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It’s a beautiful Sunday evening. I spent my morning reading my first Danielle Steel book, The Sins of the Mother, which I couldn’t put down. Then I found out that my story in Book One of the Faith Series is finally on the Main Spotlight to be critiqued. Furthermore, I received an awesome message on my scratchpad that another writer really loves my work. A few minutes later I was notified by email that I had my first critique, and it was an awesome critique that put a great big smile on my face. Reading this critique confirmed that my writing is getting better, I’m learning more about my style of writing, and others are loving my story thus far, and is looking forward to reading more from Book One, Faith Series. This is very encouraging and enlightening! I received my second critique which was great as well, but I need to use more description in my writing, which I lack. I can’t wait to get my writing fingers moving and grooving so I can become a better writer through the Faith Series Writing Journey.

I look forward to rewriting the ending to my first chapter, rewriting the first part of chapter two which has been critiqued by a different site and adding the second part of chapter two with the chapter two revision. Once completely revised and combined, I will submit the entire chapter two for reviews.

Moving on….it’s September. School has started for my children about a week ago. I’ve been beyond busy with appointments between my children and I. Not to mention, starting my second business, handmade products, such as beaded jewelry. I’ve had some challenges along the way with taking several different medications to manage my Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Depression while still dealing with PCOS. These complications has caused me to become manic because my insurance won’t approve the medication that really works for me.

I’ve been making decisions that haven’t been in our best interest. In the process, I’ve realized abusers cannot be helped by their victim.…To this day I continue to live with the side effects.

People cannot change their ways unless they’re aware of what they’re doing to others; understanding their behavior is changing and effecting their livelihood, including their career; and they have a willing heart to want to seek professional help. I don’t know what God is doing, but I know that prayers speak volumes and anything is possible through prayer and seeking a relationship with the Lord.

What do you do when your back is against the wall? When you think about what is in the best interest of your children, as well as yourself, you’re doomed, if you do, and doomed, if you don’t. Writing really is a major outlet to help me express my world from a realistic literary fiction perspective.

During my travels on the train, I’ve been focused on writing more to Book One. Since my story hits so close to home, I decided to make a few changes in regards to my characters. I also chose to add chapter three to be the ending of chapter two. My chapter four is now chapter three. Chapter five is now chapter four. Chapter six moves into chapter four. The reason for all of these changes is because I wanted the plots to stay in the same chapter oppose to splitting the plots. These changes make for a better story flow, and fits my style of writing.

Three days ago, I started writing chapter five, but I’m not finished. I’m hoping to write chapter five and six by the end of the Labor Day holiday. The story is moving in so many different directions due to Faith meeting new people, falling into unexpected situations beyond her control, and on the flip side, making decisions within her control which were not too street smart.

As a writer, I’m hoping to show my readers how life can instantly take many different turns in less than one year. More so, Book One really sheds light on the start of abusive relationships, and a young woman who is dealing with multiple victimization. Book One is really going to open up the eyes of many, and I’m pretty sure others can relate to Faith and realize that they are not alone.

Our career goals have a great impact on the decisions that we make. These choices can also hinder our goals in the long run. Faith shows the reader how her career moves has made and broke her, all at the same time.

If this is speaking to your spirit, please share your story with my blog readers. I would love to hear from others. Remember, sharing your story could help others who are currently going through similar experiences.

I welcome words of encouragement, uplifting, and spiritual guidance as I currently get over this hurdle that we’re facing. I appreciate any comments. Thank you!

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Welcome to “My First Novel: A Writing Journey!” Writing my first novel is a very special and interesting journey that I will start experiencing in my life. I really enjoy my creativity flourishing from beginning to end with passionate projects that will make a difference in our world. In doing so, I hope other writers will be inspired, uplifted and empowered when reading my writing episodes. You’ll learn what worked for me and didn’t work. I’ll share beneficial resources that helped me through the process. More so, this blog will shed light on domestic violence among families. I hope to bring more awareness to such a secretive topic for those who haven’t been able to break the stronghold and be freed from the cycle of abuse once and for all. I’ve come to the realization that separation and divorce does not necessarily mean that freedom has come.

The Faith Series is about a young adult who is the victim of abuse, not yet a survivor. She later becomes a divorced single mother. Faith seeks to break the cycle of abuse to put an end to her victimized life. In the name of protecting her 4 children, Faith journeys on survival mode to reach victory.

At a young age, I used to write books, poems and play/movie scripts that never published and I have no clue what happened to those writings. I’ve always had a love for writing and reading. I kept a diary that I started writing as a child and still write in my diaries to this day. Journal writing is such a huge part of my life. I was a big fan of Nancy Drew, The Babysitter’s Club, Romance books, and as I got older my interests turned to Self-Help & Spiritual books. I collect good books and throughout the years have read many, but still have a ways to go. I do have a slight addiction– book binges. I make my way to book sections of stores any time I’m out shopping and I buy every interesting book with a fabulous cover.

I always wanted to get back into writing, but this time taking my hobby more seriously. Eleven years ago I started working with magazine companies and then became a Publicist and opened my Public Relations Boutique seven years ago. Than last year I entered into the Book Publishing world when I landed a major out-of-state Publishing Company client. This was just what I needed to get my passionate juices flowing again. My skills excelled to the next level when I started working with Authors. It was an intriguing hands on learning experience and financially rewarding (I might add 🙂 Most of all, I met very wonderful authors!!!

Now I’m ready to write a novel to publish. So here I am! I finally started writing my first novel earlier this week on Tuesday June 17, 2014 when reality hit me hard and immediately realized that I actually wrote the introduction to what would become my first novel. Experienced writers say to begin writing and you’ll go someplace. That’s exactly what I did and it definitely took me somewhere. I went from not knowing what to write to establish a protagonist, plot and a series idea.

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