Behind-the-Scenes Story of My New Book
Affirmation:
I am holding on to faith, not fear
Gather 'round, friend, it’s story time...
In my last blog, I promised to give the behind-the-scenes story of how my new book, Aaaaah... Miracles -- 5 Steps to Self Mastery Using Emotional Intelligence, came to be and it's time to spill the goodness to you.
After completing my manuscript in November of 2023, I had a hard time finding an editor. Things kept falling through even though I kept trying to find someone. I was confused why things weren't working out. I did what I thought was the hard part, to finish writing.
But it turns out the hard part wasn't writing, or finding an editor, the hard part was being patient. Have you ever been there? When you're ready, but it's not time yet? It can a hard place to be.
Despite being ready and willing, I had to accept that the timing wasn’t right for whatever reason. So, in late January of 2024, I closed the chapter of trying to find an editor and I put my book away.
I felt a whole lotta “dis”: discouraged, disappointed, and disheartened.
I decided to surrender everything to Divine timing. That’s my go-to move, especially when I don’t know what else to do. Overall, I knew everything would be ok, I just had to allow myself to process my feelings and then release them. Then, I held on to faith and trusted that things would work out in some unknown way.
Fast forward to May...
As Josh and I prepared for our big trip to Savannah, I kept telling him that something was there, waiting for me. Beyond the already scheduled events and meetups, I felt something else pulling my heart, but I had no idea what yet.
The morning of our big day at Unity of Savannah, I went to the church office to make copies of the worksheet for my spiritual wellness workshop later that afternoon.
My sweet friend, Ruth, was still running things there and we were thrilled to reconnect after 5 years as she made my copies. When I asked Ruth what she was up to these days, she casually said, “Oh I’m still ballroom dancing and copy editing.” ...
My eyes were as big as cookies when I said, “Wait, you’re an editor?!”
I told Ruth about my book, and she immediately bought a ticket to my workshop so she could learn more about my work. After the workshop, she excitedly came up to me with her eyes as big as cookies as she told me how much she loved my work and was excited to start editing that evening.
BOOM💥
Within what seemed like no time, Ruth was finished with my book. Turns out, back in January I wasn't as ready as I was in May; I ended up adding another chapter! After 5 months of being patient, I was really ready and it was time to move to the next phase for publication with our imprint, Miracle Lab publishing.
Affirmation: I am holding on to faith, not fear
Fun fact: Miracle Lab’s first published book, You Are The Sky — Color Your Way Through Big Feelings, was written by our son, Julian, at the tender age of 7. And now I’m following in his footsteps with my own book that’s available for presale!
The story keeps getting better... I have another major thing to share that happened after my workshop in addition to the miracle of Ruth, but I’ll save that for my next email. Blessings on blessings. Thank you, God!
Until then, continue to place your faith, and circumstances, in God’s capable hands. We walk in favor when we hold on to faith and not fear.
Love always,
Jules
Ps. Wanna hang out with us in the gorgeous mountains of North Carolina and read my book? All retreat packages include a signed copy! Let’s gooo
Book cover photo by: Siobhan Egan of Paprika Southern. Book cover design by: Josh W. Fritz of Miracle Lab
