.
So to sum it all up, after this blog post, the word "never" will be obliterated from my vocabulary. I will find more a softer word to replace it. Now, I can't promise I won't use it in my books as I need it for my word count :) but let us all remember that if you want something positive you have to fight the negative. Focus and dedicate your time to what you're working for and please love yourself enough to avoid limiting your abilities.
Last week when I put the book to rest and did all the necessary things before I sent it out, I found it hard to let go. Silly as it may seem...but to my surprise I was in my element while writing this book. It was an escape from the very thing I like to write about. Everyday there was something horrible on the news. So I took it upon myself to limit my news intake and turn up my opera and classical.
As a Christian with flaws, I'm always in search for new ways to stay positive and to continue being a good Christian. Answers big or small, I gladly accept. Well, never did I imagine doing research would open my eyes to so many things. Never did I think I would want to continue writing in that genre whose rules as you can imagine, differ from mainstream fiction.
So to sum it all up, after this blog post, the word "never" will be obliterated from my vocabulary. I will find more a softer word to replace it. Now, I can't promise I won't use it in my books as I need it for my word count :) but let us all remember that if you want something positive you have to fight the negative. Focus and dedicate your time to what you're working for and please love yourself enough to avoid limiting your abilities.
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