faith2dea

This past week I attended my first writer's conference. I saw an ad on Facebook and decided to check it out. It was legit, happening in a few days right down the road, and affordable. I waited a day or two before paying, then got excited about planning my day in the city to learn and grow.  You know how plans sometimes turn awry or just aren't as fulfilling as expected? Even with the right setting, the best of intentions can meet disappointment. Well, this day of workshops and rubbing shoulders with other writers was anything but that. I enjoyed all the pouring into my writer's soul.  That event took place on the heels of speaking at my church. I'd been asked to speak to the ladies on a Wednesday night and I took the opportunity to frame it around my memoir. The pressure of public speaking wore off fairly quickly once I got into my notes and shared stories. It truly was such an honor and I did my best to deflect it all to Christ.  Major takeaways from those two engageme...