tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post7056301273200653312..comments2024-03-16T02:19:20.831-07:00Comments on Sandi Rog: His Gift, Not Mine!Sandi Roghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-78588391558006027182009-12-16T15:57:16.184-08:002009-12-16T15:57:16.184-08:00I hear your books are wonderful and I would like t...I hear your books are wonderful and I would like to start reading them. My e-mail address is bunn4mckk@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-43592768015642199802009-11-17T18:32:21.442-08:002009-11-17T18:32:21.442-08:00Karin, it's so great to hear from you! Thanks ...Karin, it's so great to hear from you! Thanks so much for coming by and lifting me up. xxx<br /><br />Oh . . . yes, the "book" is also me. :-) I'm running two blogs. Yes, I'm nuts.The Book Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630790153730670666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-80177840311170630692009-11-17T18:00:56.049-08:002009-11-17T18:00:56.049-08:00Sandi,
God teaches us stuff in everything doesn&#...Sandi, <br />God teaches us stuff in everything doesn't he? He's so good that way. And don't beat yourself up about wanting the big publisher; you're only human, and I think it was completely normal to at least want to TRY for it! I mean, who wouldn't want that? I feel quite certain that Jesus just patiently watched & waited while you looked around at other publishers, but I don't think his smile over your life or the book you wrote ever left his face. He feels your joy and your anticipation of wanting your story (written just for him!) to be published, and it will be! I'm excited to hear about the smaller publisher you're now going after!<br /><br />Thinking about you every day, my friend!Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-40204575126739690622009-11-16T12:17:55.866-08:002009-11-16T12:17:55.866-08:00Jan, thanks so much for your encouraging words. Wh...Jan, thanks so much for your encouraging words. When I start to doubt, I'll just come right back here and read your words. Thank you so much! xxxSandi Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-62555762503664629222009-11-15T18:42:39.268-08:002009-11-15T18:42:39.268-08:00Sandi, what a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing ...Sandi, what a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing this very important lesson from your heart. I believe God will honor you for releasing this to Him and you will be very pleased with the results.Jan Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725654580549052886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-46979201828919304502009-11-15T18:31:21.674-08:002009-11-15T18:31:21.674-08:00Victoria, thanks so much for dropping by. It's...Victoria, thanks so much for dropping by. It's funny that you mention "taking faith in His promises." I recently asked Him to help me have more faith in Him. Boy, does He take those prayers to heart! LOL :-)Sandi Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-36606349114629036902009-11-15T16:29:39.230-08:002009-11-15T16:29:39.230-08:00Hi, Sandi! Thanks for the update! For some reason,...Hi, Sandi! Thanks for the update! For some reason, this didn't come up on my dashboard. I find this really exciting and hopeful, to be honest. Your series will see publication. The Lord gives us testimonies for a reason and yours is powerful. Take faith in his promises. I'll send you a related quote from my pastor this morning, but I'll do it by email. Anyhoo,<br />thank you for your honesty. I so relate to what you've said as well as to what Candee said. As hard as I try to find interest in writing something else, I'm driven to finish this novel, too.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-49584793527745609072009-11-13T21:40:35.253-08:002009-11-13T21:40:35.253-08:00Candee, I'll keep all of that in mind. If my b...Candee, I'll keep all of that in mind. If my book can touch even just one person, it will be worth it. <br /><br />Christine, thank you for your encouraging words. I'll definitely keep at it. :-)<br /><br />Roseanna, thank you for your lovely comments. I have such peace now that I've handed it over to God, versus confiscating His gift!<br /><br />AJ, thank you for that uplifting verse. xxx<br /><br />Amanda, you're right. There are many good things about small presses: ulimited shelf time, more attention from the publisher because you're not one writer our of a gazillion others, etc. :-)<br /><br />Debra, thank you for your kind words. I pray God is pleased with this story. <br /><br />MaryLu, I've definitely turned it over to Him. I'm done trying. Exhausted and worn out is more like it. :-) Wendy, my good friend, loved your line about God blowing our socks off. Thank you for taking the time to come by and comment. <br /><br />Melanie, I wish I could say I'm always humble. I haven't been very "humble" toward this small press, and now there's a chance they won't even go for my book! Aaack! Anyway, God has a way of teaching us these lessons, doesn't he? LOL <br /><br />Susanne, it's so good to see you here! It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thanks! {Hugs}Sandi Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-88623942811246483412009-11-13T14:03:43.514-08:002009-11-13T14:03:43.514-08:00Thank you for sharing so candidly, Sandi. You'...Thank you for sharing so candidly, Sandi. You've blessed others with your honesty. Truly you aren't alone in struggling with surrendering your writing to the Lord. Thanks!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-88021179646569957702009-11-13T11:40:29.380-08:002009-11-13T11:40:29.380-08:00I've been caught so many times in the trap of ...I've been caught so many times in the trap of trying to help God out and do it "for him" instead of letting God be God. God has gently pried my fingers away more times than I can remember in the three plus years I tried to get my medieval, the book of my heart, published. For me, I have to continue surrendering my writing every time I find myself trying to control the outcome.<br /><br />Blessings, my friend. God is faithful and we just have to let him have his way. Keep praying and surrendering and letting him lead you. It's obvious your heart is very tender toward Him. God lifts up the humble, and he will lift you up in due time.Melanie Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752176517296691824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-61510840524457457592009-11-13T10:53:59.614-08:002009-11-13T10:53:59.614-08:00Sandi,
I think we all go through this as writers. ...Sandi,<br />I think we all go through this as writers. We get caught up in the fame and fortune and forget the real reason we started writing in the first place. I'm so glad you've returned to your First Love. But watch out now! When we turn over everything to God, He has a tendency to blow our socks off!!MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-84935547851169094792009-11-13T10:42:28.835-08:002009-11-13T10:42:28.835-08:00It looks clearer now that you're looking back ...It looks clearer now that you're looking back but I'm sure it's hard for any of us to see what we're doing (how we're holding on and not letting go) when we're in the middle of it. May God bless this book and your willingness to share this special part of the voyage (navigating on your own) with us, Sandi,<br />DebraDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-28047473153570454252009-11-13T10:23:45.969-08:002009-11-13T10:23:45.969-08:00Sandi --
There are many good things about small p...Sandi --<br /><br />There are many good things about small publishers, and you're about to discover them. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.<br /><br />AmandaAmanda Cabothttp://www.amandacabot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-53950167361324748202009-11-13T10:03:10.437-08:002009-11-13T10:03:10.437-08:00May God bless you and yours from the wealth of His...May God bless you and yours from the wealth of His glorious riches.<br /><br />A J <br />ajhawke.blogspot.comA J Hawkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648994755202423226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-35778362977332052552009-11-13T09:38:14.573-08:002009-11-13T09:38:14.573-08:00It's always hard to give up that dream of big ...It's always hard to give up that dream of big publishers, big success, big sales numbers for the books closest to our hearts; but you hit the nail on the head. We have to give those plans to God fully and trust Him to use them as He always willed, from the moment He put the kernel of an idea into our minds. Lovely story, Sandi.Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-68585502289906906352009-11-13T09:30:28.805-08:002009-11-13T09:30:28.805-08:00I noticed this morning in my devotions that the ta...I noticed this morning in my devotions that the talents the master gives are called his possessions. He'll take care of that gift in you. Your story is beautiful and He sees your heart. Take courage and keep working. He will see that our work will honor Him in the ways He desires.Christine Lindsayhttp://www.christinelindsay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-36493632188670989762009-11-13T09:28:51.749-08:002009-11-13T09:28:51.749-08:00Thanks for the honesty. I know that my first book ...Thanks for the honesty. I know that my first book (non-fiction) was the one God put on my heart and wouldn't let me write anything else until it was finished. And, believe me when I say I tried to write other stuff.<br /><br />I obeyed. I wrote it to the best of my ability. I put it out there. I got a contract and published the book. And, then I expected it to sell huge amounts because this was God's book. It hasn't. <br /><br />Yet, I still hear stories of people whose lives were touched by reading it. And I learned a lot about the industry from the inside out. And it built confidence to have something in print. And I'm still getting book signings scheduled for it and a lot of practice in marketing.Candee Fickhttp://www.candeefick.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com