AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! IT’s BOOK BIRTHDAY TIME! Do you remember this day a year ago?! It was a surprisingly mundane day for me. I took a therapy horse ride ridiculously early in the morning, I went to the doctor . . . oh yeah, and I published and launched a book. Then collapsed in a puddle of thankfulness and exhaustion.
It was such a hectic time and I faced a lot of spiritual warfare, but God miraculously published my book.
Four years ago today, I got sick.
Three years ago today, I was homeless, fleeing from toxic mold.
Two years ago today, I’d recently been given a month to live.
One year ago today, I published the book that came out of all that: He’s Making Diamonds.
Today, I’m in awe of what God has done and is doing. Physically, I’m healing in ways I’d sometimes wondered were even possible. I’ve written two more books and a companion devotional for He’s Making Diamonds. I’ve almost graduated high school and have life ahead of me. Today is He’s Making Diamonds’ book birthday.
Guys, can you please understand how amazing God is? So much of the above is impossible without Him.
Especially publishing a book.
But you didn’t click on this post for me to have a mini freak out did you? (Maybe only slightly. XD) Let’s get to the book birthday stuff!
First, the surprise party: today, I’ll be doing an Instagram live at 2 PM PST. (So, yeah, I’ll do the math for you. Please know I hate math. That’s 5 PM EST, 4 PM CST, and 3 PM MST. You’re welcome.) My handle is @r535blog
You can ask me all the questions about writing, indie/self-publishing, being an author, chronic illness, birthdays, etc. All the questions. 😀 I will also be giving away a copy of He’s Making Diamonds to the person who asks the most questions for the live party. I grew up with a brother nicknamed “Question Asker” by his teachers. I can handle it. *gulps*
Secondly, the presents. In case you missed my last post, there’s an awesome prize collection for the person who wins my He’s Making Diamonds book birthday Bookstagram challenge. If you’ve not yet entered, I’ve extended the window until 1 PM PST ( 4 PM EST, 3 PM CST, 2 PM MST *rolls eyes* Math. Ugh.). Hurry to it if you want to be a potential winner!
The winner will be announced during the live Instagram birthday party and get a shout out in next week’s blog post.
Welp. That’s it! Wish He’s Making Diamonds a happy book birthday, and eat some cake (personally I like ice cream better, so just eat some kind of dessert): I give you permission. And if you do, make sure to comment here or tell me on social media what dessert you chose or like best.
H A P P Y B O O K – B I R T H D A Y S A R A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so excited for you!!! Wishing you heaps and heaps of chocolate ice cream. He’s Making Diamonds is truly a blessing – to those with Chronic Illnesses and to those without. I pray that God keeps working through you to touch the lives of those hurting. <3 =D
That’s so amazing, Sara!