Today I am working on writing a pamphlet for Ligouri Publications, about being a Catholic Mom. You know, it's funny. I really thought I was just about finished, but so many thoughts are now criss-crossing my mind. Being a mom is such a big job, a complete blessing, and a true challenge. How can I express it within my publisher's limit of just 2800 words? Good luck, right? Well, I've decided to focus on a few themes, and now I feel like I'm starting all over. But that's how writing goes!
At about word-count 6000 (which I have to whittle down!), I decided to take a break to peruse a few blogs and then my own. I came across an old post, called Even the Angels Have Not Been Blessed with This Grace, about having babies and one mother's challenge to give up her unborn child in exchange for a big bag of beans.
The family desperately needed that bag of beans. They were starving during the worst of times. Yet, the father's desire to protect his unborn son rose up in fury--a righteous, Godly fury!
I think you would enjoy reading it. Click on the link above. Find out who that baby became later in life.
And, yes, I will let you know when my pamphlet, Catholic Mom, will be available. I'm writin'! I'm writin'!
God bless!
I'm looking for ward to obtaining your pamphlet. 2800 words is a pretty strict limit. I don't think I could do it. I'm going to read that article now. God bless you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the pamphlet gig, Kathleen! I'm sure you'll make every word count.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your vote of confidence, ladies!
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