Hampton Roads Publishing

April 23, 2010 nexttopauthor

My conference call with Randy Davilla of Hampton Roads Publishing was interesting, encouraging, insightful, and another push forward in this competition.

It was interesting because I ‘heard’ so much beneath the conversation. His passion to bring positive changes to people’s lives. His open, enthusiasm for writers, the joy of writing, and books. And Robert Evan’s persistent, generous desire to make this competition sing with opportunities for writers to learn about the getting published.

I was encouraged in the presence of everyone else on the phone conference as we learned more about the next round. And pushed because I am now jumping into the second round even as I continue working with the parameters of this current round and haven’t gotten the final word about making it to Round 2. This is where trusting the process comes to guide me. I’ve already had paths open up for me to be in Round 2 and so I’m following them

The insight from yesterday’s telephone conference call came from listening to some of the questions. I recognized that my own questions are a sure sign of how I ‘see’ the outcome of this competition. And my questions are about what next? what do I need to learn? what do I need to do to move through Round 2. My questions tell me I am still seeing myself moving forward. That feels good!

In this past week, I have experienced a shift from where I started. For weeks it’s been about the guidelines of Round 1. Heart, soul, energy, and time have been committed to ‘doing’ what I needed to do. Now, my greatest  power in seeking the votes I need  in the next 10 days to take me to Round 2 will come from ‘being in that energy’. Right now is the time for me to appreciate all the votes and good hearts that take me to Round 2. Right now is the time to thank my inner guides and earth-dwelling guides… to know the reality of being in Round 2. What I’m thinking is where I’m going.

Tomorrow I get to join others for an Energy Insight adventure. That’s the energy of dream-making for all of us. Thinking about making all dreams come true is part of manifesting my dream for this competition. What I’m thinking is where I’m going.

I’m thinking I need some readers for Chapter 1 of  “A Seekers Gathering”. I need feedback beyond my circle of usual readers who are use to my style and know my work. If you want to volunteer, leave me a comment. It’s 6 pages/one-and-a-half spacing. I’d love to have you help me make it better. That’s what I’ll need in Round 2.

Oh. And I need information about outlines for my proposal, if that happens to be part of your world. I want something that is less formal than what I learned in high school. Something that doesn’t make me feel boxed in.

Love to share a piece of tomorrow afternoon with you! 1:00 PDT

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