My passion is writing. Therefore, I have many, too many books in the waiting corridors. Some are written; but need me to be prompted by a new title, cover, or the time to ‘get it out there’. Some books are solidly in my head, and qualified; yet, will only emerge when I say ‘GO’! Others are in drafts, so I would not forget my incubating ideas.
What inspires one book to come forth over another? Good question. Easy answer. When a book won’t leave me alone. It actually starts writing itself in my head! No kidding. And, it grows a life of its own. Typically, if a topic will not leave me alone for 6-9 months, I know it will work it’s way out through my fingers on the computer. These are the gems.
My teacher lesson plans are short, succinct, and pointed. They evolve themselves, but are short works. They change over time with feedback, and sales stats which guide my decisions. Some took off selling right away. Others sell, but are not robust. And some do not sell for a variety of reasons.
I often get an idea while outside working on fencing, gardening, cleaning stalls and doing other physical work without thought. But then it happens. Another book idea. Right now I have too much in the coffers to attend. So, I focus on which one will be next… until a really novel idea that looks enticing butts itself onto the scene.
This is what happened with THE Holy Water Intervention. It really had been incubating for a long time. Once my house build was complete and it got signed off, the words started to flow fast. I had a cause. Like many earthlings, I watched in amazement of the chaos and nonsense manifested from the minds of humanity. And think-thought why? So much greed, abuse, war, ugly things people do to each other, animals, and our earth. The solutions seem so simple to me: STOP THIS NONSENSE. But, people are muddled in their mind messes and most refuse to take any self responsibility.
I often quipped with friends. If Facebook and other social influencers would change the consciousness of their platforms, this world could- and would change within months. But, sadly 3D ideals still grip many. And, ridiculous headlines (whether true or not) are at the forefront.
Much brewed inside me to do something… I could instigate alone. And, my comrades across the veil helped direct me to this cause. And so, I wrote continuously, with intentional guidance until THE Holy Water Intervention was complete.
The Holy Water Intervention came about because the earth, particularly the water, and my hillside filled with spirit energy ‘talked’ to me; guided me; channeled ideas, and prompted me for the last 9 months. I could not rest. This work was special. I felt it deep inside me. Like I was born to write this ONE. When I shared my book with my friend, Wanda. She promptly echoed, “You have to get this work out ASAP. It’s too important.” So I enlisted Wanda. She provided a readers perspective from an agnostic point of view. I came from a religious background. I aimed for a wider audience; a book that would appeal to many. I needed to balance this work from another’s perspective. With our divergent backgrounds there was not always absolute agreement. And that was perfect. Because what emerged was clarity for a complex subject. So, a BiG THANK YOU goes to Wanda!
So where do writer’s get their inspiration? For me, I’ve never had an inspiration problem. Although, I do wonder how much time I have left on earth to write all that seems important. I am a teacher. And always will be. This was what I came here to do. I had a fortuitous lifetime employed as such. I love to write; have the compulsion to do so. I believe in life balance. But, I enjoy the creative process so much so, I do have issues with taking time out. Thankfully, my animal family keeps me grounded. And, the water also lends perspective in my daily shower. So my allies have me covered!
THE Holy Water Intervention is currently sold as a paperback and in hard cover at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. I urge everyone especially those who are skeptical to consider using prayer water as a solution for your own good health and the impending health of our planet. It certainly can’t hurt to try it out for awhile, right?
