by Laurie Short | Jun 27, 2018 | Faith, New book, Writing a book
Two days ago, I received the prized email that was responsible for me looking like this for three months. (note the kombucha which cancels out every unhealthy desperate snack). I know sweating isn’t a very ladylike word but “glowing” just doesn’t cut what’s been...
by Laurie Short | Apr 17, 2018 | Faith, perseverance
I am in the middle of my second foot surgery recovery, and I feel a need to blog about perseverance. I was planning on highlighting session 7 of my video series, but that will have to wait until next week. Sometimes the Lord interrupts your plans with your life. We...
by Laurie Short | Nov 13, 2017 | Barry Kibrick, Between the Lines
I’ve never had a child. But birthing a book is the closest I’ve come to the emotions you must feel letting something out into the world with your heart full of hopes and dreams for what It will become. You pray that people see at least a portion of what you saw when...
by Laurie Short | Oct 22, 2015 | Faith, Perspective, Writing a book
All prospective authors know that sending a proposal out on a book you’ve written feels a little like sending pictures of yourself naked and inviting people to comment on how you look. It’s super fun and not scary at all. That’s why reading the following...
by Laurie Short | Apr 23, 2015 | Faith, publishing a book, the story of your life, where God is in disappointment
A funny thing happened on the way to finishing my book. As I was about to write my first word on the last chapter, I got a call from my agent. It didn’t sound good when he said “Are you somewhere you can talk?” I sat down. The publisher decided to...