The days I have coming are filled with lots of writing. As you know, I turned in the manuscript for my first book back in July. Since then, my editor has finished reading it and I can breathe a heavy sigh of sweet relief at her kind words. As I prepare to receive her edits, I also got word that my second book deadline has been extended from February to September. That means I have a full year to finish the second book.
Still, I have to finish the second book. This time, not for grown ups, but for girls still in the process of becoming who they will be. Perhaps I should just call them ‘teenage girls’ because aren’t we all still in the process of becoming who we will be? And I will soon be asking your help, because as of now, neither one of these books has a title. A title is the most important part, as I nearly always judge books by their covers. Don’t you? But there are other things coming, too.
Because I am no longer under such a tight deadline, I feel free to write here with a bit more frequency and heart. And I am so excited about what’s coming. Thanks to my sister The Nester for the idea gathering and Pro-Blogger Darren Rowse for the inspiration, during October, I will join seven other bloggers in writing a month long series unique to our individual blogs and messages. Each one of us will develop 31 posts based on things we are excited to talk about. Do you want to see who is involved?
The Nester from Nesting Place: 31 Days to a Less Messy Nest
Emily from Remodeling This Life :: 31 Days of Living Simply
Jen from Balancing Beauty and Bedlam :: 31 Days to More . . . with Less
Melissa from The Inspired Room :: 31 Days of Autumn Bliss
Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer :: 31 Days to Stress-Free Entertaining
Kendra from My First Kitchen :: 31 Days to an Inspired Table
Darcy of My 3 Boybarians :: 31 Days to a Better Photo
And here, at Chatting at the Sky :: 31 Days of Grace
I know there are still five weeks until October, but it is certainly fun to anticipate an entire month of focus, whether it be getting tips on keeping my nest less messy, or issuing an invitation for you to breathe deeply of sweet grace. I hope you will enjoy it. In the meantime, I will be writing. And drinking coffee. And fixing a few dinners. And stuff.
Sounds so exciting! I’m looking even more forward to October than I already was!
AWESOME! I know I could learn oodles from every single one of these gals. Congrats on being a part of this AND for getting good news from your editor. Happy editing!
Kristen-Moms Sharpening Moms´s last [type] ..The Tension
Sounds like October will be a lot of fun. Can’t wait to read all the 248 beautiful posts.
anka´s last [type] ..Welcome to my office
oh my sweet heavens…I do believe Kendra’s involvement has me most excited;). Love that girl and all her food stuff!
Amy´s last [type] ..Milestones and Moments to Remember
Hey Em, congrats on the book progress. October will surely be exciting, and perhaps a bit exhausting.
Honored to be in this with you.
xoxo
Em
I. Am. Thrilled. I can’t wait to learn more from these wise and kind women. And I can’t wait to read more of your heart, Emily.
On another note, I just got up not too long ago and that coffee looks really good! Time to head to the kitchen.
Imperfect´s last [type] ..A New Year
So looking forward to this! It seems I will be doing 31 days of blog hopping;)
Kimberly´s last [type] ..A cure-all
31 days of reading blogs all day {since I love all of those girls!}
The Scooper´s last [type] ..Whats Inside the Box
very exciting!!
Mary Jean´s last [type] ..Bittersweet Goodbye’s
This sounds like such a blast…
Kelly Langner Sauer´s last [type] ..spinning or- the current state of my brain
clever title, sister so glad we are doing this together
The Nester´s last [type] ..31 Days of Change
This sounds like so much fun!!!…….my reader is going to explode in Oct! lol
I. Am. So. Excited.
Yay for a break in book-writing, Em!
Sandy´s last [type] ..31 Days of October- A Month of Inspiration!
I just told your sister, and I’ll tell you too that this sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait!
Heathahlee´s last [type] ..A Mothers Love
I’ll bet you feel like you can breathe a little easier now with your deadline pushed back.
This series sounds like fun!
Southern Gal´s last [type] ..Imperfect Vision
So excited for you–the books AND this series. But especially book #2. As a mom to three teenage daughters, I know there just aren’t enough resources out there for girls. Thank you for tackling this.
Shelly @ Life on the Wild Side´s last [type] ..Fabulous Friday Food – Mmmmmm Ribs! For Jenn
Thanks Shelly! And actually, I’m pretty nervous about digging into the younger girl book. I agree with you that there isn’t a lot out there – and part of that is because it is so stinkin hard to get it right so nobody wants to do it! But I’m sure gonna try.
Can’t wait til October!
What an awesome series. You can imagine, perhaps, that your topic particularly caught my eye. I look forward to hearing what you have to say!
And congratulations on the extension for the second book. February seemed awfully soon to get that done. September sounds a lot more do-able!
Richella´s last [type] ..Resting
I can’t imagine trying to tackle a book with as much responsibility as speaking to the hearts of young women, but there cannot be someone more perfect for that job than you.
October – your posts always seem to whisper to me. Your gentle character is 31 small doses is just what my October needs.
xo
darcy @ m3b´s last [type] ..31 Days…
I’m so excited! I just read this announcement over at your sister’s blog. Now I’m really looking forward to October, and it’s not just because of cool weather, orange leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes!
P.S. I totally judge books by their cover. Always. I try not to do so, but it’s hard. Every picture and title evokes certain feelings and thoughts.
Rachel´s last [type] ..Blog Updates
What a relief to be given the gift of more time on your second book, Emily. I’m excited for you. And for 31 days.
Julie Gillies´s last [type] ..And Then the Fear was Gone
oooh! i can’t wait!
Mikelle´s last [type] ..our last day at grandma and grandpas
I can’t wait to follow along for all 31 days.
A month of grace. From someone with such gracious words. And who shares my Oreo/ice cream obsession. Good stuff, my friend. I’m glad we get to October-party together.
Kendra @ My First Kitchen´s last [type] ..The Best October Ever
all the 31 Days i deas are terrific, but 31 Days of Grace is by far my favorite. One because i NEED it (don’t we all), and two because it is something that God has been growing me in in this last year. just a sample.
http://victoryrd.blogspot.com/2010/03/test-of-grace.html
i am looking forward to being encouraged through your stories.
denise jones´s last [type] ..beach play & a bit of porkacheese
can’t wait….looking forward to it.
What fun!
Like the new pic of you!
imoomie´s last [type] ..A Cousin Collage…
So excited for you…Your blog is just the best
Teresa
Saw this totally cool fun 31 idea over at your sister’s place, so thought I’d bop over here and say I can’t wait to hear what you have to say on grace! 31 days of grace…nice.
Michelle DeRusha @ Graceful´s last [type] ..Boy Oh Boy
To some extent, yes, the cover is important. But other than the back and/or inside cover description and any reviews I might have read, the next most important thing to me is the author photograph. It has to look like someone agreeable.
(I think maybe we talked about this before?)
Kari´s last [type] ..Beginning again
Oooooooh I am so excited both for your book AND for your 31 days of Grace series!
That Crazy Family´s last [type] ..What We Are Doing While Waiting
I am so, so, so, SO completely excited about the 31 Days series!!! I was a bit bummed when it dawned on me that it is not until October! Can’t wait to be inspired, encouraged & blessed with many wonderful ideas throughout the month of October!
Melanie H.´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday- Hard at Work
Can. Not. Wait!
Jenilee´s last [type] ..Well said
I just joined your site and look forward to your October series.
Fondly,
Glenda
Glenda Childers´s last [type] ..YUM
Looking so forward to October now!
October is turning out to be such a blessed month for me, and reading this note this morning is just sweet, sweet icing on the cake! Very much looking forward to it- each one of you are such fabulous, wonderful girls, and it will be a joy to learn from all of you.
Joy´s last [type] ..Cracked mirrors…
OK…seriously…I just finished, I mean JUST finished a series like this on my blog. Dude…I’m late. Or early, as it were. I don’t have it in me to do another. So, I guess I’ll just enjoy yours.
Blessings,
Sandy
the energy you seem to have! im excited for you for all the things wonderful happening in your life. can’t wait to see what you bring.
patty´s last [type] ..The heart of a Man
I LOVE this
how totally cool!