Moments

I have what I like to call "moments" on a frequent basis. They're snippets of time where I have a particularly strong feeling about something--when God is trying to tell me if I only I listen harder or more carefully. Writing is one area of my life where I try to pay more attention. Sometimes, when I'm especially doubtful of my capabilities, my story, or my dream, it's as if God whispers in my ear, "You can do this. Don't give up. This is your gift."

So it's encouraging when I read about another author getting THE CALL from an agent. You know. THE CALL. The one offering representation!

I follow many literary agents, editors, and writers on Twitter. It's one reason I use Twitter; I can use it strategically to network and learn from others in the industry. This week, one of the agents I follow, Rachelle Gardner, discussed the importance of making sure your query or submission ALWAYS has a phone number on it. She wanted to make a call to an author offering representation...but she couldn't find a phone number. Today, Rachelle revealed who the author was, and I couldn't help grinning from ear to ear as I read her blog post.

Katie Ganshert's excitement, relief, wonder, exhilaration, and acceptance is completely palpable in her post. And there isn't a writer alive who hasn't experienced that. All of her doubts were crushed in one fell swoop.

We all dream of this particular moment. Congratulations, Katie. I hope to follow in your footsteps soon.

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