Life hasn’t always been ‘A piece of chocolate cake’ with a serve of cream. It’s important to source out all the correct ingredients, mix them together, then bake for a period.
Looking back on my life, I see the making of that lovely chocolate cake. Times when the ingredients were not right or were simply missing, working through the tough and unpleasant seasons produced in me the best ingredients. Ingredients that have been tried by fire and have become useful in making something of great value. Mixing emotions, thoughts, lessons learned, and wisdom gained, has brought together the ingredients to begin my journey as an Author.
Over the years I have always had the inspiration to write, and now and again I would write a verse or two, to inspire and encourage a friend, relative, or group of people.
Eventually I wrote and self-published my first book, ‘Beauty for Ashes’ which was approximately 10 years ago. Due to life and commitments, I was not ready or able to market, promote or sell this book. I liken this season to the baking process; the oven may not have been hot enough or working properly, or possibly overloaded. I couldn’t commit to marketing, selling or continuing to write. Life was busy and I was being prepared as a final ingredient, to produce that satisfying chocolate cake.
I have now revised my old book with a new look cover and title. I have also written a sequel book and a poetry book. The first two books on the list below are now published and available on Amazon.com. The third book is soon to be published.
- Ashes to Beauty
- Secrets of the many Wells
- All Occasion Sentiment Collection ‘Greeting card poetry for your use’
The first two books deal with emotions that we may often face. Ashes to Beauty uncovers raw emotions that if left dormant and unchecked may lead to destructive lifestyles. Throughout this book each emotion uncovered, leads to a place of hope and healing. Whilst ‘Secrets of the Many Wells’, is a heartfelt investigation into various wells that one may consider for fulfillment. Is the well being drawn from destructive or helpful, does it satisfy the soul or does it leave us feeling parched, empty and lost?
Both books include descriptive, inspiring poetry moving one from a place of despair and discouragement to a place of hope. I share with you my own personal stories and how I moved from Ashes to Beauty, and how I learned to navigate life and draw from wells that are good for my well- being.
Although my books are written from a perspective of faith, the real and raw in life experience investigated offers revelatory reading for all.
The third book is like that delicious chocolate cake in the form of poetry. A collection of Greeting card verses that will inspire, encourage, congratulate and celebrate. The cream on top of the cake is that you have permission to use the verses for your personal use in your desired greeting cards.