Good Support

Without good support, we all fall flat on our faces. Few people succeed without someone to tell them they can. As a new year begins with hope for the long awaited publication of my novel, I want to say thank you to those who have encouraged me through the years.

My first supporters were my parents. Back in the olden days before the laptop computer and Google existed, when I was just a teenager writing my novels with pencil and paper and using an old set of encyclopedias for research, they believed in me. Over the years I’ve had a select handful of friends who were willing to read my work even if it wasn’t any good. To all of you, I would like to say thank you. You know who you are.

It seems that the voices of criticism and discouragement always drowned out those who said, “You can do it!” But there comes a time when you need to decide for yourself, listen to your own heart, and follow God’s leading. Even when I gave up on myself, God never gave up on His plan for me.

I’m deeply grateful for each and every person who’s expressed interest in my work or offered a word of encouragement or advice. And I’m truly appreciative to those who have taken the time out of their holiday vacations to read my latest novel and give me valuable feedback.

Finally, I’m thankful for my husband, who doesn’t understand my drive to write or why I would rather research the Civil War than spend the day at the mall, but supports me anyway. We are an example of complete opposites who complement one another with our differences. Without his support, this dream wouldn’t be possible.

Ben lifts me up to reach new heights… Hehehe!

As we begin this new year of possibilities, take the time to say thank you to the people who make up your support team. Who’s helped you to become the person you are today?