I am a very small fish in a very big pond.
I like to create. Put a guitar in my hand, and I hear a song in my head. Sometimes it comes out for others to hear.
Put a pen in my hand, and I will doodle. Put a pen in each hand, and I will write with both, just to see if I can do it. I can.
Put my eyes behind a camera, and I will freeze a moment in time.
Put my fingers on a keyboard, and I will write a story. I received an honorable mention SCBWI contest with the first novel (first draft). I was named a semi-finalist in the ACFW YA category one year, again with the revised first novel, and finalist the next year with my second novel.
Writing, like music, is my passion. I’m published in A Tennessee Folklore Sampler, and my story “Cal’s Place” has been published in three different editions of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series. I have interviewed hundreds of people, mostly celebrities–Charlie Daniels, Jenn Gotzen, Smokey Robinson, Michael W. Smith, Josh Turner, Richie Furay, Tony Orlando, plus a heavy weight boxing champion, a member of the mob, a child prodigy, and Sherri Shepherd.
Why? Because these people have a story to tell. Because they made a connection with God, and their lives changed. I am a scribe, a messenger, blessed beyond measure.
Like you, I have my own story to tell, but for now I will hold it in my heart.
I teach to support my writing and music habits, but I love working with people. I love people. I don’t agree with the methods of reaching students that our government has designed for public education, but I do believe God put me in a classroom for a reason.
I don’t believe “those who can do; those who can’t teach.” I believe those who can don’t always know how to teach. It’s easy to spout off information, but it takes a special person to teach. I think God made me a special person. I may not be the best writer or the best musician, but I do a pretty good job of loving people. I try to be transparent, even though I do have my flaws.
My greatest joy, other than my children, is working at a small music studio I own, Harmony House. I’ve waited a very long time to follow my dreams, but good things come to those who wait. Moral of the story? Don’t give up on your dreams. God has a way of making things work out.
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I look forward to reading your blog!
Thanks Emily. Please leave feedback. It’s great to learn from each other.
contact Linda Winn in Winchester. She wrote a book about dogs and God and the relationship, and had it published last year. The book is “Happy Tails”. Best to you and God bless you and all your wonderful things you do for others.
Thanks so much for the contact information. I am a dog lover too. I have three “babies,” a miracle Lab that overcame a near deadly disease, a Scottish terrier that sneaks Mexican food when the eater isn’t looking, and a little stray black puppy, who has turned into a HUGE loveable part of the family.
Wow !! How amazing! Sounds like God has done some pretty wonderful things for you!
I knew you had been writing for magazines and other publications. But, I had no idea you had been working on one!
I’m sure you’ll keep us updated and let us know when it is published! God has done great things for you so far. I’m sure He has His hands in on this project too!
Hello! It sounds as though you have wonderful variation in your life that keeps it interesting. I aspire to write, but am not sure what my calling in life is. One thing I do know though: I will find that purpose only as I seek the face of Jesus. I am content in pursuing Him above all else in life, for He IS my life.
I’m actually gaining my special education credential this year, so I may have a job to fall back on while I attempt to build a writing portfolio.
I look forward to hearing how God guides your life.
Psalm 27:8 =)
Amanda, I think it’s wonderful that you are woking on your special education credentials. You may find that God opens your eyes and prepares your heart so that you can share a very special message with your readers. I am curious to see how God orchestrates these details in your life. Thanks so much for reading my blog. You’ve encouraged me!
Sounds like a great blog … and you sound like a great person! Keep up the good work and enjoy your family. God Bless -
Thank you again for stopping by my blog and for sending the encouraging words.
Thank you for creating this great space! As a Christian, and a writer, I cannot help but share my views…but I try not to do so much preaching, as talking about things that are True, Beautiful, Inspiring in the deepest sense of the word. I think this is a good way to emmulate God while not becoming a Pharisee who knows all the letters, but does not understand the Spirit.
Hope you stop by my blog, like here , where I talk about the grim realities of war and propose something else, or here , where I talk about my love for God and mathematics…
Peace to you!
Thank you for blessing me by stopping by my blog. There are many, many people who are quick to condemn others who do no wrong. I look forward to reading your blog.
So refreshing to come across your blog. Inspiring and full of the ‘light’. Keep up the good work (and G*d’s work).
Your words encouraged me. Thank you for your kindness!
I come here when I need fresh air. Thanks Teresa.
Thank you. Life is so chaotic. I need a safe place to land.
I love reading about your life. I read your about me for the first time today… you are so, so blessed, Tee, and I love you so, so much. Keep writing… it’s an outlet. You need that. xoxo
Thank you so much for encouraging me. You are like an angel. I can’t sufficiently express my appreciation.
I love reading about your life. I read your about me for the first time today… you are so, so blessed, Tee, and I love you so, so much. Keep writing… it’s an outlet. You need that. xo
Mrs. Lockhart, your blog contains very nice morals and helpful tips. This Motlow paper is about to kill me. The works cited page especially. Just remember me when you grade this next paper please! Thank you!!!
-Kyle Kirby
Your Best Motlow Student
Kyle, just remember that which does not kill you will make you stronger. You will be a very strong man by the time you finish this paper. Fear not. I KNOW you can do this. ~ Mrs. L., Your Favorite Motlow Teacher
Hey Tee
This is all so exciting to read! I love reading your blog. We should get together sometime.
take care
kiki
Thank you so much for helping me out by reading and leaving comments. I always worry that no one will ever read.
You’re blog is so entertaining to me! I’m into all the mystery stuff, too. So I’ll be reading a lot more of your blogs!
I really like mysterious things. I suppose it’s because I truly am curious. Without curiosity there is no creativity.
I’m following your blog now and I’ve really enjoyed reading your posts. There is a clarity and a rythym that I sense within your text. I’m not a writer(as I’m sure you can tell) and have no interest in becoming an author but as my last horizon approaches I’ve felt a need to record some of the things from my life. Not sure why but there is a definate urgency to save those vignettes even though no one will see them but God and He was there from the get go anyway. I read of your interest in the supernatural and I’ve had some things happen that common experience cannot explain. But over the years I’ve come to believe that the supernatural isn’t really super at all, those events and occurances are only manifestations of natural things we just don’t understand yet.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your work and I wish you continued good luck with your book.
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Thank you for taking the time to respond and especially for following my blog. I love music, and I feel writing–and life–has a rhythm to it, a cadence. You really should record the vignettes. Write them down, or actually record them on a digital file that you or your loved ones can transcribe and keep forever. Yes, there is supernatural world out there. And I agree, we don’t even have to add the word super. It is all natural as God planned. We just don’t understand it yet. There is a veil that separates us from those things the mind is not ready for. Thank you for best wishes on my book. I am making progress. I’m excited to continue the work. I hope you will continue to read and will add comments when you have time.
Hey woman, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. I hope the you are able to accept. Please check out the rules on my blog,
Wow. I will check it out!