I didn’t know what to pray.
So I prayed what I could- “Dear God, I pray You’ll choose the publisher of your choice for me.”
In 2015, I began writing my first manuscript for a Christian book. Local publishers approached me to publish. But a nudge in my heart said to tarry, to pursue international publishing instead.
I was afraid. “I’m nobody.” Which US publisher would take me on?
Fast forward to 2020, I dreamt of two trees, one far taller. The Lord spoke to me- that whether I pursued local or international publishing, He’d bless both endeavors. But the harder route, the one that took longer, would grow a larger tree, and bear more fruit.
So I opted for the latter.
It was hard. No legit publisher was accepting unsolicited manuscripts. I felt “out” of the inner circle. “Lord, I don’t know any better- CHOOSE FOR ME.”
Many nights, I wept alone.
After writing to dozens of editor, only one reverted. After a year of intensive writing and trashing drafts, after pitching to dozens of agents, one literary agent chose me.
“Lord, wld you choose the publisher of your choice for me?”
“You don’t have a large digital platform, that’s your main weakness,” My agent said. Publishers look for writers with huge social media followings- I didn’t even use IG then.
Then one day, a zoom request from a reputable Christian publisher from the States. Of all names, their arm interested to take me on was called… CHOSEN 😭
“You may not have a 10K following yet but you have great potential for tremendous impact.”
After our 530am meeting, on my jog, I stopped in my tracks, gasping aloud.
It seemed like no one noticed the large banner across the sky.
It was as if it was just for me, a sign of His confirmation. Weeks later, I received their offer. 😭
This month, I signed a contract with Chosen of Baker Publishing Group. Thank you @marydemuth @jennifer @cliff.tam for believing in me. Thank you to ALL of you who’ve read my writing, day after day.
God-willing, Kitedreams comes to you from USA in March 2024.
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